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Viewer stole from my house?

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Calcaata · 18/10/2025 20:29

I have a Diptique candle, 3 wick and cost £180. I’ve had two house viewings today, not done by myself but by the estate agent. I’ve come home and it’s missing.

Aibu to expect the estate agent to reimburse me?? I won’t be able to contact them now until Monday.

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DotAndCarryOne2 · 19/10/2025 12:27

Thaimonstera · 19/10/2025 09:13

OT but how do you pronounce Diptyque?

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Dipteek !!

asmallbluething · 19/10/2025 12:26

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DrPrunesqualer · 19/10/2025 12:26

I’d also advise to all sellers. Never leave small objects on shelves that can be easily popped into a pocket

LittleMoreLegAction · 19/10/2025 12:25

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This kind of nasty comment is an immature and unnecessary personal attack and deserves reporting.

asmallbluething · 19/10/2025 12:25

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Kuretake · 19/10/2025 12:24

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What is it you think she wants to be?

asmallbluething · 19/10/2025 12:24

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DrPrunesqualer · 19/10/2025 12:23

This is why I do all viewings and never allow anyone to roam the house without me.
I had a large family group once ( Theyd brought their parents ) so three kids and four adults.

Controlling the wandering was a nightmare and the parents kept trying to get me out of the house to locate the manholes ???!!!
Alarm bells started ringing so I agreed to allow only two in the house at a time

I asked the others to wait outside

Never leave anyone unattended in your house.
Of note EA don’t watch their every move

notatinydancer · 19/10/2025 12:23

Let us know what the agent says - outrageous.

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HeatingFiddler · 19/10/2025 12:23

Calcaata · 18/10/2025 23:21

Yes and I loved it, I’ve seen some Diptyque candles that are £300.

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You know you can get the same scents, same size from small businesses that are a fraction of the cost? Their £58 log fire candle I got from an Etsy Seller for £12 plus postage. Ditto their Pine Tree and their Pomador?

All these candlemakers buy their scents from the same 2 wholesalers 😂

You're literally paying for some snazzy labelling. I'd be mortified if I paid £180 for a candle just because it's got a particular label. 😂

Edit: Just to say, the point is good luck getting anything back for something that has an actual retail value of £18 quid...not £180 😂

DotAndCarryOne2 · 19/10/2025 12:22

LittleMoreLegAction · 19/10/2025 12:20

Her posts are exceptionally childish and immature. I have secondhand embarrassment reading them.

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I know what you mean - coloured up there a bit myself !!

BadgernTheGarden · 19/10/2025 12:20

Last time we were selling a house the estate agent specifically said to remove anything valuable or easily stolen. I think they probably cover themselves with a disclaimer (in the small print) when you employ them and sign a contract.

LittleMoreLegAction · 19/10/2025 12:20

DotAndCarryOne2 · 19/10/2025 12:19

Wow, you really should have a look back at the vitriolic nonsense you’ve posted here before you accuse anyone else of it.

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Her posts are exceptionally childish and immature. I have secondhand embarrassment reading them.

DotAndCarryOne2 · 19/10/2025 12:19

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Wow, you really should have a look back at the vitriolic nonsense you’ve posted here before you accuse anyone else of it.

DotAndCarryOne2 · 19/10/2025 12:18

amberonyx · 19/10/2025 11:27

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 THIS

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Twelve pages in and still not the point of the thread. Doesn’t matter how much it cost. It’s a personal choice.

asmallbluething · 19/10/2025 12:18

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SevenYellowHammers · 19/10/2025 12:16

CoffeeCantata · 19/10/2025 08:26

180 quid.

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weird . It wouldn’t occur to me to nick something but I was going to, it wouldn’t be a candle. blimey. How would you? Stick it up your sleeve whilst estate agent wasn’t looking? Maybe the thief does a few houses a day and they’re actually filling up their own home with stuff? How odd! Well, get a new estate agent OP I guess .

LittleMoreLegAction · 19/10/2025 12:16

myrtleWilson · 19/10/2025 12:14

Why are you obsessed with your posts being 'bumped' bluething - am wincing on your behalf

Exactly. Imagine thinking your posts being bumped is a ‘thing’😂

myrtleWilson · 19/10/2025 12:14

Why are you obsessed with your posts being 'bumped' bluething - am wincing on your behalf

LittleMoreLegAction · 19/10/2025 12:13

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Theft is theft and jealousy is jealousy ;-)

Blondeshavemorefun · 19/10/2025 12:09

Doesn’t matter if it was a £2.99 candle from Aldi or £180 posh one

its still theft and @Calcaata has has something stolen

yes it’s a costly candle but maybe It lasts for months and gives a nice smell and her treat to herself

some people love sunshine holidays - a friend buys handbags for £500 - another buys posh hubby and will drink £100 bubbles

it’s all their pleasures

Christmascakeforbreakfast · 19/10/2025 12:07

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Well you’re not the only one with last worditus. I reconsidered my position and thought I’d try and engage in a conversation, like an adult.

Interesting that you just want to sling insults rather than engage. Why are you so bothered by the OP?

Anyway off to a wannabe show now so def going!

HelpMeUnpickThis · 19/10/2025 12:07

Pikachu150 · 18/10/2025 20:38

It happened to a relative of mine. He did get the estate agents to pay but he was a barrister so they perhaps didn't want to argue.

What? People steal during house viewings?!

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asmallbluething · 19/10/2025 12:05

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