all about American Apparel
okay yall. ya lil hipster grunge poor sons of bitches who like to lift.
imma here to help you all succeed.
THIS INFORMATION IS FROM A FRIEND WHO WORKS AT AMERICAN APPAREL AND I ASKED MANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SHIT SO PLS.
Also, this is based off of my store but it is probably relevant to many other stores as well.
-so basically they have 3 types of tags.->Ink tags, pencil tags, and rfid(everything in the store has an rfid)
-the ink tags do NOT set off the sensors by the door. Therefore, the items in the front are most likely tagged with ink tags so it doesn’t accidentally set off the alarm.
-according to the AA employee, the SA cannot search your bag unless permission is given. It is against the law(However, please don’t act super sus and take advantage as they can still call the police on you with the camera footage or something so still be careful)
-also according to the same AA employee, SA’s will sometimes run out after you or something but typically once you walk out the door it’s game over for them.
-my store has “a new open layout” that will lower the number of blind spots.
-they do not have magnet sensors
-if they know someone stole, they will prob call you out
-they may limit shit you bring into the room but you can always be like yo can u get this in a size x and they’ll be like lol oki and go search for it and you can have your lifting friend or whatever bring you more clothes so you can detag and the sa will never know!(well i hop they dont but they know it happens)
-although the rfid may not beep and ruin ur cover, i still dont believe it so pls just get rid of it and put it inside the pocket of the same thing or something idk man just dont have it on you(or if you do make sure the item is visible and not stuffed in ur mk selma bag so the SA will be like aw man u did not steal lol okay)
THIS IS THEIR LOSS PREVENTION PROCEDURES(they do not have on board lp but do have procedures to prevent theft)
1. Dressing room SA should be at the dressing rooms 24/7 and have the number of items the customer is bringing in and a vague idea of what type of clothing.–>It is a good idea to probably hide things within clothing so you can bring in more or bring 1-2 more of the same thing etc.–>but if you have a lot of fucking shit it’s really sus
2. They have these tag receptors(that’s what the AA employee said)that basically act like the rfid squad. It is a handheld device used to detect loose tags. I also read an article regarding how AA adopted the rfid kingdom. So like each price tag has an individualized chip aka the rfid in it. The rfid squad will beep louder when it comes near the specific tag it is looking for. (the SA will have to enter in the item she/he/them wants to find and will go look around for it) This rfid system is mostly used for employee theft, reducing the amount of stocking mistakes, and also preventing shoplifting. If the rfid is tampered with IT WILL NOT NOTIFY THE RFID SQUAD. If the SA is sus of you and tries to look for the item and just finds a loose tag the store will be like aw nuts we lost these black disco shorts or something.
3. They check employees bags before they leave unless they are a trusted employee(tbt to spongebob employee of da month)
4. they are trained “to harass” you with do you need help or customer service you until you shit your pants and leave and then you’ll be a big wuss and the SA will talk shit about you once you leave
1. Dont fucking look like you dont belong. The AA employee said that there are people that just look like they are up to no good. The people who according to the employee are trying to act like thot-hoes.com (it is not a real website i thought it was and was very disappointed.)
2. dont be suspicious(cue parks and rec clip)and dont be nervous
3. dont wander around the store alot. it looks like you are trying to find ways to steal so look like u rich and interested.
4. be nice but not TOO nice
5. don’t bring a whole bunch of shit to the dressing room what u trying to do get caught and prepare for the zombie tsunami
6. dont become a colony of people walking together trying to lift. basically dont be in a big group. the SA will think of you guys as fucking multiplying viruses and will hate u and try to get rid of you.
7. this sounds really gross but they never suspect asians (according to my store) and if you look innocent and young you dont seem to be sus. aka that me
8. they also watch out more for women as they often steal more than guys do.
I HOPE THIS WAS HELPFUL I JUST REGURGITATED ALL THE INFORMATION THAT I HAVE/KNOW BUT STILL DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH KNOW YOUR RIGHTS BE CAREFUL DONT BE A WUSS BE STRONG AND BE SNEAKY. ALSO PLS DONT BE MEAN TO THE SA THEY ARE JUST DOING THEIR JOB AND YOU ARE MAKING IT WORSE FOR THEM SO DONT BE AN OUTRIGHT BITCH TO THEM BC THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE COMPANY AS A WHOLE SO DONT BE RUDE :)
