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Moral Dilemma |
ThePaintedMan |
Jul 27 2012, 10:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
I've got a bit of an issue I'd like your opinion on. Awhile back I had to order my race suit, nomex, etc for a September race. The supplier bent over backwards to get me a good deal on the suit and get it shipped to me early enough to be able to try it out at a DE next week. She has been in communication with me and sent me the suit yesterday, so I should be all set. However, I never sent her payment. I fully intended to, but I think she was more worried about getting it out in time and never asked or sent me an invoice.
I need to say that I've lived my life in such a way that I never want to owe anyone anything when I leave this world. I've always paid my way and never asked for charity. Many people have reached out to help me, including many of you (thank you), over the years and refused payment even when I offered. That being said, I am stretching my meager college budget to the limit with masters courses, an engagement, the 914 and my young-and-dumb racing dream. This suit is a significant investment for me, and needless to say, keeping that money in my pocket wouldn't hurt, fiancially speaking. This supplier is, from what I understand, a small family business, which makes me feel even more guilty. I know that there are many of you who are in a similar situation. If a customer received goods from you and you didn't ask them for payment, how would you feel if they contacted you to let you know? Is the ball in my court on this one? Should I just wait to get the suit first, see what I think, and then contact her? Thanks for your opinion! -George |
ThePaintedMan |
Jul 27 2012, 12:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
I'll take my lashings like anyone else and its your choice not to do business with me. I am far from wealthy but have never complained about my situation. I feel blessed to be able to work 2 jobs, go to school, hopefully get married and have a hobby on the side and without any kind of outside financial support whatsoever. The money for the suit was set aside some time ago and I have full intention on paying for it, as I have with everything else I've done in my life. I fell into a momentary lapse of judgement because as I have been guilty of my whole life, I have too much on my plate. So thank you for assuring my moral compass is still pointing straight.
As for anyone else who has any question about my character, you may feel free to contact any of the members and vendors here who I have purchased goods from. I am confident that, although I may not be a customer who purchases large or expensive items, I am one who pays in full and promptly. And those who have been generous enough to charitably give to me hopefully can vouch that you will find no one more appreciative. Again, my most sincere and humble apologies. |
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