Zeph

used c@ash@pp pay in 4 and mailed to a friends address

they deivered when she was outside and she had to sign :( SOOOO

im gonna count this as s fail

i had sent an email off the same day as the delivery, and on Friday. no response, just. full refund !!!

SO

So it’s been requested that there be a huge list of stores and the types of tags they use so here is kind of a first draft. I actually had a lot of this written down already so there’s also some general advice about each store. I’ve put down what I learned through research or experience so some stores may have less info than others. Remember this can vary depending on where you live and you should always check thoroughly for tags!

This is a guide on types of tags (with pics) and removal for reference:-)

If there’s a store left off that you want me to add or you have any corrections/additional info please message me so I can add it and this list can be more informative!

Abercrombie and Fitch/Hollister Super tags that require a hook Black dome cameras, mostly near register, but the separate rooms make for easy concealment

Aerie/American Eagle Tags for items over $30-$40 In my experience the dressing rooms aren’t well monitored so I conceal there

Aeropostale No tags Personally I don’t shop here so I don’t have much advice about dressing rooms or cameras but as always scope out the store and leave if you’re sketched out!

American Apparel RFID and pencil tags Sometimes you can find things untagged. SAs count going into the dressing room but they don’t usually hover so you can conceal a few things

Anthropologie RFID

Bath and Body Works No tags! Few cameras (mostly by register) and easy to conceal; SAs will probably greet you but if you’re nice they’ll leave you alone

Barnes and Noble NEVER try to lift medical textbooks. Paperbacks are hardly tagged, especially books that have been out awhile, but still flip through them. If you are lifting a moleskin journal or something take the plastic off first. The best method is taking a school backpack, picking out a few books, then sitting for awhile, reading/doing work/etc then just sticking your new books in your backpack

Charlotte Russe I haven’t been in awhile so idk the tags but they do monitor dressing rooms. Once I went in an unlocked dressing room and an SA knocked and asked who gave me the room and why I didn’t have a card saying my # of items etc. However I don’t think they count coming out.

Claire’s No tags Lots of mirrors in Claire’s so watch for those when finding a blind spot!

DIck’s Sporting Goods Tags require a hook I believe; almost everything is tagged in apparel Someone has to unlock the dressing room but they don’t count items

Dillard’s No tags from what I’ve heard

Forever 21 Dome ink tags; require a magnet I don’t believe they use RFIDs, so if an item is untagged it’s probably good to go; However the dressing rooms are well monitored, so concealing on the floor is probably best 

Francesca’s No tags!  The stores are pretty small so concealing clothes can be a bit difficult, but if they don’t count in the dressing room you’re prob good to go. Jewelry is super easy though

Free People Attentive SAs; they like to start rooms for you. Conceal on the floor and try not to linger

Garage I believe some things have tags but I know there are things that don’t. Not many SAs in my experience so pretty easy to conceal if you find a blind spot. They also monitor dressing rooms pretty well

J Crew Tag items over $30 and uses RFIDs

H&M Not sure about tags Stores are generally big and the SAs stick to the register area so concealing isn’t very hard

Hot Topic Not exactly sure about tags but I don’t think they tag everything

Loft RFID Large store usually, and I don’t remember anyone ever monitoring the dressing rooms very much

Lush No tags! Small store and attentive SAs, so getting in out as fast as possible is best

Lululemon Most things are tagged (I don’t remember what kind) and SAs count going into dressing rooms. You can conceal things like leggings and shorts pretty easily, but only if you find a good blindspot since there are cams

Madewell RFID tags

Old Navy No tags Generally few cameras and dressing rooms aren’t monitored

Pacsun Ink tags or super tags, RFIDs inside cardboard tags. I’ve also seen gator tags that you can remove with a hair band Generally inattentive SAs, few cameras (still scope out in advance), don’t count going in dressing rooms

Starbucks No tags This is one of the easiest stores. After ordering a drink just pick up whatever stuff you want and hold it like you own it. As far as I know employees don’t really do much when merchandise goes missing, but make sure no other customers are paying attention

Sephora Some tags, likely RFIDs on palettes I don’t really mess with Sephora; lots of cams and attentive SAs

Target Black dome cameras all around the store. They count going into dressing rooms. Finding a blindspot is hard but can be done. Please be extremely careful here they have plainclothes LP that are generally pretty good and they really don’t fuck around lol

Urban Outifitters Black square tags that require a magnet; RFIDs in price tags I’ve heard they count going in and out of dressing rooms and that they use magnet sensors so be careful. I also believe they have LP but not much info on that

Victoria’s Secret Pencil tags that require a magnet, but they sometimes use tags that require hook so be prepared; tag almost all clothes and bras and the occasional panty Locations vary greatly, but employees can’t act on you unless they are sure you’re stealing. There’s a lot of advice about VS floating around, and most people conceal in the dressing room, using shopper bags to bring in a lot of underwear

(More håuls!!)

