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HOW TO GET PAST COUNTING IN FITTING ROOMS

The fact that I’m a fiddler and always had to have something in my hands to play with has helped me immensely with shôplifting. It taught me how to safely, swiftly, and quietly grab and conceal items.

This is a very reliable method of lífting, but it takes a lot of practice. It makes the act harder for cameras to detect, and the only problem you might face (if all plays out well) is detagging the concealed item.

Here’s how to perfect grabbing and concealing…

Practice

You may not have fiddled with trinkets all your life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do a quick grab and conceal. Just wear what you’re going to go lífting in and grab and conceal random objects around your home. You can also spend your spare time playing around with rubber bands, bouncy balls etc. I twist knives in the kitchen, but I’ve done knife throwing before, so I wouldn’t recommend this to everyone.

Preparation

Take the clothes, bags, whatever you’re going lifting with, and lay them all out. Take the ones in which you’re going to conceal the stôlen items. Roughly measure them out e.g. the inner pocket of my jacket can fit a plastic CD case just right, and you’re good to go.

hi guys i havent been able to l!ft much lately because of school and i was bored so i made these pictures to help new people learn about disguises.

why wear disguises?

well, if you want to l!ft often, and for a long time, without being caught, then disguises are kind of necessary. eventually after some months the workers will recognize you, and build a case against you. disguises prevent this, disguises are very important!

i know disguises can be expensive, i recommend to 🧬 your disguises from àmâzôn so you arent spending much money. also, your purses / clothing does NOT have to be name brand to look nice! most rich people don’t wear name brand stuff anyways.

THE FOUR MAIN WAYS WORKERS RECOGNIZE YOU :

- your hair

- your purse

- any tattoos

- your style (if you have unique style)

seriously, changing your purse and putting on a wig can completely change a person! (from LP / employees perspective)

informational photos i made!!

the last photo is my personal preference for my disguise style, but not really necessary. you can also wear business casual clothing for the same effect. i kind of just made this for fun :)

they are a company who pays disabled people less then minimun wage so they don’t have to pay fucking taxes.there job training program, is training disable people to work at goodwill so they don’t have to fucking pay them. they suck balls, it’s good for the earth, and vintage is in.

things to know about taking shit from g00dwill

nothing is tagged

because everything is used and random, it’s basiclly impossible to tell if something is yours or not if you rip the sales tag off. use this to your advanage.

some stores have cameras, some don’t. make a blind spot by kneeling buy a clothing rack, going to a dressing room or bathroom, or leaning over something. cameras are never watched from what I’m aware of.

it’s not odd to take non-clothing items into bathrooms/dressing rooms. this is because if someone takes it there isn’t another one

walkouts are super easy because stores are understaffed and emplyeees don’t care. you can total wear stuff out of the store.

my fav rn is crouching down in an aisle and slipping it up my sleeve or shoving it in my waistband or pocket; there are my favourite blind spot bcuz they’re almost always guaranteed to be safe. that way if someone confronts you, you can be like “well i left it on the bottom shelf 🙄” and they can’t prove you’re lying.

Please do not screenshot and repost!

This took a month to finish lol

(´ε｀ )♡INTRO •┈┈┈•┈┈┈•┈┈┈

Disguises are SO IMPORTANT! Whether you’re hitting the same store/mall multiple times a day or you want to go back to a store you’ve been caught in, disguises will help you. In this post I’ll cover the most important parts of disguises, some styles that I’ve found work better in some places than others, and how to go to the same store or mall multiple times a week or day with disguises! I’m putting in 8 disguises for u to look at !

PARTS OF A DISGUISE •┈┈┈•┈┈┈•┈┈┈

A disguise that you would use for lifting includes wigs, different bags, and different clothing.

I’d say the most important part of a disguise are your clothing, your bag, and hair. But when people think about disguises they often forget the details, which fully change you. Your shoes will look out of place in some disguises. Your mannerisms will give you away. Your body will look the same. Your phone (which you would take out!) will look the same. So those are the parts you should also pay attention to. Change your shoes and use a corset. Try picking up things with your opposite hand and change your phone/phone case. The goal is to look not like your past appearances.

It’s always easier to add to yourself: add some height by wearing heels, pack layers to appear larger on your waist or thighs, add thicker eyebrows or even use hair extensions. I recommend taking off these layers as the day goes on.

