If Ireceived an accidental refund on an item thatI purchased, am I obligated to repay this?
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If Ireceived an accidental refund on an item thatI purchased, am I obligated to repay this?
I made the purchase in full for a piece of gym equipment. 3 weeks later they accidently credited back the amount I paid for the machine. The store manager wants me to come back so he can re-charge me. Now I honestly paid for the whole thing in full, so am I obligated to go back for their mistake? It will cost me time and $30 in taxi fares to go back and repay them. That’s the main reason why I don’t want to go back.
Asked on September 26, 2010 under General Practice, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Why don't you make a deal for them to either pay for your car fare or give you a credit to the purchase for the amount of the car fare or charge your card over the phone? I would not refuse to have them re-charge you. They made a mistake and they are attempting to rectify it. But your keeping the equipment knowing full well that you really did not pay for it - it was refunded; you did not pay for it - could amount to a theft charge of some sort against you and/or repossession of the equipment. Your time is indeed worth something and your troubles for going back to the store. But it is all NOT worth getting in to trouble with the law about. Good luck.
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