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Post by kathyinmd on Feb 16, 2020 23:01:18 GMT
Goodness, how strange...all Dove soap products are behind locked doors at the service desk at my grocery store. one person said because Dove is so expensive that people are stealing it. another said because of the high quality of it.
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Post by mzgarden on Feb 16, 2020 23:26:44 GMT
Odd. I'll have to pay attention next time I'm at the store.
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Post by Use Less on Feb 16, 2020 23:28:21 GMT
Huh. That is strange. I'd be curious enough to up and ask a manager.
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Post by tenbusybees on Feb 17, 2020 0:20:15 GMT
It's the new Tide Pods.
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Post by Woodpecker on Feb 17, 2020 2:35:49 GMT
I’ve used Dove for years and still,do. It’s still sold here everywhere. Gee, I hope that’s just a fluke that all the Dove was locked up! Please find out why for us. Now I’m going to be wondering? 🧐
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Post by manygoatsnmore on Feb 17, 2020 8:05:36 GMT
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Post by Mr DAVID In Wisconsin on Feb 17, 2020 9:54:38 GMT
Almost seems easier to get a job than steal Dove soap.
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Post by susannah on Feb 17, 2020 17:57:38 GMT
I read a few articles about it yesterday. I haven't been in town to stop at Walgreens but will probably check ours sometime this week. I remember back when we lived in a suburban area, Walgreens had Tide locked up - but when we'd come up here to where we live now (for vacations) Tide was on the shelves, unlocked. Someone I knew who worked at a metro Walgreens back then said Tide was a hot item for shoplifting for whatever reason - seems like it would be more difficult to steal than small things, though. I don't normally buy my Dove soap at Walgreens (because I can get it cheaper elsewhere) but using Balance Rewards made it free to me so I did buy a six count package of it from Walgreens last month. At that time, the store up here did not have Dove under lock and key - believe me, I would have noticed if they did.
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Post by Melissa on Feb 17, 2020 20:40:33 GMT
I'm thinking you would have to steal and sell a lot of soap to make much money from it...
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Post by Mr DAVID In Wisconsin on Feb 17, 2020 21:25:55 GMT
Ah, but it’s a100% profit margin.
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Post by Melissa on Feb 17, 2020 21:37:39 GMT
A dollar a pop!!! lol
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Post by manygoatsnmore on Feb 17, 2020 21:57:57 GMT
Yeah, seems like it to me, too, but I guess the bars would be easy to slip into a big purse, and the article talked about them being used as currency to trade for cigarettes or other stuff. Evidently, there's a ready market, so that makes them a prime target for shoplifters. Sad commentary on society today.
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Post by manygoatsnmore on Feb 17, 2020 21:58:48 GMT
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Post by Ozarks Tom on Feb 17, 2020 22:26:52 GMT
Some states won't prosecute a thief if their loot was worth less than a dollar amount retail. I'm thinking California is anything under $950 is free for the taking, New York City has a limit also. As I understand it that's per theft, not accumulated.
I wouldn't have a retail store in California for anything.
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Post by kathyinmd on Feb 17, 2020 22:39:34 GMT
the store manager said it was due to theft. any other grocery store does not have it locked but puts limited amounts on the shelf also due to theft. the bulk store near me, BJs, has a zillion of it out on the shelf. go figure...maybe its a where you live thing.
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Post by bluemingidiot on Feb 18, 2020 17:54:47 GMT
...maybe its a where you live thing.
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Post by christie on Feb 19, 2020 0:45:49 GMT
Some states won't prosecute a thief if their loot was worth less than a dollar amount retail. I'm thinking California is anything under $950 is free for the taking, New York City has a limit also. As I understand it that's per theft, not accumulated. I wouldn't have a retail store in California for anything. I wouldn't say free. Just a misdemeanor IF no prior. No where do I read they won't prosecute. Misdemeanor theft in AR is $1000 or less. In that vein, CA has tougher laws than AR.
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Post by christie on Feb 19, 2020 0:47:20 GMT
Well is is 1/4 cleansing cream not 100% soap! Evidently marketing works.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 6:19:17 GMT
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