I don’t mean to sound like a snob, but I went to a HL once, and that was enough for me. The place was dirty, big and had poor service. This just adds another reason to the list why I won’t shop there.
I don’t go to Micheals either because of the poor service I’ve received in IA and PA. (No offense to those who work and or shop there.
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Jana
No video cameras. Most smaller stores don’t have cameras. They may have things that look like cameras, but it’s very expensive and hard to actually monitor. We could call the cops, but by the time they get there, it’s too late. I’ve heard friends that work at other retail stores with very similar stories. I used to work at Kmart and we even had security, but very few shoplifters were actually caught due to lack of hardcore “proof.”
Kelly
Where? I’ve never been searched yet! Maybe it’s worse in London?
The truth is that they can’t legally search you or anyone else without your consent. They have no more authority than any other citizen and the sign is just a bluff. Only a duly sworn police officer can do this.
In order to affect a citizen’s arrest one has to actually witness the commission of a felony crime and shoplifting doesn’t qualify.
Legally, if one refuses a search their only recourse is to call the police. They can’t legally detain you against your will in any way or they open themselves up to a lawsuit or even criminal charges.
Of course if you actually consent to the search that’s a different story, but they still open themselves up to civil suit.
Actually, I’m not sure that’s true. I believe, by posting the sign at the entry, they are actually allowed to search if necessary. If you’ve been warned upon entry, you’re accepting it as a condition of entering the store. Could be wrong, but my dad works as a lawyer for a large retail corp…I’m pretty sure I’m remembering it right.
That said, that’s probably the ONLY reason the sign is there–because they thought they had cause to search someone they suspected of shoplifting, and ended up in a legal battle over it. Just like the asinine warning labels on many products, the notice is only there because it turned out to be necessary…that’s my guess, anyway.
I worked for several years at a Hancock Fabrics, and one particular group of ladies came in once a year and stole from us every time. Didn’t matter how carefully we watched…they always made off with a few things. :shrug: From a retailer’s point of view, I can see why they’re reserving the right. But I don’t think it would keep me from shopping somewhere.
I haven’t seen a sign like that at my HL, well not yet anyway. I don’t like the idea of being searched, but yet I do understand it from the retailers point of view. However, they can go too far to the point it gets to be insulting and they will start to lose customers.
I don’t buy yarn there very often, but I have also noticed that the same-brand of yarns are priced differently. Why? I’ve also noticed that some of the yarns are very dusty, so maybe they’ve been on the shelf for a long time.
ha, i was definately thinking the same thing. :teehee:
I wish someone would try and search my purse. Who knows what lurks in that thing. :roflhard::roflhard:They’d have that memory forever burned in their psyche.
Ironically, the Hobby Lobby here in Cheyenne is not a bad store… It’s not high-end, to be sure, but it’s not run down and most of the employees are friendly and helpful.
I go there to buy cheap yarn sometimes, but mostly I buy art supplies (markers, pens, paintbrushes) there because it’s the ONLY art supply store in town.
I really, really like it that Hobby Lobby isn’t open on Sundays and late at night. It’s so hard on employees and their families when people have to work at those times. Besides, it’s a Christian business and they have the right to celebrate their faith. :yay:
One thing I esp. like about HL is that my husband likes it. We can both spend time and money there most happily. It’s not like JoAnn’s which he will not even go into.
I don’t recommend coming to New Zealand then, either. Over here, you are subject to search at most stores. I don’t object to it — one, because I have nothing to hide and two, because it’s just expected of you that once you walk in the door and see the signs posted notifying you that you accept those are the terms of the store.
Even the stores with the security alarms that beep when you walk out if you have a stolen item still have security guards at the door to search your bags…
It’s also a term that everyone must leave all school bags at the front counter when entering the store and they can pick them up on the way out. I’m surprised by how many people are against a policy that a store reserves the right to search for stolen items… Not that I am putting down your point of view at all. I was just genuinely surprised.
I really like my HL - its nice, big, clean - can’t complain. I always wondered myself why they dont have scanners but I’ve never had problems with any prices being different. I dont see how they can keep track of everything on sale though - my mind would be warped!
But I’m sure it meant they had a reason to search for any reason of being suspicious. HL is a Christian based store so I dont think they’re going to try & offend anyone or make someone look dumb for any reason.
I love HL’s 40% off coupons - I’m there every other week when they have those things!
Lololol big facts