they are a company who pays disabled people less then minimun wage so they don’t have to pay fucking taxes.there job training program, is training disable people to work at goodwill so they don’t have to fucking pay them. they suck balls, it’s good for the earth, and vintage is in.
things to know about taking shit from g00dwill
nothing is tagged
because everything is used and random, it’s basiclly impossible to tell if something is yours or not if you rip the sales tag off. use this to your advanage.
some stores have cameras, some don’t. make a blind spot by kneeling buy a clothing rack, going to a dressing room or bathroom, or leaning over something. cameras are never watched from what I’m aware of.
it’s not odd to take non-clothing items into bathrooms/dressing rooms. this is because if someone takes it there isn’t another one
walkouts are super easy because stores are understaffed and emplyeees don’t care. you can total wear stuff out of the store.
I never tried lifting from IKEA before!! But there’s ton of blindspots so I cant imagine it being super difficult (: . As for smaller objects, I’d suggest concealing them in your bag inside a showroom, or open a closet or so “to look at the inside” and use the closetdoor as a shield for camera’s 👀. Also if certain items come in boxes, try concealing in there and pay at the self checkout!! Much lifting luck to you angel 🍀💖
- the founder of ikea, ingvar kamprad, was a nazi sympathizer
- ikea is owned by charities, all run by ingvar kamprad, therefore none of its profits are taxed, making the ingka foundation (the charity that runs ikea) the largest charity in the world, with a net worth of $36 billion dollars. it is one of the most elaborate tax evasion schemes by a company to date.
- ikea partners with lumberers that do illegal logging in romania, russia, and many other european countries. they cut into virgin forests and green belt areas which destroy ecosystems and kill native animals. they also leave these forests a mess after they’re finished logging.
- ikea chooses not to adhere to cpsc (consumer product safety commission) guidelines and knowingly produce furniture that risks consumer’s health and safety in order to retain profit. well known cases of these risks include the malm dresser recall, where eight children had died from tip overs due ikea’s neglect in removing an unsafe product from the market.
- their meatballs and weiner sausages contained horse meat in several european countries amid the horse meat scandal. also, their chocolate cake was contaminated with coliform bacteria, which is found in fecal matter.
- ikea used cuban political prisoners as well as forced labor camps in germany to assemble and manufacture furniture to sell in the 1980s.
- furniture is poor quality and made to break in roughly two years, forcing consumers to return to buy more.
feel free to add more if you wish! these ones are just off the top of my head lol.
This is all from lostlifter, but the original had way too much activity for me to feel comfy reblogging it.
shoplifting routine + tips
before i sleep, i’m going to type out some things i collected from lift-pros who have deactivated their blogs and adopted into my own routine! i’ll just detail my routine and try to give a few tips at the end so that the newer lifters can have some of the wisdom of those who have left us.
routine:
whenever i go lifting, i always bring a medium sized purse and a large shopping bag. i gently fold the shopping bag and put it inside of my purse. other than this, i’ll bring:
my magnet and hook (i hide them inside of these hidden zippers in my purse) {some lifters use scissors. same goes.}
a wallet with a decent amount of money (if i have it) in case i get caught
earphones (personal preference, but i find that music calms me and makes me look nonchalant. sometimes i won’t even listen to anything so that i can appear occupied, but actually be attentively listening around me.)
when i enter my first store, i’ll browse around, examining fabric, price tags, comparing clothes to my body in the mirrors. this is useful for concealing. if you conceal an item of clothing in another, mirrors are so good for checking if you can see it. just look as if you’re checking our your appearance.
try to take some items without hangers, so that you can put those items onto hangers when you have extras.
once i’ve taken a couple items i want along with some larger items with pockets (jeans, overalls, collared shirts) i’ll go to a changing room. if an attendant asks me how many items i have, i’ll lie and say 2 less than what i have. if they physically count the items, then i’ll probably only steal one item. if no one gives a shit, then still, don’t be too careless about stealing items. there’s still video cameras.
