Purchased 500GB Samsung 840 SSD AND GOT WD 4TB FOR FREE - Should I?

chuneeperformance on 02/01/2013 - 16:23
Last edited 02/01/2013 - 16:36

Hey guys,

from the post: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/89328

I found this guy selling the 840 Series and purchased one from him… http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261147…

Upon Delivery it seems he made a mistake on my order and sent me a 500GB SSD AND 4TB WD External Unit…

now i have not informed him yet and he has not contacted me either about his error… i wont open the 4TB HDD as the guy was really helpful in considering the SSD… but…

now the question remains should i return the unit or just wait for him to contact me?

Computing

Comments

  • CyberMurning on 02/01/2013 - 16:38

    its from USA? lucky you i think you will keep it at the end (high shipping cost to return, didnt realised at all, etc)

    just wait for him to contact you :) they must have a lot 4TB of order from australia from previous deal black monday

    • RandomNinja on 02/01/2013 - 16:40

      I assume OP is referring to the the eBay link which is Sydney local

  • mitchconner on 02/01/2013 - 16:38
    +2

    Better to tell him before he contacts you ( when/if he realizes ). Not sure why you wouldn't.

  • RandomNinja on 02/01/2013 - 16:39
    +8

    Since you seem to like his service, I reckon you should let the guy know and if he wants it back he can arrange to get it picked up from you?

  • bluedufflecoat on 02/01/2013 - 16:40
    +9

    I think you should probably contact him.

    If you got a really good deal already and the guy was really helpful, then return the favour. If he asks for it back, just ask him to pay for postage. If he says keep it, you have a clear conscience. If you want to keep it, then pay what's fair… Think WIN-WIN.

  • chuneeperformance on 02/01/2013 - 16:49
    +6

    yes the guys based in sydney and its sydney stock…yeah was really great! sent it Express post also i wanted it before this weekend and he couldn't guarantee with standard post so did Express for free…

    ill probably just drop it off at his address as ill be in the area next week… I wont keep it after reading the above lol :P
    just gotta make the time now :\

    • nikey2k27 on 05/01/2013 - 17:42

      Since this was their mistake, they should be paying. hey can say what he wants it yours but if u nice i world sent it back to him.

  • p3t0r on 02/01/2013 - 16:56

    Since this was their mistake, they should be paying for any return shipping costs.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/01/2013 - 18:26
    -4

    Keep it. Or sell it to me.

    • [Deactivated] on 03/01/2013 - 14:42
      +1

      Or give me the SSD & keep the 4TB

  • [Deactivated] on 02/01/2013 - 18:58

    I'd say you should contact the seller, but the return shipping has to be a their expense not yours. I had a similar issue like this and I contacted the seller straight away, to get it sorted out.

  • inm8 on 02/01/2013 - 19:17

    A cheesy but good and relevant saying: "It's what you do when you think nobody is looking that defines who you really are".

    If you return it, it should be the sellers responsibility to cover any transport costs and make the return process as hassle free as possible for you.

    • [Deactivated] on 02/01/2013 - 20:36
      +1

      Thought i would add this quote in while we're at it.

      “It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.”

      • [Deactivated] on 04/01/2013 - 14:52

        I hate people who tell me they are good people on the inside and do the opposite with their actions.

  • inasero on 02/01/2013 - 20:08
    +1

    Do the right thing, return it

  • AML23 on 03/01/2013 - 00:42
    +4

    I cannot believe people need to ask this type of question. If you know right from wrong then you should already know what to do. Why should you wait for him to contact you, are you hoping for a freebie? If the shoe was on the other foot would you like this done to you? i think not!

    • Radar on 05/01/2013 - 22:53
      +1

      may be different if it was HN on the other end…

  • ladis on 03/01/2013 - 10:16

    Do yourself a favour and contact him. There is no obligation to pay for the return freight.

  • alxr0101 on 03/01/2013 - 10:33

    What does your conscience say?

  • chuneeperformance on 03/01/2013 - 11:16
    +12

    just spoke to the guy - he had no idea of the fault :P

    anyways im passing his area today actually and will just drop it off - he offered me $10 for the hassle though :)

  • OzBrogains on 05/01/2013 - 18:31
    -1

    I'm confused. Are you expecting praise for doing what most decent people would do?

    • exc3113nce on 06/01/2013 - 17:53
      +3

      How many people are "decent" these days? I'm sure many people would consider just keeping the drive, good on the OP for returning it!

  • capunk on 06/01/2013 - 21:26
    +1

    When you're in dilemma, always ask others for second opinion.
    Good for you OP!

  • ethereal88 on 07/01/2013 - 07:22
    -6

    Idiot. Should have kept it. Grow some balls next time.

  • WT on 07/01/2013 - 16:00

    Was it drop shipped?

  • NeoX on 08/01/2013 - 09:26
    +3

    Don't worry later down the track someone will do something good for you too. Karma exist!! :)

    Good onya for returning it

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