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Have you ever stolen fragrance from shop?

post #1 of 83
Thread Starter 
or anywhere just wondering i see many store that where they have package, but with no proection.
post #2 of 83
No.
post #3 of 83
Stealing is illegal and unethical.
post #4 of 83
Just the spritzes on my forearms.

post #5 of 83
Nah...as a matter of fact I dont think Ive ever stolen something from a shop
post #6 of 83
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Originally Posted by TwoRoads View Post

Just the spritzes on my forearms.

Ahhh yes. I'm guilty of that as well
post #7 of 83
Huh? What a question... I don't have a conscience roomy enough to steal.
post #8 of 83
Thread Starter 
lol
post #9 of 83
No.
post #10 of 83
I just love BaseNotes
post #11 of 83
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Originally Posted by perfume4life View Post

or anywhere just wondering i see many store that where they have package, but with no proection.

That is not an invitation for anyone to steal from the shop...
post #12 of 83
Never before and never will. I must admit that the thought has crossed my mind before but my conscience and upbringing will never let me to it.
post #13 of 83
Sorry to seem a bit uptight, but what the hell kind of question is this?
post #14 of 83
Not yet......

I think I will only consider stealing fragrances selling at full-retail, they got a higher value.
post #15 of 83
Categorically no.
post #16 of 83
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by matthewfoo View Post

Not yet......

I think I will only consider stealing fragrances selling at full-retail, they got a higher value.

LOL kool i just thought shop like house of frashes leavel frags there for people to tried out right and there is boxed sealed i was thinking maybe there must be stolen in past.
post #17 of 83
Hahah , no no ...
post #18 of 83
No.
post #19 of 83
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Originally Posted by Rawk Lee View Post

Sorry to seem a bit uptight, but what the hell kind of question is this?

That was my first thought when I saw the thread. Stealing is wrong, and those who steal should be ashamed of themselves (even though they're probably proud). They're always ashamed to have gotten caught.

post #20 of 83
I got a steal of a deal on my less-than-half-priced Sel de Vetiver but the store consented.
post #21 of 83
No, but in little shop's, and in some of the out of the way places I haunt, and have purchased fragrances from I felt as I were stealing! (Does that count?)
post #22 of 83
While talking on the phone once, I picked up a bottle, turned my back to the counter with a tester bottle in my hand because I was looking for my lady that was with me.

The sales associate started screaming at me, thinking I was going to steal the bottle. I turned around, explained what I was doing, turned back around. By that time, I had two security guards near me, asking me not to steal the tester bottle. I get off the phone, place the bottle down, slowly take two steps back, take a deep breath and say calmly - "I was looking for my ladyfriend, she walked away. I answered the telephone, and while somewhat distracted, merely turned around and did not take even one step. If that is considered stealing, then so be it. Take me to the police, I'll subpoena the tape and I maintain my innocence."

The two security guards laughed, told me how super-sensitive the SA was about tester bottle theft since she has had 10 bottles stolen from her in just a week.

I've never stolen anything except for a piece of 5 cent gum (when I was quite young) and my father made me work in that small store the entire summer as penance. Since then, only have stolen bases while playing baseball... nothing else. But it happens apparently.

But not by me. Sadly, this was all over Sean John "I Am King of the Night" - which, I still cannot believe has melon in it that I actually like.
post #23 of 83
Nope, but an SA at a Sephora in LR told me that they have more perfume stolen than they sell
post #24 of 83
Heavens no.
post #25 of 83
Very Unfortunate
stealing fragrances has no excuse
food, maybe
post #26 of 83
No. In our local superstore they have put the perfumes in cabinets with locks on them. At one of my local bookstores-they also sell rosary beads; they, also have to put them under lock and key!! Can you imagine that?! What kind of a sick person steals rosary beads? How can you pray?
post #27 of 83
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Originally Posted by TwoRoads View Post

Just the spritzes on my forearms.


+1.
post #28 of 83
No.
post #29 of 83
These days, most testers have the security tag on them. I was once tempted in a seedy German bar that had a bottle of Corso Como in the men's room but my conscience took over.
post #30 of 83
No. I don't see why someone else should pay for my out-of-control perfume habit.
post #31 of 83
I've wondered if some of the frags on ebay were acquired by way of the "five fingered discount." LOL.
post #32 of 83
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Originally Posted by Bigsly View Post

I've wondered if some of the frags on ebay were acquired by way of the "five fingered discount." LOL.

i read somewhere that %10 of ebay items where obtained illegaly, in other words STOLEN!
post #33 of 83
Every time I go to Sephora, there are always Chanels missing. Some people are such thieves!
I used to work at the Gap in high school. When I would go to vacuum the fitting rooms there would always be sensors on the floor with teethmarks!
post #34 of 83
absolutely not - i don't think I'd ever be able to enjoy wearing the fragrance if I did.
post #35 of 83
No officer. Never never never I swear. I had these testers in my pocket when I walked in.
post #36 of 83
post #37 of 83
Stealing fragrances raises the price for all consumers, as manufacturers will undoubtedly cover their losses. So ultimately, we are the ones to pay for thievery.

