[[GQC] Tim]

Hi, I was thinking that on my cleaning chit, I could put postal orders as well, now I was wondering if there are any things to keep in mind, maybe drawbacks, or tips.

Thanks.

[EasyClean]

I have 1 customer who doesn't have a cheque book and I don't go collecting evenings, ever! Because she can't send me a cheque she sends me a Postal Order every time I've cleaned her place and we both have no problem with that as it works fne. Ask your customer to make the Postal Order payable to you and not left blank.

[windows_chepstow]

I've got a customer that also sends me postal orders if I don't catch her in on my one collection day (Saturday morning).

The bank's fine with it; though I think it's a pain for the customer and I also think they incur a charge for doing it.

I don't know why she just doesn't hide it under her doormat like I asked her too!

[craig jwc]

I accept postal orders if people don't have a cheque book.

Only a few have sent them and the banks are ok with them.

They have changed the postal order to a different kind, that i can only assume is acceptable in banks as i think the post office could only take the old sort.

Craig

[[GQC] Tim]

Yea, I'm gonna do that, some old people don't have cheque books, so a postal order would be nice for them.

Just wrote down this, can I use the same sentence for the postal order as well? would this work? :

Please make cheques or postal orders payable to T van D and write your address on the reverse side.

[craig jwc]

Thats basically what i have on mine

[[GQC] Tim]

Thats basically what i have on mine

Okay cool, gonna print some off. 

Thanks a lot!

[EasyClean]

The reason some younger customers dont have cheque books is because they have financial difficulties if you get my drift. Let them post you on a postal order. It may cost them a small fee for postal orders but why should you be out of pocket and inconvenienced having to go and try to collect if they're in and if they have the funds on them. You're trying to run a business so why make life harder for yourself than you need to. Work smarter, not harder!!!

[rosskesava]

Hi EasyClean

I don't have a cheque book either and it has nothing to do funds in the bank. For some reason they are very hard to get from my bank. It could be the same for some other people also and I think that very soon anyway, banks will stop using cheques as a means for payment etc.

The problem with postal orders is that the person has to go to a post office, which may take time, and then pay for it.

If they pay cash for it, then they can pay me the cash instead, and if the use a credit card to pay for it, then it's easier to go to a cash machine.

Personally, I cannot see any advantage of paying by postal order unless that is the customers own choice.

One thing I am surprised at lately is how many customer pay by transfering the money online and by how many now pay by paypal.

[Paul Coleman]

Hi, I was thinking that on my cleaning chit, I could put postal orders as well, now I was wondering if there are any things to keep in mind, maybe drawbacks, or tips.

Thanks.

Postal Orders are fine.  I have several customers over the years who have sent them to me.  Unfortunately it costs the customer a bit more.  Also, I believe they are less secure than a cheque.  You can bank a postal order or exchange it for cash at a Post Office.  The Post Office does not ask for proof of ID so if your letter with the PO inside is intercepted, it can effectively be stolen.  If the amount is for the same as a banknote (£5, £10, £15 etc), they would be just as well off putting cash in the envelope and disguising it.

[Paul Coleman]

Yea, I'm gonna do that, some old people don't have cheque books, so a postal order would be nice for them.

Just wrote down this, can I use the same sentence for the postal order as well? would this work? :

Please make cheques or postal orders payable to T van D and write your address on the reverse side.

You've been looking at one of my bills, haven't you?   

[[GQC] Tim]

Haha yes I have! 

[Malcal]

Hi All
I have a customer who posts me £4 of supermarket savings stamps  as its a long way to the post office. If the customer wants to pay they will find a way.
Cheers Mal

[craig jwc]

Never heard of paying that way before - where do you cash them in?

[Malcal]

Hi craig
Put them on a card and use them at Christmas

[[GQC] Tim]

Hi All
I have a customer who posts me £4 of supermarket savings stamps  as its a long way to the post office. If the customer wants to pay they will find a way.
Cheers Mal

Haha, that is totally crazy