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To want my parcel - woman denying accepting it but I have a photo..

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BitOutOfPractice · 26/05/2025 16:28

I ordered some stuff off sports direct (about £20 worth) and, because I haven’t ordered off there for a couple of years, stupidly got it sent to my old address which was stored on the web site. Yes I know it’s annoying and stupid so I don’t need that lecture.

So once I clocked on what had happened, I went round there to collect it - couple of days later. The woman who bought the house off me completely denies having received it, despite the courier’s photo showing it being accepted at the front door. I can see two sets of children’s feet at the door on the picture. I obviously recognise the doorstep - I lived there for nearly 20 years.

Please note, I did not shout or accuse, I was very polite, I said I was “puzzled” and that there must have been some sort of confusion but she was adamant she hadn’t had it. It was a shoe box sized parcel so not massive to store and not easy to lose either.

Do you clever lot have any idea if there’s anything I can do?

I half expected her to come to the door wearing my gym gear 😆

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Koazy · 31/05/2025 11:16

I think she’ll be shocked when the old bill knock her up

Greenkindness · 31/05/2025 11:06

ThrowawayAccount29 · 31/05/2025 10:47

Yet another thief (possibly on Vinted) I’m always suspicious of the sellers where 90% of their stuff is ‘brand new with tags’. I mean seriously, are we expected to believe that they order stuff, pay for it, decide they don’t like it and then don’t return for a refund 🙄 🙄

With the amount of parcels I see being left on people’s front doorsteps, these people must have a field day stocking up their ‘online shops’.

I have ADHD and I often either forget to return stuff till it’s too late, or lose the receipt. So I do sell it on eBay or Vinted to try and recoup some of the cost.

I’m sure that’s not everyone but it is the situation for some people. It’s not all stolen stuff.

ThrowawayAccount29 · 31/05/2025 10:47

Yet another thief (possibly on Vinted) I’m always suspicious of the sellers where 90% of their stuff is ‘brand new with tags’. I mean seriously, are we expected to believe that they order stuff, pay for it, decide they don’t like it and then don’t return for a refund 🙄 🙄

With the amount of parcels I see being left on people’s front doorsteps, these people must have a field day stocking up their ‘online shops’.

BitOutOfPractice · 31/05/2025 10:26

I have no news to update, I'm afraid. She might’ve been out because it’s half-term.

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SunnySideDeepDown · 31/05/2025 09:26

timechecknow · 31/05/2025 09:12

Sorry but isnt it pretty self explanatory? Accepting goods in the case of mistaken identity doesnt fall under the category of receiving unsolicited goods and therefore can constitute theft

FYI, it wasn’t clear the first time. You’re talking to members of the public, not police officers.

healthybychristmas · 31/05/2025 09:22

That's so interesting that the police are going around. I would love to be a fly on the wall for that!

timechecknow · 31/05/2025 09:12

Floatlikeafeather2 · 31/05/2025 08:52

Could you explain your answer please. I can't really make sense of it.

Sorry but isnt it pretty self explanatory? Accepting goods in the case of mistaken identity doesnt fall under the category of receiving unsolicited goods and therefore can constitute theft

Floatlikeafeather2 · 31/05/2025 08:52

timechecknow · 31/05/2025 06:19

Yes Ive just asked some colleagues (based in another country but all trained in uk common law) and mistaken identity not counted as unsolicited goods therefore theft

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Could you explain your answer please. I can't really make sense of it.

timechecknow · 31/05/2025 06:19

Floatlikeafeather2 · 29/05/2025 23:23

This exact scenario has been tested in court? Are you sure? That the purchaser gave the seller the wrong address, the seller gave the courier the address that the buyer had given to them and the courier delivered to that address and can provide photographic evidence of the item being received? I find that hard to believe. How is it anyone's fault other than the purchaser's, who made the mistake of providing the wrong address? The onus is on the seller to get the goods to the buyer at the address the buyer has provided (which is why the buyer should not chase the courier but the seller, who has the contract with the courier) but I don't believe any court would find in favour of the buyer if the problem has been caused by the buyer giving incorrect information.

Yes Ive just asked some colleagues (based in another country but all trained in uk common law) and mistaken identity not counted as unsolicited goods therefore theft

MummoMa · 30/05/2025 22:18

Someone once sent a parcel to an old address of mine. It had been signed for. The police said, if I made a statement, they would go around and search and charge them with theft if they found the items. So it does get taken seriously.

MoominUnderWater · 30/05/2025 18:03

Excellent, hope she crumples under pressure and hands the parcel over.

Allseeingallknowing · 30/05/2025 17:58

BitOutOfPractice · 30/05/2025 12:08

UPDATE

The police are going round today to ask her about the parcel!

Well, I did say!

blackbird77 · 30/05/2025 17:11

Any updates OP?

Flashahah · 30/05/2025 15:42

BitOutOfPractice · 30/05/2025 12:08

UPDATE

The police are going round today to ask her about the parcel!

Brilliant!!

🤩

YourPerfectCousin · 30/05/2025 13:33

Oooooh exciting!

Cysco · 30/05/2025 12:39

Wow ! Can't wait for the update !

Agapornis · 30/05/2025 12:26

Probably a very easy crime to solve, helps keep their % rate up!

BitOutOfPractice · 30/05/2025 12:25

I mean I am absolutely GOBSMACKED that they are doing anything. They rang me this morning to let me know.

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WhereIsMyJumper · 30/05/2025 12:24

I cannot wait to hear what happens next 😂

Agapornis · 30/05/2025 12:20

🫅🏻 mwahahaha

BitOutOfPractice · 30/05/2025 12:08

UPDATE

The police are going round today to ask her about the parcel!

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WhereIsMyJumper · 30/05/2025 07:36

This thread and your posts have made me smile. Fair play, OP.

She is a CF! I made the mistake of getting some books sent to my old house. They were tenants so I called the letting agent and asked if I could go round and collect. Tenants said sure, I turned up at the doorstep and not only did I get my parcels handed to me, but had a lovely long chat with the woman. She had just moved to the area and I gave her my number in case she needed any local recommendations. Walked away with a lovely warm fuzzy feeling and it made me even more glad that I hired a carpet cleaner to get the house spotless before I left it. She deserved nice clean carpets.

BitOutOfPractice · 30/05/2025 07:22

i could cope with the mug and bag, as long as they don’t start with the juicy couture low rise joggers.

By the way, I’m not even reading the legal arguments going on on this thread as I have no intention of pursuing this legally. So unless you’re doing it for your own entertainment, I’d not bother if I were you!

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Flashahah · 30/05/2025 06:20

BlueEyedBogWitch · 30/05/2025 04:16

You’ll find a massive mug in your bed any day now…👀

And reusable bag….. huge one!

BlueEyedBogWitch · 30/05/2025 04:16

BitOutOfPractice · 29/05/2025 14:51

Oh god am I on Sports Directs hit list now?! 😱

You’ll find a massive mug in your bed any day now…👀

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