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Found a wallet

Now I'm conflicted about whether to return it whole, or to take the money and drop it into a public mailbox...

Few years ago, I dropped my wallet, went back 5 minutes later to see that it was gone. After a few days, a classmate of mine found my ID in the trash of the Men's bathroom.
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October 3, 2013

31 Comments • Newest first

cool123ter

If I were you I would take the cast and return everything else. write a note saying "bro i found it and as a reward for returning it I took the cash"

Reply October 4, 2013
SirSoar

[quote=achyif]if there's an ID or other stuff like that you should definitely return it
I feel like for anyone it would be good to get it back, even the wallet itself, even if it means losing some money.
Anyways, you need the money maybe, but not THAT badly.[/quote]

I need it to eat :I (not crap like 25c ramen or canned beans )

Reply October 4, 2013
Momo123

The person probably has their insurance cards, ID, credit cards, atm cards, and other things besides money. He/she is probably in a lot of grief by now. I would suggest returning the wallet with everything inside. You would make that person really happy...and besides, when you lost your wallet, how would you feel if someone just gave you everything back. I bet you would be insanely happy.

Now if you look at the person's ID and notice he/she is a serial killer or something, then take the money and buy nx

Reply October 4, 2013
w8noobhaxor

[quote=SirSoar]I"ll be honest, I do need it for necessities, but I'm thinking the same for the owner. It's just my past experience that's bugging me =/
In the end, it'll be best to return it. Just wanted to hear your guys' thoughts on this.[/quote]

Well obviously you know how it feels, why would you even consider taking anything if you felt like crap when it happened to you? Personally I wouldnt take anything

Reply October 4, 2013
achyif

if there's an ID or other stuff like that you should definitely return it
I feel like for anyone it would be good to get it back, even the wallet itself, even if it means losing some money.
Anyways, you need the money maybe, but not THAT badly.

Reply October 4, 2013
kcwt

Don't take the money, that's just wrong. You should actually PUT money into the wallet (Y)

Reply October 4, 2013
darkchaso69

[quote=Wanton]just because someone didnt return your wallet to you, doesnt mean you should do the same to someone else.[/quote]

Stop being condescending to OP just because you think you are superior.
OP i think you should take the money because for all you might know it could either be Wanton's or the person who stole your wallet wallet's.

Reply October 3, 2013
3moRaccoon

Just return it. You will feel better. And karma exists.

Reply October 3, 2013
TrumanB

"[b]YOU[/b] need the necessities" - but, you're using [b]SOMEONE ELSES[/b] money to get it.
Now, first ask yourself the following questions (Some may be unnecessary, but may in a way affect you) :
-Do you know the person, do they seem nice?
-Are you poor, to the point you can't afford your [b]needs[/b] ( Education, shelter, food, etc. not your wants- video games, NX cards etc.)
-Do you live up to your morals
-Do you care if the same thing that happened to you happened to some else.

Ideas: You could always, just take some cash in there and then return it- but the person may be suspicious. And well.. it's not a nice/great thing to do...
- I recommend just returning. (you will feel much better)
I returned someones Nintendo they dropped and didn't notice. And it was someone who I didn't like too... didn't even thank me.. now that I think of it, what a bch. Anyways that's not the point, I still felt better for being able to do that . I have everything I need in my life, including wants.. etc. It's lucky for me to be living where I am, I don't need to do things like stealing. So yeah.
-But you make the decision.

Reply October 3, 2013 - edited
antster297

Just do the right thing and return the money.

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pl0pmyfac3

Even though Pokemon X/Y is coming out in 9 days, you should still return it with everything in it.

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Liam

Dude. Just return it.

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lukiie

@Shiinooby Good thing your thread got locked. No one loves you.

@TS Just return it. Put yourself in their shoes.

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Shiinooby

Take the money, buy drugs.

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KyShadow

Rub it over your hot and bothered body. Then don't feel bad about returning it cuz you got the cooties

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fun2killu

don't be a rude person, return the wallet with everything in it.

I would suggest you just mail the person the wallet back, using the money for the mail payment.

I lost my wallet once and a nice ass truck driver mailed me back EVERYTHING.

Reply October 3, 2013 - edited
alexwee

return it (with ALL the money +cards inside)
you'll have a good conscience in the end

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HastyHeist

avenge yourself

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Hellksing

If it's a fancy wallet keep it.

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assumptions2

[quote=TheAxelFenrir]Sounds like an anime plot, definitely hook up wih her... Now[/quote]

Funny thing is, I really wanted to in high school

Reply October 3, 2013 - edited
SirSoar

@MrsYing

Recently found out it belongs to an 80-year-old lady. Now I must return it.

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MrsYing

I would just return it. if he had $100 + maybe he going to use it for something important.

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KinghoboAssassi

If it has like 20$ take it, if its more than a few 100$ return it, you might make a poor soul lose their house or car because you took their bill money.

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assumptions2

I'd return it.

In sixth grade, a girl in my class accidentally dropped her wallet in the hallway. My friend and I found the wallet, took the money, then left it on the ground. I think we got like 40 dollars each. Later she found the wallet, and the school even made a PA announcement asking for whoever took the money to return it. Then I see her bawling her eyes out in class. Turns out the money we took was for her church or something. At this point, I thought it was too late to go back, so I didn't say anything.

It's been 7 years. I saw her last week, sweet girl. I still feel kinda bad stealing from her.

Reply October 3, 2013 - edited
SirSoar

[quote=DerpinJellal]How much money are we talking?[/quote]

A few $100s :I
Tempting indeed XD

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drager260

Return it to the person with the money inside. Maybe they really need that money, you never know. Also there's a chance that they will reward you, although unlikely. Idk man I would return it as is.

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xdwow

Do you believe in heaven/hell?

Reply October 3, 2013 - edited
SirSoar

[quote=SomeJello]Wow you're an ass if you're really thinking about taking the money dude [/quote]

I"ll be honest, I do need it for necessities, but I'm thinking the same for the owner. It's just my past experience that's bugging me =/
In the end, it'll be best to return it. Just wanted to hear your guys' thoughts on this.

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Wanton

just because someone didnt return your wallet to you, doesnt mean you should do the same to someone else.

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IKickCats

Take the money and leave it back where it was it's what I did when I found a wallet on the floor got myself 60$

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