I’d like to think that I’d take it back to the store, but there’s very few things in the world that would tempt me more than a sweet, big-ass TV. Morally, I’d take it back. Realistically, I’d probably keep it.
There’s no way I’d take it back to the store. And I’m the type that told Apple they sent us an extra $25 ITMS gift card (and that whole process took up more than $25 of my time. Morans.).
If they pulled the wrong thing out of stock, and loaded it into my vehicle then they can damn sure come and get it if they want it back.
I say kill your girlfriend and keep the TV.
Maybe they will send moving dudes to pick it up, moving dudes who will scope your house out and then steal your other shit at a later date :P
Take it back. Tell the story to your kids someday.
There’s no way you should feel obligated to return the item to the store. I would call them, ask to speak to a manager, and give them a rundown. The only exchange I would accept from them would be if they delivered to your door the correct product in exchange for this TV, and at a time of your choosing. It’s their mistake, and they need to accomodate you if they want it rectified.
If they had given you a 37" instead of a 42", do you think they’d call you up and try and straighten the situation out? I doubt it.
I preferred it when ethics threads were about whether somebody’s friends should stalk strange girls they met on a plane across the country and whether that was creepy or not.
:P
I’d call them and tell them. If they say you have to bring it in, say no thanks. The travel you arranged to get it there isn’t easy. They are more than welcome to pick it up.
Do the right thing and let them handle all the bull crap if they want it back.
Watch porn movies on it with your girlfriend, get the remote and screen all greasy with God only knows what, and then take it back!
How about the ethics invovled with watching porn movies on the TV in question and then returning it with a sticky – but otherwise fine – remote. I await your answer.
Keep the TV, don’t call the store. I’m a girl and I approve of this message. If you call them, you’ll get to talk to Joe Schmoe that sweeps floors for half his shift and restocks the other half. Maybe eventually you’ll be granted the opportunity to discuss your matter with Joe Manager who’ll be a condescending prick to you. Bottom line is it’s their fuckup, and they probably hadn’t even noticed.
If the girlfriend is so upset about it, maybe she should call and tell them the story.
Anyone can do the right thing when it benefits them. The true test of your morality is when you do the right thing, even when you stand to lose from it, and won’t get so much as a thank-you for your trouble.
You already know what is right. What you choose at this point defines who you are.
He already knows who he is. He’s a dude with an awesome television.
Tell the GF you have to keep the TV or you risk becoming a self-aggrandizing prick!
Keep it.
If you had received a 32" instead. Not only would they not tell you. They would bust your balls every step of the way while you tried to get the right one.
What I think everyone missed is if the box was marked wrong, it was marked wrong from the supplier. If you bring it back to the store all they’re going to do is take it out of the box and sell it as “Unboxed” for $100 off. The manufacturer screwed up and probably charged the store for a 42" set.
I had to think about it for a while but if this was a sealed box from the factory, you have to ask yourself if the store is going to be as honest as you’re thinking about being.
Oh, BTW: That’s the argument to keep it AND keep the GF happy…
Enjoy!
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When you do call them, make a note of the day and time. Use a cell phone if possible (and doesn’t cost you extra) so that the exact times and call durations are third party documented. Write down the names of everyone involved with the call, especially the manager that you will insist on speaking to. Write down specifically what he says, be it “let me get back to you” or “fuggedaboutit” or whatever. That way in six months when some pixels go bad and you need to do a swap, this portion of the problem is well documented.
You’re going to make a sucky dad.
“Hey, kids, did I ever tell you about the time the bank messed up my monthly statement by putting the decimal point in the wrong place and I talked the branch manager through the mistake?”
-Tom
I don’t think the box was wrong. I think they loaded the wrong box. For instance, the model he bought may be called PNCDLP53X, and the one they loaded was PNCDLP56X. They loaded the wrong one from the back room into the truck. They must not have been using the hand scanner that day.
Realistically, call them, tell them you got the wrong model, but it’s a better model. Tell them you cannot transport it back so if they want it back they will have to bring the new one out first and take the one at your house back, all on their dime.
Legally I think the law is on your side, and laws and ethics are the same thing. Right? Right?
Are you sure you’re sure the receipt doesn’t match the TV you got?
If you were dating Fire this would be good advice.
Since your not, listen to Hawkeye and call the store.
The kind of guy that would keep this TV without trying to make it right is just the kind of guy that would make-out with his GF’s best friend. You don’t want your GF thinking that you’re that kind of guy any sooner than she has to.