lisasfuncooking
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I had done a fundraiser for my best friend, for her daughter to go on an educational trip this summer. I paid for the food and gave 10% of my commission. Normally, I would NOT do this. But she has always been there for me and I wanted to do something for her. I didn't plan on making any $ off of it. Just hoping for a booking or two. Anyway after her party her co-worker/friend wanted to book a party. But then asked if she could make it into a fundraiser for my friends daughter too and do the same.
So I figured it would only help to get bookings.
The second fundraiser had an outside order from her sister (past consultant) with the check made out to PC. Really, a past consultant didn't know this! But her mother was there and paid for the 2 orders with her check and said she would return the check to her daughter and get the $ from her. Meanwhile, I was waiting on a check of $40 to submit the show. So I just paid for it because she said the check is in the mail. The order was delivered but no $40. I let the host know that and not to give her the order until she gets the $. She was fine with that. THEN over 1 week later, I get a notice from my bank that the mothers check was returned and they credited my account. :cry:
I called the mother and she said, "Oh yes, I noticed that it was returned" I told her how much the return check charge was and she said she would get it right out. It has now been over a week. And still the host still did not get the $40. I did deposit the checks a few days after the show and submitted the show soon after. I guess I am partially responsible for all this. I was just trying to help. Now because of the check fee that was charged to my account, one of my bills did not go through, so needless to say, I am out a lot of $$$. So from going to not making any $ to losing $ really stinks.
The problem is the woman lives far and not worth my driving 1 hour to try to get the $. Left a message for her, what else should I do? Also, I was just thinking of telling the host to give my the products back from the $40 order. Is it wrong to let them know I am aggravated? Or just keep the "I am happy to help attitude"
I have NEVER had a return check or an outstanding payment from an order that I submitted. Figures, the one time I do both, this happens.
Sorry for rambling and ranting... just frustrated.:yuck:
So I figured it would only help to get bookings.
The second fundraiser had an outside order from her sister (past consultant) with the check made out to PC. Really, a past consultant didn't know this! But her mother was there and paid for the 2 orders with her check and said she would return the check to her daughter and get the $ from her. Meanwhile, I was waiting on a check of $40 to submit the show. So I just paid for it because she said the check is in the mail. The order was delivered but no $40. I let the host know that and not to give her the order until she gets the $. She was fine with that. THEN over 1 week later, I get a notice from my bank that the mothers check was returned and they credited my account. :cry:
I called the mother and she said, "Oh yes, I noticed that it was returned" I told her how much the return check charge was and she said she would get it right out. It has now been over a week. And still the host still did not get the $40. I did deposit the checks a few days after the show and submitted the show soon after. I guess I am partially responsible for all this. I was just trying to help. Now because of the check fee that was charged to my account, one of my bills did not go through, so needless to say, I am out a lot of $$$. So from going to not making any $ to losing $ really stinks.
The problem is the woman lives far and not worth my driving 1 hour to try to get the $. Left a message for her, what else should I do? Also, I was just thinking of telling the host to give my the products back from the $40 order. Is it wrong to let them know I am aggravated? Or just keep the "I am happy to help attitude"
I have NEVER had a return check or an outstanding payment from an order that I submitted. Figures, the one time I do both, this happens.
Sorry for rambling and ranting... just frustrated.:yuck: