Cable tie on Mustafa plastic bags

[Throttle2]

Last time got a lot of jokers shoplifting. Because the place is so big and there are so many cash counters, very easy for someone to buy some cheap thing, then open the bag again to shoplift something else. Hence the ties.

I'll teach you a quick way to remove them (in case you haven't figured it out yet). Twist (pleat) the ends of the carrying loops tightly together a few times, then slip the cable tie off easily. If you can't locate scissors to cut them off, this is the way to go rather than tearing and wasting the bag.

 

yup

 

that why i said it doesnt work.

wonder which super idiot thought of it in the first place.

 

Edited June 20, 2011 by Throttle2

[Ladykillerz]

this method is world class stupidity!

i can easily show you how to open the plastic cable tie, put things inside and put back the cable tie again.

they thought SG is in IN... =x

Edited June 20, 2011 by Ladykillerz

[Throttle2]

someone said it works against them?

 

ya maybe. we can reuse mustafa plastic bag, put some items and then use our own cable tie and tie....the staff will assume those items inside are paid. no need check LOL

 

 

yes exactly. in fact you dont even hv to use your own cable tie, just slide up and down using the provided one. ridiculous. super idiot who thought of it was probably rewarded by equally super idiots who agreed to implement it.

[LoverofCar]

They should just treat shoplifting as a mean to return to the society...they make tons of money here in Singapore after migrate to Singapore...but then..shoplift might not be Singaporean...very likely is one of their kind...

[Park88]

yup

 

that why i said it doesnt work.

wonder which super idiot thought of it in the first place.

there is word in the English dictionary call

Deterrent

[Celicar]

yes exactly. in fact you dont even hv to use your own cable tie, just slide up and down using the provided one. ridiculous. super idiot who thought of it was probably rewarded by equally super idiots who agreed to implement it.

Try doing it in full view. See how many pairs of eyes that attracts.

[Rollagt]

perhaps can adopt those sensor where boutiques uses..if detect unpaid merchanise, the entrance gantry will sound off the alarm. Security guard will step forward to check.

 

last heard son of the mall drove a soft top Ferrari to school.

[Picanto]

not every merchandise can use those sensor tag.

[Babyt]

that time i was looking at some pimple creams...i see how easily i can just open up the box, get the small tube of cream and walk away but of course i didnt lah...

 

[Kelpie]

for security purpose, if you want to enter Mustafa with your own plastic bag, they will fasten it at the door also.

 

After you pay, they will fasten the plastic bag so you cannot put anything else into the bag without paying before you leave.

 

I thought this is either the Indian culture or business conduct for their retail sector.

 

Regards,

[Throttle2]

there is word in the English dictionary call

Deterrent

 

agreed.

 

but there is also a word called "ineffective"

 

 

[Jj5599]

Seriously, are their stuff there much cheaper than anywhere else?

[Acieed]

I thought Mustafa is SG owner ? Originally operated around Arab Street area selling textile/clothing in 60/70s.

 

They should just treat shoplifting as a mean to return to the society...they make tons of money here in Singapore after migrate to Singapore...but then..shoplift might not be Singaporean...very likely is one of their kind...

 

[Kwchan]

Seriously, are their stuff there much cheaper than anywhere else?

 

depends, some expensive, some cheaper

 

so u got to know the price of the stuff well

 

normally got clearance sales when the expiry date is near

 

it is difficult to hunt something in mustafa because the place so big and badly organized

[Trebuchet]

The cable ties are meant as deterrents, not solutions, to shoplifting.

 

Have you ever heard of 'virtue ethics'?

 

There is a practice in certain American offices to leave donuts in the pantry freely available. People are told via a sign that the donuts are free to take, but please leave a donation in the donut tin, the amount to be decided by what you think the donut is worth.

 

So, would our super smart forummers here bother leaving anything in the tin?

 

It should also be noted that most of the patrons are not likely to be wealthy or drivers of fast cars. For this crowd, why go to Mustafa. It is a low-class tactic for you high class people.

[Mllcg]

what about hand bags and sling bags?

[Trebuchet]

what about hand bags and sling bags?

 

 

I said it is meant to be a deterrent, not an 'effective deterrent'.

 

I reckon cable-tieing hand bags and sling bags would not go against the whole 'virtue ethics' idea in which shoppers are expected, or at least hoped, to be honest.

 

Mustafa does not sweat it if they aren't. And, there we have it. No donuts for you.

Edited June 20, 2011 by Trebuchet

[Pltang]

if u have been to those branded goods sales at expo etc, they do the same.... ask ur gfs, wives, part time lovers etc... sometimes, the security even use plastic bag over their handbags then cable tie it!