This review list is intended to educate you about this document and to guide you in its preparation. Price reduction claims are a common occurrence in most commercial enterprises. This generic structure is adaptable to a wide variety of various scenarios. The more thorough the form, the more likely you are to receive a price reduction, whether technically justified or not.
- Make several copies. Fax or mail one to the signatory. Retain one beside the transaction file. Keep a record of an appropriate day, such as seven days later, for a phone follow-up to finalize the outcome. As with any negotiation, and as recommended in our corresponding disc, keep your final objective in mind when engaging in one of these transactions.
Claimant for Reduced Price
Date: ____________________________________
Claimant’s Name: _____________________________
Address of Claimant: __________________________
___________________________Name of Carrier: _____________________________
Address of Carrier: __________________________
__________________________This claim for $ ______ (_____________________________ & ____/100 dollars) is made against the carrier named above by _________________________, Claimant, for overcharge in connection with the following shipment(s):
Description of Shipment: ____________________________
Name and address of Shipper: _________________________
Shipped from ____________________________ to ____________________
Final Destination: ______________________ Routed Via ____________
Bill of lading issued by _______________________ (Company) on the ______________ day of _________________, 19___.Paid freight bill No. _________________ Truck No. _____________
And initials ___________________________,
Name and Address of recipient __________________.
Nature of Overcharge: __________________________
DETAILED STATEMENT SHOWING HOW AMOUNT CLAIMED IS DETERMINEDNumber of packages __________________, articles _______________, weight ___________, rate ___________, charges _____________, amount of overcharge ________________ Dollars.
Authority for rate or classification claimed: __________________________________________
In addition to the information given above, the following documents are submitted in support of this claim:
(___________) 1. Original Bill of lading, if not previously surrendered by carrier.(___________) 2. Original Paid freight (“expense”) bill.
(___________) 3. Original Invoice or Certified Copy.
(___________) 4. Weight Certificate or certified statement when claim is based on misrouting or valuation.
(___________) 5. Other Particulars obtainable in proof of loss or damage claimed: __________.
Remarks: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.The above statement of facts is hereby certified as correct.
Dated: ________________________________.
______________________________________
CLAIMANTClaimant for Reduced Price
Review ListThis review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you with its preparation. Claims for price reduction are a standard feature of most commercial businesses. This general format can be adapted to a host of different situations. The more complete the form appears, the more apt you are to get a reduction in price, whether technically merited or not.
1. Make multiple copies. Send one to the signatory by fax and/or mail. Keep one with the transaction file. Note a suitable date, such as 7 days later, to follow up by phone to finalize the result. As with all negotiations, as suggested in our disc of that name, have your end goal in mind when entering into one of these transactions.
