"Socks too Cheap to Shoplift?"
Yes, it's true. The socks are such a good deal, no one will be tempted to shoplift them--it's just not worth it.
Today, I wandered around, checking out the men's clothing and shoes. The clothing is laid out in an orderly fashion, but many of the shelves are a mess. On several aisles, equipment was scattered on the floor.
The one great deal that stands out is socks. That's right, socks. They had an excellent selection of quarter height sporting socks, that are great for biking. The quality was excellent, and I was tempted to buy a package, but I already had enough at home. On prior visits, I purchase some name-brand sport socks, which proved to be outstanding.
I also looked at shirts, pants, and shoes. I was not tempted on any of these other items. Most seem to be of cheap design, or in funny colors that did not interest me. But perhaps other shoppers will find chartreuse green or orange appealing.
There were a fair number of customers in the store, and there were three checkout stands open. It seemed to run efficiently. I did not see any customers jumping up and down, throwing shoes, or throwing tantrums, so I think the service was okay.
While I was browsing, the alarm near the main entrance kept going off. You know, the alarm that tells everyone that you're going out the front door with some unpaid merchandise.
I did not see any detectives chasing anyone, so I wasn't sure why the alarm kept sounding. Does this store have an abundance of shoplifters or are the cashiers simply forgetting to remove the merchandise tags?
Oh well, I guess I'll never know.
Wait--Upon reflection, I think I have an idea. I bet those alarms are *preventative.* That is, they are programmed to go off occasionally just to scare you--in case you're thinking of shoplifting. Seems like a pretty good idea to me, and I suppose you could get used to all the alarms going off. read more