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Why does it always feel sucky doing the right thing?


I bought a dress from Nordstrom on my Nordstrom card and a few months later, I got the bill and paid for it in full. Anyways, I never wore the dress and returned it (with tags) and got a store credit on my card. Since I never used the store credit, Nordstrom sent me a check for the amount of the dress and I deposited it into my account. Three days later, I got another check from them for the same amount; they accidentally sent me two checks. So, being in a moral dilemma, I decided to call them to let them know that they sent me another check by mistake so, they voided it. I really wanted to keep the money but, I wouldn't have felt right about it. Talk about feeling tempted. Temptation sucks!!!!! I'm curious to know what everyone else would have done in my situation; I promise you, no judgements here....

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Thankfully, the first check already cleared in my bank otherwise, I would have waited until the first check cleared. I certainly wouldn't want to lose the money I did receive....I really hope they don't void both checks (not sure if they can do that since the first check as I mentioned cleared with the bank). That would suck!!!!!

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Congrats on doing the right thing.

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I once saw a guy drop his wallet in a bus and he didn't realize it. I ran and picked up the wallet and I could see that there was a lot of bills. Anyway I gave him the wallet, but yeah the temptation was really strong. Afterward I felt good and bad at the same time lol.

However, with a written check is riskier. Easier to track.

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I would have returned the money also without much thought at all. You did the right thing.

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