Book haul

All those little trinkets and things in the second picture are soooo overpriced omg.

Project Hail Mary ~ $32

Hol ~ $30

The last of us ~ $20

Alley ~ $25

Apt pupil ~ $14

Water bottle ~ $30

Nutella lol ~ $11

Bath bomb ~ $10

Fragrance mist ~ $18

Guitar pin ~ $9

Bracelet ~ $16

Gold bracelet ~ $20

Cat hair clips $11 ~ x2 $22 (??)

Cat hair tie ~ $7

Sticker ~ $7

I’ve gotten so many pairs of shoes primarily birks and u*gs so I wanted to give you all a tutorial.

1: Bring a large structured bag for the shoes. This can be a shopping bag from another store or a purse. I recommend a IuIu bag either the small one for one pair (depending on the size) or the bigger sized tote bag.

2: Try on a pair of shoes you don’t want. Keep the box on the ground.

3: Try on the pair you do want. Keep that box on the ground.

4: Put one of the shoes you don’t want in the box of the shoes you plan on taking.

5: Examine the pair of shoes you do want and remove any stickers/tags that can set off alarms. Stuff those stickers in the pair of shoes you don’t want.

6: I recommend crouching down when concealing and be quick. Highly recommend doing this in a blind spot or when a partner can hide you.

7: Put back both boxes of shoes.

Do not for the love of God wear the new pair of shoes until you have left the store. Changing your old pair of shoes for a new one is well known by workers as a common tactic. When you are seen entering and exiting on camera you want to look the same. No bulging bag that exposes the shoe, or you wearing a completely different pair.

If you don’t think you can, don’t do it. Lifting shoes can be challenging depending on your situation and sometimes you get lucky. Always go with your gut.

B&BWooooorks/L\/SH: claim damage, broken candles or spilled product. It happens all the time, they’ll usually refund you no problem. Don’t even bother with a “im travelling, i need a refund not a reshipment” excuse, just say that you want to buy the product in store instead of risking more damages.

ANY clothing company: if DN@ is risky/the delivery company takes proof of delivery, take a similar looking piece of scrap cloth/duplicate item and rip it, take photos from different angles and say that all the items are damaged. Another method (if the company has physical stores) is to poke a hole through the fabric, this happens with poorly applied tags and it’s very easy to sow up.

Total: $700+

(For second phone number use góogle vóice)

Bàth ánd bódy wòrks: If you say it's your birthday when you sign up you get a free item up to 9.95 with any purchase which could even be a small hand sanitizer for 1.95 (Requires phone number but you can use the same number for every account)

Bj's Réstaúrànt: Free skillet cookie (requires phone number)

Çiñnabón: Free 4 count of mini cinnamon rolls for signing up + a free cold brew iced coffee if you say it's your birthday when signing up (Requires phone number if I remember)

Cíty bbq: 5 dollars off, enough for a couple items on the menu

Cràckér bàrrel: Free side when signing up + they always have instant win games where you can win other items for free (Requires phone number)

Jç péññy: 10 dollars off 10+ coupon, given out if you sign up during weekday

Kríspy Krémè: Free donut + 3 count glazed if you set it as your birthday (Requires phone number but you can use any random number)

Mçdóñalds: Free item with purchase, can make a couple accounts but there is a limit. Not sure if deleting the account afterwards would fix that but I haven't tried yet

Pàñérà: Free bakery item with any purchase on signup + they have offers sometimes for a free trial of their drink pass (Will post when available). Also after making 10+ accounts I've found that they'll sometimes email me coupons for free items or a certain amount of dollars off

hi! thanks for your ask! this is just my opinion and please keep in mind certain locations of these stores may be easier/harder than any other location.

