I just bought a house and found about $1000.00 in old money some of the 20 dollar bills date back to 1923. It was hid under a old cabinet I tore out. What should I do? The people I bought it from father lived there his whole life Im sure it was his. Im thinkin i should give it back what do u guys think????
2007-03-10 16:37:14 · 16 answers · asked by gary c just let it play out if u 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
What if it wasn't his and they were not as nice as you and lied and said it was their fathers? It's like finding $20 on the subway floor and asking "Did anyone loose a $20?" Everyone w/ in ear shot will say it's theirs.
You did the work to tear away @ the thing.
2007-03-10 16:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by LUCY 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that is crazy. Yeah, you might want to get a hold of the people and let them know they left something behind. Money that old (especially if in good condition) has a lot higher value than just the face value. They may have set it aside for a reason. Good luck, and it's really nice of you to be honest.
2007-03-10 16:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You already know the answer. Just be guided by your own conscience. Do the right thing; give the fellow his money. It'll come back to you one day! You'll feel like a million bucks even though you'll be a thousand short.
2007-03-10 16:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bought the house as is, you didn't help them pack did you? Whatever they left behind is yours, including all the junk you have to tear out. Take the good with the bad and use the money to replace those cabinets your tearing out.
If it were my house and I sold it to you I wouldn't expect you to bring me anything of value you find. It must not have been important enough to me if I left it behind.
2007-03-10 16:45:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i agree you did buy the house with all that is in it...however remember karma...that may be you sometime and hope someone gives back your money..it has happened to me! :) I am sure you will do the right thing..
2007-03-10 16:44:43 · answer #5 · answered by sugar_n_spice 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically everything in the house now belongs to you. You bought it. Do the people you bought th house from need money? Are they poor? It's a tough decision. Do what you think is right.
2007-03-10 16:41:20 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would definately give it back. You can't miss something you never had so your not losing anything and you'll feel good about giving something to the family that may mean more than monetary value.
2007-03-10 16:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by uknowme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you bought the house, you bought it and everything that was left in it.. Be sure to check with a coin dealer, as some of the bills may be worth more than face value.
2007-03-10 16:40:44 · answer #8 · answered by squeezie_1999 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He sold you the house and ALL contents. It's yours! If you need an appraisal let me know( collector for 42 yrs)
2007-03-10 17:42:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A honest person, the one with high integrity will return the money to the owner or his/her family.
2007-03-10 17:00:11 · answer #10 · answered by HSB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