Author Topic: Moral Dilemna (Read 9837 times)

masoneddie · « **Reply #60 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 09:56 AM »

Quote from: smbrickner on Nov 21, 2011, 09:43 AM

I heard back from them. They thanked me for my honesty and offerd to give me a $20 gift certificate if I want to return the rod. So i guess you can be rewarded for doing the right thing.

Karma thing isn't working yet though. Saw almost no deer over the weekend $:-\$

Good things take time, and your a stand up guy in my book.

Idahogator · « **Reply #61 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 11:44 AM »

Quote from: smbrickner on Nov 21, 2011, 09:43 AM

I heard back from them. They thanked me for my honesty and offerd to give me a $20 gift certificate if I want to return the rod. So i guess you can be rewarded for doing the right thing.

Karma thing isn't working yet though. Saw almost no deer over the weekend $:-\$

Hope they are sending you an RMA for free return shipping.

I hope you have a grand feeling for doing the right thing. That big buck is looking for you ~ Karma don't rush.

Kevin23 · « **Reply #62 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 12:45 PM »

Did they pay for the shipping or is that going to come out of your $20 reward? Going to be around $10 to send it back UPS.

Just think, with that $20 you got free shipping on your next order! LOL

Idahogator · « **Reply #63 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 01:08 PM »

FYI, RMA = Return Merchandise Authorization

It's a little shipping sticker, sent to you for free return shipping and is to cover the label that got the parcel to you, in the first place.

walleyemagic1 · « **Reply #64 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 01:12 PM »

"Try fishing with it first to see how you do. Maybe it's your lucky rod?" Quote
Maybe its your unlucky rod. Its bad JU JU Get rid of it. I know a guy who found a ice auger and tip ups and
never made an attempt to give it back or look for the owner. ( insert puke face). That's just asking for a black cloud to follow you. I didn't see crap either!

UP jigstick · « **Reply #65 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 01:59 PM »

Quote from: walleyemagic1 on Nov 21, 2011, 01:12 PM

"Try fishing with it first to see how you do. Maybe it's your lucky rod?" Quote
Maybe its your unlucky rod. Its bad JU JU Get rid of it. I know a guy who found a ice auger and tip ups and
never made an attempt to give it back or look for the owner. ( insert puke face). That's just asking for a black cloud to follow you. I didn't see crap either!

I'm not sure about ju-ju, but 'know' karma is for real. For me, every time I pulled one of those rods out of the bucket to use it, I'd be reminded of exactly how I got it. I think you have done the right thing here smbrickner and should be commended for doing so. Well done, sir.

Jim F · « **Reply #66 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 02:17 PM »

If you gave someone an extra 100 dollar bill by mistake, what would you want them to do?
Keeping it unsaid, is exactly the same as walking out the door with it under your coat.

Neptune · « **Reply #67 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 03:51 PM »

I had a similar situation with Cabela's about 2 years ago and they just told me to keep it and thanks for being honest and to have a Merry Christmas. There are a lot of companies out there that could learn from Cabela's customer service model...

So what you gonna do with the $20 gift card? I think you should donate it to a local kids fishing derby as a prize or to be used for prizes...

anyway you did the standup thing and should be commended for it!

Good Fishing

pirkaus · « **Reply #68 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 04:30 PM »

Remember...
Good deeds are repaid two fold
Evil returns to you three fold
You did the right thing
Pirk

kb · « **Reply #69 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 05:44 PM »

Kevin23 · « **Reply #70 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 05:47 PM »

Quote from: Jim F on Nov 21, 2011, 02:17 PM

If you gave someone an extra 100 dollar bill by mistake, what would you want them to do?
Keeping it unsaid, is exactly the same as walking out the door with it under your coat.

Not hardly, walking out with it under your coat is theft...

UP jigstick · « **Reply #71 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 05:56 PM »

Quote from: BBK on Nov 21, 2011, 05:47 PM

Not hardly, walking out with it under your coat is theft...

and keeping something that isn't yours, or you haven't earned, is what?

Kevin23 · « **Reply #72 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 06:01 PM »

Quote from: UP jigstick on Nov 21, 2011, 05:56 PM

and keeping something that isn't yours, or you haven't earned, is what?

Legal but not morally correct. Has to be malice of forethought to be a crime, you have to have had the intention of stealing it.. not having it show up at your doorstep. Since it was accidentally sent to him, he has no legal obligation to send it back.

UP jigstick · « **Reply #73 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 06:05 PM »

Quote from: BBK on Nov 21, 2011, 06:01 PM

Legal but not morally correct. Has to be malice of forethought to be a crime, you have to have had the intention of stealing it.. not having it show up at your doorstep. Since it was accidentally sent to him, he has no legal obligation to send it back.

Legally, I believe it is called 'theft by conversion', but then IANAL.

