Do ILs owe me anything or let it go?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just for details for 15:16 - they bought it at a discounted rate (30 or 40% off) but still paid a hefty sum for it.

I don't think there was any harm with DH telling them they got ripped off so they can be more careful shoppers in the future.

Well, that's a slight consolation, and a lesson learned for the ILs. You were right to tell them of course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your dh is way out of line.

And rude to make his parents feel bad especially since they are typically generous otherwise.

Just enjoy the watch. If it was THAT hard to see it was a fake than nobody else will know either. Just wear it and chive on.

[Anonymous]

Let it go and tell ILs you love them and thank them for their thought and appreciate that you got 10 years of service from it!

And tell DH to suck up and buy you a new one since he had to open his big piehole.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your dh is way out of line.

And rude to make his parents feel bad especially since they are typically generous otherwise.

Just enjoy the watch. If it was THAT hard to see it was a fake than nobody else will know either. Just wear it and chive on.

OP said it was falling apart so I assume the watch has used up its life. However, it's not the IL's fault they were ripped off, and they don't owe anything. If they're the good people you say they are, they will probably get you a replacement on your next birthday or other gift-giving occasion, but there's no obligation. Just move on for now.

[Anonymous]

Make sure you take the watch to at least one more repair place. First guy could be a scammer trying to get you to sell your watch to him cheap.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nothing. You do nothing. You enjoyed a lovely watch for many years and it was a very generous gift. Why in the world would your DH think they now owe you a new, authentic one after they found out they got ripped off?

+1

Dear lord, you are both weird.

Of course you let it go. You/DH should never have brought it up.

+1

Good Lord.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nothing. You do nothing. You enjoyed a lovely watch for many years and it was a very generous gift. Why in the world would your DH think they now owe you a new, authentic one after they found out they got ripped off?

+1

Dear lord, you are both weird.

Of course you let it go. You/DH should never have brought it up.

+1

Good Lord.

+1000

So your DH embarrassed them and now wants to shake them down for more? That's horrific.

[Anonymous]

Everyone should have just let it go. I mean, I would not want my in-laws to shop at the store they bought the watch from again, but live andearn. Otherwise, who cares.

[Anonymous]

You let it go.

[Anonymous]

No. Do not start a fight over this.

Just no.

[Anonymous]

Wow. Why would they owe you another watch??? Was there a signed contract that required them to provide you with a luxury watch?? They got ripped off, you enjoyed a nice watch for 10 years, and since your DH is a grownup HE can buy you a new watch of his choosing. He needs to leave his poor parents alone. Good grief!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. Why would they owe you another watch??? Was there a signed contract that required them to provide you with a luxury watch?? They got ripped off, you enjoyed a nice watch for 10 years, and since your DH is a grownup HE can buy you a new watch of his choosing. He needs to leave his poor parents alone. Good grief!

+100 I hope this is out of character for your DH, because this story makes him seem like a selfish, grasping miser. The correct response to finding out that your parents were cheated of a lot of money is not "You owe me!" Be grateful for their generosity and the enjoyment you got from the gift, tell your DH to keep his mouth shut, and MOVE. ON.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nothing. You do nothing. You enjoyed a lovely watch for many years and it was a very generous gift. Why in the world would your DH think they now owe you a new, authentic one after they found out they got ripped off?

+1

Dear lord, you are both weird.

Of course you let it go. You/DH should never have brought it up.

+1

Good Lord.

+2. Jesus. You and your DH are out of line.

[Anonymous]

How uncouth.