Do I or don't I?

brokeworkaholic

All advice welcome please.

Very close friend gave me something of financial value because he no longer needs/wants/requires it. He knows I was going to sell it on & said he didn't want any money for it, that it was now mine & he wants me to enjoy the cash.

So....I have sold the item & by going halves with him we both get £30ish. Not a great deal but I feel he is entitled to ALL of it really.

So do I send him a cheque (May not now see him until Easter) & risk him accusing me of being disrespectful to his wishes or do I just take him out for a drink to thank him or do I say nothing?

There are good points & bad points in whatever I do....

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Take him out for a drink. It's the blokes code of ethics.. he told you to enjoy it - so do as he wanted. If he'd wanted the money he would have sold it himself.

denton6

I agree with the above, dont be hard on yourself and enjoy the little bit extra you have . buy them a drink next time you meet up.

pupsicola

Follow his wishes, but take him out for a drink.

Emmylou_2

Does he have kids? Maybe buy them a little something with the money.

brokeworkaholic

He doesn't have kids which is a shame as I love that idea.

Thankyou all for your suggestions...Maybe get him a cd or something or is that too obvious?

mountainofdebt

I don't know your financial circumstances but it sounds as if your friend knew you could do with the proceeds of the sale.

If I'm right then I would almost be offended that you had chosen to spend the money on me and not you, which would have been my intention.

Just buy him a drink and thank the stars that you have friends that look out for you.
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brokeworkaholic

You have made me see that by giving half I may offend him so a drink or 2 it is.

You lovely people on mse - thankyou for helping me.

Hope the rest of the weekend is good to you.

jcr16

i agree a couple of drinks is proberly the better option.

Running_Horse

Some people are good at buying and selling and getting a good deal.

Some like me really don't want or need the hassle.

If he said 50/50 he meant it.

Buy him a drink or a small something you know he will value.

brokeworkaholic

I am looking forward to catching up with him.....I will get him a drink at that time.

Thankyou for your impartial advice everyone!