This Is a New One....trying to Figure Out What to Say Next...

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores a situation involving a post-dated check that was deposited before its intended date, leading to complications for both the consultant and the guest. Participants share their personal experiences and opinions on how to handle the communication with the host regarding the issue.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses surprise at being asked to reimburse a guest for a bounced check, noting that they were unaware the check was post-dated.
  • Another participant shares their experience of depositing checks immediately after shows to avoid issues with bounced checks.
  • Several users mention that the responsibility for the situation lies with the guest who wrote the post-dated check, not the consultant.
  • One participant suggests that the host should not act as a go-between and that the guest should contact the consultant directly.
  • Another participant notes that the bank is technically responsible for checking the date on checks and implies the guest could address the issue with the bank.
  • Some participants discuss the importance of the host's relationship with the consultant and how it may affect future bookings.
  • One participant recounts a similar experience where a check bounced due to a delay in cashing, highlighting the unpredictability of check processing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to approach the situation, with some participants advocating for a firm stance on reimbursement while others suggest a more conciliatory approach. No clear consensus emerges on the best way to handle the communication with the host.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences with check handling and the complexities of managing relationships with hosts and guests in the context of Pampered Chef shows.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who encounter similar situations with post-dated checks or bounced payments may find the shared experiences and viewpoints relevant to their own practices.

As I read through all this I was so worried that HO was going to give her some sort of gift to make her happy -- yay HO!

It sounds like you are canceling her order, a blessing, I think. Can you impagine having to deal with her in the future with her products - ugh! GOOD RIDDANCE! I would not only cancel her order but delete her name from my database. That always makes me feel so good! :D

Sandi
 
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Sheila said:
So I put the scenario out on my group's FB page just to see what they would do if faced with this type of situation ... before telling them what you did to resolve it. One of the newbies posted this:
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That was an interesting response. But after what I had been through with this person, there is NO WAY I would want her on my team.

Up until the very end - when HO actually told her that it had to be between her and me, she refused to talk to me. She wanted the host to do the talking for her. They work together, and when I would call, she would always have the host talk to me. Very childish on top of everything else. And if it wasn't my fault, then she was all set to blame the host for being the one to tell her that it wouldn't go through until the show closed. Ummmm, yeah - I don't need that on my team. Anyone who would fight that hard to get someone else to pay for their mistakes is not someone I want to be dealing with on a regular basis.
 
I don't think that I'd have thought about asking her to join my team either. I thought it was interesting that a newbie would go right to that when none of us did! LOL
 
Oh Becky... I'm just reading this for the first time. I am SO sorry but SO IMPRESSED with YOU and the way you handled this!!!!!!! YOU GO GIRL!
 
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