• @Aeri
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    133 months ago

    I uh, avoid taking a cart, because I have a big ass reusable shopping bag. I’m not sure where that leaves me.

    • @fjordbasa
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      123 months ago

      Wait, so you’re putting your unpaid items in the bag? I know there’s nothing inherently wrong with that but I’d be worried that someone would stop me or say something so I just hold on to mine until I check out.

      • @A_Union_of_Kobolds
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        83 months ago

        Most places allow reusable bags and have self-checkout. These businesses have to factor in additional theft as being worthwhile compared to the savings on labor.

        • @BlitzoTheOisSilent
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          23 months ago

          I use my own bag a lot of the time because my usual grocery store (ShopRite) doesn’t put out baskets anymore. I don’t want a cart or need a cart, I want a basket, but they’re never out anymore. Like, they’re just gone…

          So either put the baskets back out, or accept we’re going to use our reusable bags as baskets. Granted, I flip mine upside down in front of the self checkout camera to show I’m not stealing, but ffs… Just put the baskets back. 😭

        • @[email protected]
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          3 months ago

          Sure, but it doesn’t mean they’re not going to think you’re stealing and follow you around and/or give you shit.

          I’m sure there are a ton of factors at play here, including the general area where the store is, and the person’s skin color.

          • @[email protected]
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            13 months ago

            Current laws in america mean all they can do is document any instances of theft.

            Most the time noone looks at anyone specifically until a serious and repeated pattern is made, and even after that its likely nothing happens.

      • @[email protected]
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        53 months ago

        If I’m doing a small shop I’ll take a bag in, fill it up as I go, then everything goes out at the checkout and ends up back in the bag. I’ve never had anyone care about this and I’ve been doing it for a few years now (ever since the old plastic bags got banned in my area).

      • @[email protected]
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        43 months ago

        Lots of stores prohibit this because they’re afraid it might make stealing easier. But not all of them!

      • @[email protected]
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        33 months ago

        I do the same, and yeah I just put everything in the bag, and I empty it at checkout,I usually don’t have that much stuff anyway. Never had an issue with that at the store

      • 🐍🩶🐢
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        13 months ago

        I have been shopping this way ever since the start of covid and only use self check out. It is a lot easier to get around the store. If I need to buy a bunch of heavy stuff or there is a sign asking me not to, I will of course use a small cart or hand basket. I am not going to piss off the Trader Joe gods when I visit it occasionally, who have a sign about it.

        I have never been stopped, asked not to, or have been given any looks from the staff for doing it at my main grocery store.