***MAKE SURE not to steal a boldly printed/colored item that’s showing in your pile of clothing or the first item that you’re holding. they’ll probably notice it’s gone, or at least there’s a greater risk. ***
in the changing room, i’ll probably take my shoes off so i don’t look suspicious from underneath the curtain. and if the curtain doesn’t fully close, i ALWAYS hold it closed with my body as i detag. a lady once walked in on me as i was detagging and i nearly had a heart attack, thankfully she didn’t see anything.
after i take the tags off of the items i want, i’ll put the tags into or onto the clothes i don’t want. DOUBLE CHECK FOR TAGS PLEASE!!!! THERE’S CHANCES OF EXTRA HARD AND SOFT TAGS. i’ll put the clothes i detagged in my purse. if i don’t have space, i might wear the item of clothing if it’s small and unnoticeable. when i exit the changing room, i’ll most likely leave one item that has been untouched on the rack outside of the changing room.
PLEASE MAKE SURE NOT TO LEAVE THE ITEM WITH THE EXTRA TAGS ON OR IN IT ON THE RACK OR WITH THE ATTENDANT the attendant will be touching these items the soonest and it’s pretty sketchy when a tag falls out of a pocket or if there’s an extra on there.
i usually take the items with the tags and bring them back out to the store, if i’m not lazy i’ll put it back where it came from. i always try to put it in the middle of the rack.
then i exit the store, trying to look calm.
so you probably noticed i haven’t mentioned the shopping bags yet. this isn’t what everyone does, but i always head to the bathroom and put the clothes i stole into the bag. it works for me because i can’t necessarily pull off walking into my mall with a bag in hand, but if you want to start off with the bag, just put something thin and dark inside the bag to put on top of the clothes you stole. just in case.
then i hit up other stores! except at these other stores, i can put the clothes i take into the shopping bag.
tips:
1. always double check for tags on the clothing. this is a given, but really, you have to check for any kind of tag. you might have gotten the hard tag off, but there could still be a soft tag somewhere, or some other lifter could’ve left a tag somewhere. hold up the price tags and clothing tags up to the light and look for chips and shit.
2. HIDE your tools. please. hide them. if the LP sees your tools, you’ll get punished so much harder because you were shoplifting with the intent.
3. DON’T RUN!!! don’t run. if you run, well, it depends on store policy. but if you run, they might tackle you or call the police or some shit.
4. if you don’t have a good feeling about a place, drop the shit and get out. seriously. get out. leave the mall if you have to. give it a little time before you return. just don’t risk it. no item is worth a record, especially since we’re all young with our futures ahead of us.
5. find somewhere to put your tags. don’t be careless. i’ve seen people just leave the tags in the changing room, it’s not necessarily traceable but it draws attention to the fact that shoplifting is prevalent in the store. what i’ve found is putting them inside of purses, pockets is effective. and of course, retagging clothing as well. i usually tag the inner tag on the seam of the clothing.
6. always be nice to the SA. if they talk to you, they’re just doing their job and being polite. but if they’re following you around a little too closely, they’re probably suspicious of you.
7. dress appropriately for the store. this is also a given, but don’t wear shit like black hoodies and sweatpants, cause you probably look like a lifter who wants to wear clothing out of the store. also, i recommend changing your appearance up a little.
8. don’tttt please don’t go to one store too much and never buy anything. give it some time. if an store attendant asks, i like to say that i’m just trying on things and i’m going to tell my mom what i want so we can come back. also, don’t always go at like 4:00 on a tuesday. change it up, so you catch different employees at different shifts.
9. don’t grab a shitton of stuff and then steal a large portion of it. for me it’s usually: stealing one item for every four pieces i grab, two if the SA’s aren’t nearby or paying attention, or if i concealed really well.
10. you don’t NEED to buy a small thing to alleviate suspicion. i understand the logic, but honestly i’d just get out of the store. don’t stay longer than you need to.
12. DON’T BE AFRAID TO WASTE A DAY ON SCOUTING. lifting at a new store is very exciting but sometimes they might have something you’re not familiar with, like at zara, they will scan every single clothing item and make sure there’s a tag when you’re entering and leaving the changing room. when you scout, figure out the layout, security cameras, SA procedures
13. THIS IS REALLY USEFUL FOR ME idk if it’s useful for you but some of the stores i go to have a level for men’s wear and a level for women. often times, the changing rooms on the men’s level will have fewer people and fewer SA’s. if you feel like the SA’s on the women’s level are hardasses about the clothes in your arm, check out the men’s level.
