Debt Collection

[agen_kolar]

Sometimes these cable/satellite TV companies will work with you in this sort of scenario. It's ridiculous to continue to charge late fees that exceed the value of the unreturned equipment. I would definitely try to reason with them and be as nice as humanly possible. ^^^^^ing and complaining to them won't get you anywhere in this scenario as you are mostly at their mercy. I doubt they'd even want the equipment returned as it's most likely been replaced with newer models.

They told me they just want the equipment back. If I can't retrieve it, I'll give them another call and see what we can do instead. If all else fails, I guess I'll resort to aggressive negotiations.

 

[Nitro]

They told me they just want the equipment back. If I can't retrieve it, I'll give them another call and see what we can do instead. If all else fails, I guess I'll resort to aggressive negotiations.

Why was your name on the bill if the Dish Network belonged to your ex rooomate (where she took care of the bill herself)?

 

[agen_kolar]

Because the account was made through a pre-existing account where I was the primary custodian. My roommate was secondary, so she was able to get Dish Network. Even though the bill was sent to her, since I am the primary custodian for the account, I'm responsible for paying the fees.

 

[agen_kolar]

Well, for those who are interested, I had to pay most of the original debt. Just did it today, so I am officially broke. They credited $107 to the account for the satellite dish since it was still on the house, but I could not get the rest of the equipment back, so I got screwed. I ended up paying $615 for @%*# I didn't even know about.

Moral of the story: Be the ONLY custodian on an account so YOU are the only one who can authorize additions or changes!

 

[316what]

Well, for those who are interested, I had to pay most of the original debt. Just did it today, so I am officially broke. They credited $107 to the account for the satellite dish since it was still on the house, but I could not get the rest of the equipment back, so I got screwed. I ended up paying $615 for @%*# I didn't even know about.

Moral of the story: Be the ONLY custodian on an account so YOU are the only one who can authorize additions or changes!

Sounds like it's time for you to "assault" her....unless she already whipped your butt once.

 

[agen_kolar]

Sounds like it's time for you to "assault" her....unless she already whipped your butt once.

I would burn her house down, if I knew where she lived now.

 

[Balsquat]

Yes, you are entirely correct. However, I moved out of the house because she assaulted me. The last thing I'm going to do is try to get money out of her, because it didn't end pretty. The only way I would demand that she pay is if I cannot retrieve the equipment. In which case, I will offer to split the charges with her. If she refuses, well, I guess we will take it from there.

Man. Girls assaulting guys, what's the world coming too??????

 

[Balsquat]

I would burn her house down, if I knew where she lived now.

That sucks the big one man. I would be super peeved as well.

 

[jinxx]

Get a voodoo doll.......

 

[Skiman]

Get a voodoo doll.......

Jinxx knows ways of the mysterious, don't ever voodoo me, I will come back as the Hulk and it will only make me angrier...