Doxory?

lakmiseiru has decided My prefrosh left her coat here after CPW. She also forgot to return my second spare room key. She lives about 15 miles away, though she may/may not have a car (but could likely take commuter rail given where she lives).

She apparently can't get a ride to MIT or drive here, but is quite willing to mail me the key. So I'll mail her the coat - it seems like a fair trade.

Asked 2 years ago

Insist that she bring the key with her and make her come here to pick the coat up.

jtu: Though say it in a nice way that makes it sound like it'll be more convenient for the both of you.
kevinr: It's good to keep the keys safe.
ntn: Just ask her how willing she'd be, rather than insist, though.
seph: I'm not sure I'd *insist* but I'd push for it

beppu, susannah, jesse, kyrandil, sauergeek, zellia, jrockway, madcaptenor, peggusus, buddywiser36, raloxifiend

My choice: Just mail her the coat - it's only ~$5 and the key is probably a lost cause.

jmorzins: Mail the coat, ask her to mail the key; come up with phrasing to guilt her into it. (Note that commuter rail will be about $5)
glasser: and ask her to mail you the key?
quince: is she coming to MIT? This oddly changes my mind.

Ian

Skipped (with comments)

coolworld: Meet in between and exchange both key and coat?
photon: Mail her the coat once she mails you the key (insured, of course).

If you make a stupid choice because a website tells you to, it's your own damn fault.