....because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.

https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjzHr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16

But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
raaaaaciiiiiisssst.

BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>
>
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjzHr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>
> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>

So, what, are all those locked so that you have to have somebody that works
there get you anything you want to buy? And there isn’t anybody working
there?

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In article
<458127759.703826402.596031.anim8rfsk-cox.net@news.easynews.com>,
anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:

> BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:

> > ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
> >
> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjz
> Hr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
> >
> > But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
> >
> So, what, are all those locked so that you have to have somebody that works
> there get you anything you want to buy? And there isn’t anybody working
> there?

Yeah, you have to push a button on the wall to ask for the cabinet to be
unlocked for literally everything now. And there's never anyone around
to help you, so shopping becomes a futile experience.

I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Bezos is funding all the
shoplifting gangs to drive all the physical stores out of business.

On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:48:38 -0700, BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:

>In article
><458127759.703826402.596031.anim8rfsk-cox.net@news.easynews.com>,
> anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
>
>> > ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>> >
>> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjz
>> Hr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>> >
>> > But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>> >
>> So, what, are all those locked so that you have to have somebody that works
>> there get you anything you want to buy? And there isn’t anybody working
>> there?
>
>Yeah, you have to push a button on the wall to ask for the cabinet to be
>unlocked for literally everything now. And there's never anyone around
>to help you, so shopping becomes a futile experience.
>
>I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Bezos is funding all the
>shoplifting gangs to drive all the physical stores out of business.

So how tough would it be for the gangs to break open those cabinets?

In article <cho64i1porilikua6df11epq4k1ftshej9@4ax.com>,
shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:

> On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:48:38 -0700, BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
>
> >In article
> ><458127759.703826402.596031.anim8rfsk-cox.net@news.easynews.com>,
> > anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:
> >
> >> BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
> >
> >> > ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
> >> >
> >> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJk
> >> GjzHr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
> >> >
> >> > But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
> >> > raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
> >> >
> >> So, what, are all those locked so that you have to have somebody that
> >> works there get you anything you want to buy? And there isn't anybody
> >> working there?
> >
> >Yeah, you have to push a button on the wall to ask for the cabinet to be
> >unlocked for literally everything now. And there's never anyone around
> >to help you, so shopping becomes a futile experience.
> >
> >I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Bezos is funding all the
> >shoplifting gangs to drive all the physical stores out of business.
>
> So how tough would it be for the gangs to break open those cabinets?

Tougher than it is to walk in and scoop entire shelves of merchandise
into shopping carts and run out with it.

On Sat, 22 Apr 2023 02:43:52 +0000, BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:

>...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>
>
>https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjzHr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>
>But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>

It's a wonder all stores in NYC don't look like that what with Democrat DA,
Alvin Bragg's promise not to prosecute theft in the name of racial equity.

https://theamericantribune.com/da-alvin-bragg-promises-not-to-prosecute-theft-to-establish-racial-equity/
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s promises from the campaign trail
have resurfaced, particularly the speech where he called theft the “crime of
poverty” and pledged to not prosecute it in order to establish “racial
equity.”...

BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
> In article
> <458127759.703826402.596031.anim8rfsk-cox.net@news.easynews.com>,
> anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
>
>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>
>> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjz
>> Hr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>>>
>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>
>> So, what, are all those locked so that you have to have somebody that works
>> there get you anything you want to buy? And there isn’t anybody working
>> there?
>
> Yeah, you have to push a button on the wall to ask for the cabinet to be
> unlocked for literally everything now. And there's never anyone around
> to help you, so shopping becomes a futile experience.
>
> I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Bezos is funding all the
> shoplifting gangs to drive all the physical stores out of business.
>

Lol

--
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shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:48:38 -0700, BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
>
>> In article
>> <458127759.703826402.596031.anim8rfsk-cox.net@news.easynews.com>,
>> anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:
>>
>>> BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
>>
>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>
>>> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjz
>>> Hr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>>>>
>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>>
>>> So, what, are all those locked so that you have to have somebody that works
>>> there get you anything you want to buy? And there isn’t anybody working
>>> there?
>>
>> Yeah, you have to push a button on the wall to ask for the cabinet to be
>> unlocked for literally everything now. And there's never anyone around
>> to help you, so shopping becomes a futile experience.
>>
>> I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Bezos is funding all the
>> shoplifting gangs to drive all the physical stores out of business.
>
> So how tough would it be for the gangs to break open those cabinets?
>

It would be funny if it was played window glass but I imagine it’s tough
plexiglass. Still, you think the glass would be scratched to hell and
covered with spray paint.

--
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On 4/21/23 10:48 PM, BTR1701 wrote:
> In article
> <458127759.703826402.596031.anim8rfsk-cox.net@news.easynews.com>,
> anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
>
>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>
>> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjz
>> Hr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>>>
>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>
>> So, what, are all those locked so that you have to have somebody that works
>> there get you anything you want to buy? And there isn’t anybody working
>> there?
>
> Yeah, you have to push a button on the wall to ask for the cabinet to be
> unlocked for literally everything now. And there's never anyone around
> to help you, so shopping becomes a futile experience.
>
> I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Bezos is funding all the
> shoplifting gangs to drive all the physical stores out of business.

