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Subject: Re: "The cheques in the post" and other excuses Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2008 15:47:22 BST

The Todal wrote:

>
> "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 one I personally use is, "I'll pay you when I feel like it. By
> phoning me you have taken me away from more important work, so that
> will now be another month before I pay you".

I had someone try that one on me , i just walked into his office the
next day and stood thier (i knew he had some important clients around)

Paid me straight away

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