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Jerry,Although I can think of only one company (a DMS company) that thinks litigation with customers is the way to profitability, #2 is sometimes your only option. The last time I spoke with a lawyer about collecting unpaid invoices in the absence of a written contract, the reimbursement for "reasonable attorney costs" would likely be under 5% of the amount owed. The estimated costs for me to litigate came to around 60% of the amount owed regardless of whether or not I prevailed. So, I wrote that one off and now have a written contract. If you do end up with option #1 (writing this off), I suggest you do it with a smile on your face. Take the "loss" in the name of it being good for both you and the dealership, thank them for doing business with you and ask them to call you when they're ready for your services in the future. You want them to remember that you "stepped up" on this. Who knows where these people will be 6 months from now. You can decide whether or not you want to do business with them any time. I doesn't make sense to force their hand today. You might just get a call from one of them or someone they know in the future and if you still want to, you can say no then.Cliff
Jerry,
Although I can think of only one company (a DMS company) that thinks litigation with customers is the way to profitability, #2 is sometimes your only option. The last time I spoke with a lawyer about collecting unpaid invoices in the absence of a written contract, the reimbursement for "reasonable attorney costs" would likely be under 5% of the amount owed. The estimated costs for me to litigate came to around 60% of the amount owed regardless of whether or not I prevailed. So, I wrote that one off and now have a written contract.
If you do end up with option #1 (writing this off), I suggest you do it with a smile on your face. Take the "loss" in the name of it being good for both you and the dealership, thank them for doing business with you and ask them to call you when they're ready for your services in the future. You want them to remember that you "stepped up" on this. Who knows where these people will be 6 months from now. You can decide whether or not you want to do business with them any time. I doesn't make sense to force their hand today. You might just get a call from one of them or someone they know in the future and if you still want to, you can say no then.
Cliff