Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 07:54:21 AM
I guess you could say I'm a glutton for punishment, eh?
Ok, here's my most recent dilema. Two years ago I moved from a city where I grew up, to a town about an hour away. Since I have ties to my hometown, I wanted to continue getting the newspaper. So when I settled in, I called the newspaper and made arrangements for a weekend subscription (Saturday and Sunday only). I mailed in the payment and waited. The newspaper never came. I made phone calls, wrote letters, but to no avail. So I cancelled my subscription and got a refund.
Three months later a phone solicitor calls and asks if I want a subscription to the newspaper. So I explained the situation, and said we would try again. I mailed in the payment, and once again could not get the paper delivered. I called the area manager, the carrier, etc. but to no avail.
So I cancelled the subscription. The following Sunday, like a miracle, there's a newspaper on my doorstep! And every single weekend since then I have had newspaper delivery. The problem? I don't have a subscription and I'm not paying for it! I called the newspaper and told them what was going on, but I'm still getting delivery!
So - I'm afraid that one day someone is going to figure out that I've been getting the newspaper for years without paying for it! And every Saturday and Sunday when I'm laying in bed reading the paper, I get this creepy feeling that I'm going to be sent to prison for newspaper theft! 
What would you do? 
[ edited by Muriel on Mar 17, 2001 08:08 AM ]
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xardon
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posted on March 17, 2001 07:59:54 AM
The crossword puzzle.
......after you, of course. 
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mybiddness
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:02:05 AM
edited to give Muriel back her flow... 
Not paranoid anywhere else but here!
[ edited by mybiddness on Mar 17, 2001 08:10 AM ]
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:02:11 AM
Would you like the comics, too, Baboo?
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:04:31 AM
Mybiddness - that's what I'm HOPING for! And I'll bet he will use his handcuffs, too!!
By the way, you interrupted my flow. Could you switch post places with me? 
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mybiddness
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:11:56 AM
Muriel You do realize don't you that Xardon is going to have to arrest you for this?
Switched places, 'k?
Not paranoid anywhere else but here!
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:15:29 AM
Mybiddness - That was really cool! I was just kidding!
I keep getting the feeling someone is following me. Do you see anything?
[ edited by Muriel on Mar 17, 2001 08:18 AM ]
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mybiddness
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:17:24 AM
Muriel LMAO! - I think it's Xardon... I'll just sit back and watch... gotta go find my popcorn first.
Not paranoid anywhere else but here!
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xardon
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:25:16 AM
[ edited by xardon on Mar 17, 2001 08:32 AM ]
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:31:05 AM
Poor Sweet Baboo.
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xardon
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:35:46 AM
....uh, that's never happened before. It's up now, though.
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:37:41 AM
Oh yeah, I've heard that before.
Your next line is: "Hurry up"! 
By the way, what should I do about the newspaper? Seriously. (Let's TRY!)
[ edited by Muriel on Mar 17, 2001 08:45 AM ]
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gravid
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:42:25 AM
You do document everything and keep copies don't you?
Enjoy - they are a gift if you don't ask for them, and can document they were told.
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zilvy
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:45:13 AM
Brighid!! oh darn, Gravid you broke the flow!!
[ edited by zilvy on Mar 17, 2001 08:46 AM ]
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:46:41 AM
Gravid - That's exactly what I was thinking!
Zilvy - That's the second time I've seen that. What does it mean? Is it St. Pat's Day related? Sounds Irish....
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xardon
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:52:44 AM
You vixen,you! You've invited the neighbors!
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 08:56:49 AM
Gosh, honey, is that a problem?? 
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xardon
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:03:36 AM
I can handle it, I suppose. The lady that delivers the paper says I'm very accomodating.
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:10:45 AM
Hey, I wonder if it's the same lady that delivers MY illegal paper? 
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femme
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:14:09 AM
The neighbors?
Or, the voyeurs?
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:17:33 AM
I guess both... Do any of them appear to have on uniforms??
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xardon
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:19:47 AM
Oh, relax! Close your eyes and I'll give you a peep.
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:22:33 AM
Ohhhhh, Xardon!!!! 
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:25:42 AM
Psst, Baboo. James had a good idea: 
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xardon
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:27:57 AM
James, too!!!!!?
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:32:40 AM
Ahem.... now, about that newspaper situation. You haven't given me an opinion, Baboo.
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xardon
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posted on March 17, 2001 09:51:56 AM
Legally you've done all that's required to notify the paper of their error. Proving you've done it may be difficult unless you've documented your contacts. I don't think it will ever become an issue. You have no contract or subscription with the paper therefore you are not obligated to pay for it. If you are truly worried, you could send a certified letter to the paper explaing your concern. That wil provide you with all the prooof you need.
It may be possible that you're being comped. Someone at the paper could have logged your previous complaints and decided to make it up to you.
If the paper is arriving at your home, someone is delivering it. Unless you're getting it via USPS, the delivery person is usually responsible for collections. If he/she is not knocking on your door for payment, there's likely a good reason. Perhaps you could await delivery some Sunday and ask.
...so how many teeth does this horse have?
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Muriel
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posted on March 17, 2001 11:24:21 AM
I don't think I'll look! 
Thanks for your very valued opinion, X-man.
[ edited by Muriel on Mar 18, 2001 09:00 AM ]
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Muriel
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posted on March 18, 2001 08:59:58 AM
Well, my newspaper didn't come today. Think I should call and complain??
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VeryModern
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posted on March 18, 2001 09:54:09 AM
Who ya gonna call?
VeryModern Space Junk
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