what do you think I should do about receiving this item in the mail?

[Tsaiko]

Originally Posted by novakjr

I think at this point, since you asked them to send $5 so you can send it back, that the ball is in their court. Just leave it be. If they send the $5, then send it back. If not, then don't waste your time or money. If they call you, just tell them that they can just pick it up at your office, or send you the $5 for delivery.. Don't go out of pocket, or out of your way for these clowns.

+1 - I was about to post the same exact statement. Actually I wouldn't even send it back. They could accuse you of sending them a fake after sending you an original or some such horse hockey Carolina cow pie pigeon pellets.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by Tsaiko

+1 - I was about to post the same exact statement. Actually I wouldn't even send it back. They could accuse you of sending them a fake after sending you an original or some such horse hockey Carolina cow pie pigeon pellets.

Didn't even think of the possibility of that scam.. I'd probably just keep it, and put an end to the whole mess. But I'm always the type to at least attempt to do the right thing.. F*** mailing it back then. They can either pick it up in person, or go F themselves..

[drc]

I don't think you're required to do anything. Put it in a drawer and if they send the $5 mail it back. If they don't contact you, it's fair to assume they know it's worth little.

If it was gold and jewels, a coin and gold shop would know.

Now one possibility is they got this trinket in an estate group lot, it cost them nothing with the other gold and silver items in the lot, they knew it wasn't precious metals or stones but genuinely wondered if it might be one of those trinket rings that has value in the baseball hobby. They may have no clue about baseball collectibles. Thus they sent it to you wondering if per chance it may have some collectible value. If i turns out to be worth zilch, it's no big deal to them.

[sports-rings]

thanks everyone, I really appreciate the great ideas.

I guess I will wait to see if they send $5.00. If they do, they can have it back and I will take my chances that they claim the ring was not the ring they sent me. They are 1200 miles away so I don't think they are looking for trouble or will pick up the ring in person.

I hope everyone on the board has a wonderful Holiday and a healthy and happy new year. I also hope that if you have sports-collecting goals in 2012, that you have a successful and fulfilling year.

[Vintagedegu]

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