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Focus Group didnt pay out

Hi All,

About 5 months ago took part in a 3 hour focus group - a pair of shoes was promised, or £80 cash, but neither has been given or paid to the participants. I have chased and chased, and nothing!

What can i do to ensure i get the cash i am owed?

Thanks in advance for your help!!

Comments

  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Keep chasing. Write letters and if no response then take them to court if you feel it is worth it. They won't want to have a CCJ against them so will pay up pretty quickly once you start to launch a claim.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • RoxyK
    RoxyK Posts: 2,245 Forumite
    I wouldn't give up on principle and maybe the small claims court is your best bet. I've done several focus groups and always been paid right at the beginning or during. Never after and it's appalling they don't want to pay!
    16 x Sanyo HIT 240w panels, 3.84kWp, south facing, 30 degree slope in the SW, 4.4 Eltek HE-t inverter installed 27/03/12 :D
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