Speaking of going out of business, I'm thinking after a couple more
lawsuits Fox News will fold up shop.

atropos@mac.com wrote:

> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>
> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjzHr-MJ54s.mp4

Maybe they should bring Lydia's and Service Merchandise type stores back.

--
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On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07 PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>
>
> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjzHr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>
> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.

The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.

For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too. Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather surprised to see some items being locked up.

On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:12:49 -0700 (PDT), Rhino2
<hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:

>On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>
>>
>> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjzHr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>>
>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>
>The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>
>For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too. Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather surprised to see some items being locked up.

This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
hundreds of dollars.

Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
> atropos@mac.com wrote:
>
>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>
>> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjzHr-MJ54s.mp4
>
> Maybe they should bring Lydia's and Service Merchandise type stores back.
>

https://youtu.be/f3xKMlCj0ec

> --
> Let's go Brandon!
>
>

--
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shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:12:49 -0700 (PDT), Rhino2
> <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>
>>>
>>> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjzHr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>>>
>>>
>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>
>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>
>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>
> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
> hundreds of dollars.
>

Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.

--
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On 4/26/2023 4:00 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:
> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
>> On Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:12:49 -0700 (PDT), Rhino2
>> <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1649500996119437315/vid/320x568/dliJkGjzHr-MJ54s.mp4?tag=16
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>
>>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>>
>>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>>
>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>> hundreds of dollars.
>>
>
> Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.
>
O_o

--
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dirty old man.

anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
>> Rhino2 <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:

>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>
>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>
>>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>>
>>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>>
>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>> hundreds of dollars.
>>
>
>Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.

Will be doing what soon?

--
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Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
> anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
>> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
>>> Rhino2 <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
>
>>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>>
>>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>>
>>>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>>>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>>>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>>>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>>>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>>>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>>>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>>>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>>>
>>>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>>>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>>>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>>>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>>>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>>>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>>>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>>>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>>>
>>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>>> hundreds of dollars.
>>>
>>
>> Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.
>
> Will be doing what soon?

Putting all their product behind glass. Have you shopped at Amazon lately?

>
> --
> Let's go Brandon!
>
>

--
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On Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:48:30 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:

>Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
>> anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
>>> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
>>>> Rhino2 <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
>>
>>>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>>>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>>>
>>>>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>>>>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>>>>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>>>>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>>>>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>>>>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>>>>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>>>>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>>>>
>>>>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>>>>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>>>>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>>>>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>>>>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>>>>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>>>>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>>>>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>>>>
>>>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>>>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>>>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>>>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>>>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>>>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>>>> hundreds of dollars.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.
>>
>> Will be doing what soon?
>
>Putting all their product behind glass. Have you shopped at Amazon lately?

Assuming you are being serious and talking about one of their stores I
thought those were self-checkout only. So there's no need to put
anything behind extra glass since you can't get out without going
through the self-checkout.

On 4/27/2023 1:30 PM, shawn wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:48:30 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
>>> anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
>>>> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
>>>>> Rhino2 <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
>>>
>>>>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>>>>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>>>>>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>>>>>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>>>>>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>>>>>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>>>>>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>>>>>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>>>>>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>>>>>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>>>>>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>>>>>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>>>>>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>>>>>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>>>>>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>>>>>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>>>>>
>>>>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>>>>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>>>>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>>>>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>>>>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>>>>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>>>>> hundreds of dollars.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.
>>>
>>> Will be doing what soon?
>>
>> Putting all their product behind glass. Have you shopped at Amazon lately?
>
> Assuming you are being serious and talking about one of their stores I
> thought those were self-checkout only. So there's no need to put
> anything behind extra glass since you can't get out without going
> through the self-checkout.

Walking thru self-checkout doesn't necessarily mean _paying_ in
self-checkout....

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On Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:45:16 -0700, Dimensional Traveler
<dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:

>On 4/27/2023 1:30 PM, shawn wrote:
>> On Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:48:30 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
>>>> anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
>>>>> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Rhino2 <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>>>>>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>>>>>>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>>>>>>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>>>>>>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>>>>>>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>>>>>>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>>>>>>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>>>>>>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>>>>>>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>>>>>>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>>>>>>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>>>>>>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>>>>>>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>>>>>>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>>>>>>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>>>>>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>>>>>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>>>>>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>>>>>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>>>>>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>>>>>> hundreds of dollars.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.
>>>>
>>>> Will be doing what soon?
>>>
>>> Putting all their product behind glass. Have you shopped at Amazon lately?
>>
>> Assuming you are being serious and talking about one of their stores I
>> thought those were self-checkout only. So there's no need to put
>> anything behind extra glass since you can't get out without going
>> through the self-checkout.
>
>Walking thru self-checkout doesn't necessarily mean _paying_ in
>self-checkout....

