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.

NUT-me-SHELL | NUT-me-SHELL
🧥💰Friend stole coat, lucky to pay restitution. NTA.

EnRouted | EnRouted
Hold her accountable. Get it in writing. 💸💜

FallenAngel1707 | FallenAngel1707
Expensive coat gets lost, friend doesn't pay full cost - NTA

EmilyAndCat | EmilyAndCat
Friend loses expensive coat and refuses to take responsibility - NTA.

MythologicalRiddle | MythologicalRiddle
Expensive coat lost by friend - NTA makes her pay.

Anon-1991- | Anon-1991-
Friend takes better coat, loses it, and needs to pay.

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

mr_mini_doxie | mr_mini_doxie
Cat steals the show in food-related comment section 🐱🍔

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

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

snowwhitesludge | snowwhitesludge
💸 NTA, but be careful with legal action - friendship at risk.

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

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

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

4Blondes2Brunettes | 4Blondes2Brunettes
Taking something without permission is theft. NTA 👌

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Commenter suggests theft charges for lost Moncler coat 💸🧥

DimiBlue | DimiBlue
Friend lost expensive coat, NTA for making her pay.

Jerratt24 | Jerratt24
Heartbreaking loss of a Moncler coat 😭

endlessnotfriendless | endlessnotfriendless
Commenter sarcastically points out the high cost of losing coat.

TottenhamHotspur1882 | TottenhamHotspur1882
Could OP's friend have kept the coat? 🤔

Kindly_Caregiver_212 | Kindly_Caregiver_212
Borrowing isn't an excuse for irresponsibility 💸

Violet_sky21 | Violet_sky21
Expensive Moncler coat lost by friend - NTA for making her pay?

irislovescakes | irislovescakes
Friend loses expensive coat - NTA makes her pay. Payment plan?

KataLight | KataLight
Get your money back but consider the friendship and her situation 👍

Outsider1514 | Outsider1514
NTA, friend took wrong coat. Check insurance or payment plan.

nopenopenope71 | nopenopenope71
Friend stole and lost expensive coat - NTA for making her pay

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

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

MountainStorm90 | MountainStorm90
Karma's a b***h! OP is definitely NTA 🤑💸

dansinclair11 | dansinclair11
Friend loses expensive coat - NTA for making her pay.

velverita | velverita
Suggesting instalments for coat payment - 💰💳

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

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

ZweitenMal | ZweitenMal
Friend on financial aid loses expensive coat - who pays?

CorePN3 | CorePN3
Friend loses OP's expensive coat - NTA for making her pay

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Losing a favorite coat is a nightmare 😱

karaage_for_life | karaage_for_life
🚨 Report it, take her to court, get your money back 💰

brotogeris1 | brotogeris1
Demanding payment for lost coat - justified or not? 🤔

Forteanforever | Forteanforever
🧥🚫NTA: Friend lost stolen coat, needs to find/pay for replacement

NiteGrimwood | NiteGrimwood
Friend loses coat, pays full cost - NTA but payment plan?

LifeOtherwise60196 | LifeOtherwise60196
Friend lost expensive coat, should I make her pay? 🤔

soy_marta | soy_marta
Friend stole coat, NTA for asking her to pay. 💰

SnooDrawings1480 | SnooDrawings1480
Friend takes coat without permission? NTA for making her pay.

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Losing a coat? Pay the full cost! 💰 NTA

Lotex_Style | Lotex_Style
Commenter sympathizes with OP's predicament and suggests talking to parents.

vClimax | vClimax
👮 File charges if she refuses to pay back. NTA.

Unhappysong-6653 | Unhappysong-6653
Teaching responsibility early on - NTA 👍

Louie-Net | Louie-Net
Friend stole expensive coat, NTA for making her pay 💰

mnbvcxz1052 | mnbvcxz1052
Expensive coat stolen by friend at party - NTA demands payment 💰

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