poundland such a cheek

hjb123

Gorgeous_George wrote:

The cost of theft, or shoplifting, is covered by increased prices for all.
GG

Yeah poundland might become poundandapennyland!

Lob_Rockster

just take the basket, don't get worked-up and leave it in an aisle. Much more relaxing (until you fall over it )

Anthillmob

i always get followed by security in boots in wimbledon (when i go there which is rare as i usuallygoto sutton).. i always take them on a littletour of the shop as well.

Stonk

hjb123 wrote:

Yeah poundland might become poundandapennyland!

Haha. I've never heard of mere 1p price increases, though: so Poundfiftyland is more likely!

V_Chic_Chick

I kept getting followed in Boots because I am a teenager, and so did some other people my age, but not my mum. This went on until I complained to HQ and got an apology, and was told that that specific security guard has now left, and the manager will make sure that she speaks to the new one.

wrexhamandy

V_Chic_Chick wrote:

I kept getting followed in Boots because I am a teenager, and so did some other people my age, but not my mum. This went on until I complained to HQ and got an apology, and was told that that specific security guard has now left, and the manager will make sure that she speaks to the new one.

Yeah that does my head in too...get followed around just because you're young. Looking forward to the age discrimination legislation coming in soon then they'll be trouble...

Willsnarf1983

is it age discrimination thou when most of the thieving that goes in shops is done by teenagers/early 20's? i somewhat suspect it isn't and thus what happens will be deemed looking after their business

Will

Fleago

wrexhamandy wrote:

Yeah that does my head in too...get followed around just because you're young. Looking forward to the age discrimination legislation coming in soon then they'll be trouble...

No they won't The legislation is only concerned with employment and training and has nothing at all in it pertaining to goods, services or facilities.

Fleago

soolin

I get followed a lot in shops for some reason and the fact that I am being followed makes me feel shifty so I'm sure i act more suspicious. I like to read the labels, so will often crouch down and read the shelf edge label on offers to make sure I understand it, then double check the packet I have, and that is obviously deemed 'suspicious' when I'm only trying to be a moneysaver.

Soo

Turning_into_scrooge

ts_aly2000 wrote:

Ahhhh, poundland. If you have your trousers hanging around your backside and your knickers at your waist then I'd imagine you might feel at home.

Clearly if that isn't you, the damn place simply isn't worth the hassle. I hate the bloody place. Usually when I'm walking past and think, "Ah yes," I usually end up just dumping whatever I've picked up on the closest shelf to the checkout.

As for security guards, had one in Staples a few weeks back so I asked him if he was following me. Ending up chatting for about 15-mins, was a lovely guy, Richard, from Africa, moved here about 2-years ago with his family, from London, he was up here for the week, hates working in the Tesco-one-stops in London. Oh and he was single too.......

Did you manage to get his phone number?? you go girl