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| bd1308 |
 Nov 10 2005, 04:16 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot  Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501  |
as a side-job i help people with thier computers.....
I helped this one girl with her computer....spent like four hours over there at HER house. got french kissed by the dog too (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) .....i gave them a price of 70 dollars, and the girl gave me a check. I deposit it, and i check my acc't tonight and find that NOT only was the check cancelled, since I relied on that money, I now have a huge overdraft.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) how do i protect myself from this in the future....dont take checks? b |
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| North Bay 914 |
Nov 10 2005, 04:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-January 05 Member No.: 3,504 |
Stern will give ya a kiss...
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| Tom Perso |
Nov 10 2005, 05:16 AM
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Crazy from the Cold... Group: Members Posts: 647 Joined: 8-August 03 From: Kalamazoo, MI Member No.: 1,003 |
$70 for 4 hours? You're cheap.
I'm $100 from 1-59 minutes. Then $50/hr after that. I do quick work, and they don't call me back for stupid shit. Oh yeah, I only take cash too. It's a tough world out there. Either take cash or carry around your own credit card swiper. Tom |
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| Pnambic |
Nov 10 2005, 05:51 AM
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Honk if you like obscene gestures! Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 9-April 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 546 Region Association: South East States |
Hmmm...how much does it cost to file a lien on their property? If nothing else, it'll make them look shitty when/if they go to sell their house.
Or call 'em up and pretend like you haven't noticed the check crap and tell them you found something to keep their problem from returning and would like to stop by real quick to take care of it free of charge. Then wipe their boot sector or something....hehehe |
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| nomore9one4 |
Nov 10 2005, 07:33 AM
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Member of the Eastcoast Thread Killers Club Group: Members Posts: 2,666 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Pittsburgh,Pa.15237 Member No.: 14 Region Association: None |
Tell them you will not call the feds about "the pictures"if they kindly give you cash! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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| URY914 |
Nov 10 2005, 07:37 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 126,350 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Go back over there, knock on the door and get the cash.
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| elwood-914 |
Nov 10 2005, 07:39 AM
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elwood-914 Group: Members Posts: 387 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Plymouth CA Member No.: 38 |
Britt, Did you call and find out why they canciled the check? If I did some work and didn't get paid, I would take them to small claims, just getting served they might pay up. And yes you should be charging more. Hell if you charged what you should, we might hear you bitch that you have both of your cars on the road.
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| Sparky |
Nov 10 2005, 07:49 AM
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Mahna Mahna! Group: Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Spencer, MA Member No.: 847 |
Britt call 'em on it. Give them the chance to pay, cash, and don't do business with them again. When you talk to them let them know most people charge anywhere from 45-65 an hour with a 3 hour min.
Mike D. |
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| tat2dphreak |
Nov 10 2005, 08:08 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
don't take checks... cash only... $50 an hour minimum... if you time is only worth 17.50 an hour, a job at a department store is easier...
I charged $100 to add RAM to a co-worker's computer.... I counted driving time to get to him though, so that was about an hour ("work" + driving) I build comuters for people up at work that want a new PC, but not a Dell... it's not worth my time if I'm not getting paid... and Cash is all I accept(unless they have something to trade: guns, computer stuff, car parts, etc... ) if I do it for a friend, I don't charge, but my friends usually know how to do the stuff... for these people, definately call them on it, and charge them a $20 returned check fee... like any business would... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Nov 10 2005, 09:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hi Britt
Tell her that if she needs a code to remove the virus you installed which in 2 days will delete everything unless she pays up now! Mark |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Nov 10 2005, 09:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Oh and don't forget she needs to pay extra for the code!
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| Root_Werks |
Nov 10 2005, 09:23 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,667 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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You must be young.
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| sjhowitson |
Nov 10 2005, 09:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 478 Joined: 4-August 04 From: Moraga, CA Member No.: 2,449 |
Small claims is the best avenue of attack. Just being served will help alot. Cash up front is the best form of payment. I feel your pain ...people think they can take advantage. I would have a contract form with you when you take on a job. If you have the phone number of this person several phone calls at the dinner hour would be helpful. She owes you the $$$$ be forceful. Post the number and we will help. Calls from "bill collectors"
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| dbledsoe |
Nov 10 2005, 09:49 AM
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Mutineer Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Boise, ID. Member No.: 687 |
Call her and get her side of the story. Maybe she's strapped for cash, in which case tell her you'll take it out in trade i.e., four hours worth of (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/grouphug.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sheeplove.gif) with her. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) If she's ugly, well forget I even replied here. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)
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| tat2dphreak |
Nov 10 2005, 09:50 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
ahh... beauty is usually only a light switch away... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) but FAT, that glows in the dark... |
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| Hawktel |
Nov 10 2005, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 2-April 03 From: Ogden Utah Member No.: 506 |
I don't work on friends computers. I help them choose the stuff, and tell them how to put it together, and if they bring it over, I let them use my bench, but I don't pick up one componet. They do all the work. Takes longer, but its worth it.
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| Brando |
Nov 10 2005, 09:56 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Price is on par with experience, in my experience.
Call them about the check. Tell them you want cash. Don't do any computer work for them again. |
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| balljoint |
Nov 10 2005, 10:07 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,001 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
How was the dog? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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| rhodyguy |
Nov 10 2005, 10:09 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,240 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
never, NEVER, run a personal check through your account unless you are absolutely positive it is good. cash it at the issuers bank. how many checks were written against the overdraft? forget small claims court. contact the police. what are the laws in your state regarding hanging bad paper? in the future; cash, money order, cashiers check. if you are told "money orders are too exspensive", walk away. they can be had for pennies.
recontact the person. be polite. don't mention the bad check yet. tell her you forgot something and you want to finnish the job. do what ever it takes to lock down the computer, new password-whatever. now you get to tell her what the bad check fees are, the additional fees for the extra labor, and you will take CASH ONLY. if she balks, tell her it will only cost more if you have to come back again and walk away. k |
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| bd1308 |
Nov 10 2005, 10:38 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
definately marked another first for me. the dog enjoyed it i think. b |
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