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[shopliftingqueens-deactivated20]

GIVEAWAY TIME

I feel like doing a contest/giveaway type thing.

For those who REBLOG this, I’ll be putting your URL into a little hat or bag idk, either way I’ll be drawing out THREE names. This contest ends MARCH 3rd and you can only reblog ONCE PER DAY. First winner $200 worth of clothing/jewelry from their choice of store $100 worth of makeup from their choice of store $50 worth of goodies they want from their choice of store (small things like notebooks, jewelry cases, etc) Hook and Magnet Second winner $150 worth of clothing/shoes/jewelry from their choice of store $50 worth of makeup from their choice of store $30 worth of goodies they want from their choice of store (small things like notebooks, jewelry cases, etc) Third winner $50 worth of items from their choice of store Just a few goodies I’ll be throwing in

[stevialift]

I need advice on my strategy. I haven't done anything big in awhile, and when I did bigger stuff (mostly clothes) I was sloppy. I have recently only done really small stuff, by picking it up, walking around aloof, and casually dropping it in my purse. But I want to get a Naked palette, and other larger makeup, but I don't know how to do it.. Can't just have it huge in my hand and put it in my bag.. Also, what kind of bag is best for lifting? Thank you so much. I need to get back in the game. Xo

I think there are two ways you can go when looking for a lifting bag: something structured and posh, or slouchy and boho. Pick a bag that reflects your personal style, or dress to the bag. Lifting is all about blending in. With a boho bag like the one in Jaz’s post, the structure is very forgiving if you’re cramming a bunch of stuff in there (don’t cram stuff in there, be a responsible lifter), and may have extra pouches and pockets to slip little items in.

I prefer a sleek and structured bag. They usually don’t have large outside pockets, but the inside is a black hole. I can fit a lot in there, discreetly, because the thick material and structured square shape holds a good amount of stuff without bulging. Here’s a bag similar to mine:

It’s essentially just a tote bag, but it’s a FANCY tote bag.

Getting stuff like the naked palette is simple if you have a bag with short handles and an open top like the one pictured. At Ulta for example, I hang the bag in the crook of my arm (rather than on my shoulder), and take an Ulta shopping bag, and hold that on the same arm so it’s covering my purse. They should hang at about the same level. When I want an item, I make it look like I’m putting it into the Ulta shopping bag, but I’m actually slipping it into my purse. Make sure to actually put some items in the Ulta bag, in case SAs are looking around. You don’t want them seeing you picking out items and then noticing that you actually have an empty shopping bag.

So… does that help?

[illstealyourcat]

I so 100% agree with this post. I was just about to write a detailed ‘lifting purse’ post, but you beat me to it. I’ll still write one though with my two cents. I feel your purse can make or break your lifting career. It’s SOOOO important. I’m not kidding.

[livthelifter]

can you share tips/info on security, alarms, tags, lp, etc. on the following stores: books a million, kohls, joanne's fabrics, michaels, hobby lobby? thank you!!!! you're fab :)

Omg okay this is probably going to be really long so bear with me but here we go!!

Books a Million - I’ve made a previous post about this but my boyfriend used to work there and they do have cameras but they’re really old with bad angles and the only person who might be watching is the manager so if you see the manager on the floor then you’re fine (You still should try not to conceal on camera). They do have a lot of blindspots, and no security tags that I’ve seen so far but you might see square RFID stickers on newer books and hardbacks so always check every page.

Kohls - It varies by location. Most, if not all, will have a camera pointing towards the dressing rooms but the dressing rooms and unlocked and unattended so as soon as you go in there to conceal, leave immediately. Leave your unwanted clothes in the dressing room so the camera outside can’t see what you have. They use tags requiring a hook, and tag mostly everything (again, this varies by location). I’ve heard of a lot of people getting caught at Kohls so use UTMOST CAUTION HERE. If you do go, wait awhile before you return. Many locations have very attentive LP, and they do have people watching the cameras at all times.

Joann’s Fabrics - I’ve never been here but it seems easy!

