Ever tried a "Payment Overlooked" letter to collect an outstanding account?  Try using our latest sample [below] in a series of collection letters to help you recover more.

This letter is taken from "Credit & Collection Letters That Get Results" by authors Harold E. Meyer, and Scott A. Sievert. Copyright 1994 by Prentice-Hall, Inc.

ISBN - 0-13-123704-7

Chapter 11 - page 163

Dear Ms. Drew:

We wish to thank you for the business you have given our company. Our customers are valued assets.

As you know, our open accounts are due on the 15th of the month following the date of purchase and are considered past due on the 16th of the same month.

We note that your balance of $481.33 is past due. We feel sure this must be an oversight on your part and that we can depend upon your mailing us a check today.

Sincerely,