So... the other day... I went to a convenience store off the beaten path to buy some of the normal things that I buy for a day at the office. This was the first time that I have ever been to this particular store and I will probably never return to this place.
The bill came to $2.23.
I handed the attendant a 5 dollar bill and left without looking at my change. I was in a bit of a hurry and shoved the bills and coins in muh pocket.
When I got to the office, I pulled the money out to neatly put it into my wallet and drop the coins into a cup I have around to put loose change in. The coins fell out of my hand and onto the desk.
That's when I noticed that the three quarters were actually silver dollars... so when I did the math, I somehow made two cents on the transaction AND got the items that I wanted.
I'll be honest. If I had discovered the mistake at the time of the transaction, I would have told the attendant and gotten teh correct change, but because I didn't pay attention and walked out in a hurry, I was able to benefit from someone's mistake.
It almost doesn't seem worth it to take back the $2 difference to the store and I probably won't.
How many of you out there would actually take the money back? It's an interesting question and it makes me wonder if I am a bad person or if I am simply putting too much thought into this.
I am leaning towards the latter.
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I know I generally like to sit up on my moral high horse, but I'm with you on this one. If I'd noticed it right away, then I'd have said something, but I think that trying to give it back after the fact puts you in the same position as Earl trying to pay his back-taxes.
If you were to go back, though, you could leave a big tip or something to make yourself feel better.
You're thinkig way to much about it. I would chalk it up to someone in the universe giving you a big smooch, cause there are times when I'm sure you get the big raspberry and you get the wrong change after you have left the store.
Enjoy hell, you scumbag!
I think because it's such a small amount of money, and the fact that you didnt notice it til you had already gone home, (and the fact that $2 will not even buy the gas it will take to schlep out there) you're ok.
Use the cash to buy a box of GirlScout Cookies, or Lemonade from one of those enterprising little bastards on the side of the road. Think of it as a chance to make someones day.
I think the statute of limitations on receiving $2 too much in change runs out after 45 minutes.
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