14. DON’T TAKE WHAT YOU DON’T NEED. don’t be greedy. this is just me, but i take only things i will actually wear. some people boost, so that’s different, but don’t be greedy. stores will probably notice a larger loss in inventory way sooner. pleaseee don’t be greedy. sometimes shoplifting is so easy you think you can get away with anything, but it’s still illegal at the end of the day. only take things you really want. i always look at store websites before hitting up stores so i have an idea of what i want and i have my limits. be smart about it. there’s a ton of big, flashy hauls on tumblr, but you don’t need to compete with others. go at your own speed.
15. don’t ever underestimate the fact that shoplifting is still a crime. even if you’re a teenager, you’ll be punished. don’t forget that. you can still stick it to the man, just, be careful.
other methods besides dressing room concealing:
so there’s a lot of other methods out there, especially just on the floor concealing where you put things in your bag or your sleeve. personally, it doesn’t work for me, so i’m sorry i didn’t cover it. i’m afraid of blind spots not actually being blind spots and i’m also afraid of tags. if there’s jewelry i want or something non-clothing, i’ll hide it under the clothes in my arm. this is only if the SA will not take these things from me and count them. so you need prior knowledge. anyways, a lot of jewelry i’ve seen have tags as well so be careful. i’ve taken shoes, bikinis, jewelry, socks and underwear this way ahaha i’d say it’s effective but you need to know your store.
* Alabama - $500 but if it exceeds $2500 it’s class C felony. Stay under $500.
* Alaska - $750 or more is a class C felony.
* Arizona - $1000 or more is a class 6 felony.
* Arkansas - $1000 or less is a class A misdemeanor.
* California - (This one is a doozie) When the crime involves property with a value up to $50, it is up to the prosecutor to charge it as an infraction or misdemeanor. The maximum fine for shoplifting up to $50 worth of property is $250. When the property value is worth more than $50, it is punishable by up to $1,000 in fines and six months in jail. No other way to sum it up lol.
* Colorado - Class 1 petty offense is $50 or less. Punishable up to 6 months in jail.
* Connecticut - First Degree Larceny is a Class B Felony with penalties ranging from 20 years in jail, probation, and a maximum $15,000 fine. Second Degree Larceny is a Class C Felony, and carries up to 10 years in prison, a maximum $10,000 fine, and probation. Basically don’t lift here lol.
* Delaware - Misdemeanor if $1500 or less.
* Florida - Property worth between $100 and $750 is petit theft and a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and up to $1,000 in fines. All I’m gonna say so don’t lift here often lol.
* Georgia - $300 or less is a misdemeanor.
* Hawaii - $250 or less is a petty misdemeanor.
* Idaho - $1,000 or more is a felony. Stay under $500-$1000 to be safe.
* Illinois - $300 or more can lead up to 5 years in prison. Don’t fuck here basically.
* Indiana - $750 or more is a felony.
* Iowa - 5th degree theft is $200 or less. A simple misdemeanor.
* Kansas - $1000 is felony.
* Kentucky - $500 or less is a class A misdemeanor.
* Louisiana - less than $1000 is petty theft.
* Maine - $500 or less is considered class E crimes. Up to 6 months in jail.
* Maryland - $100 or less is a misdemeanor. $100-$1000 is still a misdemeanor but can face up to $500 in fines and 18 months in prison.
* Massachusetts - If you shoplift items less than $100, a fine of $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second may be levied. ... Shoplifting is its own crime in Massachusetts, but if the value of the stolen item is over $100, it can be charged as larceny instead.
* Michigan - $200 or less is a misdemeanor.
* Minnesota - $500 or less is a misdemeanor.
* Mississippi - $1000 or less is a misdemeanor.
* Missouri - $150 or less is a class D misdemeanor. Fine of $500, however no jail time.
* Montana - A person convicted of theft of property not exceeding $1,500 in value will be ordered to pay a fine of no more than $1,500, or be imprisoned in the county jail for a term of no more than six months, or both. ... This is the lowest level of theft under Montana law, sometimes referred to as petty theft.
