Comments on: The Beep is Being Taken Back!

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:34:12 +0000

Things must be different in Indiana, as I’ve never been asked to show my receipt and submit to a check. I also know that I wouldn’t stop.

By: Harry McCracken

Harry McCracken — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:24:30 +0000

Good idea–I think that’ll be my new policy.

–Harry

By: JohnFen

JohnFen — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:59:13 +0000

I always refuse to show my receipt (I just say “no, thank you” and keep walking), and I have never been hassled about it at Best Buy, Costco, or Frye’s. I believe that stores cannot legally stop you from leaving unless they specifically suspect you of stealing. Regardless of legalities, though, as soon as I get any grief about it, I’ll stop shopping there. It’s irritating enough that they ask.

By: Harry McCracken

Harry McCracken — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:25:50 +0000

Imprecise language on my part. And even more galling if they make honest customers go through it because their own employees can’t be trusted.

–Harry

By: Dave Barnes

Dave Barnes — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:07:16 +0000

Harry,

Showing your receipt at WorstBuy is not designed to prevent shoplifting. It is in place to prevent cashiers from ringing up “special” prices for their friends.

,dave