Michaels - The literal easiest place you could ever lift from. They tag nothing and most locations have little to no cameras with loooads of blindspots. They also have a no chase/no apprehend policy and no Loss Prevention if I remember correctly. 

Hobby Lobby - Also in the same ballpark as Michaels. Most will have little to no cameras and I don’t think anything is tagged, although I’m not sure if they have a no chase policy. Generally easy.

I hope this helped!!

[criminalcutie-deactivated201501]

Can u take me step by step how you lift from a place like ulta? Do you take a basket? Do you ever pay for anything? How busy was it? Sorry for all the questions, ima newbie!

Sure thing. I’m lazy in bed in the morning so why not? Guys this is gonna forever be my official Ulta “masterpost” everyone keeps asking me for, take it or leave it.1. Don’t park anywhere by it, so they can’t track your plates after you leave, just in case.2. Dress nicely, innocently, professionally, and don’t wear anything raggedy or they will judge you.3. I personally have found that my favorite time to go is on a weekend morning. If it’s just a little busy, but not too busy then, it’s ideal, and honestly I can conceal pretty damn openly and easily because it is very likely that no one is watching, and the manager is probably not looking at the cameras, or if she is, chances are it’s not me.4. When they greet you, reply very innocently and sweetly, don’t sound nervous WHATSOEVER.5. I go prestiege and take like one minute, then I pick out some random item, doesn’t even matter if I want it, then I go to get one of those shopping bags so it looks like I actually want stuff.6. I fill it up in one section, wander, then go to an area without anyone and with a pretty poor camera spot. Honestly a lot of times this is still in prestige if I see the manager is on floor (not watching the cameras) in a spot with the cameras away.7. Stuff the makeup from the Ulta bag into my bag. Stuff about half, so it looks normal. 8. Walk around and repeat this cycle, always having a little bit of stuff in your bag. 9. Put the bag back somewhere. I honestly don’t like returning it to the front because I feel like it looks weird, so I leave it somewhere, usually on a chair or something to be honest.10. If they ask you about anything, ask for a product they don’t have. Or, if you have a bunch of makeup and then they say “what are you looking for” I would say, oh I’m just picking out things that ______ can buy me for my birthday” because then they don’t expect you to buy anything.11. I don’t buy anything. I used to when I first started lifting there but now I don’t.12. I just walk out, sometimes on the phone, sometimes just normal. Don’t look nervous. I’m 95% percent sure they can’t chase you. 13. Enjoy your new overpriced makeup, and wonder why anyone would pay $30 for a little blush.

This is the extent of my tips; I don’t really have any more to give. All standard tips apply, such as don’t act suspicious and get the hell out if you get weird vibes. One more thing, my Ulta doesn’t tag anything except Clarisonics and perfume, so ask someone else if you’re worried about tags.

[cashorcard-deactivated20140512]

Okay, class is in session.

The top two photos show 1. RFID tags, 2. Soft Tag The bottom two photos show source tagging.

Remove all of these tags, and look thoroughly for them! These will definitely set off security towers!

A normal barcode is not charged or used for theft prevention, it’s used to keep track of stock being bought and what needs to be ordered. YOU CANNOT SET OFF TOWERS WITH A BARCODE.

RFID tags are a fucking pain in the arse to peel off because they are super sticky and peel off in parts. You’ll know how much of a bitch they are whenever you encounter them. Soft tags are easy, and you can stick them onto something else and then leave.

You should not assume just because an item of clothing has a security tag that requires a hook or magnet to take off that is doesn’t ALSO have these tags on it! The local beach wear clothes shop near me has all kinds of soft tags throughout their clothes and super tags!

What kind of tagging have you guys found on clothes/electronics/make up?