* Nebraska - under $200 with no prior convictions is a class 2 (II) misdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $1000 fine.
* Nevada - $650 or more is a felony.
* New Hampshire - Shoplifting is usually charged as a misdemeanor criminal offense, which is punishable by up to one year of incarceration and $2,000 in fines. Such penalties can be best avoided using a New Hampshire shoplifter lawyer.
* New Jersey - $200 or less is a misdemeanor.
* New Mexico - $250 or less is a petty misdemeanor.
* New York - $1000 or less is a misdemeanor.
* North Carolina - A first offense for Concealment of Merchandise is a Class 3 Misdemeanor, which can involve up to 20 days in jail and 24 hours of community service. Penalties increase with repeat offenses. A Larceny of Goods charge is more complex.
* North Dakota - $500 or less is a misdemeanor.
* Ohio - under $1000 is a misdemeanor. Up to 180 days in jail and/or up to $10000 in fines.
* Oklahoma - If you shoplift an item worth less than $500, your first conviction carries up to 30 days in jail, a fine of $10 to $500, or both. The penalty is up to a year in jail.
* Oregon - $1000 or less is a misdemeanor.
* Pennsylvania - $150 or less is a misdemeanor. Up to 90 days in jail and/or fine up to $300.
* Rhode Island - A first offense for shoplifting is a misdemeanor and carries up to one year a prison, a fine ranging from $50 up to $500, or both.
* South Carolina - less than $2000 is a misdemeanor however up to $1000 in fines and up to 30 days in jail.
* South Dakota - The retail value of the merchandise, regardless of whether or not the merchandise has been recovered undamaged, and. a monetary penalty of four times the retail value of the merchandise, or $100, whichever is greater.
* Tennessee - $1000 or less is a misdemeanor.
* Texas - Class B misdemeanor: $2,000 fine and 180 days in jail. Class A misdemeanor: $4,000 fine and one year in jail. State jail felony: $10,000 fine and two years in jail. Third-degree felony: $10,000 fine and 2 to 10 years imprisonment.
* Utah - Utah classifies shoplifting and retail crime as a class A misdemeanor if the property was $500 or more but less than $1,500.
* Vermont - A person convicted of the offense of retail theft of merchandise having a retail value not in excess of $900.00 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
* Virginia - $200 or more is felony theft.
* Washington - $750 or less is a misdemeanor.
* West Virginia - $500 or less is a misdemeanor.
* Wisconsin - If caught with merchandise valued between $100 and $2,500, you will be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. This is a serious misdemeanor charge, as it carries up to nine months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
* Wyoming - less than $1000 is a misdemeanor. The maximum penalty for misdemeanor theft is six months' imprisonment and a $750 fine.
Also as a side note:
Value exceeds $1000, it has a statute of 5 years. Anything less is 2 years(?).
Also this list took over an hour so appreciate it if you’re too lazy to Google shit like me lol.
Keep in mind we are committing crimes. Crimes! Trust your damn gut it’s always right. Better safe than sorry. Btw my blog isn’t searchable so no need to censor words.
long story short, i got cocky. read on for the whole story
i was out with a friend and we went to FYE. i showed her some socks, she liked them, i put them in my bag without checking for tags or rdif’s. this was mistake number 1
i detagged 4 cds i was getting as gifts for my friends. then i moved on to mini brands and an animal crossing mystery keychain. my friend cashed out and we walked out. we beeped. i stood by the escalator and she went back in and let the lady check her bag. my friend didn’t lift so no harm no foul.
the lady waved me back in and i didn’t beep on my way in. my mind was racing because i didn’t think there was anything on me that could’ve gone off. i had a bag from hot topic and let her look in it cause all my stuff was in my purse. she asked to look in my purse and the conversation went as follows
me: “i rather you not i have a lot of weird personal medical stuff i have to carry with me.”
her: “well ok if that’s the case we can get security people here to take a look for me”
me: “that’s not necessary, i probably just beeped because of my heart monitor. my doctor warned me it could set off stuff like this sometimes.”
her: “well you didn’t go off coming in so i have to insist on checking your bags”
me: “ma’am i’m within my rights to refuse a bag search. i’m telling you it was just my heart monitor. it’s done this before.”
