Friend Loses My Expensive Coat – AITA For Making Her Pay Full Cost?

When it comes to lending items, it’s always tough to weigh the risk of losing something versus helping out a friend. However, when my friend lost my expensive Moncler coat at a party, I was understandably upset. To make matters worse, she didn’t even take the coat I offered her and instead took a different one. I asked her to pay me back the full cost of the coat, but now she’s upset and saying she can’t afford it. Am I in the wrong here for holding her accountable? Let me know what you think.

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Friend loses my Moncler coat – AITA for making her pay?

Lending clothes to friends can be a risky business, as one woman found out when her friend lost her Moncler coat at a party. Despite offering a different coat to borrow, the friend took the expensive one and lost it. Now the coat owner is demanding the full cost of the coat from her friend. Is she justified in asking for the full amount, or is this an overreaction? Some commenters are suggesting alternative solutions, while others agree that the friend should pay up. Read on for more reactions and opinions.

Friend stole and lost expensive coat, NTA for making her pay.

Friend stole coat, lucky to pay restitution. NTA.

Hold her accountable. Get it in writing.

Expensive coat gets lost, friend doesn’t pay full cost – NTA

Friend loses expensive coat and refuses to take responsibility – NTA.

Expensive coat lost by friend – NTA makes her pay.

Friend takes better coat, loses it, and needs to pay.

Expensive coat lost, friend owes money. NTA but payment plan reasonable ❄️

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Demanding reimbursement for lost coat: justified or harsh? NTA.

Friend lost expensive coat, OP not wrong but suggested a payment plan

NTA, but be careful with legal action – friendship at risk.

Friend steals expensive black coat, NTA for making her pay.

Friend took wrong coat without asking, NTA for making her pay

Expensive coat shaming not cool, OP NTA for making friend pay

Taking something without permission is theft. NTA

Commenter suggests theft charges for lost Moncler coat

Friend lost expensive coat, NTA for making her pay.

Heartbreaking loss of a Moncler coat &#x1f62d

Commenter sarcastically points out the high cost of losing coat.

Could OP’s friend have kept the coat?

Borrowing isn’t an excuse for irresponsibility

Expensive Moncler coat lost by friend – NTA for making her pay?

Friend loses expensive coat – NTA makes her pay. Payment plan?

Get your money back but consider the friendship and her situation

NTA, friend took wrong coat. Check insurance or payment plan.

Friend stole and lost expensive coat – NTA for making her pay

NTA. Friend stole expensive coat, needs to deal with consequences.

Demanding full payment for a lost coat – NTA or ESH?

Karma’s a b***h! OP is definitely NTA

Friend loses expensive coat – NTA for making her pay.

Suggesting instalments for coat payment –

Friend stole expensive coat, NTA for making her pay. ⚖️

College parent suggests insurance coverage for lost coat, friend pays deductible

Friend on financial aid loses expensive coat – who pays?

Friend loses OP’s expensive coat – NTA for making her pay

Losing a favorite coat is a nightmare

Report it, take her to court, get your money back

Demanding payment for lost coat – justified or not?

NTA: Friend lost stolen coat, needs to find/pay for replacement

Friend loses coat, pays full cost – NTA but payment plan?

Friend lost expensive coat, should I make her pay?

Friend stole coat, NTA for asking her to pay.

Friend takes coat without permission? NTA for making her pay.

Losing a coat? Pay the full cost! NTA

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s predicament and suggests talking to parents.

File charges if she refuses to pay back. NTA.

Teaching responsibility early on – NTA

Friend stole expensive coat, NTA for making her pay

Expensive coat stolen by friend at party – NTA demands payment