When informed all custies no more collecting about a year ago, got one in the middle of 4 houses, says "We don't trust online banking, we don't do cheques, don't like idea of standing order so text us when you're coming and we'll leave money out the back".
Reluctantly agreed 'cos didn't want to break up the run.
Tried it for a while but they took ages to reply to texts sometimes 2 days by then it was too late. So either skip or go back and collect.
Turned up one day (forget to text) wife was in (unusually) sees us next door cleaning and gets a bit arsey "You were supposed to text us and I haven't any money so you'll have to come back etc.."
Anyway decided to skip them, they're now badly in need of a clean about 3 - 4 months so gets a text "Are you still cleaning windows? Let us know and we'll leave money out for you."
Replies "Can you send a cheque, pay by BACS, or Standing Order as you know we can no longer collect, we have so many customers it's too difficult to arrange leaving money out as we never know exactly when we are coming because of the weather, plus leaving money out is not secure."
Reply "O.K let me know when you are coming and I'll leave a cheque out for you!!!!"