her, turning to the phone: “ok then i’ll just get security up here”
me: i don’t have anything
her, getting in my business: you wouldn’t have gone off if you didn’t. hand it over and i won’t call them. i know you took something
so i reaches in my bag and grabbed the first thing i touched. one of the cds i detagged. she waved it past the towers and when it didn’t go off she told me “keep it coming”
at this point there’s a line of 5 people behind me and my friend. i’m losing my mind over this lady being fucking aggressive and embarrassed that 5 people are witnessing it. SA lady turns to address one of the customers because she thinks she’s recording. she bitches at the lady that she’s not allowed to (pretty sure she is) and the customer just tells her to calm the fuck down and told her she shouldn’t be acting like this to anybody no matter what she thinks i did.
she threatens to get security again so i just hand over everything to get my hot topic bag back and leave with my criminal record untouched. i didn’t figure out it must have been the socks until i got to my car.
i got cocky and greedy. i just can’t believe it was a fucking pair of socks that got me
it was honestly best case scenario for getting caught. no security or cops. just a shitty sales associate telling me not to come back.
the friend i was with bought some socks and opened them today so i can update y’all on what kind of tags they had
same kind of little bar tags you see on CDs but they were folded inside one of the socks and tucked inside one of the other pairs. not every pair she got was tagged but apparently FYE tags fucking socks
step 1. order some expensive ass food you wouldn't normally eat. treat yourself :D
step 2. once food arrives wait 3-5 mins and open a support ticket saying it was damaged and inedible
step 3. find a pic on google images..i searched up stuff like "do0rd@sh damaged food" "damaged food delivery" "damaged mcd0n@lds bag" etc.
step 4. submit pic
p.s. dont forget to tip a good amount, it will be refunded to you as credits anyway so might as well help out the driver. i wouldn't do this at the same address more than once per delivery app, but if u live in an apartment complex u might be able to pull it off more often. bonus for an old account with legitimate purchases on it, my account was aged like a year with 10+ previous purchases
also they dont let u do it more than twice on either . and uber wont do it on a new acc unless u have uberone. just remember none of this hurts ur driver!!♥️
this isnt a dna story but rather some advice- i dont have my own blog, hope this is ok to submit!
business owners call dnas "friendly fraud." if you google it you'll see how stores try to prevent dnas through softwares that crosscheck your name, billing/shipping address, age of email address, etc. check through reddit for ecommerce owners dealing with chargebacks.
here's a list of protective measures:
1. IDENTITY: use a burner phone number and a dedicated dna email for online shopping accounts. make sure your fake name lines up across these different pieces of "digital id".
2. ONLINE PROTECTION: always block cookies/trackers, i use ublock origin. always use a vpn and a proxy. riseup.net is a good free vpn, i like tor as my browser.
3. PAYMENTS: never use your personal payment method, over time it can get flagged. too many refunds will look sus on paypal, and it could plausibly damage your credit score. use a virtual credit card (ex. koho [canada], privacy [usa], revolut [uk]).
if you are someone that has done multiple dnas, it is VERY LIKELY that your email/ip is implicated in a fraud prevention software database. multiple companies use the same softwares, this is why your orders get cancelled sometimes. change your id often!
dnas may be easy but remember it is fraud which is a crime! act accordingly!
thank you so much to whoever took the time to share these amazing tips. if you have a liftblr, please message me privately so i can give you credit!
Nervousness. Fidgety body movements and looking anxious.
Constantly looking from side to side or looking around at other shoppers and employees.
Facial expressions of worry, such as wide open eyes, raised eyebrows and crinkled foreheads and gaping mouth. This is usually seen immediately after concealment has already occurred and eye contact is made with the suspect.
Releasing nervous tension through exercises such as stretching, cracking knuckles, rotating arms.
Walking faster or slower then normal customers.
Entering the store and proceeding directly to an area at a brisk pace while eyeballing customers.
Walking around the store briskly through aisles while carrying merchandise, attempting to not be seen or followed by associates while concealing the merchandise
Refusing assistance from store staff and obviously avoiding contact with others.
