Warning about Nova9911

[naytep]

Sorry to hear of your colection problem. I have had similar problems in the past. I find that using a colection agency which takes 1/3 of the face amount puts me at an imediate loss (our profit margin is only 20%).
What I have done in recent time is to have the customer sign a personal garantee along with the credit app. I dont check refs (to expensive) but no one that has signed the garantee (at least 30 clients) has been a payment issue. Lots of customers out ther but it costs money to do work for those who consistantly beat you up for price and those who dont pay.
John

[clembrant]

Sue them in small claims court. It does'nt cost much to do,and most people want to settle once they see a court date. I did it and it worked.

[JROM]

A word of advice.
If you are dealing with racers of any kind always get COD.
If you have not been in the racing biz you don't know that it is a form of addiction and ALOT of them will lie cheat and steal for just "one more race"
I built race motors for a few years and always it was COD.

[LateNight72]

Good stuff guys.

But just wanted to throw my opinion out about the other way around. I actually paid someone to have some stuff made (not this Forum). Never heard a word after payment was made. I did catch him online once, and he promptly signed off. So I am always weary about how I pay.

-Todd

[Dr Honda]

That sucks.

When I make parts for people on a forum, I always get paid on delivery. (if local) Or… if they get shipped, I will send pictures via email, then ask for payment before they leave my hands. In the short time I’ve been running my shop, I’ve only had one person take offence to this way of doing business. But, they still bought parts from me. My shop is too small to get burnt on a deal. (even a small one)

[Cruiser]

(quote) I just wanted to let everyone here know about "Nova 9911" AKA: Ron Hamm, from Gateway Machine.

When i first read this i did a search for this"gateway" and found it to look like a large company, i found this odd. I looked for the name and e-mail addy and they are not to be found. Question is, did you send your product to this company or to an address unassociated with them. Most likely Both you and Gateway are "burned". I got burned a few yrs ago by someone doing same sorta thing. He borrowed a website, and phished suckers off e-bay ! Anyway, my point is be careful here or you could be in trouble for making "False & serious" statements. you know what i mean here !

[mikeh78]

Crusier,
I did send these to The address on the Web site and had corspondence with Mr. Hamm himself. I am fairly certain I am pointing out the correct person. If you go to the Web sight There is a Blog section showing the progress of a new machine they developed. I can see the parts I manufactured for him in the Blog.
Also I beleive I never said anything other than Beware of him. If "you" choose to do business with this individual you are doing so knowing there is a better than normal chance he will not pay you .
All I wanted to do is warn other hard working indiviuals here that there is a member here that didn't pay.
Thanks Mike