Originally Posted by
algae
I ordered dishes with a no payment for five months option. I received the bill about Jan. 20, the day before it was due. I phoned and said it would be late, since I just got the bill. It took 3 weeks to get to me. They said there would be a charge ($35) for being overdue.
Should I be held responsible when I only had one day's notice? I made 3 phone calls trying to find a solution, offering to pay it immediately with a credit card, which was not allowed. I have a very good credit rating.
Is there a way out?
A bill is not required to establish a debt. When you ordered the merchandise you agreed to make a payment. Their sending you a bill was a courtesy to remind you, but even the date the bill was sent doesn't establish when it was due. You knew when you put in the order.
So I'm afraid you are stuck. However, a company that would insist on such a charge given the circumstances is not one I would do business with again.