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To be fuming at this cheeky fucker?!

326 replies

MyBreadIsEggy · 22/03/2019 19:37

So I let an acquaintance borrow one of the slings from my embarrassingly large collection a while ago. Made it clear that I’d be wanting it back.
Fast forward a few months and I’m expecting another baby, so will be needing it. It one of the few on the market with a lower weight limit for tiny babies (suitable from 5lbs) and I make small babies, which is why it’s this specific sling I’ll be wanting for my new baby.
Asked the other day about getting it back, and she said “oh it’s I’ve packed it away somewhere but will look.”
Mentioned it to another friend who also knows her and said she’s pretty sure that it was being advertised on a Facebook selling site a while back Hmm
AIBU to call her out on it, and expect either my sling back or the money to replace it?!
Who does that? Borrows something from a friend and then flogs it on the sly?!! Angry

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Tottie · 22/03/2019 19:54

Click on the "Ask for details" button and ask for an explanation as to why she's selling it, making it obvious that it's You!! What a cheeky fucker Angry

DaisyChainsForever · 22/03/2019 19:54

At that price I really hope it hasn't gone already 😬 Are you going to confront her?

ahtellthee · 22/03/2019 19:54

Ask someone to message her and see if it is still available. Once she replies, then you send her that screen shot.

CF!

Readysteadygoat · 22/03/2019 19:54

What are you going to do OP?

WhiteDust · 22/03/2019 19:54

Wow. Be blunt. Send her a screen shot and ask her if she's sold it. That's awful.

TheYoungOffendersMum · 22/03/2019 19:55

Get it back. Now. She needs to know that you know. And then have nothing to do with her again.

I've not had a single sling returned to me either. I have no backbone.

sammi0805 · 22/03/2019 19:56

Ohhh that makes me angry! I woumd be calling her out on it definitely!

DannyDyersPants · 22/03/2019 19:56

Omg that's proper rude!

adaline · 22/03/2019 19:57

Yes, definitely buy it under a fake name and turn up to collect.

Cheeky cow.

OakFramer · 22/03/2019 19:57

Show her the screen shot saying ' I found it for you'

^This

CallMeWoman · 22/03/2019 19:57

That reminds me I've loaned a carrier and haven't got it back yet. Must check up on that.

I hope you get yours back, op, but at that price I bet not. :(

Hippee · 22/03/2019 19:58

Get a friend to buy it and then bill her at the full price for a replacement.

IsAStormApporaching · 22/03/2019 19:58

The only way to deal with this is being blunt.
Send her the screenshot and tell her she either returns the item if she still has it or you expect the item to be replaced by x date.
It's disgusting she would treat a friend like this.

whywhywhy6 · 22/03/2019 19:58

You need to contact her ASAP. Cheeky bitch.

Littlebird88 · 22/03/2019 19:59

goodness me.
tread.carefully. my guess is she will.say she forgot it was yours!
she needs to buy a new one.

Margot33 · 22/03/2019 19:59

I honestly would send her 'the screen shot asap. Tell her not to sell it as you want it back now.

HermioneKipper · 22/03/2019 20:00

Omg am furious for you! Beyond cheeky!! Demand a new one!

cstaff · 22/03/2019 20:00

And OP if you do call her out on it you need to come back here and fill us in Grin. You cant start something like this and not update us Halo

ohfourfoxache · 22/03/2019 20:01

Forget sending a screen shot - get it up on your phone, ring the door bell and tell her that you won’t be leaving until you get it back

MyBreadIsEggy · 22/03/2019 20:02

I’ve asked a pregnant friend to enquire about buying it, and let me know what she says!

Watch this space....

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Soubriquet · 22/03/2019 20:02

I’m gobsmacked she’s selling it for £10 though!!

Where was those sort of bargains when my kids were little

Crunchymum · 22/03/2019 20:03

Yes, send her that screen shot and tell her you want it replaced if it's been sold.

Also charge your phone woman Grin

TheMightyToosh · 22/03/2019 20:03

How you refrained from pressing the 'ask for details' button I'll never know. CF indeed!

dinkydolphin · 22/03/2019 20:04

Shamelessly placemarking...

MyBreadIsEggy · 22/03/2019 20:04

Crunchy I am awful for charging my phone Blush
I’m on a solid 25% now though Grin

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