Okay, so here's the deal. My Halo Xbox got the three red lights. I get it back as a new console. That was about 2 weeks ago. Today I get a visit from the UPS guy and I have a new white Xbox said to be repaired. So is it legal for me to keep it?
It was Microsoft's mistake for sending it to you. Make sure it's your information on the parcel, and enjoy. If a grocery cashier forgets to cash in a box of apples, and you leave the store - is that considered stealing? No.
But if you have a good conscience, then I guess you could send it back.
PS: I'm assuming you got this console purely out of the blue..
Definitely hold onto it for a while - there is a chance they might realise their mistake and ask for it backAvenger1324
How could they possibly do that, though? It was their mistake, so they have to pay for it. It's almost the same principle as my grocery scenario in the first post here. If they end up calling him asking for it back, he can technically say "screw you" and continue with what he was doing.
It's certainly not illegal for you to keep it. You had no hand in the matter, all you did was open the door and take the package. You didn't steal it, they gave it. Also, if you are worried that Microsoft will miss the console they sent you, don't worry they would rather you keep it than have to pay to ship it back. I have a friend who actually sent an email sob story to Microsoft asking if he could get a free 360 and they sent him one. So enjoy your gift! :)
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