They should have offered him $1,000 for it and passed the savings on to the customers in need of the stuff.
... that would be ok if you can be sure the items are not contaminated. Lots of crazy people out there.
So true. These kinds of events bring out the best and worst in mankind. Some try to take advantage of others while some are giving their lives to save others.
Obviously he wanted to resell it
And when he found out they couldn't because Amazon and eBay xcetera were cracking down.
Instead of donating it he tried to get his money back.
Although I agree and what the manager did. I'm sure this guy went to other stores and tried. I wonder what the law states and if they have a return policy . If this guy meets the criteria of time to return items I wonder if they can refuse? Especially if it's stated on the receipt. It's a receipt States a return policy I bet it the hoarder could take them to court and win
Don't go to court with dirty hands.
Considering the amount of hand sanitizer this man had he definitely had very dirty hands.
Many USA retailers have large signs in store or posted in the case of online retail suspending/modifying normal return policies and state AG / consumer oversight authorities seem to allow it. It is not all on the "no" or restrictive side in some instances return flexibility has been expanded. Some states have addressed the issue in emerg. executive order or legislation.
States push price-gouging measures as coronavirus fuels consumer fears
Complaints about price gouging have exploded across the nation after numerous states declared emergencies.
COVID-19
Hand sanitizer shelves stand empty by Coronavirus shoppers at a Target store in Bloomington on March 10, 2020.
March 20, 2020, 4:30 PM EDT
By Mansee Khurana
Price gouging — the practice of charging exorbitant prices for essential items in times of high-demand — is prohibited during times of crisis in about two-thirds of the United States. As public panic surrounding COVID-19 heightens, consumers have been flocking to stores to stock up on supplies like face masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes — to the exploitation of some retailers.
One third-party seller on Walmart.com, for example, was charging nearly $50 for an 8-ounce bottle of Purell hand sanitizer; another tried to get almost twice that on Amazon.
While online marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart have taken steps to prevent the practice by suspending offers from sellers charging unfair prices, brick-and-mortar stores are being closely monitored by many state governments.
The state's attorney general, Dana Nessel, is pushing recently introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the state's anti-price-gouging laws.
The measure would provide more investigative tools, criminal penalties and enforcement authority to counter the practice.
Anyone attempting to return an exorbitant amount of product, would likely face investigation.
Unclean Hands
a legal doctrine which is a defense to a complaint, which states that a party who is asking for a judgment cannot have the help of the court if he/she has done anything unethical in relation to the subject of the lawsuit.
always have bought paper products, laundry soaps etc in bulk. the last 3 or so years have had a monthly delivery through amazon ( before amazon it was sams club). last 2 times amazon has knocked on the door and waited around until someones opened the door. gal last time told me its because they are labeled boxes and more susceptible to porch pirates. but they are looking at ways to rebox the box ( which i think is a waste, but also dont want my tp stolen).