• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

I believe in people again!

dabuddha

dabuddha

Lifer
Cliff Notes:

Lost my brand new cell phone on the metro this morning (~$500)

Been calling it all morning

Someone picked up and said they found the phone and I can get it anytime.

Didn't even ask for a reward (even though I'm going to give him some money)

dabuddha can breathe again 😀

How much do you think would be good for a reward? I was thinking $50.00

UPDATE: Just went and picked up my phone. The guy was a really nice guy. Didn't even ask me for any money or a reward. I told him I'm going to mail him something tonight since I didn't have any cash on me. I was thinking a thank you card and a $30 check.
 
Originally posted by: dabuddha
Cliff Notes:

Lost my brand new cell phone on the metro this morning (~$500)

Been calling it all morning

Someone picked up and said they found the phone and I can get it anytime.

Didn't even ask for a reward (even though I'm going to give him some money)

dabuddha can breathe again 😀

How much do you think would be good for a reward? I was thinking $50.00
Click to expand...

You owe him a tossed salad now, no way out
 
i think 50$ would be fine!

its nice to see that there are some people still out there that are nice!
I am glad you found your phone too! 🙂
 
Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: dabuddha
Cliff Notes:

Lost my brand new cell phone on the metro this morning (~$500)

Been calling it all morning

Someone picked up and said they found the phone and I can get it anytime.

Didn't even ask for a reward (even though I'm going to give him some money)

dabuddha can breathe again 😀

How much do you think would be good for a reward? I was thinking $50.00
Click to expand...

You owe him a tossed salad now, no way out
Click to expand...

Reply of the year folks!
:thumbsup:
 
$50 for picking up a cell phone and being a good samaritan?
A handshake and lunch.
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
$50 for picking up a cell phone and being a good samaritan?
A handshake and lunch.
Click to expand...

He saved me another $400 and I have peace of mind now so I figure it's worth it. Plus it's so hard to find good people these days.
 
Originally posted by: dabuddha
Originally posted by: SampSon
$50 for picking up a cell phone and being a good samaritan?
A handshake and lunch.
Click to expand...

He saved me another $400 and I have peace of mind now so I figure it's worth it. Plus it's so hard to find good people these days.
Click to expand...
True, though I tend to believe people are generally good.
Why don't you have insurance on such an expensive phone?
 
Get them a gift of some sort, cash is a little cold for such a nice gesture.

Edit: Bear in mind I'm a Canadian, with an inborn suspicion of the filthy lucre.
 
Originally posted by: Kibbo
Get them a gift of some sort, cash is a little cold for such a nice gesture.
Click to expand...

Thinking of a gift for someone you don't know is pretty difficult. And they might not even be able to use it or want it.
 
Found a phone in Victoria, BC this summer.
We were riding in one of those pedicabs, and I spotted it in a crosswalk. I got out and grabbed it, and called the last number dialed. His roomie answered.

It was another cabbie's phone, from the same company!!! Our cabbie knew him, and we had a good laugh.
It must have slipped off the clip as he loaded some people.
 
Originally posted by: mobobuff
Originally posted by: Kibbo
Get them a gift of some sort, cash is a little cold for such a nice gesture.
Click to expand...

Thinking of a gift for someone you don't know is pretty difficult. And they might not even be able to use it or want it.
Click to expand...

yea, a gift for a stranger is a bit odd. i would offer lunch or soemthing like that. if he really is a good samaritan, i dont think he would accept the reward anyway. i wouldnt, if it was me, but i would be more inclined to bum off a free lunch. 🙂
 
If he doesn't want to accept the reward, ask what his favorite charity is and let him know you'll donate it.

And congrats on getting your phone back.
 
Originally posted by: dabuddha
Cliff Notes:

Lost my brand new cell phone on the metro this morning (~$500)

Been calling it all morning

Someone picked up and said they found the phone and I can get it anytime.

Didn't even ask for a reward (even though I'm going to give him some money)

dabuddha can breathe again 😀

How much do you think would be good for a reward? I was thinking $50.00
Click to expand...

$500 phone?

But if he doesn't take your money, take him out to lunch or something
 
I agree, $50 is good. Remember, it's polite to refuse cash gifts once, so if he says, "No, no; it's OK." Give it to him anyway.
 
Originally posted by: kranky
If he doesn't want to accept the reward, ask what his favorite charity is and let him know you'll donate it.

And congrats on getting your phone back.
Click to expand...

Great idea!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top