Which of the following is true regarding the obligation,if any,of a consumer who discovers that a company has sent the consumer unsolicited merchandise?

A) The consumer may treat the merchandise as a gift.
B) The consumer may only treat the merchandise as a gift if it has a value of under $25; otherwise,the consumer must call the seller and ask if the seller would like to cover return postage.
C) The consumer may only treat the merchandise as a gift if it has a value of under $50; otherwise,the consumer must call the seller and ask if the seller would like to cover return postage.
D) The consumer may only treat the merchandise as a gift if it has a value of under $100; otherwise,the consumer must call the seller and ask if the seller would like to cover return postage.
E) The consumer must return the merchandise.

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Jessica Kaiser · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Anyone who receives unsolicited merchandise may treat the item as a gift.The recipient may keep or dispose of the merchandise without any obligation to the sender.In accordance with the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970,any unsolicited merchandise sent by mail is free to be used by the recipient as he or she sees fit with no obligation by the recipient to the sender.

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