Picture this: You find an area rug on Craigslist that you love, and it’s close to where you live. You arrange to meet the seller, but when you arrive, they’re not home. You inspect the rug and decide it’s not worth the asking price. So, you leave a few bucks and take it anyway. Is it stealing or justifiable? One husband and wife are at odds over this very situation.
The Craigslist Rug Hunt ️♀️

Arranging the Meetup

Seller’s Mysterious Absence ♂️

Wife’s Expert Opinion

The $5 Rug Heist

Hubby’s Disapproval

The Theft Debate

Wife’s Justification

Rug Returned, Drama Continues

A Lesson for the Kids?

Stealing or Justifiable? The Great Rug Debate!
In a heated disagreement, a husband calls out his interior designer wife for taking a rug she found on Craigslist for just $5 instead of the agreed $40. The wife claims the seller’s absence and false claims about the rug’s condition justified her actions. The husband, however, insists it’s theft. She eventually returns the rug, but not without giving her husband the cold shoulder for over a week. To make matters worse, their teenaged daughters witnessed the entire debacle! Let’s dive into the internet’s thoughts on this rug-tug-of-war!
NTA – Wife’s rug purchase turns into theft. Good on you for standing your ground!

Spelling mistake sparks heated debate on wife’s actions

NTA. Wife’s revenge: Taking an empty home for $10

NTA. Don’t like the price? Don’t steal. Did she call?

NTA. Wife stole rug, upset you disagree. Can’t underpay for items!

NTA. Theft? What if she got caught on camera?

Standing up to a thieving spouse. NTA, you rock!

NTA: Wife’s mental gymnastics deserve an Olympic gold medal!
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NTA: Wife’s justification for taking rug sparks debate and day drinking

Nta. Confirming new price is key. Theft is never okay!

Engaging comment: NTA – Wife trespassed and committed theft.

NTA – Wife’s rug price negotiation turns into childish theft

Trust betrayed! Seller’s loss becomes NTA’s gain

NTA…but woah. Red flags Red flags everywhere

NTA: Wife tries to shift blame and punishes for no reason.

“NTA. Arbitrary price reduction sets a bad precedent for haggling.”

“NTA. Classic sign of an abusive partner. Therapy or reconsider.”

NTA – Wife’s rug grab sparks debate on entitlement and theft

Returning the rug: setting a good example for the kids
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NTA. No question, it’s not stealing

Hubby accuses wife of stealing rug over price disagreement
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Standing up for what’s right in a tough situation

Hubby calls wife a thief for taking rug at $5

Hubby calls wife’s action stealing, compares it to taking a child’s bike. NTA.

NTA calls out theft and defends seller’s rights.

Is she a thief or just a savvy shopper?

Huge NTA! Most people agree with your definition of stealing

Stealing a rug for $5? NTA’s conscience is concerned

Last Updated on February 9, 2024 by Diply Social Team