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googleybear
New Pal
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 Posted - 12/20/2005 : 4:53:04 PM
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I was wondering what advice I would get in regards to my missing models at my store. I have been noticing alot of scarves and other things coming up missing around the shop. Any ideas as to what to do? I'd love to hear some suggestions.
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Rho
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 12/20/2005 : 5:45:08 PM
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I'd set up a video camera or at least a fake one so people would see it and think twice. And make it in plain sight.
Sorry maybe there are some people here who have shops and figured out a solution already.
Good luck though
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GailnCocoaBeach
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 12/20/2005 : 7:10:08 PM
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I keep most of my models up high. Scarves and such are tacked up by the cubbies.
I haven't really run into this problem with the knit things,
but my bead section - when 'groups' are on that side of the store, my eyes are glued.
Of course, mirrors, they help alot.
gail
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Wen
Permanent Resident
Australia
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Posted - 12/20/2005 : 7:11:49 PM
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Putting a ring through the corner to attach them to the shelves (like a key ring) would slow down the removal....
Wen
2005 stats: 7 FO, 9 WIP, 1 frogpond.
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Pinky Yarn
Permanent Resident
USA
1045 Posts |
Posted - 12/20/2005 : 9:29:05 PM
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Zip tie them down to shelves or tables or whatever
-Katie
"I remember when getting high meant swinging at the playgrounds. The worst thing you could get from a boy was cooties. Race issues were who could run the fastest. The only thing you smoked was the tires on your bike. Life was so simple and carefree, but the thing I remember the most was wanting to grow up."
-Unknown
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Annawolfsong
Chatty Knitter
118 Posts |
Posted - 12/20/2005 : 9:57:24 PM
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Put bells on clear fishing line that attaches to the scarf it it's moved more than a set distance. When you hear bells, ask if they need assistance. Small jingle type bells will be on sale all over in about 6 days.
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KnitBits
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 12/20/2005 : 11:11:54 PM
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Wear them and/or make staff wear the items if possible. Others hung slightly above eye level with wall attachments of some sort and finally create a 'slippage account' calculated prorata to sales - at least allows you a deduction.
Hope this helps.
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The Irish Ewe
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 12/21/2005 : 07:51:58 AM
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AnnaMarie, great idea! We have Irish imports, which includes scarves, always on the hunt for theft deterant ideas.
The Irish Ewe
Norway, Maine
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Lissa
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 12/21/2005 : 09:10:09 AM
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I can't believe that someone - presumably a knitter - would steal your models!! What nerve!!
Lissa
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a
revolutionary act. -- George Orwell
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tortadetortuga
New Pal
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Posted - 12/31/2005 : 1:18:41 PM
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Might be knitters, might not. When I worked at a LYS, there were quite a few nonknitters who came in wanting the handknits they saw in the window, and they were never looked happy with the price quoted, or the solution suggested to take a class to make their own. Just a thought.
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Ditzy Girl
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 12/31/2005 : 2:53:25 PM
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My fav lys ties all of hers down or up. The samples are above you head. You can touch it, but it is obivious, plus her staff wear samples. She got tired of losing them. As she puts it people Xmas, bd and just plain shop without paying.
Zola, Seattle, Wash.
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