Miranda1313 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 If you really wanted something and were really upset that you waited almost longer than any other person but didn't get your item etc. etc. etc. have you ever gone up to others and taken things out of their cart or even hands? I have heard about this happening but have never seen it done or done it myself since I have never bf shopped before. Can't wait to see the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I can't imagine ever doing such a thing, but it is not unheard of. Remember the Cabbage Patch craze of the early 80s?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byond Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 last yr had a lady try to grab the items i had off the top of the large stereo box i was carrying, since it took both hands to hold, I was already pissed just trying to get to a checkout. Was about ready to just drop everything & choke the beetch when a salesperson helped me out. She stated she was just trying to keep things from falling, although nothing would of been close to falling if i wasn't spinning around & trying to kick her away. Might be a little, but I'm scrappy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyjane Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 OMG, I have never, that just sounds really awful. Let me tell ya, nobody better try it with me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebony0421 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I have seen it done. I have never done that and never will. If you do something like that, you are really asking for a beat down. When people act foolish like that, it takes away from the day. Bf shopping is about shopping,an adrenalin rush, excitement, the thrill of the hunt or chase, saving money, it is not about yelling, cursing, a busted lip, the paramedics, an ambulance and a free ride or a qucik visit to the emergency room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShopperMom Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I have heard of it happening but never seen it, nor would I ever even think of it, that is just plain down right low and rude. If you're not quick enough to get one for yourself (legitimately) then better luck next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonSlayer1500 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 That's taking things a little to far. If you want your items...get there first and have a plan of getting to it. If you're there in the front of the line and you know the store layout, there is no reason you shouldn't get the first item you're after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatferd Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 last yr had a lady try to grab the items i had off the top of the large stereo box i was carrying, since it took both hands to hold, I was already pissed just trying to get to a checkout. Was about ready to just drop everything & choke the beetch when a salesperson helped me out. She stated she was just trying to keep things from falling, although nothing would of been close to falling if i wasn't spinning around & trying to kick her away. Might be a little, but I'm scrappy!I am not a weirdo by any stretch of the imagination. My next door neighbor is a woman who lives with her dog and is about 80+ years old. She's nice, but she's made dozens of citizens arrests in her day, I always make fun of her when she does, but if this were to happen to me I would make a citizens arrest. I don't care if I look like a moron for doing it, but that is stealing and if I was in line for 5+ hours to get what I wanted for it to be stolen from my posession I would not hesitate. I would also demand that the store sell me the item for the BF price even if they have to special order one a week later. If the store can't keep order in their store, the customer deserves to be compensated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youm0nt Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 never done it,never had it happen to me,never seen it.though ive had people ask me where you found this and that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoXmom Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I've seen PARENTS send their kids to take things out of peoples carts while the parents distracted them. Now that is SAD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorelei Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 never done it,never had it happen to me,never seen it.though ive had people ask me where you found this and that.Same for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunnemee Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Good way to end up in the Hospital !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickle831 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I've seen PARENTS send their kids to take things out of peoples carts while the parents distracted them. Now that is SAD!OMG That is awful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn293 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 When the razor scooters were the "hot toy" my mother and I were at Walmart and we watched a woman grab a scooter out of another woman's hands... well needless to say she was pissed and she took the box and knocked the other lady in the head with it, and the woman had to be taken to the hospital because she had a nasty gash in her forehead. I know I am going to be at Walmart at 2 am on Friday to get one of those laptops and if ANYONE tries to even attempt such acts with me they will wish they never crossed my path. You know all of this stuff could be avoided if the stores would get a good amount of the product and then no one would have to fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugs Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Greed really does bring out the worst in people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimfp Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Absolutely not. It's considered stealing IMO, even if the person hasn't bought the item yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darianwiccan Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I have seen this happen before, as I have worked a few BF's in retail. *shivers at the very recollection* I will be at Wal-Mart to get one of those laptops, and if I have to commit a couple of assaults to get it to the checkout, I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovewdw! Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I've got a story related to this.... My sister and I do BF shopping together. Well this was our first time ever doing it (we have learned a lot since then!) Anywho, we were at Target, probably around 10, and I was in search of some games. A Target employee was handing some out right inside the doors that go to the backroom. I left my sister with the cart and went to get them. Well, I probably had 4-5 games in my arms when I felt them being pulled from behind. I whipped around only to find out it was my sister. Well, I had to explain that to the lady next to me because she was going to "take care of her" because she was taking my games! Needless to say we still laugh about my sister being "taken care of"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darianwiccan Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I need to explain my post a little more. It almost looks as if I am prepared to steal from others to get a laptop. This is not the case. However, I will maim anyone who gets within 3 feet of the laptop once I have it in my hands. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest general41391 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I have never done that, but if I need too...then I will? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 AHAHAHHAH this is too funny, I have thought of doing it just in everyday shopping (taking something out of someones cart) but just for fun to see if they'd notice. On my worst day I may do that, but if I tried to snatch something out of somebodys hands I would expect to be swung at. heh Maybe I should......start a big riot, then go get all my items, climbing over piles of people on my way to the checkouts :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShopperMom Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I've seen PARENTS send their kids to take things out of peoples carts while the parents distracted them. Now that is SAD!That is absolutely the lowest thing I have ever heard of, such good morals some people teach there children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albrandwood Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I've done it ... in fact, I do it every time I go shopping with wifey ... if I didnt take the stuff out of her hands, it would cost me significantly more $$$ ... ;D @shley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommie2one Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I was at Kmart last Thanksgiving and got a Now 17 cd. They sold out quick (go figure). As I was 2nd in line, I got one from the display before they went. Anyway, it was in the front part of the cart. I was also looking at the foot massagers. I turned my back for a second and the next thing I know I hear a kid telling his mom he found a Now cd. For some reason it sounded awfully close and I turned and the kids was just leaving my cart! Needless to say I got my cd back, but I couldn't believe the nerve! The kids was around 13 or 14 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmon Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Not at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyjane Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I was at Kmart last Thanksgiving and got a Now 17 cd. They sold out quick (go figure). As I was 2nd in line, I got one from the display before they went. Anyway, it was in the front part of the cart. I was also looking at the foot massagers. I turned my back for a second and the next thing I know I hear a kid telling his mom he found a Now cd. For some reason it sounded awfully close and I turned and the kids was just leaving my cart! Needless to say I got my cd back, but I couldn't believe the nerve! The kids was around 13 or 14 too. I just can't believe that anyone would do this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda1313 Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 That is awful, all of those greedy people doing those things. I would never, however I would be verey upset if someone tried to do that to me. Thanks for helping me be more prepared for the big day! 4 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebirth Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I've seen PARENTS send their kids to take things out of peoples carts while the parents distracted them. Now that is SAD!SMH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchandalisha Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 People are absolutely amazing today! BF is supposed to be fun and a day to get good deals and for everyone to be happy to kick off the holiday season! I can't believe our culture has become this! I would love for someone in another country to come here and have to explain the whole idea of BF!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I would NOT take things from someone's hands, but I would NOT let them take anything from my hands or cart, either. I have witnessed several fights on BF in the past but have never been part of them. I certainly don't want to now. I will reach around them while they are fighting and take an item from the shelf or pallet. I like to get everything I am after but there is a line that I will not cross. And I have had a couple of people try to take something from my hand and my cart. There were a couple of slaps on the hands that followed. However, if someone tried to take something from my mom or my kids on BF, there would be alot of... !!!LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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