Actually, it was just over 12 months ago that I went to quote for a letting agent who had a office on site of a large complex of town centre flats here in Warrington.
He showed me 3 different style of flats he wanted cleaning, said there would be more to come, and asked could I give him a price there and then which I did. I got the job, but he said CD wouldnt/couldnt give him a price there and then, would have to send it.
I did work for them for about 5 weeks, always getting told what a wonderful job, then one day I did a flat, manager and his sidekick looked at it just as I was finishing, give me the thumbs up, and off they went.
I packed up, went to the office for my money, manager not in but the lady had my money - £40, substantially less then the agreed amount.
I said thats not my payment, I dont do jobs for £40, rather embarrassed she told me thats all he left.
I didnt take the money but left the invoice unsigned (not received payment).
It took a couple of phone calls to get the money posted by hand thro my door.
Not been asked back since - presume he got someone a lot cheaper (maybe CD).