What is an acceptable reward?

[Group Therapy]

So I just spent WAY to much time reading through the Cornerstone/ Robert Frost fiasco. However, it did make ask myself this question. If someone had stolen $11K worth of cues from me, what would I offer as a reward?

Is there some sort of standard? What would you offer for safe return of your cues? Is it based on just the value of the items stolen? How much does sentimental attachment add? Does it matter who returns them?

 

[LoVe4DaGaMe]

I don't know, Anything offered is acceptable. It just depends on the situation. If I offered them something, and they were polite about it, and told me their situation, etc.. I might work with them, and if they asked for too much, I would just tell them. They and I both would know that I was going to get them back in the end, so I am assuming they would finally come to terms quite easily.

This being said.. If I was the person who contacted them, and they didn't want to give me anything at all.. I absolutely by no means would use any of my money to get the sticks back to them, I would hold them for safe keeping, and ask that they send me what it costs to ship them to them, or.. come to where I live to collect their sticks. I would not go out of my way to waste more of my time and money.. to see that they got their sticks back, especially knowing I was recieving nothing in return.

I wasn't the one who stole them, but I am the guy who is making sure you get your stuff back, so I have done my peace, and no where does it require me to use my money to insure this guy gets his stuff back.

Please don't take this as I wouldn't give the sticks back, as I said, I most definitely would, I just wouldn't use my money to do so..

That would be like.. going to burger king with my own French Fries, Hamburger and Cheese and everything.. going back there and cooking it.. and then.. paying them for it.

No thanks.

 

[LAlouie]

So I just spent WAY to much time reading through the Cornerstone/ Robert Frost fiasco. However, it did make ask myself this question. If someone had stolen $11K worth of cues from me, what would I offer as a reward?

Is there some sort of standard? What would you offer for safe return of your cues? Is it based on just the value of the items stolen? How much does sentimental attachment add? Does it matter who returns them?

Does this assume if you don't offer a reward, the finder will say "F-you" and walk away. I perceive finding and returning a stolen item as a good deed, and a grateful thank you should be enough. A good heart will not ask for anything because he's good.

I also perceive a finder who is looking for monetary compensation to be something of a lowlife, because his reward SHOULD be in the goodness of the deed. And I would also wonder how did this guy "find" the cues, making him no less suspect than the perpetrator. I am sure the police would take this same line of thinking. And if someone points you in the right direction("I think I saw some guy with a cue like yours"), then the followup is up to you and again, a thank you would suffice.

So no, a reward is not necessary unless you feel like it, imo.

 

[Group Therapy]

We agree... Mostly

LA I agree that the "right" thing to do everytime is to return the stolen items. It is also the legal thing to do, obviously if you know that they are stolen. I also agree with love4dagame too. If I am 2 or 3 states away, I don't feel that I should have to pay for shipping or drive them over to your house.

I would be happy to drop them off at the local PD.

I see alot of people offer rewards for whatever missing/ stolen items and was curious has to peoples opinion. Obviously the black boar that disappeared isn't going to carry the same reward as the dufferin or players that grew legs, or should it?

I also think that there is a certain sterotype that goes along with people that have high end cues. Obviously if they were able to afford the cues then they can afford to pay a reward right? Not saying that I agree with this train of thought, just sure that some people think that way.