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Subject: Re: "The cheques in the post" and other excuses Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2008 13:24:55 +0100


"Mike Hughes" wrote in message
news:qjCOG5I1DWKIFwNU@mikehughes.demon.co.uk...
>I have a friend that runs a debt collection business. He tells me that in
>his 20 years in the business he's heard every excuse for delayed or non
>payment that there is. I'm not sure that's right so I'd like your help to
>prove him wrong. Please help me compile a *large* list of excuses. Here's a
>couple to get started, see what you can add to them.
>
> The cheque's in the post
> The director is on holiday
> Our credit controller is sick
> Funds will be available next (chose any)day
> There was a query with the invoice
> Your bill got put in the wrong file

The only authorised signatory for that account is currently on the
international space station - hell be back next month.

And yes, that's a genuine example.

PDR