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22. I was threatened with a collection agency for a nickel once.

Fri Jun 22, 2012, 08:03 PM

Jun 2012

FINALLY, I got an actual human, at the billing department, and I asked the guy to look how much the bill was for.

I said I was going to take the story to our local paper, they love stories like this, and the billing department would end up looking like prize asses.

The bill was sent to me next day "Paid in full."

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Got a letter today threatening us with being refferred to a collection agency for $2.26 [View all] NNN0LHI Jun 2012 OP

One office I was at said they don't go after anyone for less than $25... cynatnite Jun 2012 #1

Yes. much of America has gone stupid IMO. It's become a really bizarre place. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2012 #2

Asswipes everywhere now upi402 Jun 2012 #3

I changed dentists after receiving a similar letter proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #4

yes CleanLucre Jun 2012 #5

Your first post and that's all you've got to say? Really? n/t cynatnite Jun 2012 #6

yes CleanLucre Jun 2012 #17

Well, okie dokie... cynatnite Jun 2012 #23

thank you kindly CleanLucre Jun 2012 #33

That's petty and ridiculous, but it's definitely worth paying them whether you owe it or not slackmaster Jun 2012 #7

I am honestly not trying to one-up you, but about five years ago russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #8

A co-worker went on a trip and over spent her per-diem by 52 cents. proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #16

Is that legal in your state? LiberalFighter Jun 2012 #34

No it isn't. Plus it's a violation of our contract. proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #35

Sounds like a lucrative scam. baldguy Jun 2012 #9

Got a good lawyer? immoderate Jun 2012 #11

Marginal legality is at the heart of most new entrepreneurial ideas. baldguy Jun 2012 #30

The evidence left behind to possible return ratio immoderate Jun 2012 #48

Tell them you don't know why it wasn't paid and would like an itemized bill so shraby Jun 2012 #10

LOVE IT! elleng Jun 2012 #12

Ha! Cary Jun 2012 #13

By the time they add late fees, collection costs interest, etc. ashling Jun 2012 #14

Its a silly bureaucratic technique elleng Jun 2012 #15

I once paid off a bill and was threatened for not sending a payment of zero and a late payment of appleannie1 Jun 2012 #18

Are you serious? Tsiyu Jun 2012 #21

I'd send them a penny and demand change. (nt) Posteritatis Jun 2012 #27

the result of computerization. HiPointDem Jun 2012 #42

In the early 80s I underpaid my Master Charge bill by a penny. Chipper Chat Jun 2012 #19

It actually says the amount MIGHT EVENTUALLY be referred to a collection agency. ManiacJoe Jun 2012 #20

I was threatened with a collection agency for a nickel once. Archae Jun 2012 #22

As it's the only statement on this balance they plan to send. . . Journeyman Jun 2012 #24

What if that letter with the threat had been lost in transit and I hadn't received it? NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #47

Many moons ago, for well over a year my brother recieved statements... TheMadMonk Jun 2012 #25

How dare a business try to collect what is owed to them! Generic Brad Jun 2012 #26

Yep, the best way to get repeat business is threaten people with collections on the first bill.. Fumesucker Jun 2012 #41

you neglected to mention the "threaten with collections for a few cents" part. The OP didn't mind HiPointDem Jun 2012 #43

I am an intellectual lightweight Generic Brad Jun 2012 #46

Seems to me we had a similair situation - hedgehog Jun 2012 #28

Had the ER once send me a bill because they sent it to the wrong insurance company. hobbit709 Jun 2012 #45

I would pay it to them in pennies. n/t RebelOne Jun 2012 #29

I like to do this, you might try it. safeinOhio Jun 2012 #31

they should have saved wage cost, materials and stamp and paid themselves. lol. nt seabeyond Jun 2012 #32

If that is any indication of the wages of debt - they will send me right to hell. jwirr Jun 2012 #36

Negotiate Zanzoobar Jun 2012 #37

SEVEN CENTS sorefeet Jun 2012 #38

"Our client is willing to accept payment in the amount of $0.00 in settlement of this debt." eppur_se_muova Jun 2012 #39

I went to a medical specialist gvstn Jun 2012 #40

I think I'd find it necessary Le Taz Hot Jun 2012 #44

pay up, deadbeat. spanone Jun 2012 #49