In the case of those stand alone stores the system keeps track of what
you pick up. Probably something like they do with mini-fridges at
hotels.

shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:48:30 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
>>> anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
>>>> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
>>>>> Rhino2 <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
>>>
>>>>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>>>>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>>>>>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>>>>>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>>>>>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>>>>>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>>>>>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>>>>>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>>>>>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>>>>>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>>>>>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>>>>>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>>>>>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>>>>>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>>>>>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>>>>>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>>>>>
>>>>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>>>>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>>>>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>>>>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>>>>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>>>>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>>>>> hundreds of dollars.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.
>>>
>>> Will be doing what soon?
>>
>> Putting all their product behind glass. Have you shopped at Amazon lately?
>
> Assuming you are being serious and talking about one of their stores I
> thought those were self-checkout only. So there's no need to put
> anything behind extra glass since you can't get out without going
> through the self-checkout.
>

I am talking about my iPhone, and all the Amazon products being behind the
glass screen. :-)

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Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
> On 4/27/2023 1:30 PM, shawn wrote:
>> On Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:48:30 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
>>>> anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
>>>>> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Rhino2 <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>>>>>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>>>>>>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>>>>>>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>>>>>>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>>>>>>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>>>>>>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>>>>>>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>>>>>>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>>>>>>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>>>>>>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>>>>>>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>>>>>>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>>>>>>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>>>>>>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>>>>>>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>>>>>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>>>>>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>>>>>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>>>>>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>>>>>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>>>>>> hundreds of dollars.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.
>>>>
>>>> Will be doing what soon?
>>>
>>> Putting all their product behind glass. Have you shopped at Amazon lately?
>>
>> Assuming you are being serious and talking about one of their stores I
>> thought those were self-checkout only. So there's no need to put
>> anything behind extra glass since you can't get out without going
>> through the self-checkout.
>
> Walking thru self-checkout doesn't necessarily mean _paying_ in
> self-checkout....
>

I’ve never seen the self check out stand that worked. At the grocery store,
they have all, but one of the cash registers closed, and all the cashiers
work self check out. Because self check out doesn’t work without a cashier.

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anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
> Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:

>> Maybe they should bring Lydia's and Service Merchandise type stores back.
>
> https://youtu.be/f3xKMlCj0ec

Either he's the incredible shrinking man, or he's in land of the giants.
:-D

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anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
> Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
>> anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
>>> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
>>>> Rhino2 <hughmunguscan@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:44:07?PM UTC-4, BTR1701 wrote:

>>>>>> ...because of all the shoplifting and lack of enforcement of the law.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But if Target closes that store because of all the thievery, they're
>>>>>> raaaaaciiiiiisssst.
>>>>>
>>>>> The last time I was in my nearest Canadian Tire store, some of the
>>>>> sections had "grills" over the products to force you to get someone to
>>>>> unlock them if you wanted something. They weren't clear glass like this
>>>>> so it was harder to see the products and turn them around so that you
>>>>> could be sure what they were. It was only certain sections though: tools
>>>>> and some electronics. I'm not sure how long it's been like that at
>>>>> Canadian Tire since I haven't been there much the last few years and I
>>>>> don't know if it is ALL Canadian Tires or just the odd one.
>>>>>
>>>>> For the sake of Americans, I should explain that Canadian Tire started
>>>>> out as being a tire resaler just after WWI but has been a general
>>>>> hardware store as long as I can remember. They still have an automotive
>>>>> section with service bays and tires but you can get housewares, sporting
>>>>> goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, etc. etc. there too.
>>>>> Given that my nearest Canadian Tire is NOT in a bad neighbourhood and we
>>>>> haven't yet legalized shoplifting the way California has, I'm rather
>>>>> surprised to see some items being locked up.
>>>>
>>>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>>>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>>>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>>>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>>>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>>>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>>>> hundreds of dollars.
>>>
>>> Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.
>>
>> Will be doing what soon?
>
> Putting all their product behind glass. Have you shopped at Amazon lately?

I haven't used a CRT with a glass screen for a very long time.

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nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com wrote:
> Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
>> On 4/27/2023 1:30 PM, shawn wrote:
>>> anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:
>>>> Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
>>>>> anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
>>>>>> shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:

>>>>>>> This sort of thing has been common for a long time for more expensive
>>>>>>> items. For instance MicroCenter (a computer parts store) has been
>>>>>>> around for decades and always had their CPUs and RAM locked up. Not so
>>>>>>> surprising since the boxes weren't that large and if you took the time
>>>>>>> to open up the box to get to the CPU you've got someone not much
>>>>>>> larger than a half dollar coin so it is easy to hide and worth
>>>>>>> hundreds of dollars.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rumor has it, Amazon will be doing this soon.
>>>>>
>>>>> Will be doing what soon?
>>>>
>>>> Putting all their product behind glass. Have you shopped at Amazon lately?
>>>
>>> Assuming you are being serious and talking about one of their stores I
>>> thought those were self-checkout only. So there's no need to put
>>> anything behind extra glass since you can't get out without going
>>> through the self-checkout.
>>
>>Walking thru self-checkout doesn't necessarily mean _paying_ in
>>self-checkout....
>
>In the case of those stand alone stores the system keeps track of what
>you pick up. Probably something like they do with mini-fridges at
>hotels.

I am pretty sure the maids count the bottles in the fridge.

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