EdgarM Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, kloubek said: I am ashamed to say that back in the day, I would have kept it. Now I am not hard up for money so I'd absolutely return it. I would have too in my younger days. My Mom was doing it when I was a kid and I was like, "what are you doing?". I get why she was doing it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, EdgarM said: I would have too in my younger days. My Mom was doing it when I was a kid and I was like, "what are you doing?". I get why she was doing it now. I should add that I figure maturity has a lot to do with it. When you are old enough to understand how it would negatively affect someone else, and you've lived enough of your life to have that make a difference to you, opinions change. I remember finding a bag of money at my feet on the school bus back at the day. Mainly change, but had to be some $30 in there. Yup... I kept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Roughly 25 years ago, when I worked at the mall, some dude left his wallet on our counter. Not knowing who left it, I opened it to check ID. There was $2,500 cash in there. According to his ID he was a pilot for the UAE airlines. Maybe the money was his per diem? It was more money than the value of my car at the time. Anyways when he came back I returned it without hesitation. I guess could have pulled a "sorry sir, haven't seen it", but it never even crossed my mind at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, ReggieBush said: At least a 10% gratuity. Give him a grand. Totally agree. I thought people would rip me for saying give the kid at least $500 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUCKER67 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Depends. If it's in a wallet or purse of an old person, then I would return it. But, regular folk with that kind of cash on hand, they're probably up to no good. In that case, I would keep it and hang on to it for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master 112 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I'd take it and run most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 i guess it depends whether or not, your honest or not. the question should be, if you lost the money, would you want, the finder to keep it or turn it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategal Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 100% I'd return it, from any point in my life. I've been lucky to have had my wallet returned to me 3 different times, completely intact. One person actually contacted BCAA and had them contact me so she could find me and arrange to return the wallet. Another person turned it in to the RCMP. At the end of the day, it isn't my money that I found. I don't know whether the person that lost it is rich, poor, a crook, I don't really care. Each of us have to live with ourselves and who we see in the mirror every day. We all have different values and standards, I try not to judge anyone else by my values, which is hard to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 19 minutes ago, skategal said: 100% I'd return it, from any point in my life. I've been lucky to have had my wallet returned to me 3 different times, completely intact. One person actually contacted BCAA and had them contact me so she could find me and arrange to return the wallet. Another person turned it in to the RCMP. At the end of the day, it isn't my money that I found. I don't know whether the person that lost it is rich, poor, a crook, I don't really care. Each of us have to live with ourselves and who we see in the mirror every day. We all have different values and standards, I try not to judge anyone else by my values, which is hard to follow. Well said. I also would return it. Short cuts have never ever turned out for me in life. I try my best to live by that good old golden rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I would take it and get a penthouse for a couple days and grab some eskys and a 8 ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Silky mitts said: I would take it and get a penthouse for a couple days and grab some eskys and a 8 ball The weather is still nice enough though, get outside with some propane and cookers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Surprising. Lots of people out there will jerk you around or even rob you over $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Not sure what I'd do tbh. My first inclination would likely be to return it, but man.. ten grand would go a long way to turning things around for me. That's a decent chunk of a student loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 If this is the wallet you find. You return it, and thank God you're still alive. If he finds you and starts in on this diatribe, you dead. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by theInequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furiousAnger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers And you will knowMy name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I would have given it back and I wouldn't have accepted any reward for doing so, even if one was offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilac Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Of course I would return it. I was walking along the water out in James Bay months ago, and found a wallet with just cash and a receipt in it, no ID no credits cards, seeing who that may belong to. The receipt was from a place far away, and the person paid in cash. Unfortunately I was short on time, and gave it to the the staff at the restaurant near by hoping that person would think to stop there looking for their lost wallet and cash. I looked around as well for body language, and couldn't find anyone with panic. I didn't want to leave it in the spot I found it, having someone take it for their benefit. I am not a taker. I don't take anything tbat doesn't belong to me, and I look out for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 6 hours ago, skategal said: 100% I'd return it, from any point in my life. I've been lucky to have had my wallet returned to me 3 different times, completely intact. One person actually contacted BCAA and had them contact me so she could find me and arrange to return the wallet. Another person turned it in to the RCMP. At the end of the day, it isn't my money that I found. I don't know whether the person that lost it is rich, poor, a crook, I don't really care. Each of us have to live with ourselves and who we see in the mirror every day. We all have different values and standards, I try not to judge anyone else by my values, which is hard to follow. cue Michael Jacksons man in the mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJVD Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/17/2018 at 9:22 AM, Rob_Zepp said: Kid did right thing but why isn't anyone asking why someone had $10,000 in a purse? There are only a few kinds of people that have that kind of cash with them. Maybe it is from having just downloaded and binge watching Ozark on recent flights but kid may be doubly lucky for turning this in. That's probably regular pocket change to a good number of Santa Barbara residents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 17/09/2018 at 9:00 AM, Outsiders said: Only gave $100 to the kid.Should have given him at least $500. He could have easily kept the 10k. At least make him really feel the love of doing something 1/10 people would probably do these days. What world are we living in where someone is obligated to give a reward, they are not. Then giving someone a hundred bucks is not good enough ? I don't get it. On 17/09/2018 at 9:22 AM, Rob_Zepp said: Kid did right thing but why isn't anyone asking why someone had $10,000 in a purse? There are only a few kinds of people that have that kind of cash with them. Maybe it is from having just downloaded and binge watching Ozark on recent flights but kid may be doubly lucky for turning this in. Could have taken out of bank for a purchase. Could have collected etc not really crazy to think 10g is sitting in a purse, but since it was and was returned its nice to see people do the right thing in those situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 43 minutes ago, MattJVD said: That's probably regular pocket change to a good number of Santa Barbara residents. Doubt many would even carry cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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