Imagine inheriting a family heirloom that you never wanted, and no one else in the family seems to want either. That’s the predicament our protagonist, a 24-year-old woman, found herself in when she was handed down a large, unsightly bird bath made by her great grandfather. With no backyard to place it in and no takers among her relatives, she decided to sell the bird bath for a mere $50. Little did she know, this decision would soon cause a family uproar!
The Unwanted Heirloom

Father’s Pressure

An Eyesore Indoors

Family’s Excuses

Selling the Bird Bath

Family’s Furious Reaction

Aunt’s Hypocrisy

Standing Her Ground ♀️

Family’s Sudden Interest

The Real Issue?

Heirloom Drama Unfolds
Our protagonist thought she was doing everyone a favor by finally getting rid of the unwanted bird bath. Yet, as soon as her family found out she sold it, they suddenly became outraged and accused her of being a horrible person. It’s hard not to see the hypocrisy in their reactions, especially when they all had plenty of excuses for not taking the heirloom off her hands before. Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this dramatic situation…
NTA: Effort made to give away family heirloom, sold as last resort

Offering unwanted item to others: NTA, but learn the distinction

OP should have communicated their intention to sell the heirloom.

ESH. Selling a family heirloom for $50? That’s a d**k move

NAH – Family heirloom sold, but relatives had a chance to claim

NTA: Family heirlooms can be a burden. Live your life!

Outrage ensues as family heirloom is sold without clear intentions
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Ultimatum backfires: Family heirloom sold, causing unexpected outrage

Outrage over selling family heirloom without prior notice

NTA: Trust your instincts and ignore the unnecessary outrage
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NTA: Guilt turned to anger, but you did nothing wrong
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NTA – The value of sentiment vs. selling family heirlooms.

NTA. You made sincere efforts to rehome the bath

NTA. Family didn’t want heirloom, so don’t feel guilty.

NTA: Selling a ‘monstrosity’ heirloom for $50, no regrets

Gifts should be respected, but this birdbath was a white elephant ♂️

Outrage over selling family heirloom without telling the rightful heir

NTA: You did everything you could, don’t let it bother you

NTA: Your house, your rules. They had their chance.

Outrage over selling family heirloom, but no one wanted it ♂️

NTA. You tried. They assumed someone else would solve it.
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Tradition: Dead people’s peer pressure? Not the a**hole (NTA)

Miscommunication leads to outrage over a bird bath sale
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Dad’s garden secret exposed! Outrage ensues!

Decluttering family heirlooms: keeping the sentimental, donating the junk

Aunt’s true colors revealed, she’s backpedaling on her offer

NTA: Enjoy your guilt-free life without the birdbath heirloom

“NTA: People need to stop acting like everything is a family heirloom.”

NTA. Some people get too attached to junk

NTA! Family heirloom sold to someone who appreciates it

Outrage over family heirloom sale sparks heated debate.

Last Updated on February 9, 2024 by Diply Social Team