Many times, i've driven through the tollbooth, and for whatever reason, the transponder didn't register. I've received numerous notices in the mail but I stupidly blew them off, when I could have called EZPass, given them my transponder number, and they would have charged my account. But now the account has gone to collections and they can't do that. The total amount due is $1,500. The toll might actually be $2, but then they tack on a ridiculous administrative fee, ranging from 28 dollars and up.
I would like to negotiate with the collection agency, but would like to offer an appropriate starting amount. I was contemplating offering $600, which is about 40 cents on the dollar. If they refuse, I was going to ask for proof of debt, so that I could separate out the tolls due and the administrative charges, and then negotiate from there.
Has anyone had a similar situation, and were you able to negotiate?
I would like to negotiate with the collection agency, but would like to offer an appropriate starting amount. I was contemplating offering $600, which is about 40 cents on the dollar. If they refuse, I was going to ask for proof of debt, so that I could separate out the tolls due and the administrative charges, and then negotiate from there.
Has anyone had a similar situation, and were you able to negotiate?