Okay, you tough New Yorkers - here is the story:
Colony Records, to whom I sent ten copies of Evening Primrose, and who sold out of said ten copies in one day, has not paid their long overdue invoice. Marty Cooper, who normally gets our invoices turned around in days, was conveniently out sick for several weeks, but when I called him a few weeks ago he assured me it would be taken care of the day he got back - June 5. I wrote him again when the check hadn't come and he told me he couldn't help me, that I had to e-mail the manager of the store. I did so. And then I called to speak to the accountant. Neither the accountant or the owner would actually get on the phone with me, but they did relay the information that they'd gotten my e-mail and the check would go out tomorrow. That was last Wednesday. Needless to say, the check isn't here.
I called Mr. Cooper again today, and he said I had to deal with the boss as he's having trouble with his bosses and was on his way to some union. I called and asked to speak to the accountant. I was put on hold and remained on hold for ten minutes. I called back - I was told the accountant was on another call and would call me back. I left my info, but I think we all know I will not have a returned call, and I think we all know that they will keep avoiding me, all over an invoice that is less than $200.
So, what is my next step. Are any of you tough New Yorkers willing to pay a visit to the store and make enough noise that the accountant and/or manager will come out and speak to you about the problem - and perhaps even take care of the invoice? I would love to be able to do SOMETHING that would get their attention in a way that would then cause them to rethink their disgusting behavior and their non-payment of an invoice. I wish I could say that I'd just shine them on, but Kritzerland needs all the dough it can get. Any thoughts?