Asking an associate for directions to an item or department, then proceeding in the opposite direction.
Asking an associate unusual questions about merchandise.
Removing security tags.
Peeling off price stickers.
Constantly looking at security cameras.
Ducking down and out of employees’ or cameras’ view.
Uninterested in shopping. Repeatedly picking up random items with no interest and putting them back.
Selecting multiple merchandise at a high rate of speed and not checking prices or sizes.
Wandering around store, handling items, lingering here and there, without doing any real shopping.
Removing merchandise from one department and depositing it in another, then walking away; creating a depository of merchandise for a later theft.
Removing hangers from clothes for no apparent reason. Double hanging clothes. Placing clothing inside of other clothing.
Hiding merchandise behind other merchandise.
Carrying large seemingly empty purses, bags, or back packs.
Placing purse/bag opened in the child seat area of the shopping cart.
Large or open purses and shopping bags carried on the arm or shoulder.
Handling of bags, backpacks, at the same time glancing around.
Carrying a shopping bag from a store that is not in the same shopping center.
Carrying items around the store then going into out-of-the-way areas.
Constantly walking into a hidden area (Blind Spot) from the view of security.
Entering a store empty handed and staring at the Returns desk.
Removing a crumpled receipt from their pocket, matching to items on shelf.
Suddenly walks quickly to an exit without making a purchase.
Opening a wallet and showing cash, in attempt to alleviate suspicion.
Wears bulky, heavy clothing during warm weather or coats when unnecessary. Wearing baggy or oversized cloths, hoodies and backpacks.
Wearing sunglasses in the store.
Caring umbrellas or wearing fake casts. Pushing wheelchairs, and baby strollers.
Enters a dressing room or rest rooms with merchandise and then exits with nothing.
Repeatedly sends sales staff away by asking for other sizes or colors or distract you with constant chatter.
Quickly enter change rooms with a large number of clothes, so staff are not able to check the number of items taken.
Backing into a parking space.
Leaving the trunk of the car cracked.
Leaving another person in the car or at the front of the store.
A group entering a store at the same time and then splitting up or come in the same car but enter the store at different times.
after the insanely long wait, i’ve finally gotten around to this thing. before we start, please keep in mind this is a one-size-(hopefully)-fits-all guide, as i am thin and short and have tits and have never been any other way lmao. if anyone of other body types wants to make their own post/add onto this please do so!
in this guide i will frequently use the words conceal and (re)pack. to conceal in the context of this guide means to be inside a store actively lifting, where taking too much time will get you caught regardless of if you’re on floor or in a changeroom. i use the word pack to refer to a location outside of a store (such as a mall bathroom or even your own car) where nobody is really paying attention to you and you are free to spend a significant amount of time changing/repacking all your items.
DO WEAR
something you can move in
clothes (especially pants) a size up, but not noticeably too big on you
a jacket (a puffy winter jacket whenever reasonable)
plain, mostly dark colours
something that hides the shape of your body
DONT WEAR
ultra-tight OR ultra-loose clothing
thick, heavy clothing on a hot day
something you’re not willing to stretch/rip by accident
1. SMALL ITEMS (makeup, toiletries, jewellery, etc)
lets start on easy mode. watch this video first. notice how much stuff i’ve managed to fit on my body in places that are (relatively) easy to reach? now consider that you can also body pack in harder to reach places such as down a pantleg, in your shoes, around your arms, between breasts … you have more space than you think, and body packing is just a matter of trying to fit things together.
small items can be concealed easily in the front waistband of your pants, up your sleeves, or in pockets, and packed later in more difficult-to-reach places such as against your back in your waistband, inside your bra, or pushed lower into your pants. small mouldable items like a facemask or makeup brush can also be stretched out along your leg inside your pants, so long as you can bend your knees and walk normally.
bra packing is a very handy tool i use frequently. soft things (such as panties) can be concealed in the cups against your breasts and it is possible to fit something cylindrical between them or on either side of you bra, parallel to where your arms fall. if your bra has fabric that covers around your rib area, items can be packed in there as well (provided it is tight enough; see above video).
waistbands are a godsend when it comes to concealing. i like to conceal high up in the waistband where i don’t have to move my shirt too much to reach, and later adjust things to pack lower down in my pants. if you layer it’s easy to fit an absolute shitload of stuff in here without any bulging (more on this in the next section). the small of your back can also be used to pack items, just check a mirror to make sure it doesn’t look funny.
finally, shoes can hold a lot of stuff. high-top boots are good for dropping long items into, and mukluks are amazing for storage (just beware if you put stuff in your boots you may eventually end up walking on it … don’t stick earrings down there. please learn from my mistakes.)