But...you all knew that. Right?
post #38 of 83
Nope, BUT I have seen a couple of attempts over the years that were thwarted by the in-store authorities. They usually know what to look out for.
post #39 of 83
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Originally Posted by Spray View Post

Women are such thieves!

Watch it, Skunk-man, or I will take back all the nice things I have said about you and your multiple threads....
post #40 of 83
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Originally Posted by matthewfoo View Post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLd3-cfLlvU

I lol'ed when I watched that video!
post #41 of 83
^ Vicky's my favorite chav!
post #42 of 83
Never!!!
Gary
post #43 of 83
Quote:
Originally Posted by knit_at_nite View Post

Watch it, Skunk-man, or I will take back all the nice things I have said about you and your multiple threads....

..but women who are the most guilty are the ones who steal our hearts.
post #44 of 83
Quote:
Originally Posted by TwoRoads View Post

Just the spritzes on my forearms.


I am guilty of this.
post #45 of 83
I don't have the balls/lack of brains, whatever ya call it to steal like that. I am in my mid twenties and too old for that kind of behavior. I won't lie though, being strapped for cash and since joining this place my eyes have been open to a LOT of good fragrances the thought did cross my mind. But I know I will never do it.
post #46 of 83
nope, not much of a reason to.
post #47 of 83
I've never stolen perfume, but it has stolen my heart many, many times
post #48 of 83
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigsly View Post

I've wondered if some of the frags on ebay were acquired by way of the "five fingered discount." LOL.

Almost all the testers are,
I truely believe that..!
post #49 of 83
Certainly not.
post #50 of 83
Never
post #51 of 83
Quote:
Originally Posted by sirsmellzalot View Post

absolutely not - i don't think I'd ever be able to enjoy wearing the fragrance if I did.

Same here.

When I was around ten I stole a box of lozenges, but I immediately threw it away.
post #52 of 83
*note to self* should a trade opportunity arise with certain individuals who ponder things that just haven't crossed my mind, be sure to get my end of the trade FIRST...
post #53 of 83
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Originally Posted by Le Grand Duc View Post

Almost all the testers are,
I truely believe that..!

A lot of SA's liquidate the testers, originally meant for the shelves in the malls, on ebay.
The appropriate word to describe this act is 'theft'.
post #54 of 83
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Originally Posted by perfume4life View Post

LOL kool i just thought shop like house of frashes leavel frags there for people to tried out right and there is boxed sealed i was thinking maybe there must be stolen in past.

Did anyone else wonder what language this was written in?
post #55 of 83
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Originally Posted by Midiguru View Post

Did anyone else wonder what language this was written in?

That's the Na'vi language if I recall correctly. Damn, I miss my days on Pandora!
post #56 of 83
Quote:
Originally Posted by knit_at_nite View Post

Watch it, Skunk-man, or I will take back all the nice things I have said about you and your multiple threads....



You know I love you and your team, knit at nite.
I edited my post to better represent my opinion.
post #57 of 83
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spray View Post



You know I love you and your team, knit at nite.
I edited my post to better represent my opinion.

That's better. All is forgiven
post #58 of 83
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spray View Post

Every time I go to Sephora, there are always Chanels missing. Some people are such thieves!
I used to work at the Gap in high school. When I would go to vacuum the fitting rooms there would always be sensors on the floor with teethmarks!

I noticed that in some Sephora's they keep the tester in a drawer and you have to ask for it, presumably because they're always being stolen.
post #59 of 83
I have two friends both sa's one YSL the other Mugler. The Opuim tester walked off alot from YSL, not sure if they just got bored sitting on the counter? But my friend was always moaning about how many new testers she had to put out in a week.

Mugler strangely not. But the open stands now used in Debenhams are a gift it seems to shop lifters. Usually teenagers, they come in three or four at a time and try it. Always caught as hidden lable thing on the bottom of the box, which sets of alarms.

As I keep telling said friends, I am just so stupid. Out of force of habit I walk to the till and pay. You must remind me to lift and walk away.

The answer is no.
post #60 of 83
Gee Whiz - it never occurred to me to steal fragrance. Not about to start any time soon either.........
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