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October 12, 2011 08:01PM
Just received payment/reimbursement (after a long wait) for an upscale shop and was overpaid by ~ 60%. Has this ever happened to anyone else?

I'd love to keep the funds to use towards the next shop so I don't have to wait so long for large reimbursement but I doubt the company would appreciate that. Still, I will be emailing that as my preferred option but will be (grudgingly) willing to cut them a check for the portion overpaid.
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October 12, 2011 08:14PM
Happened to me in the spring, but it was not a significant amount, maybe $5 bucks. Told the company and they said "don't worry about it." if you have jobs lined up with this company why shouldn't it go toward future pay/reimbursements?

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October 12, 2011 09:32PM
I have no jobs lined up at the moment as this company only has shops around once a quarter in my area. Anyway, I'll see what they say.
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October 12, 2011 10:19PM
What I have found is that for under $5 I hear "Don't worry about it." I have had one significantly higher than that be treated with, "Don't worry about it, we appreciate what you do for us." Most generally I give them a choice of I will cut a check or they can deduct from the next job. I have never had to cut a check and this month I had a check 'short' by more than $10 to correct an overpayment the previous month. I must admit, however, that I deposit the check before making an offer because I don't want to wait out a pay cycle for them to recut a voided check.
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October 13, 2011 03:19AM
Yeah, I did deposit the check prior to notifying them. I'm almost certain they'll ask me to cut a check as this was a 4 digit overpayment.
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October 13, 2011 03:26AM
Holy guacamole!

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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October 13, 2011 07:39PM
Well, I got the expected reply and they actually wanted me to return the check so they could write me a new one. Even if I hadn't already deposited the check, I would have argued against that as i had to wait a long time (>90 days) just to get this check.
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October 13, 2011 08:45PM
saacman5033 Wrote:
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> Well, I got the expected reply and they actually
> wanted me to return the check so they could write
> me a new one. Even if I hadn't already deposited
> the check, I would have argued against that as i
> had to wait a long time (>90 days) just to get
> this check.

A four-digit overpayment? Seriously? Over $1,000 more than you were owed? What kind of shop was this?
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October 13, 2011 08:47PM
saacman5033 Wrote:
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> Well, I got the expected reply and they actually
> wanted me to return the check so they could write
> me a new one. Even if I hadn't already deposited
> the check, I would have argued against that as i
> had to wait a long time (>90 days) just to get
> this check.

Good for you. Regardless the amount of the overpayment those added delays in getting what is owed to you are ridiculous.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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October 13, 2011 08:52PM
This was a resort type hotel stay.
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October 14, 2011 12:32AM
Some ones going to get fired over that for sure...

Baird research issued me a double payment through paypal two years ago..
I refunded it through paypal... They said it was an error and they seemed quite concerned about it... Hopefullt it didnt hurt them to bad I have heard them contact other shoppers...but nothing within the last year...

I am sure their margins are not that large... It wouldnt take that many not returning the payment to hurt them seriously... It was $90 over payment..

shopping north west PA and south west ny
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October 17, 2011 06:22PM
Well after agreeing with the admin assistant on me cutting them a check, I received an email this weekend from the company president that they placed a stop payment on the check and were reissuing a new check. I'm not sure at what point this was done but I notified them of the mistake late on the same day I had deposited the check. I was just about to send the check I cut but now I'm confused. I can't tell if the stop payment will even have an effect as the money still shows as being in my account and I can't seem to find an answer as to whether a stop payment can be effective after the check has been deposited.

At least I now have his contact to directly respond with my concerns about this issue as well as with their slow payment standards but this could get really frustrating if they can somehow claw back the money.
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October 17, 2011 06:52PM
So they weren't really concerned with getting you reimbursed, but sure are concerned about getting themselves reimbursed.

Talk to your bank. From your posting it looks like you deposited that check on the 12th. If they got that stop payment issued on Friday the 14th the deposit you made could come back resulting in bank fees for you. Add that to the fee they have to pay for the stop payment and it's really gotten out of hand. I can see them freaking out a bit, but assuming you have worked for them before and you were proactive in contacting them instead of waiting for them to catch the mistake, the company causing all these headaches and ultimately costing you money is totally uncalled for.

I would contact this guy immediately. First, tell him you are not issuing a check until it is certain his bank did not return the first. Second, make sure he understands, in no uncertain terms, if that check is returned you expect a replacement within the week. And, lastly, if your bank charges you any fees you are holding them responsible for payment.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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October 17, 2011 10:15PM
I was recently overpaid by less than $10 and I was told that it will be deducted from my next shop. I am acceptable with that arrangement.
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October 17, 2011 11:28PM
Thanks for the consolation & advice Lisa. To their credit, they did indicate they would cover up to $50 in bank expenses but I definitely think the headache is uncalled for when, had it not been for my notice, they may have been out a good deal of money.
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October 17, 2011 11:34PM
Keep us posted and I hope everything is resolved quickly. BTW, did you ever name the company? Not based on just this instance, but the 90 plus days for reimbursement.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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October 18, 2011 12:16AM
This is Regal Hospitality
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October 18, 2011 03:38AM
I occasionally work for a company that only does hospitality in this area and only reimburses no shop fee. I want money not a just a free meal so I don't often do their shops. Anyway I resently had a check deposited in my PayPal account with a thank you note for all the work I had done for them. You think I returned it? Uh uh Baby, but they had at least labeled what it was for.
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October 18, 2011 04:21AM
Are you saying this was over and above any reimbursements owed you?

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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October 18, 2011 05:33AM
Yes, this was nearly $1500 in overpayment.
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October 18, 2011 07:22AM
It depends... i know two of my banks will not release more than $100 until they have the funds... if it was a friday and the did not get they request in before close it might go through on your end regardless... some banks close there books at 4... which means the stop payment would not show up until monday while the money would be deposited at or before friday...

I think now knowing about this next time if any thing like this happens to me i will just deposit and send them a refund... no questions asked...
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shopping north west PA and south west ny
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October 18, 2011 01:56PM
saacman, sorry my question was for momanno3. It sounded like he/she got an over payment or additional payment and I wanted to clarify.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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October 18, 2011 05:49PM
Looks like they got to it in time because as of this morning the funds are no longer in my account. Have to say I will no longer be recommending Regal to friends as I have in the past.
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