Moral Dilemna...

BFallehy · 08-20-2009, 12:16 PM

So I have a moral dilemna. Recently I made a purchase from an online retailer and received my package without an issue. All products were acounted for and the shipping was fast and in good condition when it arrived.

So here is the dilemna, I received another package from the same retailer with the exact same order. I checked and I was not charged a second time. The order number was the same as the one I already received, it just double shipped.

So what do I do? Do I keep the package and pretend nothing happend? or do I contact the retailer and let them know they made an error?

Inmates I need your help!

08-20-2009, 12:18 PM

Well, if you were on the other end how would you want the guy in your shoes to handle it?

Send um back.

markem · 08-20-2009, 12:21 PM

Why is this a moral dilemma? Either you are ethical or you aren't.

IMO, you should be on the phone with the vendor explaining what happened and letting them decide what to do. They may decide that it isn't worth having it returned and merely thank you for the effort; ask you to return it at your cost; send you a shipping label; or something else.

At the end of the day, it IS NOT your package. Steal or don't, your call.

Starchild · 08-20-2009, 12:21 PM

Personally, I would contact the vendor and let them know the mistake. Depending on the items involved, and the return shipping cost and hassle, they may tell you just to keep it.

It's nice to get free stuff, but I would make the call just to get it off my conscious.

Tikihut27 · 08-20-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starchild

Personally, I would contact the vendor and let them know the mistake. Depending on the items involved, and the return shipping cost and hassle, they may tell you just to keep it.

It's nice to get free stuff, but I would make the call just to get it off my conscious.

Exactamundo.

Blindjimme · 08-20-2009, 12:24 PM

What would you teach your kids to do?

Doctorossi · 08-20-2009, 12:28 PM

This is beyond a no-brainer. Get 'em on the horn, already!

Volt · 08-20-2009, 12:39 PM

I guess it depends on who you are. No issue for me, I'd call. Still have to be able to look at my self in the mirror.

“No one will question your integrity if your integrity is not questionable.” – Nathaniel Bronner Jr

Skywalker · 08-20-2009, 12:40 PM

I faced something like this a year ago:

I sent all twenty boxes back ASAP!!!

kelmac07 · 08-20-2009, 12:42 PM

I'd have to make that call. It's the right thing to do!!

icurrie · 08-20-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starchild

Personally, I would contact the vendor and let them know the mistake. Depending on the items involved, and the return shipping cost and hassle, they may tell you just to keep it.

It's nice to get free stuff, but I would make the call just to get it off my conscious.

What he said.

hotreds · 08-20-2009, 12:46 PM

Looks like you have the inmates' recommendation!

BFallehy · 08-20-2009, 12:47 PM

Thanks everyone.

I made the call and got it all worked out. As much as I would have loved to keep it I just couldn't do it. I appreciate the response from everyone. They are sending me a return ship tag and this lovely little package will be headed back home in a couple days.

Having morals can be a pain sometimes.

Texan in Mexico · 08-20-2009, 12:48 PM

I think you have received some fair responses here.

Just give them a call and let them know what happened. Worst case scenario is they give you a credit for the cost of the shipping back.

Not worth the bitter taste of the smoking ill-gotten sticks IMHO.

BFallehy · 08-20-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

I faced something like this a year ago:

I sent all twenty boxes back ASAP!!!

Did you send back the goofy smile aswell?

Skywalker · 08-20-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFallehy

Did you send back the goofy smile aswell?

Unfortunately they wouldn't let me!!!

icehog3 · 08-20-2009, 01:14 PM

Scares me that one person voted to keep them and say nothing.

68TriShield · 08-20-2009, 01:14 PM

I was shipped a box of VR Unicos once I didn't order.
A email was sent to the vendor and he told me to enjoy them

yourchoice · 08-20-2009, 01:14 PM

I think since you asked the question, you already knew what the right thing to do was.

08-20-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Scares me that one person voted to keep them and say nothing.

View Poll Results: What to do when you get a double ship?
Should I pretend I didn't get a second package?	3	3.85%
Should I call the retailer and tell them their error?	75	96.15%
Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll

08-20-2009, 12:16 PM	#1
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Moral Dilemna... So I have a moral dilemna. Recently I made a purchase from an online retailer and received my package without an issue. All products were acounted for and the shipping was fast and in good condition when it arrived. So here is the dilemna, I received another package from the same retailer with the exact same order. I checked and I was not charged a second time. The order number was the same as the one I already received, it just double shipped. So what do I do? Do I keep the package and pretend nothing happend? or do I contact the retailer and let them know they made an error? Inmates I need your help!

08-20-2009, 12:18 PM	#2
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Moral Dilemna... Well, if you were on the other end how would you want the guy in your shoes to handle it? Send um back.

08-20-2009, 12:21 PM	#3
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,530 Trading: (47)	Re: Moral Dilemna... Why is this a moral dilemma? Either you are ethical or you aren't. IMO, you should be on the phone with the vendor explaining what happened and letting them decide what to do. They may decide that it isn't worth having it returned and merely thank you for the effort; ask you to return it at your cost; send you a shipping label; or something else. At the end of the day, it IS NOT your package. Steal or don't, your call. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-20-2009, 12:21 PM	#4
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Moral Dilemna... Personally, I would contact the vendor and let them know the mistake. Depending on the items involved, and the return shipping cost and hassle, they may tell you just to keep it. It's nice to get free stuff, but I would make the call just to get it off my conscious. __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

08-20-2009, 12:24 PM	#6
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Moral Dilemna... What would you teach your kids to do?

08-20-2009, 12:28 PM	#7
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Moral Dilemna... This is beyond a no-brainer. Get 'em on the horn, already! __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

08-20-2009, 12:39 PM	#8
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Moral Dilemna... I guess it depends on who you are. No issue for me, I'd call. Still have to be able to look at my self in the mirror. “No one will question your integrity if your integrity is not questionable.” – Nathaniel Bronner Jr __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

08-20-2009, 12:40 PM	#9
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Moral Dilemna... I faced something like this a year ago: I sent all twenty boxes back ASAP!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-20-2009, 12:42 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Moral Dilemna... I'd have to make that call. It's the right thing to do!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-20-2009, 12:46 PM	#12
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Moral Dilemna... Looks like you have the inmates' recommendation! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-20-2009, 12:47 PM	#13
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Re: Moral Dilemna... Thanks everyone. I made the call and got it all worked out. As much as I would have loved to keep it I just couldn't do it. I appreciate the response from everyone. They are sending me a return ship tag and this lovely little package will be headed back home in a couple days. Having morals can be a pain sometimes.

08-20-2009, 12:48 PM	#14
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Moral Dilemna... I think you have received some fair responses here. Just give them a call and let them know what happened. Worst case scenario is they give you a credit for the cost of the shipping back. Not worth the bitter taste of the smoking ill-gotten sticks IMHO.

08-20-2009, 01:14 PM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: Moral Dilemna... Scares me that one person voted to keep them and say nothing. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-20-2009, 01:14 PM	#18
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Moral Dilemna... I was shipped a box of VR Unicos once I didn't order. A email was sent to the vendor and he told me to enjoy them

08-20-2009, 01:14 PM	#19
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: Moral Dilemna... I think since you asked the question, you already knew what the right thing to do was.