Money: Today, I bought an iPhone SE, so my mom decided to sell my old...

By NaurLalaith - 10/08/2016 16:26

Today, I bought an iPhone SE, so my mom decided to sell my old iPhone 5 on Craigslist. Since the 5 and SE look exactly the same, she ended up selling my SE instead of the 5 for $100. The buyer refuses to give it back. FML

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Isamermaid 17

Thursday 11 August 2016 9:19

I would possibly... look into calling the police. I'd consider it stealing. The agreement was for a 5. If they intended to pay you $100, but accidentally handed you a $1000 bill (no longer in circulation) and went on their way, then later realized their mistake and called you to try to correct it- you don't just get to keep the $1000 bill.

Lucky7112 4

Thursday 11 August 2016 9:22

But the buyer agreed to the 5, not an SE.

Comments

Sparx1_1 16

Thursday 11 August 2016 20:36

You can call the police to get it back for you.

saudor 14

Thursday 11 August 2016 21:38

I guess she didn't realize the "Touch ID" on the SE that's missing from the 5

andrmac 25

Friday 12 August 2016 0:00

Go to Apple and have them lock it until you get it back.

ThatOneKiddB 2

Friday 12 August 2016 3:14

I think you should report it to the police as well

John_in_Oz 11

Friday 12 August 2016 4:32

If it was advertised as an iPhone 5, then he is obliged by law to return your property, just as you are obliged to give him the iPhone 5 he purchased. Try the police. If they're unhelpful, sue him under your equivalent of the small claims tribunal.