... good evaluations by other members up above. The fault doesn't lie with you, so don't give it another thought and get the piece out elsewhere. Will say though that when it comes to money matters writers have to tread very cautiously. Not sure how you phrased the issue yourself when addressing this particular editor, and probably wouldn't have made much difference. But the way I would've done it would have been to say something like:
I'm pleased to hear my piece was accepted. Thank you for the good news. I was just wondering about whether I'd be receiving any payment. I did last time, so I was a bit unsure. Free copies are fine as compensation and I'm happy to be getting them but I just wanted to be sure about the matter. Thanks, Susie.
Or something like that. Very lightfooted approach and rather pathetic, perhaps. I've found phrasing letters like this effective though. After losing two monetary gigs myself because of a 'demand' for more money I play it very safe, nowadays.
Again, not saying you did anything wrong in this instance. And am not saying for sure either whether this lightfooted approach of mine is the best. Has worked for me, and that's all I can say in way of vouching for it.