If I ordered a computer online and was sent 2, what do I do?
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If I ordered a computer online and was sent 2, what do I do?
I ordered a refurbished computer and an exchangeable cover online. They cancelled my order for the computer. I then ordered a new computer instead. I was told the new computer and cover would be sent. I received the new computer, but instead of the cover, I was sent the refurbished computer. When I try to talk to them about it, I get transfer around until asked to call them back during the week or the call is dropped. What do I do with the computer they sent but gave me a credit back on. I need another computer. Is it theft to keep when it’s their mistake?
Asked on April 4, 2012 under General Practice, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it would be theft--a shipping error does not give you the right to keep the extra computer, any more than if you had, for example, shipped a computer to a company for repairs and misaddressed the box, so that it was delivered to someone else's home, that person would have the right to keep your computer.
You could require the company to pay for the cost of shipping, such as providing a FedEX or UPS label and account number--you don't have to go out of pocket for their error.
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