[shopthrifters-deactivated201404]

you even ended the lesson with an open ended question, a+ teaching methods i approve

[prettylifter-moved-december-blog]

AMERICAN EAGLE/AERIE LIFTING TIPS

Alright so I just read completely through both of these, and there was absolutely no mention of external loss prevention other than if an SA sees suspicious activity, they’re supposed to report it to the supervisor but not confront that person at all. From that, and from talking to my sister who works there, I think I can infer the following: -regular SAs are absolutely not supposed to confront lifters, but supervisors probably have some LP training, and I know that for most AE stores there is one LP spread across several stores, so while he could potentially be in your store while you’re lifting, I’d say there’s a 75% chance he’s not (depending of course on crime rates and such, don’t take it for granted) -there are generally two supervisors on duty during busy hour, one monitoring floor and cashwrap, and another behind the scenes. In busier stores, there might be three. During “dead hours” there might be only one supervisor. This person will be mainly on the floor, checking into the back every once in a while. However, be aware that obviously when there’s less people in the store, SAs and supervisors pay more attention to individuals. Pick your time wisely. -the LP assigned to the store will probably be plainclothes, and that’s pretty much all I know about them. -SAs and supervisors will always be wearing a name tag at least, supervisors will have an earpiece that you can identify them with. -it seems to be that AE is much more concerned with employee theft than shoplifting, and there is literally nothing told to the SAs about what behavior to look for, only that they’re supposed to report suspicious characters -basically be aware of employees and supervisors and if an SA looks at you then heads to their supervisor, GET OUT. -stores in areas with higher crime rates might have someone actively monitoring the cameras, otherwise the screens will be in the back room where employees are folding and such. -there will always be a supervisor in the back room during busy hours

DISCLAIMER: please be aware that while I did my best to ensure everything mentioned here is accurate and completely true, I know only what I’ve read in the handbooks and what my sister (an SA) has told me. USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK.

That’s all I got guys, if there’s any more information you want that you think could be found in these books, let me know and I’ll do my best to get it for you Happy lifting!

[bijoux-lifter]

All the info you will ever need

Being the OCD person I am, I organized all the tips by store & various topics. I made this as a page yesterday, but the links wouldn’t work, so here’s a post. 

As stated before, this is a role-play blog, & if you attempt any of these, you are doing so at your own risk. Shoplifting is illegal, especially if you’re over 18 (in the US. not sure about other countries) Thanks for playing along! :)

All links open in a new window.

Cautionary Tales

I got caught in zara (someone else’s story)

Stuff that will get you caught up 

Half Price Book Scare

Security Tag Removal Guide

Tips/Tricks Megapost

Tips/Tricks Masterpost (do NOT do #53 however)

Cellphone trick

Up your sleeves technique

Various store tag/LP/dressing room/methods info  (US store at the top. UK stores below them. Followed by methods.)

Stores:

Victoria’s Secret 1

VS 2

VS 3

VS 4 (tip for bras)

Ulta Masterpost

Walmart

WalMart/Target

Target/Ulta/Beginner tips

Forever 21 Masterpost

Michael’s & Hobby Lobby

American Eagle/Aerie

Urban Outfitters

Express

Sephora (You’re better off going to Ulta)

Wet Seal

Carsons

Books-a-Million/Kohls/Michaels/Hobby Lobby/Joann Fabrics

Lifting clothes when the attendant counts the items

Guide to lifting clothing

Solution to the empty hanger problem

Leaving the fitting room with less that you walked in with

Other:

Magnet video

Split credit card method for gator tags (not sure if this actually works)

Protecting privacy online

Lifting Masterpost

Identifying undercover security

Store LP (loss prevention) info

Your lifting bag/purse

Store policies

Haul Inspiration

People that use magnets have purchased them from AliExpress, Ebay, & Amazon. The most popular one is the N52 neodymium magnet.

Many stores have magnet detectors!!!

Checks for tags EVERYWHERE. Some are hidden in seams of clothing! Some are hidden underneath bar codes! 

Unless you’re a pro, avoid these stores: WalMart, K-Mart, Kohls, JC Penny, Target, Macy’s, Dillards, Belks, Neiman Marcus, & other department stores.

NEVER shoplift at church sales, thift stores (except Salvation Army lmao), & yard sales. NEVER rob people. 

Message me if any of these links are broken.