Starting about 2 years ago, I moved to another house. Transferred all of the billing accounts online from the old address to the new address, with one exception, my Ohio Edison account . For some reason the account failed to transfer. I tried once more a few weeks later with the same results. I also tried to call once, but couldn't get through to a rep. So, I said screw it and thought I'd take care of it when the monthly electric came.

Flash forward to today. The electric bill never came during my time there. I moved out 4 months ago. My old roommate calls me saying that a notice was put on the door that the electric will be turned off in a few days. He called them and they said we are expected to pay the bill clear back to the date of move in (~$2000).

I understand I could have been a little more proactive in setting the account up, but I did attempt to, a few times. Anyone had experience with something like this before? Any chance of getting it waived or even reduced? I mean it is their fault for not billing us all during that time. I can dispute it with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, but not sure what that will entail. Not really looking to get into any legal dispute.

Buy a handgun.

I'm laughing my ass off right now...I work for a major Ohio electric utility and you're screwed blue Sonny...God this is funny after you calling me "gramps" well "gramps" just kicked you in the Nutz big time! I'm pissing myself.

Tiernan;1592769 wrote:I'm laughing my ass off right now...I work for a major Ohio electric utility and you're screwed blue Sonny...God this is funny after you calling me "gramps" well "gramps" just kicked you in the Nutz big time! I'm pissing myself.

From Laughter, Being Old, or Being drunk?

All of the above and IDGAF.

Tiernan;1592769 wrote:I'm laughing my ass off right now...I work for a major Ohio electric utility and you're screwed blue Sonny...God this is funny after you calling me "gramps" well "gramps" just kicked you in the Nutz big time! I'm pissing myself.

You're an office janitor, you dont have much pull.

Pay up

It won't end well if you don't.


There won't be much sympathy over the fact you used the service for over a year and now feel you should get a break because they didn't send a bill. I tried this with a cable company who failed to send me a bill for 2 months, then hit me with 3 months of charges at once.

They laughed in my face and I paid up....nothing is free.

If by office janitor you mean VP In Charge of a Whole Lotta Shit...and could probably get you out of this but won't ...you'd be right. Still laughing Picky.

Tiernan;1592783 wrote:If by office janitor you mean VP In Charge of a Whole Lotta Shit...and could probably get you out of this but won't ...you'd be right. Still laughing Picky.

so VP of custodial services. Got it.

Tiernan being a janitor makes a lot of sense actually

We prefer "Custodial Engineer"

Buy a generator.

Ill be calling Ohio Edison today to make sure they go full court press on your ass.

Can you send them $12 for the next 14 years?

A couple of attempts online and a single phone call? Not close to shifting any of the burden to them.

You might get them to accept a payment plan.

you're screwed.

Said;1592963 wrote:you're screwed.

Tell us more Said.

like_that;1592967 wrote:Tell us more Said.

you're screwed hard?

queencitybuckeye;1592959 wrote:A couple of attempts online and a single phone call? Not close to shifting any of the burden to them.

You might get them to accept a payment plan.

This. You just said "screw it" and gave up? And you expect them to work with you on this? Lol

like_that;1592967 wrote:Tell us more Said.

Lol. Said is the worst.

SportsAndLady;1592973 wrote:This. You just said "screw it" and gave up? And you expect them to work with you on this? Lol

Not my fault they are incompetent.

As for the payment plan, that's something they offered right off the bat. My share would be $400. No biggie. Just would rather not pay it if I don't have to.

If you received the service why would you resist paying for it at all?

Pick6;1593183 wrote:Not my fault they are incompetent.

But it's your fault for saying screw it and then not doing anything when you didn't get a bill the next month.

In about another month you're gonna have extra time on your hands because you won't be wasting time on here...you might wanna look into some extra part time work to pay it off ..,god I'm lovin this!

Tiernan;1593199 wrote:In about another month you're gonna have extra time on your hands because you won't be wasting time on here...you might wanna look into some extra part time work to pay it off ..,god I'm lovin this!

I've been working 60+ hour weeks lately, so I don't have time for another job, nor do I need it for an extra $400. $400 doesn't put a "dent" in anything for me like buying a new tv puts a dent in your savings.