I dont know if they left it intentionally or accidently, would selling it on ebay would be nonethical if they were to come back and say they wanted it?
2006-11-12 18:58:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
legally you actually can't do that, because you do not have or claim title to the sock. The rightful owner of the sock could later come back and demand compensation for the cost of his sock under common law conversion. Of course, if he has no idea what happened to the sock and if he can't prove what you did with it, there is nothing he can do. Your defense is abandonment, but a reasonable time must elapse before you may claim this. You have a duty to attempt to notify and contact the rightful owner if you are able.
I would recommend turning it into a magical sock monkey. I can think of no better punishment than to have my possessions crafted into dolls for leaving them on other people's porches. This would be considered a conversion as well under common law principles.
Enjoy your sock and may you find another one just like it
2006-11-12 19:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by Discipulo legis, quis cogitat? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A sock?you wanna sell a sock on e/bay i dont think theres many one legged men around that would buy a second hand sock.espcially when they can buy a new pair that lasts twice as long.a pair of socks only cost$2-3.
PS i have a shoe i found on my porch maybe we can work together and advertise on ebay?
2006-11-12 19:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by BUSHIDO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to carry out a variety of tests first.
a) visual inspection: check for holes / stains / worn parts.
b) sniff test: using a clear nose, smell the aforementioned garment and check for any particularly pungent smells or odours.
c) wall test: the standard practice for all underwear items. Throw briskly against a wall and check "stickability"
Using the above tests, evaluate your results before deciding if the item is sellable. I would imagine there will be a buyer out there for any type of sock. Unless it's green.
2006-11-12 19:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh yes, by all means give e-bay a shot....who knows it might be a collectors item....and it was left on your proptery so if the one sock person comes back.....tell them 'too bad so sad'....lol
you could just call Pippy Longstocking.....she's always losing or looking for another sock...lol. (especially colorful ones)
2006-11-12 19:12:30 · answer #4 · answered by celticldy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who would want to purchase one sock, but good luck! Finders keepers, losers weepers! (I feel like I am 8 years old again).
2006-11-12 19:00:41 · answer #5 · answered by Meg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find someone who will buy an abandoned sock, more power to you.
2006-11-12 19:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should "shoe" it off the porch and hope it goes away.
2006-11-12 19:09:42 · answer #7 · answered by busybody12 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The republican party is on a downward transition, they could probably use it for their members and you could deduct it off of your taxes.
2006-11-12 19:09:27 · answer #8 · answered by david n 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Finders keepers, losers weepers
2006-11-12 18:59:45 · answer #9 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why would you want to sell one sock ??? and who would want to buy one sock that had been sitting on your porch??!! are you kidding????
2006-11-12 19:00:05 · answer #10 · answered by ivybenne 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