aimless websurfing finally pays off
I was wasting time this morning online, aimlessly following links, since this is a (usually unfortunate) loophole in my rules about when I'm allowed to look at email and google reader. I looked at my stats on statcounter, then followed a link to Moreena's blog, wondering how Annika was doing. From there, I clicked on a link to an amusing craigslist post. Then I went to my local craigslist page, not sure what I was looking for, but assuming I could find something to waste time on. I clicked on the rideshare link first, wondering how that worked, then I noticed there was a lost and found category.
I was trying to decide if it would be worth posting something about my wallet as I scanned the listings, not expecting that anyone would have found it. But, there was a found wallet posting that described the contents of my wallet almost exactly. It wasn't perfect enough that I was sure it was mine and it didn't mention the cute monsters, but I guess requiring a description of something so distinctive is a good way of verifying the real owner. I didn't get much work done while repeatedly hitting refresh until the finder got back to me, but it was mine! Yay!
Of course, I already cancelled my cards, but I'm very glad to get the actual wallet back, and I'd forgotten I also had a cheque in there, so it would've been about $40 I lost.
So, I should give this person some kind of reward, right? What would be appropriate?
posted by Lucy @ 2:15 PM
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I have no idea what kind of reward would be appropriate, but I love that you got your wallet back thanks to random web surfing.
Wow. How cool is that? Luck must be changing...
I dunno. A Starbucks card? A flower or two? Ten bucks? I mean, I guess it kinda depends on how much you would have lost if not for this honest person. Doesn't it?
I'll shut up now. Clearly, I have no idea.
Phantom, me too!
KathyR, I was kind of hoping there'd be a formula, like value of reward = x% of wallet contents, or something.
I was wondering about a Starbucks card. It seems less awkward than cash. And am I a dork for thinking of that research where people were less likely to do favours if they were paid for them? Maybe I could bake cookies.
I'd say something like a really nice note about honest people and the fact that finding your wallet and taking the time to list it on Craig's List was very nice... plus a Starbuck's or grocery store gift card for $10.00.
How lovely - both that someone found and returned it and that you'd like to do something nice in return! This made me happy.
I agree with the other commentors that a gift card seems less weird and a nice note. I think a note and some cookies or some chocholates or something would be nice too. I hate situations like this, but it's awesome that you are getting your wallet back.
What Phantom said about the surfing, but of course, you knew I'd say that!
aimless websurfing... after hearing your success story, I no longer have aimless surfer guilt!
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