AIBU to “steal” this?

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Hello everyone I just want your opinions on this as today I’ve been in a heated argument with my friend as to wether I am unreasonable or not.

I am off work on maternity leave so the funds are tight at minute. There is a man who lives near me I believe he is drug user, he sells half price stuff and also takes orders on what you want for half price. He knocks on my house about 1 or 2 times a week with a bag of half price goods. I always buy washing detergent and softeners from him because you can get a whole weeks laundry of the nice brands for around £10. Money is tight as I have just had a baby and I have 2 other children with my husband also. i also sometimes get baby milk formula from him if I’m running low because it’s cheap.

I feel like this is not wrong because if I didn’t buy it other people would. Even if no one bought it he would steal it anyway in hopes someone would buy it eventually.

Today my friend was at my house when he came so I offered her to have a look what he had. She immediately asked him where he got this stuff from and he replied “shop”. She didn’t say much after but when I finished buying my items she started shouting about how I’m funding his drugs addiction and I shouldn’t support it because I am now stealing too. I told her to relax it’s fine it’s only a couple of items. She didn’t say much and finished her coffee and left quick.

So am I morally wrong for this? Or would you do the same?

Well no you shouldn't do it but if I knew you I'd turn a blind eye.

No,I wouldn't have a low life near my house or family.

You're handling stolen goods. And yes funding someone's drug habit.
You may not have much money but you are also lacking a moral compass.

Not only is it morally wrong, possessing stolen goods is illegal so you could end up in trouble too.

also not the point of the post at all but I’m perplexed that you think £10 for laundry for a week is a bargain?! I don’t spend that in a month!!

Moral compass goes out of the window when you need and can't afford baby milk.

I don’t know how you’ve rationalised that if no-one bought it, he’d still steal it.

Thats just nonsense - if no-one bought it, why would he steal it?

Whichever way you cut it, what you’re doing is morally wrong, and probably illegal.

I totally understand that money is tight, but it is so tight that you are happy to handle stolen goods and support his drug habit?

You are knowingly handling stolen goods, which is illegal.
Also you are encouraging a drug addict and thief to come to your house, which is a bit of a risk

Problem is you can't say no know as he'll keep pestering you.

Why are you spending £10 A WEEK on laundry chemicals?

I do loads and loads of laundry per week and don't spend a tenner. How much do you do?

I wouldn't be buying stolen goods from a drug user and funding their habit though, no.

I don't think you're lacking a moral compass.

I think you're lacking money.

I'd buy stuff, as would most people I know to be honest.

Yes it’s wrong. You’re buying goods that you know have been stolen.
Also confused about a tenner a week on laundry.

Wow big no if he's a drug user you have gone and put yourself and your family in danger what if he was to turn on you in desperation for more money I wouldn't have done this what so ever.

Yes. What you're doing is utterly indefensible.

You're no better than a thief yourself, you just don't have the balls to walk into Sainsbury's and lift it yourself.

£10 per week? Are you washing clothes after wearing for an hour?

And drop the fabric conditioner, it’s not needed and can make you itch.

So many issues here but the biggest is encouraging a drug addicted thief to come to your house

I wouldn’t, I’d rather buy cheap washing powder with a clean conscience.
If it’s just washing powder.

I’d feel like the baby milk was contaminated too, just from being around him or in his house full of drugs.

Why don't you steal directly from the supermarket yourself? Or is that somehow different from stealing at one removed?? It would be even cheaper than being ripped off by this merchant who has the cheek to actually charge you money for goods he acquired for free. Or is that free enterprise? A bit like a supermarket, in fact...

you are receiving stolen goods, and not even discretely - you will be caught sooner or later and get a criminal conviction. that won't help your earning potential

Is this a joke post? That’s appalling. He’s stealing then we are all paying more than we should for our shopping to make up for these people. Wtf. And £10 a week on laundry stuff?? I go to Aldi and buy their basics - I wouldn’t dream of handling stolen stuff

why on earth do you need to spend £10 on washing?

If he’s stealing on this scale, it’s only a matter of time before he’s caught by the police and you could well be implicated to.

Missed that you buy baby milk from him!!! Please don't!

He's wrong for stealing and I think you're wrong for buying, but I wouldn't have reacted as your friend did. I'd be more concerned that you're struggling.