Viewer stole from my house?

The focus on the candle cost is so stupid. I have never had a candle close to this price range but I can understand the appeal. A diptique candle looks nice in itself so it’s a beautiful ornament. I imagine it will give many hours of pleasure by burning a nice scent chosen by the OP.

Many things cost money that I would not pay for. I don’t drink alcohol. I see cocktails costing over £10 each, and it seems so expensive to me. But people enjoy them and that’s fine. A few nights out could easily cost £180 if somebody is drinking. I bet the OP gets more hours of pleasure from the candle.

People are so silly by getting so worked up about the cost of a candle. This thread is about the theft of an object of whatever cost from somebody’s house. Yet bitter and jealous people are getting oh so exercised about the cost of the candle. It’s pathetic. And boring.

I'm aware. As for that making them 'more generous', that's very much a matter of opinion.

you don’t have to defend it.

It is quite tedious to see the predictable and thick comments about the cost of the candle here. That is not the point of the thread at all.

I’m shocked that people have stuff stolen on viewings. I never knew this happened. Appalling.

FFS. Why on earth are people twatting on about the price of a candle? Is it really a revelation that a) people like different things to you and b) they can spend their money however they want? No law against either. There is however a law against bloody theft!
This is awful op, I am assuming you don’t have cameras? I would definitely report it to the EA. I told my EA when one particularly disgusting viewer left a giant unflushed shite in my en-suite! People can be vile.

I read the title as ‘viewer stole my house’ 😀

The agent took it?! That's terrible!

That was my first thought. Although theft is inexcusable.

Ypu could bluff it ny saying you had cameras

You are a fool for paying that amount for a candle....
I get them for € 3 or so...

Blimey. I always feel I'm paranoid about leaving workmen etc unsupervised but this just shows some people cannot resist temptation despite knowing it can be narrowed down to a few suspects. What do these people think? That no one will miss the item? The owner will just think theyve mislaid a candle/vase or whatever! Bizarre.

When I bought my house I was allowed by estate agents to wander around alone,open cupboards etc ( I'm talking built in cupboards) I wasn't looking at contents but wanting to see how much storage space there was/could it be knocked out for more space in the room etc. But I was allowed and left to do that unsupervised. As a viewer id be mortified and pissed off if another viewer or the agent stole something and I ended up being under suspicion too. I think if I ever view/move I'll be asking to be supervised in future.

Ring cameras might be the way forward if I ever sell. Absolutely dreadful way to think.

I bet the OP is now dreading letting any more viewings happen. It's not just the theft its the horrible feeling it leaves you with.

Please let us know OP what the agent gas to say about this. I'd be inclined to report as a theft tomorrow to police and get a crime number to present to the agent so they know you're serious and someone to be fobbed off.

In absolute terms they donate more. But less well off people actually donate a higher proportion of their income so they are more generous.

Why is the first comment always so vile on AIBU. Theres just no need to be so horrible. Same type of poster calls for people who nick pint glasses or hotel towels to be jailed. Get a grip and stop being such a sour old piece of cheese.

That was need based, not greed based 😅

Can you provide names of all viewers to police and see if any have form for theft maybe ?
Also some people spend &180 a month on alcohol at bars etc , or >4£ a day on coffees.
If you want a beautiful luxury candle that’s your prerogative. A thing of beauty is a joy.

I’m an estate agent, with morals. Yes, we do exist
I always ask my clients to remove anything valuable before I arrange viewings. I trust no one.
We usually only have a Rightmove enquiry form with their name, address, phone number and email address.
This has really resonated with me. In what other world would it be acceptable for a woman to meet a stranger in an empty property?
I am old enough to remember Suzie Lamplugh.
Should be the norm to ask for photo ID of viewers. Both to protect us and possibly deter thieves?
Definitely food for thought!

@Calcaata I would go with a different approach.

I would tell the EA “an expensive candle has been stolen from my property, I would like you to contact the two viewers and tell them if they stole it it needs to be returned to the EA office by Monday 5pm. If it is returned I won’t report it to the police. If not I will be reporting it as a crime and moving forward officially.

That was you get the candle back and if it was the EA who took it they can return it and pretend one of the viewers brought it back. You allow them to save face, get your candle back and don’t have the hassle of police etc

This thread is about the theft of a valuable item In a situation that should not allow for that to happen.

Keep focussed people. The OP didn't ask for unsolicited comments about what they spend their very own money on. If they wanted to spend £1000 on a candle that's their choice and doesn't make theft ok because you don't see the value in a candle.

Sorry OP that this happened. Hope you get it replaced.

The above happened after a first viewing when an EA allowed a viewer to walk back into the house after the viewing was officially ended. Needless to say I ordered the viewer out in no uncertain terms. He had walked around the house making remarks about my personal possessions and I had already had to tick him off. I had a real go at the EA in front of the viewers. Next day I rang the office and told the EA there would be no more viewings without a letter of indemnity and a 30% discount on the rent. I left a very harsh review on their website after I left.

I would recommend leaving a very frank review on all the major sites and on the local network for your area. Also withold the cost of the item from any payment.

But then I am a bitch and I hate estate agents. They are reptiles and thats an insult to reptiles.

Many years ago I was moving out of a rental where the agent wanted to do viewings. I demanded that they supply mw with a letter of indemnity promising to compensate me for anything lost of broken. They refused so no viewings.

😂❤

The fact that it was a candle that biggest majority of people on here me included have never heard of tells me that whoever took it
knew exactly what it was and how expensive it
was because it’s a very random thing to steal unless you know the price of it.

They don’t need burning they smell gorgeous just sitting with the lid off

Hahahs, loved this!

😂

As I recall toilet rolls were valuable back then….awful how low people can go!