2. CLOTHES (shirts, pants, bras, panties, etc sans shoes)
two strategies here. i’d start by layering, and then wrapping when you can no longer layer without looking weird. when layering, i recommend wearing a slightly loose (not baggy) shirt and jeans that are either worn enough to move very easily with you or are a half size/one full size too big, just so you have a little wiggle room to put things underneath
layering is not only an excellent way to pack clothes, it also creates extra space and smooths the look of small items. the idea here is to just wear multiple types of one piece of clothing at once. notice how in the video i linked at the beginning of this post that i’m wearing 3 bras and 3 pairs of pants (one of which is high-waisted tights) which not only gives me more space to pack in, but also keeps things tighter to my body and therefore less likely to shift/fall out.
depending on your size, you may be able to layer more than i can without looking odd. i can fit about 3 pairs of pants (2 jeans/1 lulu tights) before it gets too tight to move easily, and anywhere between 3-7 shirts depending on style and thickness. always put your lifted clothing underneath your original clothes unless you are heading to a completely new location. do not change outfits in a mall, you can change between different standalone stores or malls.
wrapping involves literally wrapping an item of clothing around your torso or waist. you gotta make sure not to crumple what you’re wrapping, or it’ll look funny through your shirt/pants. i like to tuck things slanted through my bra, around my body, and then down into my waistband like so, because it’s more secure. if you wrap around your waist and only tuck into the waistband, make sure almost the whole garment fits into your waistband because gravity might make it flop around at the top, which looks sus as hell
gonna be honest, this shit sucks to body conceal and i don’t do it frequently. body packing isn’t always comfortable, but weirdly shaped stuff just hurts. these sorts of objects are best concealed when wearing a big jacket/scarf, as its really hard to completely hide. i prefer to gtfo of the store asap with these things, ditch the packaging and then repack it well. i will occasionally break my “body conceal only” rule on these things and put them in a shopping bag/my purse just because they suck so much to conceal. i recommend lifting these sorts of items at the end of your trip so that you’re not super uncomfortable for a long period of time. dump them in your car or purse as soon as its safe.
the only good way i’ve found to do this is a long scarf, baggy shirt, and puffy jacket. i skipped the jacket in these in these pics.
4. HOW MUCH CAN YOU FIT?
the obvious question. here we go. starting with the bottom layer, here’s 10 pairs of panties and 6 bras/bralettes. because of tumblr’s img limit, you’ll have to trust me when i say this shit’s invisible under my jeans. i look bustier than usual, but to anyone who doesn’t know my tits the way i do, i look normal.
next, 3 pairs of pants and 25 small items, including facemasks, makeup, and fake nails. for illustrative purposes, i’ve left a lot of it sticking out the top of my waistband, but in reality you want that shit jammed down there tight against your body.
finally, 8 shirts and a sweatshirt to cover it up. notice the tiny bulge by my waist; the shirts were starting to curl at the bottom and i didn’t bother to smooth them out because i was sweating so fucking much and just wanted to get all this shit off me.
here’s a video proving i’m wearing what i say i am.
and here’s all the shit i had on my body. 10 panties, 6 bras/bralettes, 3 pants, 9 shirts, and 25 small items.
5. FINAL THOUGHTS
always always always do a 360 in a mirror or at least try to look down at yourself to see if anything’s bulging or looking weird. sometimes things that look sus looking down at your body look fine from an outside perspective, and sometimes something that looks flat to you will look obviously bulky in a mirror. remember to raise your arms, reach out, lean, crouch, and twist to make sure your packing stays where it’s meant to and that you are actually capable of moving like a human being. please wear deodorant when packing because you’re gonna sweat like a motherfucker.
packing well takes practice. wearing something high-waisted or shapewear under your jeans can help to smooth out bumps and give you more space for packing. you can pack literally like. almost anywhere on your body you can reach–i packed a shirt along my spine once, i’ve twisted a scarf along the length of my arm under my shirt, and stuffed my boots with little earring packs. if it works, it works. be safe and happy lifting ! :)
Omg y’all stealing from st*rbucks??? I used to work there y’all want some tips???
