Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

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02-03-21, 03:33
Mad as a fish

Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

If anyone can answer me please PM
02-03-21, 06:32
Armitage Shanks

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

Do you mean the ones with knuckle dusters and baseball bats?
02-03-21, 06:42
Rock_Flock_of_Five

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

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Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks

Do you mean the ones with knuckle dusters and baseball bats?

Reading between the lines, I feel he does.:sherlock:
02-03-21, 09:58
Mad as a fish

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

Of that persuasion, yes.
02-03-21, 13:07
Taunton Blue Genie

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

They are called 'Repo Men' this days, I believe...
02-03-21, 13:38
Elwood Blues

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

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Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

They are called 'Repo Men' this days, I believe...

Ordinary Debt Collectors can't repossess anything.

Only High Court Enforcement Officers (the old fashioned Bailiff) can repossess goods
02-03-21, 15:48
Mad as a fish

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

My Mrs and I are both in our late 70s. A guy who I thought was a friend had some high end furniture from us and paid a small amount and I trusted him for the rest (My Mistake) This was 3 years ago, he is in his 30s just bought a new BMW and it is hurting a little. If I was 20 years younger I would have sorted it out but unfortunately I have had too many Birthdays now. Cant walk too good either.
02-03-21, 16:00
A Quiet Monkfish

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

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Originally Posted by Mad as a fish

My Mrs and I are both in our late 70s. A guy who I thought was a friend had some high end furniture from us and paid a small amount and I trusted him for the rest (My Mistake) This was 3 years ago, he is in his 30s just bought a new BMW and it is hurting a little. If I was 20 years younger I would have sorted it out but unfortunately I have had too many Birthdays now. Cant walk too good either.

If you have documentation - or emails, texts, etc , then I'd use Moneyclaim online - it's the old small claims court. Wouldn't cost you much and in all probability he wouldn't respond. You can then get judgment and get the bailiffs in !
02-03-21, 16:06
Mad as a fish

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

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Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish

If you have documentation - or emails, texts, etc , then I'd use Moneyclaim online - it's the old small claims court. Wouldn't cost you much and in all probability he wouldn't respond. You can then get judgment and get the bailiffs in !

Thanks Monkfish, The sum is £1000 as he was a friend all I have is a few texts of him saying he will pay me next week etc,ya de ya de ya. The money isnt as important as teaching the arsehole a lesson shame Im so old!
02-03-21, 16:12
A Quiet Monkfish

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

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Originally Posted by Mad as a fish

Thanks Monkfish, The sum is £1000 as he was a friend all I have is a few texts of him saying he will pay me next week etc,ya de ya de ya. The money isnt as important as teaching the arsehole a lesson shame Im so old!

It'll cost you £60 https://www.gov.uk/make-money-claim

You may feel 100% better when you've done it. Just do the forms online, sit back, and enjoy !!
02-03-21, 18:30
Taunton Blue Genie

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

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Originally Posted by Elwood Blues

Ordinary Debt Collectors can't repossess anything.

Only High Court Enforcement Officers (the old fashioned Bailiff) can repossess goods

Fair dinkum. It's hardly my specialised subject :-)
02-03-21, 20:52
xsnaggle

Re: Where have all of the old fashioned Debt Collectors gone?

Have you any idea what a new set of tyres costs for a BMW?