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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Question regarding the letter process

« on: November 08, 2011, 01:02:30 AM »

These "got a letter... wat do?" posts really make me want to retype all that stuff that's already been posted here...

S.G.

I understand that there are a lot of similar posts on the topic, and I've read a large number of posts in this forum. My question has to do with responding to the collection's agency and/or writing Getty back. I understand the consensus is to first make an offer and to respond to their first correspondence, but I'm not sure the consensus on responding to additional letters and correspondence from Getty and/or the collection's agency.

I appreciate the advice and ongoing support of the community here. Thanks!

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Question regarding the letter process

« on: November 07, 2011, 04:24:09 PM »

I received the dreaded letter about 6 months ago demanding a settlement of around $1,000. Upon receiving it I removed the image they referred to and also e-mailed them that it was removed. They responded asking for payment to which I responded with an offer of a few hundred dollars. They then responded back with another offer closer to $800 to which I asked if we could meet somewhere in the middle. They e-mailed and said that there would be no further reduction offered.

At that point I didn't respond again and have since received a 2nd letter as well as a letter from their collection's agency. My question is, having received the 2nd letter and the letter from their collection's agency, should I respond to them again or should I not pay attention to their notices now since I did make a legitimate offer to settle with them?

Thanks!