Kevin23 · « **Reply #74 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 06:09 PM »

Nope, completely legal. Since it was sent to him, it is the fault of the sender and the person who receives it has no responsibility to send it back.

UP jigstick · « **Reply #75 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 06:33 PM »

Quote from: BBK on Nov 21, 2011, 06:09 PM

Nope, completely legal. Since it was sent to him, it is the fault of the sender and the person who receives it has no responsibility to send it back.

Like I said IANAL, but under tort law, I believe, an item received in error is still legally the property of the sender.

puddle · « **Reply #76 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 07:53 PM »

karma is a b#$@% call them and send it back if they want or if they say keep it most definetly give it to the first kid u see fishing on the ice......trust me keep it and youll wish u didnt.....u keep it u stole it unless they say otherwise.....

Guinea · « **Reply #77 on:** Nov 21, 2011, 08:57 PM »

Quote from: smbrickner on Nov 21, 2011, 09:43 AM

I heard back from them. They thanked me for my honesty and offerd to give me a $20 gift certificate if I want to return the rod. So i guess you can be rewarded for doing the right thing.

Karma thing isn't working yet though. Saw almost no deer over the weekend $:-\$

Karma will be there when you least expect it...and may not even notice it's arrival.
We can all say "It's a big company, they don't miss little things." But it adds up. And they have accountants noticing. That adds to inflation, which hurts us in the end.

You now have $20 more than before. There's your instant karma.

p.s. Iceassin, I saw your comment about me. I don't mind being called a fisherman . That whole "women's rights" messed up my life. I could've stayed home (a.k.a. been fishing) while my husband was working.

Not that I have a husband. Darn, gotta go to work tomorrow.

kb · « **Reply #78 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 03:11 AM »

Dont steal, the government hates competition!

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #79 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 04:29 AM »

Quote from: smbrickner on Nov 21, 2011, 09:43 AM

I heard back from them. They thanked me for my honesty and offerd to give me a $20 gift certificate if I want to return the rod. So i guess you can be rewarded for doing the right thing.

Karma thing isn't working yet though. Saw almost no deer over the weekend $:-\$

Only a person with morals can have a moral dilemna. You have morals and knew what to do before you posted. But there was an internal struggle.

You did the right thing. If you had given it to a kid, you were giving something that didn't belong to you. I don't believe in Karma as it implies a belief in reincarnation. But it's a handy word that's easier to say than "The consequences of your actions." If you're a good hunter, you'll get the deer.

You did the right thing. No bells, whistles, parades or payback. All you get is self respect and the respect of many that read the post. That's enough.

bart · « **Reply #80 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 04:49 AM »

Karma is not working? Twenty dollars ahead, a clear conscience, respect of family, friends and fellow sportsmen, and sportswomen. You can't apply Karma as needed, it will just happen. Have you spent that twenty "bucks" yet...

shadylakeice · « **Reply #81 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 05:02 AM »

Defineately the right thing to do,sending it back. THUMBS UP.

kb · « **Reply #82 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 10:58 AM »

All this 'talk' of Karma makes me think of the show 'My name is Earl'.

If you want to talk about karma, where's the deer's karma? Its only going to end up with a slug through its chest! Ha ha

Who is paying for the return shipping?

smbrickner · « **Reply #83 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 11:02 AM »

Cabela's is paying for the shipping.

wyoutdoors · « **Reply #84 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 11:18 AM »

FWIW, some of the best deeds and charitable work go unnoticed and unannounced.

* If you really want to know the Joy of Christmas and charitable deeds, become a Silent Santa. Find a local Christmas tree decorated with childrens names and give them a small Christmas. Won't go into details, but there were many tears of happiness and thanks from mothers, and sparkles and lights in the eye's of a child... 'nuff said. :::sniff sniff:::

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #85 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 03:22 PM »

Quote from: kb on Nov 22, 2011, 10:58 AM

All this 'talk' of Karma makes me think of the show 'My name is Earl'.

Our actions have far reaching consequences.

kb · « **Reply #86 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 03:41 PM »

I watched that show while I was going through chemotherapy a couple years ago. It definitely brightened the day through some very dark times.

ice dawg · « **Reply #87 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 03:48 PM »

Years ago I ordered a dozen goose decoys from Cabela's and received two dozen. I called them and told them what had happened and asked how to ship them back. They said "It was our mistake just keep them.". I thought that was pretty nice of them.

rgfixit · « **Reply #88 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 04:33 PM »

Asking the opinion of a bunch of bozo internet ice fishers is ridiculous. Do what you feel right doing.

That's one bozo's opinion.
RG

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #89 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 04:35 PM »

YUP

It's your conscience, not anyone else's!

Quote from: rgfixit on Nov 22, 2011, 04:33 PM

Asking the opinion of a bunch of bozo internet ice fishers is ridiculous. Do what you feel right doing.

That's one bozo's opinion.
RG

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