Shortly after my husband and I got married, we started watching criminal minds. Some time later my MIL gifted me a DVD set of seasons 1-15 for Christmas. I’m not one to use DVDs. My husband’s family, including my husband, like to collect DVDs. I just don’t see the point. I find it so much more convenient to just stream. At the time, the last few seasons were not available on streaming, but by the time we got closer to the end they were available. I showed my gratitude, but I ended up putting it on a shelf and not using it.
Flash forward to now, and my husband and I (along with our baby girl) are moving across the country. Moving is expensive, and we are trying to cut down on what we pack. As we’ve been sorting through our belongings, I’ve been trying to figure out what to sell and what to donate. I thought it would be a good idea to sell the DVD set, especially since it was still unopened. I listed it earlier today on marketplace for $60. It sells for around $80 but I listed it for less so that I could sell it before moving.
Here’s where my mistake comes in. There is a button that hides listings from friends. I did not click this button.
Just a little bit ago my husband received a text from his mom asking about it and requesting that if we aren’t going to use it that we give it back to her. So idk what we’re gonna do now. We might just have to figure out a way to get it to her even though she lives several states away and we are very busy with moving. My husband said he’ll deal with it.
TLDR: I tried to sell a Criminal Minds DVD set on facebook marketplace that my MIL gifted me. She saw my listing and is now upset and wants it back.
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No take backs!!!
If I were in the MIL’s shoes I would be happy that you got some use out of it. There is no reason for her to be upset. If I gave you a gift you are not obligated to treasure it forever.
Eh throw it in a medium sized USPS box to her house and call it a day. Family always gets first dibs for stuff getting let go in my family.