EB Demands Payment From Victim of Theft

blincoln writes "ABC Action News is reporting that a Florida Electronics Boutique bought stolen games and gaming hardware, and made a profit on selling them back to their rightful owner, refusing to return the merchandise unless she paid them. From the article: 'EB Games still insists it will not refund Michelle's money. If she wants her money back, the company said, she can go through the legal system and get restitution from the thief.' In addition, EB appears to be violating the law by re-selling used merchandise without holding it for the required number of days. I was under the impression that purchasers of stolen merchandise could expect it to be seized by the police (who would return it to the owner) and not recover any of the money they spent buying it unless they took action against the thief. Is that not the case in Florida?"

Comments

Well,

[LittleLebowskiUrbanA]

time to go hock my neighbor's jewelry at EB!

Re:issue?

[dubiousmike]

"I was under the impression that purchasers of stolen merchandise could expect it to be seized by the police (who would return it to the owner) and not recover any of the money they spent buying it unless they took action against the thief. Is that not the case in Florida?"

They voted on it and are in the middle of their third recount...

EB is NOT making a profit!

[Anonymous Coward]

They're simply charging their customary 15% re-robbing fee.

Re:issue?

[WhiteWolf666]

I feel your pain.

To be honest, I feel like the 'us poor scmucks' need to start investing in our own security ;-)

Less insurance payments, more car alarms+electrostatic armor plating *evil grin*

Police won't catch the crooks? My ShockMaster 2000 will fry them dead :)