'haven't seen' vs 'didn't see'

Daemon99 · #1 (permalink) Mon May 04, 2009 10:20 am *'haven't seen' vs 'didn't see'*

1) I haven't seen a thing like that till now.
2) I didn't see a thing like that till now.

Can someone please tell me which of the above sentences is correct and why?
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Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Mon May 04, 2009 11:15 am *'haven't seen' vs 'didn't see'*

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#1 is the correct choice because the past event is directly and overtly related to the present moment with the phrase 'till now'.
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