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The Internet Olympics? That would probably look a lot more like this than a primetime show with cheerleaders:
http://youtu.be/MqObJtGrKaA
...or this:
Or this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gu3mbl8SAk
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Or this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gu3mbl8SAk
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I would ask those who would condemn someone who would desire to keep the wrong, higher-value item than what was ordered to consider that an error on the part of the seller incurs time, and possibly expense, to correct that error, as well as possible disappointment (if the unordered item is something wanted, this may not apply). It's not free to incur the effort to contact the seller to tell them about their mistake, repackage it, and deliver it to the USPS, UPS, or FedEx for return. Good business would dictate that one's error should not penalize a buyer, and generally, a just compensation should be offered for the trouble (either keep the better item, or, exchange it with all costs incurred reimbursed, plus, a bonus, e.g., gift certificate).
That said, a coin company once delivered a much higher value order than I ordered, and I was happy to swap it with what I ordered. I knew someone's life was going to change for the much worse if I didn't act on it.
That said, a coin company once delivered a much higher value order than I ordered, and I was happy to swap it with what I ordered. I knew someone's life was going to change for the much worse if I didn't act on it.
I think all people are saying is that it is common decency to make a phone call or send an email letting the sender know they made a mistake. They need to decided how to deal with the mistake. No one is saying the buyer is now responsible or should spend time and money fixing said mistake. As stated it may very well be that the seller will decide to just let it slide, but another customer may have gotten the cheaper item than they payed for and feel like the OP felt at first glance. Human Decency!
That speaks to your character. I could go a lot deeper into the issue, but why? You've said enough.
In a wqorld where it's easier to do the wrong thing, doing the right thing is refreshing. No need to be intimidated by ethical behavior. In the end what is right is right. I agree with my friend CTS, well said. :thumbup:
I'm not intimidated by ethical behavior, but by the majority of the posts by judgmental people. It's not what I was expecting my first thread read to be about.
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I do and I profile also- it's called survival.
Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking- really simple.
Where the OP Lacked Good Judgement was Posting this in the First Place. If he was expecting support he was wrong- we try to do the right thing here.
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Wow I didn't mean to open this can of worms. I feel I did the right thing though in calling and letting them know they sent the wrong one. It turned out the same as if I didn't call but I can sleep at night knowing I didn't screw anyone over in the process. I honestly did not mean for this thread to blow up like it did. I was just happy that something went in my favor this week as I had a rough one with my laptop frying and other minor mishaps.
This thread has really increased my faith in the community here, 99% of you posting your thoughts on integrity and honesty are spot on in my veiw, Its good to see. Im no saint but I try and treat people as I would like to be treated, A bit of honestry and integrity go along way not just on forums but in life in general, it may not be the easiest way but it definatly pays off.
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Wow, if 90% of the population are scumbags, we are all in trouble.
Thank goodness then that some don't get caught, each State would need inmate housing for millions!!!!
Thank goodness then that some don't get caught, each State would need inmate housing for millions!!!!
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Nevermind, silly to argue this..................what do I know about bad people!!
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I'm glad you did! It's important to see how people think. Probably due to my academic background, that I'm fascinated with such discussions, but I think it's important for "common knowledge," as well.
Aren't you the same guy that is on Puff.com selling off cigars to fund the laptop? Now you're starting to get involved with this hobby and it ain't cheap! Please wait until you're out of school and earning a good living to get into expensive hobbies.
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Really....? There's been enough negative and "far reaching" assessments about the OP's actions and character without someone now wanting to dictate how and when someone finds themselves interested in what may have become a recent interest or perhaps even a lifetime passion. Nobody wants to see someone/anyone, no matter their age, get behind the 8-ball, but I'd much rather have the OP (if in fact it is him) selling off cigars to purchase a new laptop rather than have him obtaining one by less honest means.
I would strongly suggest that the OP has seen the "error" of his ways (as it has been pointed out to him in many ways here....some useful while other, more disparaging than not) and did, in fact, eventually attempt to reconcile with the company in question. It's easy to jump on someone who might have made a decision which does not resemble what we might do, but to say that one such move and/or statement "speaks to your character" and that his one post, "has said enough" to draw difinitive conclusions from, is perhaps more telling about the responder than the target of such.
The fact that the OP didn't just tell those "less encouraging and deaming" posters to just take a flying leap, IMHO, tells me that he has alot more positive attributes that we should assign him rather than to draw a definitive, negative opinion from a fairly unremarkable statement, in the scheme of things. Rushing to judgement, especially for all to see where we think that it might enhance our own standing, is not much more difficult than childs play, but it's easy to do and since the opportunaity doesn't present itself all that often, some love to jump at the chance. Not very challenging, at best, especially when the OP is no doubt, much more youthful than many of us. Even after the OP consented to seeing that this situation could have been handled differently and stated such and then did make the call, we still have those posting which would seem to rather judge than nudge.
As can be seen from some of the posts, there were those submitted that likely had a more positive effect that didn't find it necessary to judge and speak to the OP's character (which added nothing to help reconcile the situation, except to let others know how perfect they would like to portray themselves). Had each post, subsequent to the OP's initial post, nudged the OP in the direction he finally took without all the "character" comments, we would all be exactly where we are now, without someone feeling like the OP obviously does. His latest comments seem to be honest, from the heart statements. 'Course, I can't be 100% sure that they are 'cuz I'm only human and woudn't claim to be able to definitively know that from just a comment or two.
Other's................well, they obviously have such abilities.
YMMV.
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