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    My friend accidentally gifted stuff to me...

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    #1  Edited By Lukeweizer

    My friend was purchasing a bunch of stuff, (THQ Complete Pack, Unreal Deal Pack and TF 2). 
     
    He wanted to gift me TF 2 but wasn't aware he was about to gift me everything in his cart. Which is what happened. 
     
    Steam support page says they won't refund purchases. Does anyone know of an e-mail or phone number I can use to contact them and get him his games back?
     
    I also already accepted the gifts through Steam. I did this before I found out it was an accident.

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    #2  Edited By NekuSakuraba

    Do you want those games? If so, buy them and gift them back. That's the only thing I can think of.

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    #3  Edited By Lukeweizer
    @NekuSakuraba said:

    " Do you want those games? Of so, buy them and gift them back. That's the only thing I can think of. "

    I actually like TF 2 and the THQ Pack. The other was only 15 bucks though. I could just do that and call it his birthday present.
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    #4  Edited By NekuSakuraba
    @Lukeweizer said:
    " @NekuSakuraba said:

    " Do you want those games? Of so, buy them and gift them back. That's the only thing I can think of. "

    I actually like TF 2 and the THQ Pack. The other was only 15 bucks though. I could just do that and call it his birthday present. "
    Sounds good! Oh and the Unreal pack is really good also, so I am sure you will enjoy it. :)
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    #5  Edited By TheKeyboardDemon

    Plus if you buy the stuff back for him you will both have people you can join to play against or with online.

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    #6  Edited By IncredibleBulk92

    See! More people should be following the example set by Santa, when making a list always check it twice...
     
    I'll let myself out.

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    #7  Edited By IBurningStar
    @IncredibleBulk92 said:
    " See! More people should be following the example set by Santa, when making a list always check it twice... I'll let myself out. "
    I'll give you high five as you walk out the door.
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    #8  Edited By Origina1Penguin

    If you haven't redeemed the gifts, then your friend should be able to take it back through Steam. I've done it before. If you haven't redeemed through Steam or an email link, then have your friend check the drop down menus from the main toolbar. I don't remember what the selection was exactly, but it shouldn't be too hard to find. I can tell you exactly where it is after I get home from work.
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    #9  Edited By gamer_152  Moderator

    If the Steam support page says t hey won't refund games I wouldn't get too expectant about them letting you give back those games.

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    #10  Edited By Lukeweizer
    @Origina1Penguin said:
    " If you haven't redeemed the gifts, then your friend should be able to take it back through Steam. I've done it before. If you haven't redeemed through Steam or an email link, then have your friend check the drop down menus from the main toolbar. I don't remember what the selection was exactly, but it shouldn't be too hard to find. I can tell you exactly where it is after I get home from work. "
    I already accepted them before I talked to him and found out it was a mistake. My stupid fault.
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    #11  Edited By mesklinite

    I did the same thing, though I was fast enough to realise this and gift myself the games. I'd contact steam support because this is clearly a big flaw in their system.

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    #12  Edited By Malakhii
    @Lukeweizer said:
    " @Origina1Penguin said:
    " If you haven't redeemed the gifts, then your friend should be able to take it back through Steam. I've done it before. If you haven't redeemed through Steam or an email link, then have your friend check the drop down menus from the main toolbar. I don't remember what the selection was exactly, but it shouldn't be too hard to find. I can tell you exactly where it is after I get home from work. "
    I already accepted them before I talked to him and found out it was a mistake. My stupid fault. "
    I don't think it's your fault. If I found a bunch of games gifted to me from someone I would assume they meant it, your friend should have double checked. 
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    #13  Edited By TheKeyboardDemon
    @Malakhii: I would assume the same, it wouldn't stop me from feeling bad about it when I found out the truth. But that also depends on how good a friend it is.
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    #14  Edited By dablemont

    You could also look at his wishlist and give him a game from there... I'm sure he'd appreciate that!

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    #15  Edited By Soulglove

    Say thank you!

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    #16  Edited By dablemont
    @Soulglove said:
    " Say thank you! "
    Hahaha that too!

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