Help Customer Wont Pay!

[Superior Shine]

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Hire the mob to take care of him.

I like the way you think.

[ShinyMopar]

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I would have say is 165 bucks really worth it? Just let it drop. Just key his car the next time you see it.

[AeroCleanse]

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There comes a point though that for the amount of money that is owed, is it worth the aggravation and time to pursue it?

Thats just part of doing business.

[MyFirstES300]

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There comes a point though that for the amount of money that is owed, is it worth the aggravation and time to pursue it? This is just a thought.

You'll have to pay a fee to process the small claims court papers, then you'll have your court date which takes another day of wages away from you (unless it's your day off). Then, if you do win, you'll have to get a collection agency which will garnish his wages, or he then pays up front, BUT, the collection agency gets a percentage of the amount collected. Here in NY, you also have to pay a fee to the Sheriff to serve the guilty party regarding the garnishment and the conditions of the garnishment.

If you do pursue small claims, you have to realize that it is for the principle of it all, and that you may never see a dime. You will have to live with the satisfaction that his credit will have a mark on it, and you made your point to him to pay his debts for services rendered in the future.

[H.E.D]

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Thanks Thats Good Advice.

[Erik Mejia]

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Small claims court is a good route. If you are awarded a judgment, and he still refuses to pay, then place a lien on any assets he may own (i.e. his home.)

[ClearlyCoated]

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You will win, but he might not pay
But you'll be happy to know he will never forget him!

The OP has a problem in that the contract was verbal. Until he gets a favorable court ruling, he can't use a collection agency to go after the deadbeat. But, once a judgment has been rendered and money is awarded to the plaintiff, the amount can now be recovered by a collection agency. The amount is not great as admitted by the OP, but if he wants to rattle this guy's cage, this is the ammo he would need.

HED, the other plus is this: Process the claim. Many people would prefer to live their entire lives without ever appearing in court. Once the deadbeat receives a court summons, he may do the same math you did and realize that missing a day's work to lose $165 in a court settlement (which negatively impacts his credit score) is simply not worth it, and he may opt to settle with you, probably for the entire amount.

[Maserati Mario]

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Well, small claims is never about the money
Take him to court
I love court!
It's an experience!
Make them tell the Judge why he didn't pay you
The Judge will set him straight!
It's freaking hilarious!
You will win, but he might not pay
But you'll be happy to know he will never forget him!

[H.E.D]

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thanks to all your replies. im new to this side of the business never has happened to me next time im charging upfront. i learned my lesson

[H.E.D]

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That is a real bummer.
You said you talked to his mom or something like that.
Did you try having the mom get the money, or her paying you and then getting payed from him?

Yeah well i had to go to his moms house because that was where i detailed some of his vehicles i thought i would catch him there and yes i try reasoning with them but they told me didnt that they have no money and to just wait for him.Come on they a small boat, lots of cars, and live in the hills and cant pay $165.

[AeroCleanse]

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A Complete Detail he owes $165 i dont know if its worth it but i am mad especially because he ignores my calls thats the only reason why i would take him to court.

Court filing fees can't be that much.

[Carfire]

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That is a real bummer.
You said you talked to his mom or something like that.
Did you try having the mom get the money, or her paying you and then getting payed from him?

[H.E.D]

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A Complete Detail he owes $165 i dont know if its worth it but i am mad especially because he ignores my calls thats the only reason why i would take him to court.

[jfelbab]

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Go tie a dead fish on his exhaust manifold.

[Carfire]

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