Everybody's different, but I'd feel like I stole it unless I took it back to the store and paid up.
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Moral Situation
- Thread starter TrooperFarva
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I go back to HD and make it right for sure. The thought of keeping the item without paying would not even cross my mind.
-Mike
-Mike
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Think of the $100 you "saved" as more like Home Depot giving $100 away to some charity.
You go back and pay for it. 
If it was your store, that's what you'd hope for and that's what we are called to do.
We must an example to others.
If it was your store, that's what you'd hope for and that's what we are called to do.
We must an example to others.
Okay, I don't understand the "it pays to be honest" -thing in this context. You got a higher mark than you should had, and when you told him you got to keep it, so it pays? You already had the grade!
I wouldn't even go back and pay for a 99 cent candy bar, let alone something costing $100.
The same thing happened here at our local walmart, back in 98' during the major ice storm. Although its not in their policy not to chase thieves. The 30 or so employees were no match for hundreds of customers, and they too lost thousands of dollars in merchandise.
The same thing happened here at our local walmart, back in 98' during the major ice storm. Although its not in their policy not to chase thieves. The 30 or so employees were no match for hundreds of customers, and they too lost thousands of dollars in merchandise.
Argument from Morality: It was not paid for, it is not his.
Argument from Practicality: Who do you think ends up paying so that these kinds of losses don't affect the bottom line of any business? If you need a hint, check here:
Dude, aren't you 19? Not quite a benevolent elder... you're not even old enough to spell realize
As for the thread: I wouldn't worry about it. He didn't steal it on purpose, so it's not a moral issue. Just a happy accident.
If it was your store, what would you want the customer to do?
Just because it's a large store shouldn't affect you decision. You should always do the right thing.
LeonD
Just because it's a large store shouldn't affect you decision. You should always do the right thing.
LeonD
I still think you shouldn't bother to pay for your mistakes... in this case honestly doesn't pay off it makes you pay. Keep the thing do whatever you want with it. Donate it to a charity or whatever. Just don't go back and give 100 dollars to a large company that made a mistake.
I realize that realise can be spelled two ways.
When I receive too much change, I always return the extra, because it's right and because the cashier might have to make good or be fired if the till is short.
An ommission like the OP's case is more difficult to call. No individual will get into trouble or lose their job if he does nothing. If he returns to pay for the item, it will probably be a hassle, cost him money and time, and may get the cashier who made the mistake reprimanded.
When I receive too much change, I always return the extra, because it's right and because the cashier might have to make good or be fired if the till is short.
An ommission like the OP's case is more difficult to call. No individual will get into trouble or lose their job if he does nothing. If he returns to pay for the item, it will probably be a hassle, cost him money and time, and may get the cashier who made the mistake reprimanded.
One time at a Target, I noticed a pair of new sunglasses in the cart that I did not purchase. I immediately brought them back in to the Return Desk as I figured the purchaser might be back for them soon. Anything else would have been inconsiderate from my perspective. I'm not patting myself on the back or anything either; in fact I hadn't even thought about the incident again until reading this post reminded me of it.
if you don't mind people stealing from you, then go ahead and steal the item for which you were not charged.
if you're not comfortable with the idea of people stealing from you, return the item to the store and make amends.
if you choose the former, let's agree to never meet.
some people have character, some people are characters. later, ron
if you're not comfortable with the idea of people stealing from you, return the item to the store and make amends.
if you choose the former, let's agree to never meet.
some people have character, some people are characters. later, ron
I'd call and address them with the problem, that they didnt charge you for it, some places will give you a break on the price.
Karma is great, but it can all ream you a new *******.
Karma is great, but it can all ream you a new *******.
I would try to avoid costing a cashier their job, so
I would do as below:
I'd call the manager and explain the situation. 'Also, with the
price of gas, I amy not be back for a week or two. And I am
not interested in burning an employee, but I want to make it
right. What do you want to do?'
I ran into this ethical dilemma in WalMart 2 years ago. I had
grabbed a bunch of stuff on sale, and when I got to the car,
I noticed when I looked on the slip that an item I had purchased
did not get scanned. So I got to make that decision
right then and there.
I walked back in with the item, went to the first employee and
explained it. I told him, 'I know its not much money, but I'm
not a thief'. I think the guy was totally shocked, what does
that tell you? I went and paid for it at the return desk and
walked out vaildated that I knew who I was and what was right.
And that when push came to shove, I would do the right thing
because it is right to me.
I could care less about WalMart and HD. And I may not be the
wealthiest guy on the planet. But I have my pride. I have a lot
more respect for people who have little money and pride in
themselves, than the converse.
You guys decide what is right for you, I already know what I
would do.
I agree with you. Same thing happened to me and my girl friend at home depot. I said to keep it its was their fault, but she went back and paid for it. I would have keep it for free she wasn't to happy about that.
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