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If I were the owner of a jewelry store and a salesperson accidentally sold someone else's item to another customer, I would call the person that bought the ring immediately. I would explain the mistake and what the ring meant to the family that it belonged to. Although the person who bought the ring is not obligated to return it because it falls under Entrusting of Goods, I would still attempt to fix the situation by getting the ring back to avoid getting sued in court. "If goods are entrusted to a merchant who deals in goods of that kind, the merchant has the power to transfer all rights of the entrusted to a buyer in the ordinary course of business" (Langvardt, 2019, pg. 571). If I cannot get it back, then I would offer the original owner of the ring any item of their choice, regardless of the worth, in the store along with a lifetime warranty on it and a 50% discount on their next purchase. If I can get the ring back, I would offer free cleanings and at least 50% off on their next purchase for the inconvenience. I would offer the person who bought the ring a full return, a 75% discount on another item if they return the ring to its original owner, as well as a lifetime warranty on that item.

If I were the person who purchased the ring for my fiance, I would honestly return the ring if I knew what it meant to the family it originally belonged to. As for the store, I would ask for an agreement and a discount if I have to look for another ring due to this inconvenience. I am aware that this situation falls under the Sale of Goods Act, and I would have the right to keep the item, but I would instead return it. .