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The sister has, let's say, some emotional baggage. Actually pretty serious but I don't think I should go into detail.
Update.
As you all correctly feared, I was to have trouble getting them to release the luggage to me. I arrived at New Rochelle Station, after leaving tennis and then my synagogue, around 11:40 a.m., after a 20 minute drive. The security officer, who was actually a quite nice Nigerian gentleman, said he couldn't give me the bags, but did ask for my ID. I produced both my driver's license and attorney photo ID. That convinced him to call his supervisor, who arrived about 25 minutes later. After my friend's sister had a screaming match with station personnel they released the bag to me.
I plan to bring it to the apartment tomorrow morning. My tennis game is on the same parkway, about 15-20 minutes from her apartment. She offered me $20, which I of course declined. But it took my lawyering skills to get them to release the bag to me.
Thank you all for your advice. I actually did weigh it when deciding what to do.
I think I just got an email from that security guy - I'm gonna be rich!
I agree with the above - except I would deliver the luggage to the sister's house or apartment when you have time.
The sister does not drive and does not have access to a car, so expecting the sister to pick up the luggage at your house/apt does not really extend a favor in totality. You could deliver the luggage just whenever you have time or whenever you feel like it - no rush - I think extending a full favor is more meaningful. Or if you (the OP) disagree with this, have your friend who is requesting the favor for his sister pick up the luggage at your house/apt and he can deliver it to his sister.
A cab, Uber, Lyft.
I'm a single woman, over 60, so have lived most of my adult life alone. If I'd left my luggage somewhere, that's what I would do. I wouldn't even ASK for someone to go get it, much less bring it to me, unless they happened to live right by the station...and even then, I'd take a cab to go get it.
If I had the time, I'd do it. It isn't clear from you post why the sister hasn't called or faxed permission yet. If she doesn't drive, maybe she can't fax from home. Maybe she isn't internet savvy. Maybe she has every intention of giving permission, but needed to know first if you were even willing to do it. I'm just not sure that your characterization of the sister not bothering to do her part is accurate.
If neither of them drive, they must have a way to get around. Bus? Taxi? I wonder why they don't take their normal mode of transportation to do this.
The sister has, let's say, some emotional baggage. Actually pretty serious but I don't think I should go into detail.
Update.
As you all correctly feared, I was to have trouble getting them to release the luggage to me. I arrived at New Rochelle Station, after leaving tennis and then my synagogue, around 11:40 a.m., after a 20 minute drive. The security officer, who was actually a quite nice Nigerian gentleman, said he couldn't give me the bags, but did ask for my ID. I produced both my driver's license and attorney photo ID. That convinced him to call his supervisor, who arrived about 25 minutes later. After my friend's sister had a screaming match with station personnel they released the bag to me.
I plan to bring it to the apartment tomorrow morning. My tennis game is on the same parkway, about 15-20 minutes from her apartment. She offered me $20, which I of course declined. But it took my lawyering skills to get them to release the bag to me.
Thank you all for your advice. I actually did weigh it when deciding what to do.
Well, that's good. At least you got it and didn't make the trip for nothing.
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