"YOUR CHECK WILL BE IN THE MAIL."

Today I had technical problems with my two-month old Apple computer. Since I bought the service guarantee, I felt comfortable calling their service number. But it seems the guarantee isn't for technical problems. That requires one buying an additional contract for $149.00 a year, which I did since I had no choice. The odd thing was, once they repaired the problem, they were obsessed with getting their money. This, despite my request for a postal bill to which I would respond with an immediate check. No. They needed it now. They begged, pleaded, almost threatened me, even sent me a follow-up e-mail. Since I assumed both Appleites were toiling somewhere in Asia, I pictured they were working for a demanding taskmaster. Sad, of course, but I  think they should pay me considering how much time I spent on the phone answering all their hard-to-understand questions.