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[LS6 Tommy]

My recently deceased boss' wife came to work Friday to collect his things. I showed her a storage closet full of some things he brought in from home and she said she really didn't know what to do with some of it. One thing she didn't want was a 50' Coxreels 20A quad outlet box EZ-Coil, so she told me to take it! I told her they aren't cheap, but she said he would have wanted me to take it. Quickee phone camera pics:

Tommy

 

[LS6 Tommy]

That's a very nice reel.
Is that fifty feet?

Thanks. Yes, it's a 50'. It's dusty and the original tag is missing, but it doesn't look like it was ever really used. It should fit nicely next to my HF 50' 3/8" air hose reel.

Tommy

 

[RedRabbit]

I'm sorry for your boss. But thats a nice wife. I hope you enjoy it.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I told his wife I would be honored to use it and every time I use it for the rest of my life it will make me think of him. She also said if she comes across any other shop oriented stuff that she thinks I might like, she will call. Not quite sure what I'll do if she does. I don't want to accept things for free just because she might not think it has any real value.

Tommy

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Agree with RedRabbit.. Its good people like you that help a person in need, that usually end up with this sort of score as a thank you for their support during a difficult time..

 

[Art From De Leon]

If she offers you more of his things, tell her that they have value, and if she declines, make a contribution to their church, or charity.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Sorry about your boss man. Nice of his wife to help you out with that.

 

[the gypsy]

You must have been real close and good friends.

 

[HoosierMark]

Since she did something nice for you, maybe you can do something nice for her. I am thinking flowers once a month or something similar. Just something unexpected that she would not do for herself. Or I am always told the people in these situations, feel lonely after things die down, take her out to dinner with your wife, just to let her know you are still thinking of her and her husband.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Since she did something nice for you, maybe you can do something nice for her. I am thinking flowers once a month or something similar. Just something unexpected that she would not do for herself. Or I am always told the people in these situations, feel lonely after things die down, take her out to dinner with your wife, just to let her know you are still thinking of her and her husband.

That is a great idea! Ken was sick for a while. We all kind of knew it was coming so I think she's kind of past the mourning, just getting used to her new lifesyle.

Tommy

 

[rsanter]

I told his wife I would be honored to use it and every time I use it for the rest of my life it will make me think of him. She also said if she comes across any other shop oriented stuff that she thinks I might like, she will call. Not quite sure what I'll do if she does. I don't want to accept things for free just because she might not think it has any real value.

Tommy

Just take whatever she is willing to give you....
Then after you figure what the stuff is worth you can put a little cash in her hand, tell her you appreciate her thinking if you.
You can also tell her to divide it amog his kids if she doesn't want the money

Bob

 

[rburke65]

In the end it is just stuff to her. At this point in her life she just wants to 'get her wheels bak on the ground'. I don't know her...or you....but if she doesn't need the money , may as well give it away.

 

[bry@n]

Nice score.

 

[larry_g]

I told his wife I would be honored to use it and every time I use it for the rest of my life it will make me think of him. She also said if she comes across any other shop oriented stuff that she thinks I might like, she will call. Not quite sure what I'll do if she does. I don't want to accept things for free just because she might not think it has any real value.

Tommy

Tommy

My father had a saying, "Never deny a person the joy of giving" Over the years I have come to understand what that means. Her reasons for giving to you may be way different than what you imagine. Be gracious and say thank you.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Guys, I appreciate all the input about how to handle things if she offers more. I just don't want to unintentionally take advantage of anything, that's all.

Tommy

 

[38Chevy454]

I think the idea to do something for her that she is not expecting is a great one. Flowers is a good idea, so is take her out to a dinner. You could also get her some gift cards to a local shop she would like. People can be hard to accept cash, but a gift card is easier to get them to accept.

 

[James E]

You ****. Too soon?

I think you did the right thing telling her it's expensive. What she does after that is her business. Larry_g is correct--she has her reasons for giving you that stuff and while it's right to remind her of its value, it's also polite to take her gift graciously and with no drama.

I've seen lots of people throw away valuable stuff after someone dies, because the stuff had no value to the survivors. As long as your boss' widow knows what she's giving away, it's probably better for you to have it than it would be for her to chuck it.

 

[saceone]

Just take whatever she is willing to give you....
Then after you figure what the stuff is worth you can put a little cash in her hand, tell her you appreciate her thinking if you.
You can also tell her to divide it amog his kids if she doesn't want the money

Bob

that's a great piece of advice.

sorry about your boss man

 

[kamlung]

Guys, I appreciate all the input about how to handle things if she offers more. I just don't want to unintentionally take advantage of anything, that's all.

Tommy

you can always go out and buy a gift card. usually i find that easier to accept than straight up cash...

 

[Todd.Brock]

Nice score.. Sorry about the circumstances. If she needed or cared About the money, she would have engaged a whats it worth to you conversation. You tried, she declined. Move on and enjoy it. Probably a one time shot, but if she does come up with more stuff, pay her what it's worth . Just my .o2