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PrintableYou know what pisses me off about utility companies? They all seem to be the same: when *they* make a mistake - say, they've overcharged you - they expect you to pay right, there and then. No accounting for their botch-up. We had a bill recently which was over-estimated, we informed them, in the meantime received a final notice, then another on top of that for the requote. All because the guy who came round to check the meter couldn't do his job properly. And yet you're supposed to stump up the money quick as a flash. Um, this wasn't our problem. 
Yet, if they have to reimburse you, just see how quickly they return the favour. 
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HereToRockYourWorld said: I NEVER go off on people, but I called my manager and told him that I was out $40 plus having to cough up a year's worth of payments because he didn't do his job. He was all, "whatever, I always tell people."
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moderatormatt said: HereToRockYourWorld said: I NEVER go off on people, but I called my manager and told him that I was out $40 plus having to cough up a year's worth of payments because he didn't do his job. He was all, "whatever, I always tell people."
Have you considered small claims court?  oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: matt said: Have you considered small claims court? 
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Aw girl, that ain't ghetto, just miscommunication...
Ghetto is buying bling, cellulars and clothes before paying your bills. Word. Thanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind. | |
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matt said: HereToRockYourWorld said:
For most of us, you see, the legal system isn't fun to navigate and it's not worth it for $40. Not even for the PRINCIPLE of it. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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Revolution said: Aw girl, that ain't ghetto, just miscommunication...
Ghetto is buying bling, cellulars and clothes before paying your bills. Word. "What you call that? Style? I like that. Is this about me? Heh. . .right on." oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: Revolution said: Aw girl, that ain't ghetto, just miscommunication...
Ghetto is buying bling, cellulars and clothes before paying your bills. Word. "What you call that? Style? I like that. Is this about me? Heh. . .right on." I ain't got no job, but I got styleThanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind. | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: For most of us, you see, the legal system isn't fun to navigate and it's not worth it for $40.
IMHO that's precisely why we have small claims court. The proceedings are conducted informally (in King County, attorneys are usually prohibited from appearing in small claims court), and it can actually be worthwhile to file suit for 40 bucks. 
Not even for the PRINCIPLE of it.
It's never for the principle of it; it's always about the money. Of course, sending a message to your landlord might be a nice bonus.Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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matt said: HereToRockYourWorld said: For most of us, you see, the legal system isn't fun to navigate and it's not worth it for $40.
IMHO that's precisely why we have small claims court. The proceedings are conducted informally (in King County, attorneys are usually prohibited from appearing in small claims court), and it can actually be worthwhile to file suit for 40 bucks.
Not even for the PRINCIPLE of it.
It's never for the principle of it; it's always about the money. Of course, sending a message to your landlord might be a nice bonus.Actually for some people it is worth the principal and not the money.  But as a lawyer...well nevermind....I am going to just  myself.[Edited 10/25/06 17:38pm] | |
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