Well, that's very nice.

[Mugshot]

It's rather sad when the decision as to whether you're going to do the right thing and be a decent human being revolves around the effort involved.

 

[jefmcg]

But ..... That's my whole point; it ISN'T stealing!!

If money is paid into your bank account in error, and you spend it, that's a crime. Google says that's true in Australia, New Zealand, USA, and England which would suggest it's roots are in English common law.

I really don't see the difference between money shoved in your bank account and goods shoved through your door. Of course, if the police were asked to take action in a case where £18 worth of gloves were accidentally sent to someone (with no suggestion of fraud involved) I'd expect them to laugh it off (but not for the Dogma, of course) - but there are plenty of crimes the police don't pursue.

 

[Globalti]

We had this recently when we bought some batteries off Fleabay. We contacted the seller twice inviting them to collect the second pack and they didn't reply so after about four months having made reasonable efforts we used them. Unsolicited goods, I think the Law calls it.

 

[wajc]

We had this recently when we bought some batteries off Fleabay. We contacted the seller twice inviting them to collect the second pack and they didn't reply so after about four months having made reasonable efforts we used them. Unsolicited goods, I think the Law calls it.

You've done exactly the right thing contacting the seller and giving them fair time to respond, but technically they are not unsolicited goods.

https://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/mon...s/can-i-keep-goods-delivered-to-me-by-mistake

 

[si_c]

My Dad ordered an electric radiator heater from Argos a couple of years ago. When it arrived the box was correct, but contained five Canon DSLRs worth £1300 each.

He contacted Argos but they wanted him to return them to them at his own cost. It took him quite a bit of effort to persuade them to arrange collection. They didn't seem too interested.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Some years ago I ordered a set of carbon forks online. When the package arrived I opened it to find that the forks were well wrapped using in addition to the usual bubble wrap a brand new transparent 'race cape' type jacket listed at around £65 - I tried it on, it fitted, I kept it.

 

[Bimble]

Does it need more pages of analysis? Aren't there rules, regulations and laws for this sort of thing that give the specifics as to who is responsible for what and how long a time period is required before you can use / dispose of unwanted items delivered to you?

 

[Shortandcrisp]

Just heard from the seller. Told me to keep them and have a good day. I know it's probably not worth the hassle of having them returned, but fair play to him/her!