Posted by pjc on 1/11/10 1:17pm
Msg #317556
thank you Becca
A couple of years ago Becca was nice enough to send me a copy of her letter that she uses for non-payment. I have used it many times, and every time, it works!!! Just today I received a check for a signing that was done 90 days ago! This company claims that they pay the notary when the title company pays them. Well phooey with that!! After many emails and phone calls, I just sent them a copy of Becca's letter, and voila!, the check was at my doorstop. Thank you Becca!
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Reply by MW/VA on 1/11/10 2:26pm
Msg #317571
I would like a copy of that letter, if you wouldn't mind sending it to me. TIA
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Reply by Riley/FL on 1/11/10 2:53pm
Msg #317577
I think I may need it too, if you don't mind.
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Reply by Karen Riley on 1/11/10 3:12pm
Msg #317580
Yes I would definitely like one of those. It seems that even the more reliable cos. are getting slower and slooooooower
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Reply by Brasring_Ca on 1/11/10 3:15pm
Msg #317582
I too would like a copy of the letter, have several companies that have not paid me!  TIA Jenifer
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Reply by Yoli/CA on 1/11/10 3:28pm
Msg #317585
Had PM'd you requesting copy. But, just in case you see this first, may I have a copy. Thanks!
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Reply by MrEd_Ca on 1/11/10 3:28pm
Msg #317587
Can you post a copy?... n/m
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Reply by MrEd_Ca on 1/11/10 3:29pm
Msg #317588
Re: Can you post a copy?...
oops, hit the wrong button.
Can you post a copy here? or send me one also? I could use something that works! Thank you.
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Reply by Frances Kany on 1/11/10 3:43pm
Msg #317591
Re: Can you post a copy?...
Me too!!! I even had one of the attorney's I work for send a letter to one company and still NOTHING!! Maybe this letter would light a fire. But if a letter from an attorney doesn't do it I am not real hopeful.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 1/11/10 3:56pm
Msg #317597
I DO NOT think a copy should be posted...
OR given away without Becca's permission. She helped ONE notary out. That does NOT entitle EVERYONE else to it. I would not even ask pjc to share something like this, I would go directly to the author (Becca).
I will be VERY, VERY disappointed if Becca's generosity to one notary becomes the property of many...especially--reflectively speaking--where a bunch of notaries from here became pretty gleeful when she was removed from the membership.
If you want Becca's help, just email her. She's easy to find. It truly blows my mind that anyone thinks that pjc's "thank you to Becca" entitles anyone to Becca's work or to "gently" pressure pjc for it.
JMHO
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Reply by SueW/Tn on 1/11/10 3:59pm
Msg #317598
Amen Bren n/m
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Reply by SueW/Tn on 1/11/10 4:06pm
Msg #317600
And it's really nasty to see some of those that
spoke out against Becca now asking for her work product, takes alot of nerve.
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Reply by pjc on 1/11/10 6:23pm
Msg #317637
I too agree. Becca was VERY nice to me when I started out and if she wants to help someone else, that is her business. I wish that it was MY letter and that I could share it. Good luck to all.
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 1/11/10 6:32pm
Msg #317638
Re: And it's really nasty to see some of those that
Was a loss to this forum when Becca was forced out.
She was pretty acerbic at times, but sometimes truth is bitter.
I really miss her posts.
think we should get up a petition asking she be reinstated! I would add my name to it in a heartbeat.
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Reply by jba/fl on 1/11/10 6:51pm
Msg #317644
Re: And it's really nasty to see some of those that
Me, too.
I love her saying: "The only think in life that's fair is me. I am Fair, after all."
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Reply by Charles_Ca on 1/11/10 8:13pm
Msg #317653
I got on here late, I'm glad to see that some here still
have some backbone! The entitlement mentality has taken over here in droves. I am glad to see that the stalwartrs on this site still stand up for what's right. Kudos Brenda, Sue, Sylvia and jba, nice work I came on here late today and I think that enough has been said by you all already.
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Reply by Lee/AR on 1/11/10 4:22pm
Msg #317604
Agree w/Brenda. This is essentially 'intellectual property'
belonging to Becca. It should NOT NOT NOT be distributed or redistributed by anyone but Becca under any circumstances.
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Reply by JanetK_CA on 1/11/10 4:49pm
Msg #317611
Completely agree, also. To anyone who is asking for this...
Please don't take this personally, but use it as a gentle reminder and opportunity to learn. I was re-reading some of the messages attached to #33325 this weekend. There were several very good additions that address how to think like a business owner and are relevant to this topic. Nearly ALL of us can use a reminder from time to time.
I've said this before I think, but the content in that message is almost too good to give away. It includes what could be considered "intellectual property" of many of the best on this board - just there for the taking. If you haven't re-read the whole thing recently, you should. And you should be overwhelmed with gratitude - as I am - for all the time it took collectively for so many to compile so much great information. That kind of thing just doesn't happen in other businesses. Many pay hundreds of dollars to business consultants to get some of what is offered there for free.
BTW, I still maintain that that information is just a starting point, however good. We all need to keep learning - these days more than ever - regardless of what business we are pursuing.
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Reply by jba/fl on 1/11/10 4:38pm
Msg #317610
I'm in TOTAL agreement on this! Intellectual property
is not the same as File Sharing, Freeware or any other shared property.
If some one wishes a collection letter, one only has to search here for ideas, Google for samples and so on. I posted a site to get all kinds of free forms just recently, and that site has a great number of collection letters.
Lazy is as lazy does - get a clue. No, this is not being mean to others; it is not giving newbies a break either. It is all about one's business model, research to get where they are and networking in the proper manner. Asking for someone else's work is tantamount to cheating.
JMO
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Reply by JanetK_CA on 1/11/10 4:50pm
Msg #317612
LOL!! I see we're on the same page again! ;>) n/m
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Reply by Chris Anthony on 1/11/10 5:33pm
Msg #317619
Re: LOL!! I see we're on the same page again! ;>)
As a former professional photographer, I agree that the collection letter should be viewed as work product and should only be given away at no charge by the original writer. A lot of times, my customers believed that once they purchased "X" number or size photographs they were entitled to make copies (without compensation to me of course). They only had rights to the one copy they paid for. I could give them extra prints, but that was my call to make.
In general, because I don't know anyone here, I don't think the ones that asked for a copy were intentionally trying to 'get something for nothing.' You hear a good idea and its human nature to ask how to make it work for you. If the author is offering it for sale or is giving it away the same process would have to be followed. You would have to ask for a copy of it from someone.
I viewed the original "thanks" message as someone giving credit to her for both the letter and her help.
By the way, can someone please post contact information -- that is if she would be OK with getting email requests or contacts.
Thanks
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Reply by BrendaTx on 1/11/10 8:13pm
Msg #317654
Thanks, Chris...as I am a writer, I feel that
intellectual property should be only given or sold by the author. That's part of what got me involved in this thread.
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Reply by desktopfull on 1/11/10 9:14pm
Msg #317671
5 Star reply on this! n/m
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Reply by MW/VA on 1/11/10 9:11pm
Msg #317670
Yeeesh--sorry I asked. I didn't know it was going to hit a nerve.
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Reply by Miriam Dahl on 6/23/10 1:14pm
Msg #342126
How can I get a copy of this letter?
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Reply by jba/fl on 6/23/10 1:35pm
Msg #342129
See Msg #317597
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