A woman has revealed how her friend “lost” her £500 Dyson Airwrap and now refuses to replace it.
On the British parenting platform Mumsnet, the woman explained that she asked her best friend to borrow her expensive hairdryer for her wedding day because “money was tight.”
However, her partner now claims she accidentally left the hair tool at the hotel after their big day and can’t afford to replace it.
As a solution, the girlfriend sent her friend a link to a second-hand Airwrap on Facebook marketplace that was on sale for £150; However, he asked the woman to buy it herself and that he would pay her in installments.
Many were quick to comment with their own thoughts on the awkward situation, with some saying they believe the bride sold the Airwrap to her friends or kept it for herself.
the publication It said: ‘My friend asked me if I could lend her my Dyson Airwrap for her wedding because money was tight and she couldn’t afford a hair salon.
‘It was a small wedding with only her, her DH (dear husband) and two witnesses participating. I reluctantly agreed (a bit of a people pleaser).
‘The wedding was two weeks ago, we exchanged some messages the day after their wedding.
Woman revealed on Mumsnet that her friend ‘lost’ her £500 Dyson Airwrap and now refuses to replace it (file image)
‘A few days later I asked him if he could return my Airwrap and he didn’t respond. I messaged her again saying I really need it back because I don’t have a hair dryer anymore and I only use it to dry/style my hair and she finally responded saying she accidentally left it at the hotel, however the hotel claims she didn’t It was like that. left there.
“She was very apologetic, but she didn’t offer to replace it or give me the money.”
‘I told her this and explained that I shouldn’t be without my Airwrap or pay out of pocket for her mistake and she said she couldn’t afford to replace it or give me the money for it.
“He then sent me a link to a Facebook marketplace post from someone selling an older model for £150 and told me if I buy it he can pay me back in three monthly installments.
“I don’t want to accept this because firstly why should I have to shell out £150 and risk not getting my money back and I don’t want an older model when I had a newer one that cost me almost £500 less than a year ago.
‘I explained this to her and she said she would be forced to put a new one on her credit card, which would put her into debt. I feel terrible but I really don’t know what to do?!
‘Please give me some advice… YABU = buy the older £150 model and expect him to pay the 3 monthly installments or YANBU = accept his offer to buy a replacement with his credit card.’
Many people saw the situation as simple and stated that the newlyweds should replace the hair dryer as soon as possible.
One person wrote: ‘She is wildly unreasonable. I was in his care. She lost it. She pays for a new one. No doubt.’
On the British parenting platform Mumsnet, the woman explained that she asked her best friend to borrow her expensive hairdryer for her wedding day because “she was short of money.”
Another said: “You need to put it on your credit card – a £500 debt is nothing to worry about.” I suppose she already has a lot more debt, which is what worries her, but that’s not your fault or your problem.’
Someone else added: ‘He lost it, he pays for it!’ The absolute nerve! I should have taken better care of him. I bet you would have done it if it was yours and you paid £500 for it or whatever it cost.
Another person agreed, saying: ‘I don’t understand how he doesn’t feel bad enough to buy you a new one.
‘I would have to do it whether I can afford it or not… I would have to find a way to pay for it in installments, whether through a credit card, QVC or even the Dyson website.
‘I must admit that I always keep in mind the best advice my grandmother gave me: “never be a lender or lender” and it is a difficult “no” if someone outside of my own children asks me for something… and this has just confirmed me. he.’
However, others theorized that her friend actually sold the Airwrap or kept it.
One person said: ‘My first thought was that she had kept it to herself. But regardless you should replace the same with the same.’
Another added: ‘She sold it. It’s obvious. You can’t leave such an expensive item behind. Even if it did, it’s not your problem. I would insist that you replace the model you lost. Can you go to small claims court?
Many were quick to comment with their own thoughts on the awkward situation, with some saying they believe the bride sold the Airwrap to her friends or kept it for herself.
The woman began to doubt her friend’s excuse after reading some of the comments.
Someone else added: “I think he kept it to himself.” He needs to transfer the 500 pounds to you.
Another said: ‘I also think the friend kept this. You can verify this by calling the hotel yourself to see if she reported it. You should also insist that your friend replace it with the correct model.’
Another agreed, saying: “I’m absolutely sure he kept it or sold it.” You should insist that I buy you a new one. If that means your friendship is over, everyone wins. At best she is a user, more likely a thief and liar.
The woman began to doubt her friend’s excuse after reading some of the comments.
He later added: “I think I’m going to have to bite the bullet and send this message or something similar.”
‘I wonder if some signs might indicate something and maybe she kept it to herself. I didn’t even consider this as a possibility. Surely no one would be so brazen?!’