All Morals Aside... What Do You Guys Think My Chances Are....

[Westin]

Ok so I had a lot of problems with my 3g and so I got ahold of Apple Executive Relations and they sent me a brand spanking new iphone... When I received it today... they apparently messed up my order and sent me another persons phone and so I couldnt activate it since it was their number... I called back and they shipped me ANOTHER one today... WITHOUT taking my credit card number or anything... do you think I could get away with keeping both phones? (All morals aside)

[mackmgg]

Ok so I had a lot of problems with my 3g and so I got ahold of Apple Executive Relations and they sent me a brand spanking new iphone... When I received it today... they apparently messed up my order and sent me another persons phone and so I couldnt activate it since it was their number... I called back and they shipped me ANOTHER one today... WITHOUT taking my credit card number or anything... do you think I could get away with keeping both phones? (All morals aside)

Well, they took it the first time right? So if so, NO!

[aprofetto]

I don't know... seems alittle risky.

Do they not have your credit card information from the first shipment?

[cantthinkofone]

Could wait and find out. If you get a charge you know they know.

Or i'm sure the other person is going to notice their iphone not showing up.

[TwinCities Dan]

All morals aside? :rolleyes:

[lavinci]

I'm pretty sure the other guy will notice the missing phone and their serial number will be with that iPhone so activating it or using it in any way may flag the system.

[-aggie-]

Ok so I had a lot of problems with my 3g and so I got ahold of Apple Executive Relations and they sent me a brand spanking new iphone... When I received it today... they apparently messed up my order and sent me another persons phone and so I couldnt activate it since it was their number... I called back and they shipped me ANOTHER one today... WITHOUT taking my credit card number or anything... do you think I could get away with keeping both phones? (All morals aside)

Good luck, but NO. You're supposed to ship the iPhone back, unless you just want 2 phones.

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[CartoonHeroII]

What is left to judge your choice of actions if you have no morals?

[Westin]

Nope they have no credit card on file.... I think im going to ship back the empty box and then if they say something Ill say a family member acidentally shipped it... thoughts?

[Westin]

I'm pretty sure the other guy will notice the missing phone and their serial number will be with that iPhone so activating it or using it in any way may flag the system.

I hacktivated it currently

[TwinCities Dan]

Nope they have no credit card on file.... I think im going to ship back the empty box and then if they say something Ill say a family member acidentally shipped it... thoughts?

You're a dishonest arse?

[Westin]

Good luck, but NO. You're supposed to ship the iPhone back, unless you just want 2 phones.

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Supposed to or not supposed to that isnt the question :p... and no two phones... one phone and cash from ebay :D

[aethelbert]

Nope they have no credit card on file.... I think im going to ship back the empty box and then if they say something Ill say a family member acidentally shipped it... thoughts?
Thoughts? Sure. I hope that you get screwed doing that.

[Westin]

You're a dishonest arse?

I agree, lol... just trying to figure out if it will work :D

[lavinci]

If you sync it, it'll see the serial number too. Are you using AT&T? That's worse since the system scans IMEIs also. But, I doubt they'd find you. Just say it's a wrong address. Then again, I think it's against the law to open a package not addressed to you.

[Westin]

If you sync it, it'll see the serial number too. Are you using AT&T? That's worse since the system scans IMEIs also. But, I doubt they'd find you. Just say it's a wrong address. Then again, I think it's against the law to open a package not addressed to you.

It was addressed to me, they just put the wrong phone in the package

[Diseal3]

**** happens. We will leave it at that.

[jessica.]

I wish we can add people to our ignore list and leave little notes to ourselves so we recall why they went on ignore in the first place. I ignore those who do these things so I never get held up in a MP transaction with them.
Best way I can protect myself from these types.

[Diseal3]

I wish we can add people to our ignore list and leave little notes to ourselves so we recall why they went on ignore in the first place. I ignore those who do these things so I never get held up in a MP transaction with them.
Best way I can protect myself from these types.

LMFAO, I didnt even think about that! I guess I just hope that these type of people just wash up and I don't see the dishonest ones in the marketplace =/.

[rKunda]

Note to self. Remember this thread if the OP every sells anything in the Marketplace.

[aprofetto]

Just to verify, they shipped you out the wrong phone, you called them, and now they're shipping out another one, and you want to know if you should keep both phones?

[cni2i]

I know it's a cliche...but I truly believe that what goes around comes around. Just do the right thing and enjoy your one phone. You'll feel better at the end of the day:p

[actorkid]

wow, you have zero integrity whatsoever.

your chances of getting away with it? pretty good

your chances of being an inconsiderate, greedy, morally backward a**hole? 100%

they've got your info SOMEWHERE on file, if they WANTED to find you they could.

my thoughts are that you should return the dud phone


just my .02

[jessica.]

LMFAO, I didnt even think about that! I guess I just hope that these type of people just wash up and I don't see the dishonest ones in the marketplace =/.

Even if he/she never scams me, I would never want to give my money to this kid.

[-aggie-]

Supposed to or not supposed to that isnt the question :p... and no two phones... one phone and cash from ebay :D

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[Westin]

Just to verify, they shipped you out the wrong phone, you called them, and now they're shipping out another one, and you want to know if you should keep both phones?

