[Misc] Setting off shop alarms

atomised · Jul 3, 2017

I used to have a work ID card that always used to set alarms off

mune ni kamome · Jul 3, 2017

Its the tattoos of course

Justice · Jul 3, 2017

Thunder Bolt said:
That's because they've already watched you on cctv, so they know if you've lifted something.

I wouldn't believe that my Mrs works in a well know store no one ever in the cctv room and they let the security guard go due to cut backs, basically a free for all if your that way inclined.

Surf's Up · Jul 3, 2017

Both Tesco and the Co-Op have alarm systems that are hyper-sensitive to Bruno impersonators!

LamieRobertson · Jul 3, 2017

Justice said:
I wouldn't believe that my Mrs works in a well know store no one ever in the cctv room and they let the security guard go due to cut backs, basically a free for all if your that way inclined.

Which store is that then?

Questions · Jul 3, 2017

catfish said:
Because I have several joint replacements I always set the alarms off at airports & Eurostar security checkpoints etc. As a result I often get treated like a potential terrorist.
That can be quite annoying.

its your big bushy beard and your constant reference to jihaad that got you stopped going to Brugge....... so don't lie.
And anywear it created a diversion for R to get the gear through.

Worried Man Blues · Jul 3, 2017

Bring back those little bells attached to the door that used to ring as you opened the door, Arkwrights etc

Goring-by-Seagull · Jul 3, 2017

wellquickwoody said:
Where do you live/shop if the cheese and mince have tags on?

I think it's a standard thing these days throughout all tescos. It's just one of those little security sticker things. This is at the Tesco Express in Goring.. So I've taken to always selecting "yes" to a receipt just in case I get collared

wellquickwoody · Jul 3, 2017

Goring-by-Seagull said:
I think it's a standard thing these days throughout all tescos. It's just one of those little security sticker things. This is at the Tesco Express in Goring.. So I've taken to always selecting "yes" to a receipt just in case I get collared

Expensive wine, spirits, and Gillette razor blades I understand, but cheese, really?

Goring-by-Seagull · Jul 3, 2017

wellquickwoody said:
Expensive wine, spirits, and Gillette razor blades I understand, but cheese, really?

And chicken!

DavidRyder · Jul 3, 2017

Whenever I set the alarm off leaving the shop, I'm so conscious of looking guilty, so I generally amble slowly away instead of quickly!

whitelion · Jul 3, 2017

Goring-by-Seagull said:
I think it's a standard thing these days throughout all tescos. It's just one of those little security sticker things. This is at the Tesco Express in Goring.. So I've taken to always selecting "yes" to a receipt just in case I get collared

On that note I'm surprised by some stores asking if I want a receipt. The Co-op store at Southwick Square and the Lottery/tobacco counter at Tesco Holmbush spring to mind as they're the two main stores I do my main food shopping in. Not only is it proof of purchase but also a means of checking whether one has been overcharged. On quite a few occasions after checking the receipt I've had to pick them up on it.

Giraffe · Jul 3, 2017

Does anyone actually stop now when they go off? I just walk straight out and ignore it. Seems to be such a regular occurrence that it makes it irrelevant.

Bozza · Jul 3, 2017

wellquickwoody said:
Where do you live/shop if the cheese and mince have tags on?

To Bozza, are you sure that there not any bar code style paper tags hidden in your clothing? These can be self adhesive and very difficult to find if stuck to the outside of a pocket lining on the inside of a jacket for instance.

Not that I'm aware as it seems to happen regardless of what I'm wearing. It's so inconsistent too - sometimes if goes off when I enter a shop but not when I leave.

Giraffe said:
Does anyone actually stop now when they go off? I just walk straight out and ignore it. Seems to be such a regular occurrence that it makes it irrelevant.

No, I don't. I don't tend to set off the alarm at the big Tesco in Durrington but my partner always does. No one ever comes to check, and there are things in that shop that people would try to nick, unlike the Express stores where it must be pretty limited.

Tim Over Whelmed · Jul 3, 2017

Plooks said:
If you are one of those people who never bother turning the Wi-Fi off on their phones, that can do it I think.

Turn WiFi off .... why? I never do, should I, I'm worried now!

Giraffe · Jul 3, 2017

Bozza said:
No, I don't. I don't tend to set off the alarm at the big Tesco in Durrington but my partner always does. No one ever comes to check, and there are things in that shop that people would try to nick, unlike the Express stores where it must be pretty limited.

Might be worth trying to see what you can walk out with just for the sake of this thread. I reckon you could walk out with a flatscreen telly and they wouldn't bat an eyelid.

Tim Over Whelmed · Jul 3, 2017

Goring-by-Seagull said:
And chicken!

In case of fowl play

Skint Gull · Jul 3, 2017

Bozza said:
Not that I'm aware as it seems to happen regardless of what I'm wearing. It's so inconsistent too - sometimes if goes off when I enter a shop but not when I leave.

No, I don't. I don't tend to set off the alarm at the big Tesco in Durrington but my partner always does. No one ever comes to check, and there are things in that shop that people would try to nick, unlike the Express stores where it must be pretty limited.

In you missed the important bits amongst the nonsense in this thread...

It will be your cards being stacked together setting them off

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Bry Nylon · Jul 3, 2017

Skint Gull said:
In you missed the important bits amongst the nonsense in this thread... &#55357;&#56841;

It will be your cards being stacked together setting them off

Yes, that.

Or the packet of Gillette Mach 3 Turbo Blades he's stuffed down his pants.

hans kraay fan club · Jul 4, 2017

Bry Nylon said:
Yes, that.

Or the packet of Gillette Mach 3 Turbo Blades he's stuffed down his pants.

That sounds a bit risky.

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