[hodgjy]

Yes, as a matter of a fact, I do.  Thanks for asking.
 
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You said legally about ten times in the last four posts. Do you actually know anything about the law? 
 

 

 

[BobSaysHi]

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Yes, as a matter of a fact, I do.  Thanks for asking.
 

Just fact-checking.
 

 

[Brooko]

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You said legally about ten times in the last four posts. Do you actually know anything about the law? 

I did two years of law school before switching mid-stream to a career in marketing.  Without looking up actual statutes, what he's saying is making a whole lot more sense than the opposite crowd suggesting to keep them. 
 
What about you Bob - how's your legal knowledge (curious)?

 

[hodgjy]

But, just because a law is on the books, it doesn't mean it gets enforced.  HiFiMan might not recover the HE-6 or their money in the end and may just give up because trying to recover it will cost more than the actual damages.  This is why it's just so important to do the right thing.
 
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Just fact-checking.
 

 

 

[schwallman]

Is this thread really still going? Fang is just going to send a label and be done with it. Next story please.

 

[Silent One]

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wow, HE-6, nice! 
 
lol i would totally keeps, or i would sell since that would be a huge profit! 
 
its not the most morally right thing to do, but hifiman made a mistake, and all these companies make enough money already, and usually when companies make mistakes, we end up paying for it...

  Surely, you don't mean you'd be happy receiving a bill for the difference. What would anyone gain? Also, where's the love for Dr.Fang? Didn't he just become a Proud Dad? If it were me, I'd be sending a congratulations along with notification to the good doctor. This could turn out very well! Imagine, being a Beta tester for Head Direct? Discounts?? More importantly, peace of mind from doing what's right.
 
Since listening to music is an emotional experience, not having peace of mind will prevent your sessions from being their best. Which will then lead you down the upgrade path unnecessarily because you'll be unable to emotionally connect to the music. And think it's the gear!
 
However, wisdom can wait - it's dinner time! 

 

[hodgjy]

Exactly.  What has happened here is not a contract of sale or a gift.  It's a bailment.  Just because it was an accident does not transform a bailment into a sale or gift.  A bailment is not ownership.
 
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I did two years of law school before switching mid-stream to a career in marketing.  Without looking up actual statutes, what he's saying is making a whole lot more sense than the opposite crowd suggesting to keep them. 
 

 

 

[Draygonn]

Anyone want to start up a poll for the various outcomes?

anonymous voting of course

My vote goes to HiFi-Man sending a prepaid shipping slip for the return of the HE-6. OP gets his HE-300s with a HiFi-Man temporary tattoo for his troubles.

 

[BobSaysHi]

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I did two years of law school before switching mid-stream to a career in marketing.  Without looking up actual statutes, what he's saying is making a whole lot more sense than the opposite crowd suggesting to keep them. 
 
What about you Bob - how's your legal knowledge (curious)?

I'm in High School. AP US Gov doesn't really cover international shipping disputes.
 

 

[hodgjy]

We're talking about common law here.  Common law extends to England, Hong Kong, and the USA.  So, ya, the OP doesn't own the HE-6 that showed up.
 
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I'm in High School. AP US Gov doesn't really cover international shipping disputes.
 

 

 

[obzilla]

 
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I'm in High School. 

Well that's all the explanation needed.

 

[juantendo8]

I'm sure that Hifiman is in their legal right to demand payment if the HE-6 is kept. If they took legal action, I'm sure they would win. I doubt they would though, because even when they win, they lose. Money at least, and lots of it. Not something that a small, limited-production business can afford. That being said, I'm glad that the correct processes to rectify the situation are now being taken. This admittedly entertaining thread was very close to getting out of hand.

 

[Silent One]

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Anyone want to start up a poll for the various outcomes?
anonymous voting of course

My vote goes to HiFi-Man sending a prepaid shipping slip for the return of the HE-6. OP gets his HE-300s with a HiFi-Man temporary tattoo for his troubles.

 Agree on the Call Tag. If the OP is lucky, may even have the original transaction sweetened. However, there is another side I have not seen mentioned. Ok, we didn't read every single post tonight... 

 The side of Retail pricing. Theft? Loss?? Damages??? Often times, built in; factored in. This would suggest that even when one perceives getting lucky

 (ahem!), everyone pays in the end with higher prices. 

 

[Silent One]

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I'm sure that Hifiman is in their legal right to demand payment if the HE-6 is kept. If they took legal action, I'm sure they would win. I doubt they would though, because even when they win, they lose. Money at least, and lots of it. Not something that a small, limited-production business can afford. That being said, I'm glad that the correct processes to rectify the situation are now being taken. This admittedly entertaining thread was very close to getting out of hand.

It did end up being amusing and entertaining... leading up to NCIS: Los Angeles 

 

 

[Silent One]

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Well that's all the explanation needed.

 
BobSaysHi says Bob got taste... by way of avatar. I think he has one of the best on Head-Fi. The whole "You're giving me that look again" is great!