Yes, it was apple executive so the lady wont be dealing with the case anymore... I have no case number... and they have no credit card info on file

[aprofetto]

Yes, it was apple executive so the lady wont be dealing with the case anymore... I have no case number... and they have no credit card info on file

Was the initial shipment to replace a faulty iPhone?

[actorkid]

Yes, it was apple executive so the lady wont be dealing with the case anymore... I have no case number... and they have no credit card info on file

dude, if they want to find you they will. It just depends on whether or not they care enough to do something about it

the case is documented

they at least have your name and address

so they can find your account info

your account info can be used to find your cc info

theres always a way to find you if they deem it necessary. Save yourself the trouble and give the phone back, so that when you sell the phone for $300, and then you get a nice bill for the $600 unsubsidized price of the phone you stole, you won't have to deal with eating $300 for your dishonesty.

apple is hooking you up with a brand new phone...do the right freaking thing

[aethelbert]

I have no case number... and they have no credit card info on file
No, but they certainly know where to find you: hopefully sooner rather than later.

[TSX]

.. I think im going to ship back the empty box and then if they say something
Dont ship a them an empty box, then theyll know somethings up.

[-aggie-]

Dont ship a them an empty box, then theyll know somethings up.

Please send them an empty box.

I look forward to when you come on here WHINING about having to pay $600 for the $300 phone you sold.

[TSX]

I look forward to when you come on here WHINING about having to pay $600 for the $300 phone you sold.

Keep the phone if you have the $600 if they by chance charge you. If not, i guess enjoy the iphone.

[feedmeister]

All morals aside?

You just failed at life. :eek:

[jessica.]

Dont ship a them an empty box, then theyll know somethings up.

Oh shush! He has a battle plan to say a family member shipped said empty box!

[-aggie-]

Let's stop feeding the troll:


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[cWeems]

Let's stop feeding the troll:


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LMFAO is that thing real? Feona?!?!? hah





anyways OP, do u have an Apple ID/iTunes account? Which requires a credit card, surely a quick search of your name and verifying the address will quickly show them your account in their system.


man and i feel bad sometimes when i do a warranty swap for cracks in the phone when i think maybe i really could just live with it!

[samcraig]

Later in life, the OP will fail to sign checks to his utilities "oops.. I must have sent it without signing it"

or write a check on a closed account "Oh.. I forgot that account was closed"

Seriously?! Your post HAS to be a joke. a) you think they can't track a phone they sent to you. Did you sign for it? How did they GET your address? Believe me - some random lady didn't just scribble your name and address onto a post it and then give it to some intern to send out a box. There's paperwork. And if you fail to return it - they can and will make you pay for it.

We all know you won't do the right thing. You're already spending the money you haven't made selling it in your mind and you asked for no morality answers.

Here's an anecdote from my life

Last year I ordered 6-7 dvds from a place. I got a confirmation email and the website said the order shipped. It also said it would take 3-5 business days.

Well 2 weeks go by and I didn't get it. I think there was a holiday somewhere in there so I figured it was just delayed. But after two weeks, I called up the e-tailer because they are usually great about shipping. They apologized and resent the shipment.

Well 2 days later I got my dvds. The next day I got my dvds.

I DID NOT HESITATE - I called immediately and explained the situation and asked how I go about sending one of the shipments back because there was obviously an error.

Here's where doing the right thing pays off. He asked me to hold - and then got back on the line and said "Please keep them - we won't be asking you to send them back... enjoy"

A similar story was last year I was on a cruise that was comp'd because I was doing a feature on the entertainment on board. In addition to the comp they also arranged for one excursion at each port that I could select. These would be billed to my card but then the press office would do a chargeback.

Well to make a long story short - the request went in - but my CC never showed the credit. I called and politely told them of the error but also added that the cruise was amazing and I was treated really well - so I wanted to let them know it wasn't a big deal and I was happy to pay for the excursions.

The rep said he insisted and was very sorry there was no credit. He put it through. Next billing statement I had 2 credits. So I called and asked him where I should send a check or if they could just bill me (removing one of the charges)

Again honesty paid off because he insisted (strongly) that it was more difficult to try and charge it back and impossible for me to cut a check since their accounting doesn't work like that.

Point is not to brag here - but to illustrate that I didn't do these things expecting a reward or bonus or anything - but was pleasantly surprised at my good fortune in both circumstances.

You do these things because it's the RIGHT THING TO DO. Period.

[jessica.]

Let's stop feeding the troll:


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HUGS.

[ucfgrad93]

You're a dishonest arse?

Supposed to or not supposed to that isnt the question :p... and no two phones... one phone and cash from ebay :D

While I think TwinCities Dan is correct, I would like to add that you are a thief, Westin.

[laughingperson5]

Uhh... I know morals aside but... I seriously would just return it before trouble happens. =/. Other than that. I don't think you would be able to get away with it. They have your shipping address and your credit card number which I think is a factor.

[Cescfabregas4]

All morals aside. Its nice to see ATT customers acting like ATT.

[SFStateStudent]

OK, I've just placed my morals ASIDE in the next room; so what was the question?:eek::eek::eek::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: