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Ebay parcel delivered in error.

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  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    purple321 wrote: »
    Why does he/she need to prove they returned it?? They received an item out of the blue from someone they've ordered from in the past.

    Well if they have signed for it them there is proof it is delivered to them.
    they have contacted the company to confirm they have the items
    dumping them into the postal system, isnt a smart move in my opinion
  • custardy
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    makeyourdaddyproud wrote: »
    Someone called my company purporting to have goods which I have no proof of, and hence asking for money up front?

    Mexican standoff springs to mind.

    Not really,OP can leave the goods sitting in a cupboard
    no stand off really. balls in the senders court
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    makeyourdaddyproud wrote: »
    Someone called my company purporting to have goods which I have no proof of, and hence asking for money up front?

    Mexican standoff springs to mind.

    I agree, but I have their goods and I'm not paying up front to send them back.

    They are very welcome to make their own arrangements for collection.
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  • Rikki
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    TrickyWicky wrote: »
    True but there is bound to be an invoice number etc that the op could have given them over the phone to prove they have the goods.

    I stand by my original advice; don't worry about it until they decide to sort it out themselves.


    The parcel contained an invoice identical to mine from last month. The item inside is totally unrelated to this.
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  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    custardy wrote: »
    Well if they have signed for it them there is proof it is delivered to them.
    they have contacted the company to confirm they have the items
    dumping them into the postal system, isnt a smart move in my opinion

    It was sent by Royal Mail tracked. I have supplied the Company with the tracking number so they know it has been delivered.

    I agree dumping the parcel back in the system isn't very smart.
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  • purple321
    purple321 Posts: 524 Forumite
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    No I wouldn't just put it in the post either now you've told them you have it. As others have said just tell them you have their item if they wish to collect it from you but after 30 days you will dispose of it as you see fit.
  • TrickyWicky
    TrickyWicky Posts: 4,025 Forumite
    If you want to be really clever send them a letter in writing advising of your intentions to dispose within 30 days without a stamp so you don't have to pay for it (they'll incur an extra charge at their end).

    Oh and don't forget to mention there is a storage charge of £5 a day :D
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    Letter written. I will be e-mailing it shortly.
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  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    Nothing from them. I sent the e-mail two days ago.


    :huh:
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  • Gary123456790
    Gary123456790 Posts: 638 Forumite
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    Sounds like its yours.
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