- st*bucks has an “assume the best in people” policy, meaning we cannot accuse anyone of stealing anything. At most we can ask to scan something at the register, but we can barely see over them most of the time
-part of assuming the best in everyone, is never accusing customers of taking other people’s drinks or mobile orders.
-best time to get anything would be when the store opens, there is usually only 2 or 3 employees, and there is so many tasks to do they don’t have time to stand at the register and stare people down
-if there is only one barista and no one at the register, tell them you don’t know what you want yet and let them take their time. Most stores have the bar opposite of the coffee and cups
-there are no cameras facing the lobby unless the door is in the middle of it. Cameras are to make sure employees are ringing things up correct and washing their hands, the camera over the door is for if the store gets robbed
-baristas and cashiers are not allowed to call the police! Only the store manager. Managers usually have the most pins on their apron, don’t ask it just works out this way.
-once you steal something, get the fuck outta the store!! Why would you stay? They have a million stores you could go to.
There u go!! St*rbu*ks is evil and underpays baristas!! Have fun and enjoy your cups and coffee beans!!
And there’s some things you could probably find a way to lift, but it’s just a terrible and dumb idea to attempt and you need you realize you have to value your safety and your freedom above some silly material item
I work at a B&Ń and tonight I saw this in receiving! This basically explains the standards for placing RFID tags in books. As you can see, it’s only certain books that will be tagged, but it’s always good to check!
Also, be aware of the 20% off, 30% off stickers on the front of the books. In my location, these are almost always RFID stickers so remove everything you see! It won’t hurt to take off anything that could possibly make you beep at the door.
ANY STORE WITH THIS KIND OF REGISTER DO NOT LIFT FROM IT!!!
Hey guys! I just saw another post about someone lifting from a small boutique and I just want to put the word out again that lifting from small businesses is NOT okay!!
90% of the time small businesses use these types of registers, ones that are powered by Square Cash. They use these because the company isnt big enough to have their own cash system yet.
When you steal from a small business, the actual owner cant pay their bills. Since they buy their inventory, and they also have to hire a whole crew of people to sell it. Which is different from a huge company that has insurance of loss items.
If you lift a $50 shirt, that means the owner may not have gas money to go to their daughters dance recital. If you lift a nice pair of boots, the owner may get the boot out of their store since they cant pay rent.
I included the picture of the woman to remind everyone that small business owners are normal people like you and I. They arent grey skinned men in suits who drive a Benz named Steven. Theyre hard working women who are trying to be successful.
AND DON’T DINE AND DASH FROM A FAMILY OWNED RESTAURANT ALSO IF YOU ARE GETTING ANY SERVICE FROM A SMALL BUSINESS (landscaping, remodeling, auto repair, etc) PAY YOUR DUES because some people have the AUDACITY to ask for the moon and stars from a small business and not want to pay a single cent (if you do that just know that you’re a stupid bitch)
Lastly remember this: SMALL BUSINESSES ARE FRIENDS NOT FOOD
I just want to add, please don’t dine and dash from ANY restaurant!!! Even if it’s a big restaurant chain it still absolutely fucks your server! I know from experience :( Lift from big retail stores, then use the money you saved/ made boosting to eat out and tip your server well, or lift from big grocery stores and cook yourself a nice meal :))))
also can y’all stop leaving behind empty packages??? it’s literally the easiest way of being caught.. we collect those packages at the end of the night and then security knows who to watch out for... pls stop!!!
Please spread the word. I'm a LP for Target and we keep a log of all serial #s on all laptops, consoles, and TVs so when they go missing, we report the serial number. The lifter who took it is usually found because the police track it if it's connected to the internet. So PLEASE, don't lift expensive electronics because A. It requires tremendous skill to get it out of the store undetected, and B. They will track it if it's connected to the web.
