I did a stupid thing, and now I am going to have to pay

taggiecb

I washed DS1's ipod, oh, and I dried it too.  It was broken little pieces when I found it in the dryer.  How I missed it out of the washer I have no idea.  And while I would love to pin it on him, and say that's what you get for not emptying your pockets, the only pants in the dryer was DS2's.  I don't know I can, with a good conscience, make DS2 buy him another one.  So, I am going to either have to tell him to suck it up, and deal with the loss, or buy him another one.  I don't really want to do either one.  

Any advice, or want to tell me what an idiot I am, or was, or will be if I do either one of these things?  I am just frustrated with myself.

theseaword

Sometimes Apple can be surprisingly helpful. My DH and I have each dropped/broken Apple products and Apple has replaced them at no cost. I don't think you could count on that outcome, but they may be able to discount a replacement. I would say it's worth a shot based on my experience with them.

MrsCodeMonkey

That stinks. Can you start a family fund to replace it? Everyone chips in a little?

Maebb

I washed my iPhone to the point of no repair, and I was still able to sell it to Gazelle.com for $100. Idk if they buy iPods, especially if it's in tiny little pieces. I know it feels awful, like "how could I have done that," but it happens. I ended up finding someone with an old iPhone who is letting me borrow it until I'm up for an upgrade, so maybe you could find a cheap used replacement.

verticgm

Did you, by any chance, buy it with an American Express card? They have extended warranties on products you buy with an Amex and will replace it pretty much no questions asked. We buy a lot major purchases on the Amex for that sole reason.

Good luck!

taggiecb

That is what I am looking for right now.

taggiecb

verticgm said:

Did you, by any chance, buy it with an American Express card? They have extended warranties on products you buy with an Amex and will replace it pretty much no questions asked. We buy a lot major purchases on the Amex for that sole reason.

Good luck!

no, he bought it himself, with his own money.  Which makes me feel even worse.  He saved for almost a year for it.

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klondikebar

I might feel bad for not catching it, but my kids are ultimately responsible for keeping track of their stuff. Did DS1 let DS2 borrow it or did he sneak it? If it was taken without permission, I might get a another one. Otherwise, I'd let him earn extra money through out of the ordinary chores and get a refurbished one. I've seen them at Gamestop.

DD knows to keep her smartphone away from her brothers and it's on her if something happens to it if she let them play a game. DS2 wanted to play flappy bird and she sat next to him on the couch the entire time. 

taggiecb

DS2 took it without asking.  He left it in his pocket, and I washed it. 

lildevil968

Did you buy Apple care when you bought it? I think Apple care covers accidental damage.

taggiecb

I did not.  I bought it at walmart, so no coverage at all.

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ASmallWonder

MotherOfPearl85 said:

I think you would have to buy a new one so ds1 doesn't have to go without and have ds2 work the payment off with you in some way.

This.  If it had been DS1's fault and you would have forced him to pay for a replacement, then the person whose fault it is, DS2, should be held to the same standard.  I'd buy the new one and at least make DS2 make a serious effort at putting money toward it over time.

MallardDucky

MosyMama said:

I'd get a replacement for DS1 since he worked hard for it and had no part in this mishap, and then have DS2 work on repaying you for it.

I agree with this, ds2 takes ds1 stuff without asking so he is responsible i something happens.

ASmallWonder

Reading through this again I'm a little surprised.  Assuming both kids are of an age where they SHOULD be able to be trusted with things, why would the lender be on the hook for something getting damaged just because they let it out of their sight?  You lend something to someone and they break it, the person who broke it is the one who should replace it.  Right?

allrightmeow

laceyjean1 said:

DS2 took it without asking.  He left it in his pocket, and I washed it. 

Then DS2 should have to chip in for the cost of a replacement.  How old is he, is that a viable option? 

taggiecb

He's 7.

allrightmeow

laceyjean1 said:

He's 7.

::shakes fist at sky::   Ok so he can't do hard labor to earn money to replace it.  Since DS1 worked really hard to save up and get it, it would really suck to tell him to suck it up.  In this situation I feel like you should bite the bullet and replace it mom.  Give DS2 a good don't take other peoples stuff without asking talk, which Im sure you have already.