Freakout

By LoLWut?? nd Why?? - 16/04/2013 04:01 - United States

Today, I went to a library to return a book that I've had for years. After a heated discussion with the librarian, not only did she charge me over a hundred dollars for the book, she also called the cops to escort me out. FML
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babyblueyes 27

Well you kinda deserve it for having the book for so long...

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Bunaf 4

At least you did the right thing in returning the book.

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Momo_Moonlight 25

Well...I guess it would really have been better to have returned it sooner. But calling the cops on you does seem a bit harsh.

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DracoSpirita 21

A few years ago I had to return a few books that I'd had since I was little. I was charged $60 for them. $100 and a police escort is a little steep for one book, in my opinion.

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ami200485 14

Should've just kept the book if you had it that long

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tralala453 22

If you've had it for years you deserved it...

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Enslaved 36

I keep books from the library all the time. They can only charge you the book's value no matter how long you kept it. You must have had a very expensive book to begin with.

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perdix 29

#37, I don't know what kind of library you go to, but when I worked at one, we charged the entire cost of replacing the book which was more than the purchase price of the book. Also, we bought the editions with "library binding" that is more expensive than hardback. In most places, the library is not a good "try it before you buy it" bookstore.

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Enslaved 36

I think you're correct. I once kept the "Sudoku for Dummies" book when I was first learning the game. I didn't want to return it because I wrote in it and did ALL the puzzles. :P The library charged me the $14.95 which was the price written on the book itself and I think it was just a few dollars more for them to order a new/replaced one. (Still worth it to me) I also kept a bunch of drink recipes books when I was first learning how to bartend. The library is my risk free bookstore! :P Unlike a regular bookstore, I've never been stuck with a book I didn't want to own :P

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lexxiii 17

You should have been charged for the book and that's it. I don't get what the huge fine was about and the cops. Nevertheless, YDI for waiting so long.

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loloalltheway 23

I've have, i'm not an English pro but that sounds wrong...

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ViviMage 38

This is what the book return drop is for

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