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undercharged and then re-invoiced the extra ?

I have an account ( pay on statement at end of month) with a Building Supplier.
I collect some timber - 16 days later I get an invoice for a further £90 because I was undercharged previously.
Conversation with manager - he tells me they have done a stock take , found their stock short and tracked it to my invoice WHICH THEIR EMPLOYEE had incorrectly completed ( shown an incorrect quantity ).
I have not yet paid for the timber at all - will be on next months statement...
Because I have not yet paid - can they add the £90 ?
Can they add the £90 at all ?
Their ts and Cs state " the price charged shall be the price applicable on the day of delivery" but this is not price but quantity which is incorrect ?
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  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    If bought bought 10 timber for example and took them away and they charged you for 5 then you are indebted to them for 5.

    No doubt if you was charged for 20 and didn't notice you'd want the amount overcharged by back. Same principle
  • Idiophreak
    Idiophreak Posts: 12,024 Forumite
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    Did you not notice at the time that the invoice was £90 short?
  • No I didnt
  • peachyprice
    peachyprice Posts: 22,346 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Have you had the timber they are charging you extra for?
    Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear
  • Yes - I have had the quantity they charged for - Its just that it was their mistake in getting their invoice incorrect and I am now faced with asking my customer for an extra £90 , 16 days after finishing the job ( or swollowing the mistake which I hadnt made)
  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    Do you want to continue using them as a supplier?
  • comeandgo
    comeandgo Posts: 5,930 Forumite
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    Well, if you do a stock check you will find out if you have the extra timber and if you have you either pay for it or return it.
  • Takeaway_Addict
    Takeaway_Addict Posts: 6,538 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    If they are a regular supplier is it really worth kicking a fuss up on £90, u may find that you start paying extra in other items to compensate.
    Don't trust a forum for advice. Get proper paid advice. Any advice given should always be checked
  • comeandgo
    comeandgo Posts: 5,930 Forumite
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    Ah, you have the timber but dont want to go back to customer, in fact depending on what was agreed with customer you may not be able to ask for more money - sorry.
  • societys_child
    societys_child Posts: 7,110 Forumite
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    can they add the £90 ?
    Can they add the £90 at all ?

    Yes, of course they can.
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