*I’m using capital i’s for the L’s BTW

❤️ 1. doIIar stores/five beIow: you can get some pretty good candy and things in general at both these stores. five beIow is actually one of my fav stores to Iift from because I love their stuff!

🧡 2. uIta: in my experience has been very easy. I once went with a semi-inexperienced Iifter and we were in there for probably about 15 mins and left with over $500 worth of product.

💛 3. waImart: this is 100% one of those stores that completely depends on the location. I’ve been to waImarts that have basically everything $20+ locked up and I’ve been to waImarts that I have gotten multiple instax cameras from no problem, it reallly depends on the location. either very easy or very hard with no in between I feel like.

💚 4. hobby Iobby: is easy across the board if you like artsy/craft things. they don’t tag any of their items and the stores are very big giving many chances to conceal and they don’t have a ton of cameras!

🩵 5. books a miIIion/barnes and nobIe: I am absolutely obsessed with tokidoki unicornos for no reason and I get about 99% of them from here. if you like books, just make sure they don’t have any secret RFID stickers hiding in there because they love to do that.

💙 6. buce3s: this is very specific and only if you’re going to the south, but I absolutely love buce3s and I’ve heard they’re very easy! another store where its size plays a huge advantage.

💜 7. bath and b0dy works: they don’t have any cameras and they have lots of displays to hide behind, so just make sure the workers ain’t looking and you’re set. I LOVE their candles! *edit: apparently some bath and b0dy works DO have cameras but they are very obvious (according to a mutual who used to work here).

🩷 8. seph0ra: I’ve found that seph0ras in big cities are easier than those in small towns for some reason? they always carry some great perfumes!

🤍 9. cv$/waIgreens: both easy as hell in my experience. I’ve known someone who fully beeped walking out of a location and went back to the same location literally less than a week later and nothing happened. they have some great beauty brands like oIapIex and some cute tiny stuffed animals! just watch out for the mirrors by the ceilings.

🩶 10. goodwiII/chain thrift stores: most staff aren’t paid enough to care, they usually don’t have many cameras, and nothing is tagged. I have found SUCH cute clothes here and about 90% of my closet is secondhand from goodwiII.

...that you might not have thought of.

menstrual cups instead of tampons

healthier versions of what you already eat. no, ed girls, i am not talking to you

fresher produce. why are you lifting the bread that's 50% off instead of a new loaf?

food you want to try, but don't want to spend the money in case you don't like it

nice clothes, menstrual products, underwear to donate to women's shelters!!!

nice clothes for yourself, and you can donate the old ones you own that aren't too bad!!!

cotton swimsuits so no plastic particles get into the water

a gun

the entire wall from the back of spēncēr's in broad daylight

the spēncērs employee telling you to stop

the getaway car and shovel to hide the evidence

regret

therapy book

Maybe I’m just not following the right blogs, but I never see these stores in posts!

1. Office Depot: you can’t buy a 4.0, but you can buy the most wonderful school supplies ever! Specifically this store, though, because a) there are only cameras in the desk/chair/computer sections, b) few customers and SAs, c) the high walls are good shelter, d )no LP? It’s like 2 cashiers and some tech people who don’t care.

2. Nordstrom: don’t let the big name scare you! BP. is my favorite brand to shop from there because a) too cute! b) dressing rooms are monitored but they don’t count your items, c) nothing is tagged d) I believe they only prosecute if you get greedy and take a LOT.

3. Old Navy: seriously, one of the easiest places! I recommend it for beginners or seasoned shoplifters that want something simple. They definitely don’t always have the most trendy pieces, but they’re bomb for basics (jeans, plaid/flannel, t-shirts) and athletic wear, and a) only some things are tagged b) dressing rooms aren’t monitored c) they don’t really care if you beep on the way out d) shoes are the easiest fucking thing here! Take em into the dressing room (detag if necessary) and slip them in your bag or literally just wear them out e) no annoying SAs.

4. Gap: again, it’s fancy but don’t freak out! I like them because they have really nice basics and athletic wear and a) fitting rooms aren’t monitored b) only some things are tagged c) one time, I walked out of there with something tagged (literally not even trying to shoplift, I totally just forgot a had it), the alarm went off, the cashier smiled/winked/waved at me??

5. Starbucks: an untapped gold mine! a) baristas are waaaay too busy to care/told not to worry, b) nothing’s tagged c) hella helped me work on my concealing skills. I might make a whole post about this later.

BE SAFE!