Hi, Cllaudine: That may be my next (last) step. But what would I do if I won a judgement, and they still didn't want to pay ?
Jim At 04:43 PM 7/28/03 -0500, you wrote: > >Jim, you're too nice, take them to Small Claims Court! > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim >Schmitt >Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 12:51 PM >To: RBASE-L Mailing List >Subject: [RBASE-L] - Salem, Ohio Warning > >Good Day to all: > >I just wanted to share a thought with you, giving you warning about a >firm >in Salem, Ohio. If you are a RB developer, and receive a call from a >company in Salem, Ohio (using R:Base), please give me a call to see if >they >are the firm that recently 'burnt' me for almost $4,000.00. My >friend, >Glenn Sippola, warned me two years ago about this account, and how they >were extremely slow paying. > >But, I thought how could this be, I had recently met with the president, >and the employees, and they were soooooooo nice, and needed my help. >Sorry, Glenn, I didn't take your word more seriously. > >Two and one half years ago, they seemed like such a nice firm, and we >agreed to do business on a handshake (even though I normally have all >new >clients sign a contract). I thought, these people are so nice that we >don't even need a contract. We started off great, but the ending is >yet >to be determined. Their staff is so nice, and so easy to work with. >I even made mods as recent as three months ago when they were in >trouble, >went the database went down, and the girls called and said they needed >help >immediately. The controller said they were sorry for not paying the >bills sooner (haven't paid a dime in the last year and a half) but that >they would pay in full over the next two months, if only I would help >them >in this time of need. > >Not wanting to see anyone with their system 'down', and after the >pleading >from the controller and staff, and after they agreed to pay the >invoices, >I said YES, I would fix the problem. In two days, I had them up and >running again. Now, it is three months later, and they have not >paid one dime. After 24 years, this is the first time this has >happened. > Maybe it's a sign of the times. > >So, my message is two-fold: > >1. Don't agree to do work without a contract. No matter how nice they >seem.......you could get burnt. >2. Don't do any RB work for M_____-H_________, Inc. from Salem, Ohio. > >Hope this helps someone else understand why we need to get the contracts >signed. Get it signed to protect yourself. >Don't let what happened to me, happen to you. My only hope is that if >their system goes down again, and they need help, they will have to pay >all >current invoices before I do any additional work. IF they ever get my >invoices paid, they will be on a PRE-PAID BASIS with me. > >COVER THE BASES!!!! AND PLEASE BE FOREWARNED.! > >Jim > > > > > >======================================== >Jim Schmitt > Ohio Software Services > 2211 Lake Club Drive > Columbus, Oh 43232 > Phone 1-614-863-1850 > Fax 1-614-863-0325 > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] >======================================== > ======================================== Jim Schmitt Ohio Software Services 2211 Lake Club Drive Columbus, Oh 43232 Phone 1-614-863-1850 Fax 1-614-863-0325 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] ========================================
