Asda, if you've got a pram, presume your on the rob!

Lip_Stick

poet123 wrote: »

No, clearly not, because I have only had four children;)

It is perfectly possible to place a basket on the top of a pram and push pram and basket. Or even to place a basket under the pram at an angle and pop items into it as you go around. Provided it is obvious you are using their basket you should have no problems.

You must have had a pram built like a tank!

I guess you're not talking about balancing a full basket on top of one of these.

fluffnutter

poet123 wrote: »

It matters to me what it looks like, and you are aware that shops pass info between them of suspected shoplifters?

I only shop in Waitrose so no worries there.

My point stands: you can't accuse someone of shoplifting whist they're still in the store. Even if they've shoved a leg of lamb down their cacks.

poet123

Lip_Stick wrote: »

You must have had a pram built like a tank!

I guess you're not talking about balancing a full basket on top of one of these.

I had various prams,(none of them built like tanks because I needed to be able to lift them in and out of a car easily, and usually with other children in tow, and I am only 5ft1!!!) but even the one you linked to is sturdy enough to place a basket on the hood sideways and do a light shop.

On that model there is no room to put a basket under the pram, but many prams and pushchairs do have a deepish basket which can take a shopping basket at an angle.

poet123

fluffnutter wrote: »

I only shop in Waitrose so no worries there.

My point stands: you can't accuse someone of shoplifting whist they're still in the store. Even if they've shoved a leg of lamb down their cacks.

No, you can't, but you can keep them under surveillance, and if as with the OP it has been brought to her attention that they deem her behaviour suspicious, why would you continue to do it?

Personally, I would prefer not to be monitored and watched when shopping because of behaviours which I can change, and which are outside the norm. However, if she doesn't want to change which is her prerogative she will have to put up with their (perfectly reasonable imo) surveillance.

fluffnutter

poet123 wrote: »

No, you can't, but you can keep them under surveillance, and if as with the OP it has been brought to her attention that they deem her behaviour suspicious, why would you continue to do it?

Personally, I would prefer not to be monitored and watched when shopping because of behaviours which I can change, and which are outside the norm. However, if she doesn't want to change which is her prerogative she will have to put up with their (perfectly reasonable imo) surveillance.

Don't get me wrong; I totally agree with you! People must accept the potential consequences of their actions. If the OP wants to continue, she's got to appreciate that she'll attract attention. Her choice.

I think perhaps I'm just slightly wary of security guards in shops. They have no real 'powers' but still like to act out their Sweeney fantasies that they've been honing ever since their local constabulary turned them down for being far too stupid to join.

Lip_Stick

poet123 wrote: »

I had various prams,(none of them built like tanks because I needed to be able to lift them in and out of a car easily, and usually with other children in tow, and I am only 5ft1!!!) but even the one you linked to is sturdy enough to place a basket on the hood sideways and do a light shop.

On that model there is no room to put a basket under the pram, but many prams and pushchairs do have a deepish basket which can take a shopping basket at an angle.

I've got that pram and no way on earth would I risk putting anything on the hood extended like that, especially a shopping basket with items in it.

And what's the point in getting a basket and putting it under your pram? For a start it's going to be a lot harder to put bulky items into, you're going to have less room, and you're still stashing things under your pram.

mildred1978

Lip_Stick wrote: »

You must have had a pram built like a tank!

I guess you're not talking about balancing a full basket on top of one of these.

Buggy hook on each handle and you can hang the basket on those

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Mummy-Hook-Stroll-2-Pack/dp/B00158DS0U

shellsuit

mildred1978 wrote: »

Buggy hook on each handle and you can hang the basket on those

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Mummy-Hook-Stroll-2-Pack/dp/B00158DS0U

with a basket full of shopping, they would snap, and/or the buggy would fall backwards.

powerful_Rogue

fluffnutter wrote: »

Maybe, but it doesn't matter what it *looks* like in the least. Shop lifting, by definition, can't happen until you've walked out that door. Sure, you might attract attention, but to be questioned whilst still in the shop is not acceptable.

Theft takes place the moment you dishonestly appropriate property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it. So placing a DVD down the back of your trousers clearly meets the above definition.

The reason store security stop people after they have left the shop/past the tills as it makes the case stronger, but thats not to say they couldnt approach you in store for thieving.

Azari

fluffnutter wrote: »

They have no real 'powers' but still like to act out their Sweeney fantasies that they've been honing ever since their local constabulary turned them down for being far too stupid to join.

Cynical?

Toi?