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Started by ab, May 27, 2009, 03:23:03 PM

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May 27, 2009, 03:23:03 PM Last Edit: May 27, 2009, 03:39:38 PM by ab
So behold I got my first electric bill from American Power Light, LLC.  On top of the usage fee there is a line item for Line Ext 4/1/09 - 5/8/09 $10.44  and Cust Serv.  $4.75.  What is this ? 
I have lived in many apartment complexes here in OH and AZ and never seen this. 
I called the company and they explain that they are billing company and that they have a contract with the apartment complex to bring in the electric to apt dwellers.  I asked if this can be removed and was told "no".  WTF, is this.  This line item is going to come every month. 
I left a message to talk to someone higher in the office (no one picks the phone.  they have to call you back).  Of course their email as advertised in the website ( electricapl.com ) bounced back.  This is just highway robbery and price gouging.  I am trying to ask other apt dwellers here about it without sounding like a weirdo.  I filed a complaint with local better business bureau for the first time.

Anyone experiencing this BS ?

( I hope I buy my own place one day soon - of course I will still be gouged but still )
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derby

#1
May 27, 2009, 04:23:20 PM
well, that $4.75 partially paid for them to talk to you today.  ;D
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#2
May 27, 2009, 04:41:01 PM
wait till ya get your DMF posting fee
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ab

#3
May 27, 2009, 04:56:49 PM
Quote from: derby on May 27, 2009, 04:23:20 PM
well, that $4.75 partially paid for them to talk to you today.  ;D
[roll]  You know what, if that is the case, I am going to leave a message every day or other day or once a week or something...   >:(

Quote from: bobspapa on May 27, 2009, 04:41:01 PM
wait till ya get your DMF posting fee
great, another fee i do not know about.    [bang]
620M 2004 Dark i.e.; ~ 57K miles (all me);  Looking to swap out engine now.
Triumph Speed Triple 2006 (now ~ 44K miles bought @ 4K miles on 04/2010)
Honda Grom 2015 ~ 3500miles so far.  Love this lil bike

NAKID

#4
May 27, 2009, 05:29:35 PM
Quote from: ab on May 27, 2009, 04:56:49 PM
great, another fee i do not know about.    [bang]

You have nothing to worry about, you have 100 posts. Me, on the other hand, I'm in deep trouble...
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ab

#5
May 27, 2009, 06:02:11 PM
 
Quote from: NAKID on May 27, 2009, 05:29:35 PM
You have nothing to worry about, you have 100 posts. Me, on the other hand, I'm in deep trouble...
[laugh]
620M 2004 Dark i.e.; ~ 57K miles (all me);  Looking to swap out engine now.
Triumph Speed Triple 2006 (now ~ 44K miles bought @ 4K miles on 04/2010)
Honda Grom 2015 ~ 3500miles so far.  Love this lil bike

slowpoke13

#6
May 27, 2009, 06:26:53 PM
If they're going to charge you for it - use it. Call them every day and get your 5 bucks worth.
slowpokesan

redxblack

#7
May 27, 2009, 07:17:04 PM
contact the public utilities commission in your state.

herm

#8
May 27, 2009, 08:07:16 PM
Quote from: slowpoke13 on May 27, 2009, 06:26:53 PM
If they're going to charge you for it - use it. Call them every day and get your 5 bucks worth.

get more for your money. call 2-3 times a day.
as an additional bonus, if you do this someone might actually return your call [thumbsup]
If you drive the nicest car in the neighborhood, work in a cash business, and don't pay taxes, you're either a preacher or a drug dealer...

ducpainter

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May 27, 2009, 08:24:02 PM
Quote from: NAKID on May 27, 2009, 05:29:35 PM
You have nothing to worry about, you have 100 posts. Me, on the other hand, I'm in deep trouble...
How do you think I feel?   ;D
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#10
May 27, 2009, 08:24:53 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 27, 2009, 08:24:02 PM
How do you think I feel?   ;D

Old?




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Howie

#11
May 28, 2009, 03:41:31 AM
I haven't seen a $14 electric bill since 1968.  Wanna trade bills?


Quote from: MrIncredible on May 27, 2009, 08:24:53 PM
Old?




;D

I think there might be an involuntary name change on the way ;D

ab

#12
May 28, 2009, 04:05:39 AM
Quote from: howie on May 28, 2009, 03:41:31 AM
I haven't seen a $14 electric bill since 1968.  Wanna trade bills?
....


As stated, that $14 is in addition to  the electric usage fee.

I will try to find the utility commissions number and give them a ring.
620M 2004 Dark i.e.; ~ 57K miles (all me);  Looking to swap out engine now.
Triumph Speed Triple 2006 (now ~ 44K miles bought @ 4K miles on 04/2010)
Honda Grom 2015 ~ 3500miles so far.  Love this lil bike

ducpainter

#13
May 28, 2009, 04:18:54 AM
Quote from: ab on May 28, 2009, 04:05:39 AM
As stated, that $14 is in addition to  the electric usage fee.

I will try to find the utility commissions number and give them a ring.
Where I live in NH we have a coop for power...a coop owned by touchstone.

The fees are more than the actual cost of power...It's all federally/state regulated.

Pretty sure you'll find those charges are legit.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ab

#14
May 28, 2009, 04:58:19 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 28, 2009, 04:18:54 AM
Where I live in NH we have a coop for power...a coop owned by touchstone.

The fees are more than the actual cost of power...It's all federally/state regulated.

Pretty sure you'll find those charges are legit.

I wish they stated that in the apartment lease. 
620M 2004 Dark i.e.; ~ 57K miles (all me);  Looking to swap out engine now.
Triumph Speed Triple 2006 (now ~ 44K miles bought @ 4K miles on 04/2010)
Honda Grom 2015 ~ 3500miles so far.  Love this lil bike
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