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AIBU?

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CF friend or AIBU?

990 replies

SilverBirchTree · 07/12/2017 00:31

We recently cleared out a family attic and found an antique object that is associated with a profession (think fireman's helmet/doctor's bag/judge's gavel etc). We looked it up online and saw they sell on eBay for between £150-350.

A friend of mine's FIL is retired from this profession and his hobby is researching its history. He has even self published books about it. He is a lovely man who I see about twice a year. He lost his wife a few months ago so he has been in my recent thoughts.

It is such a marvellous object (beautiful with history and craftsmanship) we decided we'd rather see it go to someone who would appreciate it, rather than sell it.

I asked my friend if her FIL would enjoy it. She responded that he would love it. When I dropped it off at her house, she and her husband said something about wrapping it up and making it their Christmas gift to their FIL. I was Hmm because it wasn't really from them, but whatever.

Today I saw on Facebook that she has put the object for sale online. Shock I messaged her a screen shot of the ad with the message '???' She wrote back 'hey, u gave it to us! I'm going to use the money to buy everyone a Chrissy present, not just [FIL]. We showed it to him and he enjoyed looking at it and taking snaps. Time for someone else to enjoy! :)'

I am so annoyed! She's correct that I gave it away- but I didn't give it to her to sell!! I feel like demanding that she either return the object to me or at least give me the money from the sale.

She's a good friend otherwise, but the kind of person who is always hunting for a bargain or a freebie. It was fun at uni but getting a bit tiresome today!!!

AIBU or is my friend a PITA?!

OP posts:
NoSquirrels · 08/12/2017 00:42

Message one last time before sending DH:

Hey CF, I came by to collect X but no answer - DH will come by later to collect instead. Will you/your DH be in between x-z o’clock?

Boys123 · 08/12/2017 00:55

Yadnbu. Your "friend" and her behaviour is completely appalling. Words fail me.Shock

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 08/12/2017 00:58

I would definitely report this auction to Ebay - yes, it might well impact on her reputation as an Ebay seller, but you have given her more than enough chances to take the auction down herself.

I don’t think I would want to save this friendship.

dentalplanlisaneedsbraces · 08/12/2017 00:58

Oh please please report it to eBay. Or post the link pleeeeease

Crispbutty · 08/12/2017 01:14

Placemarking so I see the update. What a bitch!! Shock

SD1978 · 08/12/2017 01:17

I can’t beleivw that she would and has clearly put a couple of hundred bucks above a friendship. Good luck today

SilverBirchTree · 08/12/2017 01:40

@NoSquirells,

Good idea. Just messaged:

'Hi [CF], I came by this morning but no answer. What time will you be home tonight? DH will come over to collect. Or should I get him to set it up with [your DH] directly? I notice your EBay ad is still up. Could you take that down please? If you don't manage it over lunch I'll contact eBay for you this afternoon and let them know about the mix up. Cheers'

I'm including her DH because I suspect he doesn't know the whole story.. she might not want him to which will hopefully prompt her to do the right thing

OP posts:
Nzou1050 · 08/12/2017 02:11

Hope you get it back op

Youllneverlivelikecommonpeople · 08/12/2017 02:17

Great message! Let us know how she responds...

TemptressofWaikiki · 08/12/2017 02:24

Depending how it goes with your DH, I’d otherwise actually bid on it on eBay for the winning bid and ask to pay cash on delivery. Then turn up, grab it and leave a stinking feedback on eBay. I would most certainly consider this friendship dead and over.

Shadow666 · 08/12/2017 03:35

I think that's a good message. Definitely send your husband over when you know her husband is in. I don't see it as sorting out squabbling toddlers, more as damage control to stop things escalating.

Ishouldreallybeworkingg · 08/12/2017 04:20

Great message. Hope it turns out ok for you in the end.

ohfourfoxache · 08/12/2017 04:23

Hope it works......

Zofloraqueen27 · 08/12/2017 04:30

Plllllllease let us know what happens! People across the world are waiting to hear the news that you have said item back in your possession!

SD1978 · 08/12/2017 04:38

Hanging to find out what she responded!

minnymoobear · 08/12/2017 04:44

OP you are too lovely :). Your ‘friend’ is not!

Abbylee · 08/12/2017 04:46

She is the MN definition of CF.

AlpacaLypse · 08/12/2017 04:56

You're doing beautifully OP - keep it up!

TheRealKimmySchmidt63 · 08/12/2017 05:16

Well done you have been following this with interest - she is a a CF!!

ivenoideawhatimdoing · 08/12/2017 05:35

I am far too emotionally invested in this thread

ImMrsBrightside · 08/12/2017 05:43

Bloody hell - I have just read through the whole thread and all I can say is what a completely cheeky bitch! I'm amazed and outraged!

DO NOT GIVE UP OP! You sound very calm and generous but really the principle of the matter. People like this shouldn't be allowed to get away with it!

misscheery · 08/12/2017 05:44

@PelvicFloorClenchReminder brilliantGrinGrin

Mummyoflittledragon · 08/12/2017 05:55

I’m glad you’re starting to stand up to this CFExF.

FrancisCrawford · 08/12/2017 06:21

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Nocabbageinmyeye · 08/12/2017 06:21

I still think you are bring way to our nice but that is easy for me to say I appreciate, I think like

"Oi robber, stop hiding behind your sofa, I can see you through the window, I want my back now, don't have me report to eBay"