[john70t]

People are odd with money.

They will buy a $100k impractical car they will drive twice a year and then balk at the $150 third cup holder option. Or buy a third vacation home and argue with the waiter about a drink price clearly listed on the menu. In some ways that is a good thing because they maintain the standard for everyone else without discretionary funds and it keeps companies honest. (lol it then just gets folded into the initial price). In other ways they can be annoying to everyone who deals with them on the ladder. Penny wise, pound foolish.

I rented a decent apartment to a guy at a gift price for the area who kept telling me I was the greatest landlord loved the place and we were besties blah blah ad nauseum. Nice guy delicate soul doing good things in the world. He probably saved ten grand renting from me, my money. Long story short he got a new girlfriend that hissed at me when I reminded her not to park in my spot the second time. Best of luck to him. Then on move-out he got seriously pissed when he mistakenly believed his security deposit was supposed to be a few hundred more. Bit my hand good. No good deed goes unpunished sometimes.

Some people get a 'high' getting something for free or getting over other people. It doesn't matter the amount. It was owed to them through almighty providential karma. That is the battleground. They will only relent and contribute their honest fair share after fingernails are pulled. Get it in writing and CYA. Talk of administrate and collection fees. Send a group letter thanking those who paid and publicly shame who haven't yet. Whatever. F' those people.