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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I sold my old iPhone 14… or at least I tried. I met the customer and she said, “Gee thanks!” and walked away with it. When I asked for the money, she said, “Suck my dick!” and took off running. I'm too out of shape to catch her and phoneless until I can come up with the remaining $200 to pay for my new iPhone. FML
Today, I decided I'd sell an old motorcycle I had, in order to help with the bills. I had to be at work at the time when an interested buyer was to show up, so I entrusted my mother with the exchange as she's unemployed. Mom pocketed the money and bought a new freezer for her house, and won't pay me back. FML
Today, I posted my phone for sale on Facebook. Someone hit me up to buy it and wanted me to meet them. I didn't really want to drive to them, but I'm a mom of two and I needed food and some extra cash, so I did it. The guy asked to look at the phone… and ran off with it. FML
Today, because money is a little tight, I decided to sell one of my retro video game consoles. The family member that initially gave me it to me saw the ad on Facebook and demanded I give it back to them. FML
Today, my teenage daughter faked a suicide because I bought her a Samsung instead of an iPhone for her birthday. FML
Today, I found out my boyfriend's mom tried to bribe him with an iPhone to dump me. He accepted. FML
Today, I was yelled at by a customer because I wouldn't give her a new iPhone 5 for free to replace her broken Nokia, which she threw out the window in "blind rage". I felt awful having to thank her for calling. Sadly, this is a daily event. FML
Today, my new iPhone was stolen from my school locker. After canceling my service, sobbing, having my mom yell at the secretary for their lack of security and finally agreeing to change to a private school, I found it in the corner of my locker. FML
Today, my dad let me use his phone. Five minutes later, he had my mom call it because he thought he'd lost it. FML
Today, my parents gave me an iPhone. They then checked my grades online, and promptly took it away. FML
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Top comments
Isamermaid 17
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
But the buyer agreed to the 5, not an SE.
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Comments (82)
Sparx1_1 16
You can call the police to get it back for you.
saudor 14
I guess she didn't realize the "Touch ID" on the SE that's missing from the 5
andrmac 25
Go to Apple and have them lock it until you get it back.
ThatOneKiddB 2
I think you should report it to the police as well
John_in_Oz 12
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.
blackrose1996 11
Go to the police say the wrong phone was sold and they refuse to give it back the add was for an iPhone 5 not an iPhone SE
Joker513 7
Why would she sell it without you permission OP? your mum is crazy!
Joker513 7
Why are there so many pissed off I phone users man?
Witchylady 18
Your mum should buy you a new one
blaherman 12
Report it stolen from your phone company