I am wondering if I ordered something online and received a product that was worth more money what am I legally obligated to do. I mean ethically I know what the right thing to do is, but legally what is correct. If the seller messes up the order, what can they do to get back the item?
2006-12-19 13:09:49 · 10 answers · asked by lil_ny_sweetie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In the State of Washington there is a law that states that you do NOT have to pay for unsolicited goods. I would imagine that it is typical of any State.
2006-12-19 13:26:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ta Dah! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about it! This most likely happened because the company ran out of the specific item you wanted. Most companies, if you read their fine print, have a clause that says 'we reserve the right to replace items with other items of equal or greater cost'. This saves them time and energy - and reduces the risk of you changing your mind and not wanting to buy anything at all, which would cause them to lose out on money. So, enjoy your better product! :)
2006-12-19 13:18:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The contract between the two parties was for specific goods sold at a specific price. If either party makes a genuine mistake, the other party cannot take advantage of that mistake.
For example, if you gave them cash and two twenties were stuck together, they'd have to return the other twenty, they can't just keep it. Same thing with the goods you received in error.
2006-12-19 14:17:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends. If the item you ordered was out of stock, sometimes companies have a policy of upgrading you to something they have that's in stock. If it's an honest mistake by the seller, you should probably call them to discuss it. It might be more of a hassle for them to handle the exchange than just let you keep the item.
2006-12-19 13:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by crazydave 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
particular you're legally sure to return it. you probably did no longer pay for , they are offering the delivery value and that they corrected their errors via getting you the object you probably did order. in case you maintain the object it quite is robbery and in some states there are regulations that disguise this type of robbery especially and you ought to be charged criminally for you refusal to return the object. My question to you would be , why do you think of you need to maintain an merchandise that doesn't belong to you whilst the corporate , via you own admission , corrected their mistake. basically return the object. regardless of its fee , it does not belong to you and conserving it besides may be no longer something wanting robbery. Do you relatively should be considered as a thief in view that's what you would be in case you saved the object in question.
2016-10-15 06:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the items are the same price then there is no moral dilema. However if the item you received is of a higher value than what you ordered and paid for then keeping it would be STEALING.
2006-12-19 13:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by Terry 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would have to be really significant (thousands of dollars) for them to want to apy an attorney for a case that is not eays to win, and then they have to admit a mistake, they will most likley find a way to write off as a loss on taxes. It would probably confuse them if you sent back and you would end up screwed becasue of all the calls and shipping you would have to go through.
If they contacted me and it was mportant, then I would let them know they have to make up for your time, the mistake etc. I woulld sleep fine if I were you.
2006-12-19 13:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by rob602pa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the items cost the same, why would you need to send it back
2006-12-19 13:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by lotsaanswers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope thats their mistake
2006-12-19 13:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope...Don't ask Don't tell..
2006-12-19 13:17:28 · answer #10 · answered by badabingbob 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