how would one sell of an extensive Red Sox memorabilia collection? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 13 answers

Do debt collectors have to pay a fee if they call you after you have had an attorney contact them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 5 answers

What and where are the collections of the worlds best treasure troves? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 9 answers

I got divorced almost 15 years ago. It was not a friendly divorce, and as such, I've not spoken to the ex since the night I found him in flagrante delicto. I've since remarried, had a kid, bought a house and have a stellar credit rating. Recently I've started to get collection agencies calling the house for the ex's debts. Other than dealing with each individual collection agency as they call at insane hours, is there any sort of general clearing house type place where I can say "I don't know where he is, I don't know what he's doing, and I'm certainly not going to pay his bills?" Is there anything I can do to make the phone calls stop? Do I have any legal recourse at all?
posted on Feb 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Some years ago, there was a resource available at the counter at record stores that enabled one to determine all the albums or collections that a particular song appeared on... [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 9 answers

What can you do if a collection agency "loses" your payment? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm getting repeated collection calls for somebody who used my phone number when running up high bills. Here's the kicker -- the calls are multiple times a day, and BY COMPUTER. Basically, they're asking ME to call THEM to get this sorted out. Is this legal? Is there anything I can do?
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 14 answers

Has anyone used a collections agency to collect on a judgment from small claims court? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2007 - 5 answers

What kind of mark down do debt collection agencies get on bad private party debt when they buy it? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Help me protect my credit report from corporate idiocy. [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 22 answers

A sheriff visited a former address of mine earlier today to serve documents. I'm not sure what these documents were. What is my best course of action other than hiring a lawyer in terms of getting the scoop? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 5 answers

Utility Credit Issue. At the end of March I terminated a natural gas account. I've been sent to a collection agency. The problem? Well, a couple. Let's start with I paid it. [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 6 answers

An old debt has found it's way back to me. Should I pay it? If not, is there an optimal strategy for not paying it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2007 - 32 answers

I got my hands on a near-complete series of film magazines (1970s-1990s) while doing an internship in college. They're great to have, but I need some extra cash right now. I looked on EBay, and I see a few people selling single issues of this magazine with some success. Is there a market for selling the lot and if so, how much can I expect to make? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2007 - 8 answers

BadWithMoneyFilter: I owe my college roughly $4,000. This is due to being under part time student, and not being eligible for loans. What to do as it is now in Collections! [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 5 answers

I have a question about bill collectors! [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2006 - 13 answers

Student Loan question: I've started paying off my delinquent perkins loans to a collection agency and discovered they're adding a 40% collection fee to my total. If I stop paying them, my school will seek a judgement, but will it be sans the outrageous 40% fee? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2006 - 9 answers

Oregon Landlord/Tenant LawFilter Help: I moved out of an apartment three months ago. I received a collection notice a few weeks ago, billing for replacement carpet. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2006 - 11 answers

A collections agent sent me someone else's information. How can I use this as leverage against them? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2006 - 14 answers

I just got a collections notice from my old apartment complex. What do I do to make it go away? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2006 - 15 answers

What recourse do I have to stop a collections company from repeatedly calling my home for somebody who does not reside here? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2005 - 14 answers

Having discovered Flickr group Collage Kids and radiated out to such gems as Fashions Past and Boring Photos, I'm wondering, who else is using Flickr in interesting ways? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2005 - 7 answers

[Two Obscure SciFi Short Story Questions]
When I was a kid our family library was stocked with lots of 'Best Of' Sci Fi collections. One particular story that I half remember had something to do with the human race being enslaved by large aliens, and basically a slave revolt by humans occurs in one of the alien ships. The other story was about an alien artifact (a helmet?) and some quasi-Egyptian pyramid ruins. That's really about all I can remember, other than I remember enjoying both stories very much. Any ideas?
posted on Jan 6, 2005 - 11 answers

CollectionsFilter: I am an independent contractor. I work with small, emerging technology companies. Recently, one company paid me late, the other has not paid me in full - how do I collect?

I am getting legal and collections advice, and am evaluating my options. In the future, I'll be more diligent about accepting 'interesting' work only after doing a full credit report and getting references. Independent MetaMembers - how have you solved collections issues in the past? Share your stories and solutions, TIA
posted on Dec 5, 2004 - 4 answers

What are some strategies and tips for better managing your music collection in iTunes?
posted on Oct 22, 2004 - 14 answers

Do you have any collections? [+]
posted on Oct 13, 2004 - 42 answers

What's the best way to sell a baseball card collection? [mi]
posted on Jun 13, 2004 - 3 answers

I have a collections agency calling my phone number in an attempt to get in touch with my next-door neighbor. I've asked them twice to stop calling me; they keep apologizing but don't seem concerned. I was just tipped off that this is a new game collections agents are playing: call nearby and have the neighbors do a little vigilante justice to get to the target. My question: do all the calls I've received fall under Do Not Call Registry protection?
posted on Jun 6, 2004 - 13 answers

My phone company has not sent me an invoice for almost three years. Now they are shutting my phone off, and I don't think it is fair. What should I do? (more details inside)
posted on May 17, 2004 - 33 answers

I have been given several mounted insects as gifts recently (moths, moving leaf insects). I would like some resources (books, web sites) on how to go about buying and mounting/framing/preserving specimens myself. Many of the books on Amazon are out of print, or have no descriptions.
posted on Jan 22, 2004 - 2 answers

I have a book question. Members of my family have a small collection of old books. These are not first editions, but they all are 100+ year old books. We have a Knight's pictorial edition of the works of William Shakespeare edited by Charles Knight. It's subtitled doubtful plays and biography and dated 1882. Any ideas what this might be or what it may be worth? Any suggestions of websites that sell antique books that I could use as a price guide for old books?
posted on Dec 27, 2003 - 7 answers