To ask for my money?

[Kellyopio]

In March I paid for concert tickets for me,my friend and her cousin.
They were £50 each.
My friend paid a week later but her cousin never paid.
I sent her a message and pic when the tickets arrived and reminded her they were £50.
8 months later no payment and concert is Sunday.
She is writing on her Facebook she is excited and can't wait but I don't think she's going to pay.
I asked my friend and she said she doubts she will pay for the ticket.
I asked my friend can she speak to her cousin and remind her about the £50 and she refused.
What would you do now?
Let her go for free?

Hi x, can you transfer the 50 pounds for the ticket to bank xxxxxxx. If you can't afford it, let me know before Saturday lunchtime so I can sell it on.

That's all you need to say.

No no no, no apologies!

Just say this

Oh you’re still planning to come? I thought maybe you’d changed your mind as I haven’t received payment. Please transfer the money by tomorrow else I’ll have to sell the ticket.
Thanks!

“Hi Lucy, Do you still want the ticket to the concert on Sunday? If so then I need you to get the money into my account by lunchtime tomorrow. Don’t worry if you can’t make it - I will sell the ticket online. Maybe see you Sunday! Lol Jane xxx

Firm message, clear deadline, as others have said.

"Hi, hope you're excited, I am! The tickets are £50 each and payment needs to be cleared in my account before [very near by date]. Obvously I would love to see you, but unless I have the payment I will be selling the ticket to someone else - I won't treat you to this and I need to recoup the ticket cost."

Blunt, I know, but clear. Don't apologise, don't lie, just straight up.

Hi, did you still want to buy this ticket from me? I need the money by noon tomorrow or I’ll sell it on. Let me know. ‘

Ok,lose the apologetic diffident tone, too door Matty.she will take the piss
Say tickets here,they cost £50,you need to pay me before concert or I’ll sell on
She can pay by pay pal, or Apple Pay.if not cleared by midnight sell ticket on

I'd go with what sparkle said. Make your intentions clear if she doesn't pay.

Have you posted this before OP?
I am sure we had this exact same thread a couple of weeks ago.

Short and sharp - I'd go with blessyourcottonsocks

Still waiting on £50 payment for ticket. Bank details are xxxx If cash is not in by 12.00pm tomorrow I'll assume you can no longer afford the concert and sell the ticket instead. Thanks

Hi xxxx, can't wait for Sunday etc. I really need to have the £50 for your ticket by then, thanks!

Some people rely on your embarrassment at having to ask, to get out of paying for stuff. Tell her you have someone interested in buying the extra ticket. If money is not in your hand by tomorrow, you'll be selling it on. No extension, no ifs or buts.

It's a bit weird that your friend won't ask her for the money, surely she wants her cousin to go?
Unless cousin has given your friend the money to pass to you and she's pocketed it.

No money in advance, no ticket

Put it up for sale on FB so the cheeky madam sees it

No way would she get it for free

She could Apple Pay credit you immediately

Not exactly the same. Sorry.
But spookily similar.

You might get some ideas from this one
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3077276-To-expect-payment-for-ticket?pg=32

I will have to sell the ticket that I bought for you unless you pay me tonight, I cannot afford to go otherwise.

Or if you have the pair of them on FB. Tag the mate -
Anyone want to go to X Concert on Sunday. Bought a ticket for someone who hasn't paid. Ticket is £50 interested in box me asap.
Then ask what time you two meeting.

The message need only be
You still haven’t paid for the ticket
Please pay the £50 you owe me

TheFirstMrsDV you beat me to it!

I am always amazed at these CFs seeming to get away with being cheeky but it isn't surprising when people let them get away with it.

I know it can be awkward talking about money but she owes you £50!! It is your money, text her as per loads of the good suggestions. Clear deadlkne, ban transfer or no ticket. Don't accept cash on Africa, guaranteed she will have an excuse why she hasn't got it.

Cash on arrival, where the fuck did Africa come from?!

I love autocorrect so damn random

CF !

I would message as others have said.

Just wondered if you still wanted to come Sunday? If so please transfer the £50 to me now otherwise I will be reselling the ticket

Set a cut of date/time then resell on.allow adequate time for you to sell it

You don't have to qualify why you need the money. As others have said, keep it short and to the point. If she hasn't paid you by 6ypm Saturday then you will be finding someone else.