Try Something New Today - How about a five finger discount!
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Johnny Canuck3
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Word has it that self scan checkouts are coming to Brixton Sainsburys soon.
Some of my friends in the past have taken advantage of this at Asda stores by only scanning half of what your meant to. Technically you can't be charged with shop lifting until you leave the store. Receipts can randomly be checked on the exit but if you havn't left the store they have no rights to prosecute. To bring self scan to Brixton is mad. But they think this will save them money on labour costs!
Enjoy people!
That's cool. Then, you can take the money you save by not paying for things, and spend it on slave-labour cocaine!
if we make it into crack then there are slaves at both ends of the supply chain they cancel each other out and the cogs of capitalism stay oiled
Johnny Canuck3
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if we make it into crack then there are slaves at both ends of the supply chain they cancel each other out and the cogs of capitalism stay oiled
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DotCommunist
So many particulars. So many questions.
see I believe that sort of, but in my version a man with a sword says 'Do you agree that thieves should have their hands cut off?'
And the people who say yes shall dig the lime pits.
Absolutely, both these groups have sociopathic tendencies and ideally would fuck off and leave the rest of us to not steal from or dismember each other in peace
(but stealing from tescos is OK actually)
Johnny Canuck3
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The difference is, one sociopathic group is trying to rob you blind.
The other sociopathic group, works for you.
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
What's with the stealing shaving gear? That's why some stores have cameras in that section specifically, and they RDIF tag the products.
Why is stealing shaving gear so attractive? I just don't get it.
Oh, and when I had a part time job at a petrol station years ago, the coffee ended up kept behind the counter, because the shoplifters used to nick it.
I will admit to my embarassing episode at the new "Fresh & Easy" stores a subsidiary of your Tesco Stores here in the states....they all have self checkouts and I managed to screw up scanning 1 item (brie cheese) and slid my debit card into the machine, bagged my $92.12 worth of goodies into my 3 canvas carry bags (I do believe in being environmentally sound) and proceeded out the door where I was met by a very nice young man who blocked my exit and asked me to proceed to the office for a check of my register tape
.....Honest mistake and I was not aware that the brie cheese had not scanned.....paid them the $8.42 in cash and sheepishly left the store.
10 Days later I received a very nice letter and a $25.00 coupon for "Fresh & Easy" and apologies for the confusion
What I have yet to figure out is how they got my address????
.....Honest mistake and I was not aware that the brie cheese had not scanned.....paid them the $8.42 in cash and sheepishly left the store.10 Days later I received a very nice letter and a $25.00 coupon for "Fresh & Easy" and apologies for the confusion
What I have yet to figure out is how they got my address????
Johnny Canuck3
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10 Days later I received a very nice letter and a $25.00 coupon for "Fresh & Easy" and apologies for the confusion
Yep. That's how those sorts of encounters usually end up, isn't it?
Actually, maybe it is when the suspect is able to flash a badge...
Johnny Canuck3
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My only knowledge of one of those encounters where the store dicks made a mistake, ended up at the Court of Appeal.
Yep. That's how those sorts of encounters usually end up, isn't it?
Actually, maybe it is when the suspect is able to flash a badge...
Ex is the operative word here......
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Or in her case, help keep her 4x4 on the road.
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=7848499&postcount=18
Sounds like you are exploiting a weakness to gain personal wealth. A capitalist trait.
But seriously why is it OK?
Johnny Canuck3
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Johnny Canuck3
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Do you own an SUV, as the post seems to indicate?
Pinched it?
Nanker Phelge
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
I've never known Brixton to stand still, it's not like anywhere else in London, but it does change and evolve, so It would seem that it is only you that will never change, which is a shame, cos a bit of change can often be a good thing.
Wolveryeti
Detty Pig
Why is stealing shaving gear so attractive? I just don't get it.
Small, high value items are always a target for shoplifters because they are easily concealable. Razors etc quite often end up at markets or ebay.
editor
hiraethified
Or when they're too poor to pay, of course.
Nanker Phelge
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
You're right they are always very nice and polite, which can not be said of all checkout staff in Brixton shops.
Geri
wasn't born to follow
Why is stealing shaving gear so attractive? I just don't get it.
Because it's ridiculously expensive for what it is, and nobody wants to pay for it.
snadge
metal alchemist
Also the quality of the steel used for blades has been dramatically reduced so they don't stay sharp for anywhere near as long as they should and the price has increased tenfold for these inferior blades over the last 5 years.
proper ripoff.
Jonti
what the dormouse said
My theory is that people are generally about as honest as they can afford to be (well, except for the likes of Paul Dacre, of course!).
Brixton has areas of very high deprivation and poverty. That could mean "honour towards corporates" ranks kinda low on the life-skills scale for many around here.
Johnny Canuck3
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Poverty is not synonymous with criminality.
brixtonvilla
should be Oslovilla, really
Catch on fast, don'tcha?
Fine, you steal. Just don't pretend that you're doing this to change/subvert the system, or in the interests of the local community.
