posted by slingshot4everHospitals move slow with billing as well....would you ask them for a discount?
Hospitals often give a 20% discount for prompt payment
posted by justincredibleThey just called my wife and left a message asking us when we plan to send payment. No apology for the delay.
I know, I know, I'm not entitled to an apology. I won't request one.
Sounds like $12 a month payment to the cleaning company to me.
I still understand how this is not covered by your water damage endorsement under your homeowners policy.
Like I said, our water backup endorsement had a max payout amount. Insurance cut us that check, but it's not going to cover all of the damage.
posted by slingshot4everHospitals move slow with billing as well....would you ask them for a discount?
I'll get whatever discount I can take. We just saved 50% on a minor procedure on my son, so if there's a chance for a discount...I'm going to take it.
posted by justincredibleLike I said, our water backup endorsement had a max payout amount. Insurance cut us that check, but it's not going to cover all of the damage.
Gotcha, drywall, carpet, Christmas decorations, old clothes, the weight bench and treadmill you don't use
posted by Verbal KintGotcha, drywall, carpet, Christmas decorations, old clothes, the weight bench and treadmill you don't use
Lots of luxury vinyl plank.
Call. Call and bitch. Use every argument you want, and bitch. Don't use the "I'll give you a bad review" with them. Just put it on them. I've received discounts on hospital bills, auto service bills, and other bills, just be explaining to the companies how their practices were dishonest, even though "buyer beware." I had no legs to stand on in each of my situations (where I rec'd discounts) in the eyes of the law, but the businesses all understood my frustration.
Call and bitch. They say no, then fine. Send them the payment when you feel like sending them the payment.
posted by ernest_t_bassCall. Call and bitch. Use every argument you want, and bitch. Don't use the "I'll give you a bad review" with them. Just put it on them. I've received discounts on hospital bills, auto service bills, and other bills, just be explaining to the companies how their practices were dishonest, even though "buyer beware." I had no legs to stand on in each of my situations (where I rec'd discounts) in the eyes of the law, but the businesses all understood my frustration.
Call and bitch. They say no, then fine. Send them the payment when you feel like sending them the payment.
Sounds like I should outsource my bitching to you. I'll give you 10% of whatever discount you can muster. :)
Etb seems like the kind of customer you would hate. Lol
posted by SportsAndLadyEtb seems like the kind of customer you would hate. Lol
For calling a business out for dishonest practices?
That's the problem with businesses... they feel that they should perform the service, but customer care doesn't matter. "Just shut up and give me your money." Problem is, too many customers fall in line.
What's dishonest about them not sending a bill on a timely basis? Bad business practice? Sure. Incompetence? Possibly. Dishonest? Not unless I missed something in the thread.
posted by queencitybuckeyeWhat's dishonest about them not sending a bill on a timely basis? Bad business practice? Sure. Incompetence? Possibly. Dishonest? Not unless I missed something in the thread.
I think he's referring to his specific issues where he's received discounts. I agree, the only dishonest thing about this place was that they assured us our bill would be in the mail in mid-July, but I don't think it was intentional dishonesty. Just incompetence.
Dishonest, incompetence, bad business are all synonymous... in my opinion.
Words have actual meanings... in my opinion.
posted by ernest_t_bassDishonest, incompetence, bad business are all synonymous... in my opinion.
Dishonest and incompetent synonymous? Not even close
ETB is the guy at McDonald’s trying to get a free 10 piece nuggets because the service was slow.
posted by slingshot4everHospitals move slow with billing as well....would you ask them for a discount?
You can definitely get your hospital bill down with instant cash payment
posted by queencitybuckeyeWords have actual meanings... in my opinion.
posted by vball10setDishonest and incompetent synonymous? Not even close
You're both right. No, they are not synonymous. I guess, rather, each fall under "bad business practices." I will complain about anything that I, as a customer, feel is bad business practices. I am unapologetic about it, too, b/c it is my wallet from which the funds are coming.
posted by slingshot4everHospitals move slow with billing as well....would you ask them for a discount?
Hospitals often take haircuts. If you are left with a co-payment balance of say, $800, from a procedure after insurance has paid, a hospital may very well accept $640 in a one-time up front payment, and write off the balance.
posted by QuakerOatsHospitals often take haircuts. If you are left with a co-payment balance of say, $800, from a procedure after insurance has paid, a hospital may very well accept $640 in a one-time up front payment, and write off the balance.
posted by SportsAndLadyETB is the guy at McDonald’s trying to get a free 10 piece nuggets because the service was slow.
With his pointer finger right in their chest yelling "YOU WORK FOR ME!!!!!!"
posted by HereticWith his pointer finger right in their chest yelling "YOU WORK FOR ME!!!!!!"
Going to try that.
posted by ernest_t_bassGoing to try that.
It ALWAYS works!
posted by SportsAndLadyETB is the guy at McDonald’s trying to get a free 10 piece nuggets because the service was slow.
posted by HereticWith his pointer finger right in their chest yelling "YOU WORK FOR ME!!!!!!"
posted by ernest_t_bassGoing to try that.
posted by HereticIt ALWAYS works!
especially at the franchises sleeper owns
posted by QuakerOats
Hospitals often take haircuts. If you are left with a co-payment balance of say, $800, from a procedure after insurance has paid, a hospital may very well accept $640 in a one-time up front payment, and write off the balance.
