Something to make you feel good.......faith in humanity

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Something to make you feel good.......faith in humanity

Posted: 8/3/2005 5:58:32 PM EDT

My wife left her purse sitting on the trunk of her Caddie today and drove off, bag fell off somewhere before she noticed. A 2-3 mile stretch. Had $1300 cash and all her id, etc. Just got a call drom a guy, he found and is bringing it over.

So how big a reward should I give him?

I'm guessing $500?

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:02:02 PM EDT

[#1]

First see if the cash is still there.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:02:50 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
First see if the cash is still there.

Well assuming it is, he said he saw it when it fell off the car.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:06:15 PM EDT

[#3]

Common you fucksticks, guy is on his way. I need advice.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:08:38 PM EDT

[#4]

Check and see if all the cash is there if it is give him $300

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:09:22 PM EDT

[#5]

I would think about $300-$400 should be good enough.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:09:25 PM EDT

[#6]

I would not know how much reward to give him. I know I would be tickled shitless if it was me and you offered me 500. I would feel guilty about taking it though. (for at least 1 or 2 seconds)

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:10:08 PM EDT

[#7]

Get him a gift certificate to a stoer he likes? No one really needs to be rewarded for doing the right thing. A token gesture is good enough.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:11:56 PM EDT

[#8]

He just arrived, all money is there. He refused to take a dime. I feel good overall.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:14:31 PM EDT

[#9]

I am the guys long lost son...........send me a check and I will make sure he gets it!!!!

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:17:26 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
He just arrived, all money is there. He refused to take a dime. I feel good overall.

I'm not surprised.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:20:45 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
He just arrived, all money is there. He refused to take a dime. I feel good overall.

Same sort of thing happened to my wife. She left her purse on the roof. What really had her upset was the only pictures she had of her mother were in there. I have never seen her so heartbroken...

The guy behind her car saw it fall, stopped and picked it up then drove a darn good ways to return it (our number is unlisted, so he couldn't call). For his trouble he refused any reward. Seemed genuinely offended when I tried to insist he take something "for his gas money".

It does sort of restore your hope for humanity. Glad it worked out the same way for you!

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:25:54 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
He just arrived, all money is there. He refused to take a dime. I feel good overall.

No surprise. I had something similar happen, and I was the finder. I wouldn't take a dime. It's not like it's earned money. If you accept a "token of appreciation," it sort-of "cheapens" the experience IMHO. I was happy to give the guy what he had lost, he was happy, and that was good enough.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:27:25 PM EDT

[#13]

I would return it, and I wouldnt want or expect anything.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:31:50 PM EDT

[#14]

Good thing you're in TN. If your wife had been on one of the left coasts, that money would have been spent on crack or a donation to the Hildebeast's war chest.

CMOS

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:34:08 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Good thing you're in TN. If your wife had been on one of the left coasts, that money would have been spent on crack or a donation to the Hildebeast's war chest.

CMOS

See my post above. Right outside of Philly. There are good people in the world.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:37:15 PM EDT

[#16]

make sure all checks are there if she had a checkbook.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:38:54 PM EDT

[#17]

I found a wallet once in a park, there was no money in it but it had a card for a free rental (which I found while looking for ID, and put back). I took it to the local PD.

Digital

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:39:20 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
make sure all checks are there if she had a checkbook.

Now why would someone return $1,300 cash but steal a check?

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:39:39 PM EDT

[#19]

Good Deal

I wish there were more people like that.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:40:25 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Good thing you're in TN. If your wife had been on one of the left coasts, that money would have been spent on crack or a donation to the Hildebeast's war chest.

CMOS

See my post above. Right outside of Philly. There are good people in the world.

big,

I'm surprised.

I was born in Philly.

CMOS

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:42:33 PM EDT

[#21]

Many more then most think would have done the same. I'm glad this worked out.

ETA: $500 would have been more then generous, and you rewarded him by offering it im sure.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:51:50 PM EDT

[#22]

On the other hand, be prepared to "draw down" on the honest citizen and his homies coming over to see what other cool stuff you have. 1300 bucks and your X-Box will be a good days work.
Matthew

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:55:30 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
On the other hand, be prepared to "draw down" on the honest citizen and his homies coming over to see what other cool stuff you have. 1300 bucks and your X-Box will be a good days work.
Matthew

That was the least of my worries, you would just have to be here to fully appreciate that.

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:56:15 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Common you fucksticks, guy is on his way. I need advice.

200$ and a firm handshake and a big thank you and eye contact go a long way in conveying gratitude.

Ben

Posted: 8/3/2005 6:57:24 PM EDT

[#25]

Why give him anything besides your gratitude?

Posted: 8/3/2005 7:06:10 PM EDT

[#26]

Same kinda thing happened to me. Got a pair of movie tickets out of it for the reward.

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