Moral Dilema

[Mr. Beretta]

I opened it. Found the receipt for the correct person. Called the company and told them. They sent me a shipping label so it could be sent on to the correct person. (Some guy in Hollister).

I then called my mother and chewed her out for making me so honest. he he

You did the right thing!

[ewarmour]

My integrity is worth way more than 1000 rounds of .223.

This right here ^. The fact that it's a dilema for you...

[tenpercentfirearms]

This right here ^. The fact that it's a dilema for you...

I wouldn't be so harsh on the OP. I think this is more of an amusement thread than a serious thread. I know all about those threads.

[Subotai]

I opened it. Found the receipt for the correct person. Called the company and told them. They sent me a shipping label so it could be sent on to the correct person. (Some guy in Hollister).

I then called my mother and chewed her out for making me so honest. he he

Brownie points up in heben!

[oldsmoboat]

I don't see the dilemma.

[russ69]

It's easy for me. I have everything I need. A case of ammo is not going to change the way I live on way or another. Being honest comes easy.

[sfm12]

It's easy for me. I have everything I need. A case of ammo is not going to change the way I live on way or another. Being honest comes easy.

I love this comment. I made sure my 12 year old knew what I was doing and why, when I returned it.

This thread was tongue-in-cheek and fun.

[Rouge Recon]

So you had to ship it to the correct buyer yourself? Was there any compensation for fixing their error? What did they say to you?

[email]

I ordered six (6) 10-round restricted Pmags two years ago. Guess what they sent?

[fighterpilot562]

I ordered six (6) 10-round restricted Pmags two years ago. Guess what they sent?

high caps?

[unusedusername]

Actually, there is a law that states that if someone send you something in the mail, even by mistake, that item is yours unless there is a law prohibiting that type of transfer. (Which is why that one guy who got a Sig716 shipped to him by Amazon didn't get to keep it)

If you are legally allowed to own that ammo, it is yours unless you decide to send it back. The company can't legally charge you for it.

Personally, I would call them up and let them know. I would offer to have them ship it back, but I would not pay for the return shipping.

It is likely that since shipping 1k rds of ammo is like $35-$50 they won't want it back anyways.

[tenpercentfirearms]

Actually, there is a law that states that if someone send you something in the mail, even by mistake, that item is yours unless there is a law prohibiting that type of transfer. (Which is why that one guy who got a Sig716 shipped to him by Amazon didn't get to keep it).

Citation or it doesn't exist.

[unusedusername]

Since the OP did not order the extra ammo or consent to having it shipped to him it must be a sample or gift otherwise it was an illegal shipment. The purpose of the law is to prevent someone from sending you an expensive item that you don't want, then trying to extort payment for that item.

https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/investigations/MailFraud/fraudschemes/othertypes/UnsolicitedFraud.aspx

You, the consumer, may only legally be sent two types of merchandise through the mail without your consent or agreement:

• Free samples which are clearly and conspicuously marked as such.
• Merchandise mailed by a charitable organization that is soliciting contributions.

And in these two cases, you can consider the merchandise a gift if you wish. In all other situations, it is illegal to send merchandise to someone, unless that person has previously ordered or requested it.

These rules are codified in Title 39, United States Code, Section 3009. That section of the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 incorporates these protections for American consumers and makes the mailing of unordered merchandise unfair methods of competition and unfair trade practices under the law.

If you do not wish to pay for unsolicited merchandise or make a donation to a charity sending such an item, you may do one of three things (in each case, by law, you have no obligation to the sender):

• If you have not opened the package, you may mark it "Return to Sender," and the Postal Service will return it with no additional postage charged to you.
• If you open the package and don't like what you find, you may throw it away.
• If you open the package and like what you find, you may keep it for free. In this instance, "finders-keepers" applies unconditionally.

Direct quote:

(a) Except for
(1) free samples clearly and conspicuously marked as such, and
(2) merchandise mailed by a charitable organization soliciting contributions, the mailing of unordered merchandise or of communications prohibited by subsection (c) of this section constitutes an unfair method of competition and an unfair trade practice in violation of section 45 (a)(1) of title 15.
(b) Any merchandise mailed in violation of subsection (a) of this section, or within the exceptions contained therein, may be treated as a gift by the recipient, who shall have the right to retain, use, discard, or dispose of it in any manner he sees fit without any obligation whatsoever to the sender. All such merchandise shall have attached to it a clear and conspicuous statement informing the recipient that he may treat the merchandise as a gift to him and has the right to retain, use, discard, or dispose of it in any manner he sees fit without any obligation whatsoever to the sender.

While the law only specifically states USPS it has been taken to apply to other common carriers (UPS, FEDEX, etc). I unfortunately do not have a link to that case handy and google isn't turning it up immediately.

It also covers "extras" in shipments from mail order sellers, even if some items in the same box are ordered, however again, I am not seeing the citation for this.

The gentleman who received the Sig 716 in the mail lives in Washington D.C. where mere possession of the rifle is illegal, so he surrendered it to the police instead of being prosecuted.

[buster1960]

I'd call them. If they want it back, ask if they would be willing to sell it to you at a SIGNIFICANTLY reduced price. If so, everybody wins and you keep your self respect.

[Fishslayer]

I'd call the shipper. I doubt they want it back now.

I mean you opened it right? 'No ammo returns etc...'

Or send it to me. Either way.

This. I hadn't thought about the "no returns." Pretty sure they'll want to charge you for the ammo. I would say "No dice. I don't have the money."

They may or may not try to charge your credit card. That's a different kettle o' fish.

Either way, I would notify the sender. It's the right thing to do.

Now... ask me what I'd do with a found bank bag full of cash...