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Should she replace it? SHE RETURNED IT!

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Langarg · 22/01/2025 19:57

Goodness me. I can’t believe I am back with an update. After starting the small claims process, look what turned up on my doorstep today! My Dyson Airwrap!!!

I hadn’t heard a single peep from my friend since my last updates on the previous thread.

What a shock I got when I got a notification from my ring doorbell this afternoon saying there was person at my front door. I checked and it was my friend sheepishly dropping a bag on my doorstep!

I was at work and knew I wasn’t going to be home for a few more hours. I sent my neighbour a text message asking her to take it in. I couldn’t wait to get home from work to see what she had dropped off 🤣 was it the original? Was it a brand new replacement? Was it the £150 replacement from Facebook?

When I got home and checked it out it appeared to be my original airwrap. I tested it and it worked just fine (so much for the sister spilling the wine!) and I checked the serial number and it definitely is mine!

What an absolute rollercoaster! I wasn’t sure if I should text my friend acknowledging the eventual return of the airwrap or not?

Link to my original thread for anyone interested who may have missed it… https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5241002-should-she-replace-it?page=40&reply=141090978

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My friend asked if she could borrow my Dyson airwrap for her wedding as money was tight and she couldn’t afford a hairdresser. It was a small wedding...

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5241002-should-she-replace-it?page=40&reply=141090978

OP posts:
Original poster
Langarg · 22/01/2025 22:34

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 22/01/2025 22:11

All's well that ends well, you have your item back.

Is this the end of it now, OP? You're getting some stupid 'revenge' suggestions. When will you draw a line do you think?

As someone who enjoys a quiet, drama free existence I won’t be carrying out any of the revenge suggestions (as funny as some of them may be!). Honesty is very important to me (hence being so disappointed with all of the lies!) and I wouldn’t have it in me to claim it was never delivered and proceed with small claims

OP posts:
Washingupdone · 22/01/2025 22:35

Oh my goodness! Better late than never but who wants all that aggravation.

Original poster
Langarg · 22/01/2025 22:35

Longhotsummers · 22/01/2025 22:16

I think this could be a musical. It has all the right ingredients! What would it be called though…?

a musical was suggested in the previous thread! The role of the blue carpet and the glass of wine have already been cast 🤣 still looking for a name for the production though!

OP posts:
AMurderofMurderingCrows · 22/01/2025 22:41

Well I was not expecting that update. I'm so pleased you have it back. But what a lying, thieving ratbag your ex friend is, you're well rid.

Tahlbias · 22/01/2025 22:46

Omg... So she actually stole it!! 😱 I can't bloody believe it, and after all the lies too!!

menopausalfart · 22/01/2025 22:55

Sorry that someone who you thought was a friend, put you through this shit. Glad you finally got it back.

dapsnotplimsolls · 22/01/2025 22:56

Langarg · 22/01/2025 22:35

a musical was suggested in the previous thread! The role of the blue carpet and the glass of wine have already been cast 🤣 still looking for a name for the production though!

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(H)air.

PC20 · 22/01/2025 22:57

Surely the musical should be Hair.
Oh.....that title is already taken!

Lunde · 22/01/2025 23:00

Lovelybitofsquirrel3 · 22/01/2025 20:46

Did she definitely steal it or did the hotel find it and return it?

"The hotel lost it" was only the first of several conflicting stories that she told OP - she started to backtrack from that one early on. The most recent story was that she hadn't known how to tell OP that she had lent it to her sister, who spilled wine on it and it was broken beyond repair so she couldn't return it.

But suddenly - after ghosting OP and receiving a letter before court action - she suddenly finds it unbroken! What are the chances 😉

Cryingatthegym · 22/01/2025 23:00

Kingsleadhat · 22/01/2025 21:13

And that's a wrap

Obviously this should be the name of the musical

Tink3rbell30 · 22/01/2025 23:03

So what's her explanation for it reappearing?

rosemarypetticoat · 22/01/2025 23:09

Wow, I honestly thought they were gone. Thank you for the update!

Bumcake · 22/01/2025 23:18

It’s quite the ad for an airwrap, she really did not want to give it back!

Spirallingdownwards · 22/01/2025 23:26

If you have issued court proceedings acknowledge receipt of the air wrap and ask her to settle the outstanding court fees. You can still go to judgment for these.

thescandalwascontained · 22/01/2025 23:31

Oh wow! Suspect receiving the letter stating you might take her to small claims court may have pushed her into producing it. Lying cow.

mathanxiety · 22/01/2025 23:35

EweCee · 22/01/2025 20:11

Wow. I genuinely don’t know what I would message her in response. A ‘thank you’ seems the wrong sentiment but what else do you say??!

"Good, finally, and thanks," might fit the bill.

ruethewhirl · 22/01/2025 23:55

Oh wow, so glad I saw this update and so glad you've got your Airwrap back, OP! The absolute nerve of your so-called friend and her lies, though!

ruethewhirl · 22/01/2025 23:57

Wakeywake · 22/01/2025 20:10

Cheeky mare. Don't message her, block her and forget you were ever friends.

Absolutely. Although it wouldn't surprise me if she blocks OP to avoid being asked to explain herself. She's no friend.

ByGreenBiscuit · 22/01/2025 23:58

God she’s an absolute lowlife. I’d text her and call her that too.

Machya · 23/01/2025 00:00

She is lying scum.
I wouldn't hesitate to tell mutual friends what she did.
No one needs a liar and a thief as a friend.

ByGreenBiscuit · 23/01/2025 00:02

Langarg · 22/01/2025 22:35

a musical was suggested in the previous thread! The role of the blue carpet and the glass of wine have already been cast 🤣 still looking for a name for the production though!

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The Never-ending Blowdry

CustardySergeant · 23/01/2025 00:02

Machya · 23/01/2025 00:00

She is lying scum.
I wouldn't hesitate to tell mutual friends what she did.
No one needs a liar and a thief as a friend.

I agree. If she could do it to the OP she could do it to them and they need to know what kind of person she is. Forewarned is forearmed.

jasminetea22 · 23/01/2025 00:12

Langarg · 22/01/2025 22:35

a musical was suggested in the previous thread! The role of the blue carpet and the glass of wine have already been cast 🤣 still looking for a name for the production though!

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Full of Hot Air? Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?
So pleased for you, OP!

BrieHugger · 23/01/2025 00:15

Langarg · 22/01/2025 22:35

a musical was suggested in the previous thread! The role of the blue carpet and the glass of wine have already been cast 🤣 still looking for a name for the production though!

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Hairy Poppins?

duc748 · 23/01/2025 00:25

Wow! So pleased you got to the bottom of it, OP. What a piece of work! Some great title suggestions there! 😀