Can I keep it?

sarahdh

Hi,

Hope this is the right place to post this.

I just bought a new very large lcd tv from an internet site (the actual purchase was made over the fone) which was just delivered. The delivery guy gave me two boxes, both of which have stickers with my name etc. on them.

The thing is, that one of them is a home cinema system! I thought for a moment that it may have come with the tv but it doesn't say anything on the site or on my order confirmation.

I have checked and I have been billed only for the cost of the TV and delivery. The home cinema looks as though it may have been a previous return as the box was damaged but inside, all looks ok.

So the question is, can I keep it? Can they request it back later?

All help appreciated!

mdb99jh

cool where did u get it from? Think I might order some stuff if they give out free home cinema systems :-)

g33za

before this thread fills with the moral high grounder and the quick buck kids check this thread: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=408824

sarahdh

Thanks for the link. Checked it out and I'm even more confused about what to do! :rotfl: The other situation is a bit different to mine. Any ideas...

Enterprise_1701C

Are you sure that the TV body comes with it's own speakers, sometimes you need separate speakers etc as they are not a part of the tv.

dotchas

Act daft and keep it!

dangeroussports

A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriated property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.

Theft act Sec1 theft 1968.

The definition of Dishonestly (thats you not telling them about it)
Appropriates (takes ownership of it i.e eats it, opens, wears it)
Property (Includes cash & fruits, garden flowers)
Belonging to another (err as it is!)
Intention (are you going to return it? No!)
Permanently depriving (could means making less value i.e used)


Thats theft.
I can quite safely say that you fill the criteria.

Anyone differ?

poppyolivia

For all you know the speakers are part of it......keep it and enjoy.

dangeroussports

That's delusional. Thats a very dangerous state of mind to live in.

You shouldnt give that sort of advice out, you actually aiding someone to commit a crime.

Tut tut....

GoofyGAT

I would call & ask them. As some say, it may be part of the TV anyway.

The best that can happen: It is part of the TV. Or, they may let you keep it for being honest (OK, I may be ever so slightly delusional )

The worst that can happen: They will take it away. But at least you won't be feeling guilty, which can be wonderful .

By calling, you win either way IMO . So honesty is the best policy.

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dangeroussports wrote: »

A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriated property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
....Thats theft.
I can quite safely say that you fill the criteria.
Anyone differ?

Calm down :rolleyes:. The OP is only asking for advice what to do. S/he hasn't deprived anyone of anything, yet!

dangeroussports wrote: »

That's delusional. Thats a very dangerous state of mind to live in....

That's quite a bit over the top, wouldn't you say? G

urban_spirit

dangeroussports wrote: »

That's delusional. Thats a very dangerous state of mind to live in.

You shouldnt give that sort of advice out, you actually aiding someone to commit a crime.

Tut tut....

Yes - and the world is really that black and white :rolleyes:

Do what you feel is right, what YOU are drawn to sarah.