OHbaby! Forums : SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 12 May 2026 10:58:42 +0000 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:43:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9246 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : The interesting thing is even...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182881#182881 Author: porcelina
Subject: 9246
Posted: 19 July 2007 at 10:43am

The interesting thing is even though most shops have signs saying bags will be searched etc in the front window legally you do not have to agree to being searched. The most they can do is call the police (who have better things to do and would probably say tough!) or ban you from the store, usually for a year.

I don't usually get stopped (though my handbag is huge!) but if I do I just open it whereas my husband has a bit of an issue with the whole searching thing and he reckons he will refuse to be searched if he gets asked. And press assault charges if they try and search him without his permission ]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:43:41 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182881#182881 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : How rude! I hate it when people...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182846#182846 Author: Faraway
Subject: 9246
Posted: 19 July 2007 at 9:58am

How rude! I hate it when people don't apologise when they make a mistake like that Hope your bday got better!]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:58:01 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182846#182846 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : That sucks, and you should follow...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182693#182693 Author: nictoddie
Subject: 9246
Posted: 18 July 2007 at 9:23pm

That sucks, and you should follow it through,

On another note sorry but you would be surprised at some people who are shoplifters, I was a manager in a major retailer for many years and in honesty what does a shoplifter look like???

And yes they should have apologised to you that is just plain rude!]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:23:14 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182693#182693 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : Chovy here cuz i cant log in on...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182650#182650 Author: busymum
Subject: 9246
Posted: 18 July 2007 at 8:45pm

Chovy here cuz i cant log in on my a/c at the mo.

I'd complain nicely. Theres an art to complaining which some people have and some dont. remember that the people your writing to probably wont know anything about the issue. They may take a polite complaint better than a nasty one or you might get a better result.

my 2 cents. I hope the rest of the week went better for you.]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:45:29 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182650#182650 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : what is stupid is that I actually...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182370#182370 Author: lizzle
Subject: 9246
Posted: 18 July 2007 at 1:44pm

what is stupid is that I actually nearly stole something from the warehouse the other day and no one at all noticed. got to the doors, walked out and realised I had something in my hand. went back and paid but the security guard didn't even see. and yet someone like you who has done nothing wrong gets in trouble....]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:44:45 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182370#182370 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : Sometimes they target people with...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182307#182307 Author: caraMel
Subject: 9246
Posted: 18 July 2007 at 11:55am

Sometimes they target people with pushchairs because they are easy places to hide things.
Both my family and my inlaws are in retail and have had numerous instances of people tucking things in the parcel trays, or worse, under their babies!
BUT! It sounds like the person who stopped you was really rude and insensitive about it, and I'd be writing a letter if it were me. Its shocking that she mucked up and didn't have the grace to apologise. Surely she knew how embarrassing and upsetting it would be for you?!]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:55:39 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182307#182307 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : Do write that letter - yes, they...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182289#182289 Author: miss
Subject: 9246
Posted: 18 July 2007 at 11:42am

Do write that letter - yes, they have a job to do (acknowledge that in the letter) but they should have the people skills to apologise if they wrongly accuse someone. I would be so angry too.]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:42:50 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182289#182289 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : yes, complain to them about her...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182277#182277 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 9246
Posted: 18 July 2007 at 11:20am

yes, complain to them about her definately! that is sooooo unacceptable! i understand it maybe easy to be wrong about people but at least she could've given you an apology! ]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:20:36 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182277#182277 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : I agree with what everyone else...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182246#182246 Author: Guests
Subject: 9246
Posted: 18 July 2007 at 10:17am

I agree with what everyone else has said. Write a letter of complaint.
I just think that is so rude! She could of at least apologised!

We are forever getting followed around, my DH is covered in tattoo's so they seem to think the worst....argh

]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:17:37 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182246#182246 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : Ok so I have not read other people&#039;s...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182179#182179 Author: 11111
Subject: 9246
Posted: 18 July 2007 at 8:18am

Ok so I have not read other people's reply to this (not enough time) so if I repeat then sorry, but i would be writting a letter addressed to the manager.  explaining that this was unfair.  If this get's no response then I would be going further.  Places like these have really good camera's there should be no excuse for accusing an innocient person.  I would push this till you get action on this one.   Places like this need to learn that the coustmer come's first.

 

]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:18:08 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182179#182179 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : they do seem to jsut randomly...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182152#182152 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 9246
Posted: 18 July 2007 at 6:39am

they do seem to jsut randomly pick people,i had a security guard folow me round the warehosue once, and i dont look like someone who'd theive anything.

i find it even more mbarrasing when you pay for something and the things go off, the warehouse is shocking for that.

they couldve siad sorry for the misunderstanding, esp for the embarrassment of it all.
hope your bday got better,]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:39:18 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182152#182152 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : Thanks everyone. I actually had...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182142#182142 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 9246
Posted: 17 July 2007 at 11:04pm

Thanks everyone. I actually had been starting to wonder if I was over-reacting. I understand the women had a job to do, but how hard would it have been to say she was sorry ]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:04:29 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182142#182142 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : I agree - complain complain complain....]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182132#182132 Author: Guests
Subject: 9246
Posted: 17 July 2007 at 10:45pm

I agree - complain complain complain. You have every right to be angry and you absolutely deserve an apology.]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:45:57 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182132#182132 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : WTF!!! That is soo not on and...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182100#182100 Author: Kels
Subject: 9246
Posted: 17 July 2007 at 10:20pm

WTF!!! That is soo not on and I dont blame you for not wanting to go there again Poor you on your birthday too]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:20:11 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182100#182100 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : Serious!?!?!?! Complain big time....]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182075#182075 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 9246
Posted: 17 July 2007 at 9:53pm

Serious!?!?!?! Complain big time. Write a letter (if you can) or ring and speak to the manager that is so wrong.

]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:53:18 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182075#182075 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : That really sucks. And worse...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182064#182064 Author: Leish
Subject: 9246
Posted: 17 July 2007 at 9:48pm

That really sucks. And worse that the person didn't apologise. How rude. Def not what you needed on your birthday. Hope that the day ends on a really good note. ]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:48:26 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182064#182064 <![CDATA[SHOPLIFTING!!! WTF! : I can&#039;t believe it. I went...]]> forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182061#182061 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 9246
Posted: 17 July 2007 at 9:44pm

I can't believe it. I went to our local Warehouse today to buy a DVD, and the security guard accused me of shoplifting! I am seriously the least likely looking shoplifter on the planet!   This is in a store full of shifty looking teenagers, and they pick on the person pushing a baby in a pram! Apparently it seems she thought I had two DVD's when I only had one! She even wanted to go through my nappy bag to double check! I refused to let her look. I showed her my receipt and had already walked past the security scanners when she stopped me. I am so annoyed I can't even express how much!   I must have had steam coming out my ears! The thing that annoyed me the most, is once she realised she was in the wrong she wouldn't apologise!
I will never use that store again! This is after some truly appalling service from them last week when I was trying to find a leappad for Sam. What is happening to the Customer Service standards in that place! Honestly!
OK....Rant over. Just not what I needed to have happen on my Birthday ]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:44:51 +0000 forum_posts.asp?TID=9246&PID=182061#182061