CHANGING DISGUISES ＊┈┈┈┈＊┈┈┈┈

Speaking of which, the best strategy for lifting multiple times throughout a day is to gradually build up sus. Start with wearing the most innocent looking disguise and lift a little. This is a great time for super sneaky concealments and going to the risky stores. Then gradually you build more risk (not too much). This is to ensure when you return to the store, their guard isn’t up. You could also do the opposite by hiding in plain sight, but only if you feel like you’re skilled enough for that. If you’re going to a big mall, make sure you park your car AWAY from the mall parking lot. Park a block or 2 away and move your car when you change. Take a while to get into character. Don’t rush, because you don’t have to use all the disguises you brought at once!

LETS GET INTO THE DISGUISES!★•┈┈┈•┈┈┈•

This look is the least sus looking in my opinion. The look you’re going for is “comfortably rich” and chic. The wig/hairstyle you use should be short and tidy. For ppl with textured hair, try going for a wavy wig or a neat curly style to your shoulders. You should wear warm tones of beige and brown, with whites. For makeup wear a bit of eyeliner and mascara, but go light on the shadow. Use natural colours. Bring your fancy bag, act professionally. This is best for makeup stores, luxury brands, department stores,, etc. This style is modest so you can body pack to make yourself look larger and replace the stuff u packed with merch 👀

This is pretty much the opposite of the last disguise. It’s inspired by “kid core” styles. Wear a short wig again, or tie up your hair. Add colourful accessories. Wear denim and colourful clothes, and any makeup works. Use a tote bag or a messenger shoulder bag. This is good for cheaper beauty stores and most clothing stores for teens. Avoid high end stores and athletic wear stores.

One of my favs, the cute style!! Wear longer wigs, any hairstyle is fine as long as it’s tidy and long. Your makeup should be stylish but not overdone. Wear pinks and whites. Use a white or nude handbag or tote. Try wearing platforms or heels that u can comfortably run in to boost your height with this disguise. Best stores to go to are teen clothing stores, beauty stores, bookstores, lingerie stores, etc. Again, avoid high end stores and athletic stores.

Any longer “teen” hairstyle works for this one, with any makeup. Usually you’d wear baggier clothes but avoid super baggy pants. Use a purse or tote bag. Wear AirPods and GOOD NIKE SNEAKERS/SNEAKER REPS!!! This disguise is mainly for athletic wear stores like Nike and Adidas, etc. If u wear heavy makeup this could also be okay for makeup stores.

A lil more sus, but common where I live. Hoodies with skirts (long or short) : basically an alt style. Makeup should be edgy and dark. Even tho messier hair matches this disguise don’t !! Mess up ur wig bc it will make it obvious ur wearing one. Natural hair. Bring a tote or a small messenger crossbody bag. You can go into teen clothing stores and most music or bookstores. Avoid “preppy” stores.

Any long wig/hairstyle will work for this one. Beige-brown colours, and a tote/messenger bag. Going into any store (other than athletic stores) would be fine with this one, especially bookstores, stationery stores, and most clothing stores. Depending on your makeup you could go into makeup stores as well.

A slight variation from the streetwear athletic disguise, this is more “lulu lemon” and “aritzia” vibes. Yoga pants, windbreakers, hoodies? Any “upscale” casual gym clothes are good for this. Tie up ur hair/wig. Bring any purse/tote bag. This is minimally sus if you do it right!! I love this disguise but it doesn’t leave much room for concealing so keep that in mind.

Lastly! If you have a short wig try this disguise to throw off any store you think knows you. Just wear tees/sweater with blouse combo. Idrk how to describe this so just try to go as androgynous as possible.

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OKAYYY that took me way too long. I hope you all take notes bc disguises are so important!!

the way you walk.

everyone naturally has their own gait and it can be very recognizable. make sure you're switching it up when you're in disguise so that you're harder to identify.

the easiest way to do this is by changing your posture. observe where you normally like to keep your shoulders - do you hunch forward a bit, or do you put your shoulders back? now do the opposite and take a few steps. it will change your rhythm. you can also get a posture garment to try to force yourself into different postures but it's not really necessary if you just practice a bit.

another thing to pay attention to are your strides - do you put your heel down before your toe? or do you shuffle/drag your feet a bit so that your whole sole is hitting the ground at the same time. do you take long slow strides or short fast ones? changing shoes may automatically change your stride but again, it's not necessary to use anything special to change it up

last main things are your knees and hips - what movement do you naturally fall into at these joints? how can you change that? personally i am a bit stiff in the knee but I move my hips more (kind of walk like I'm wearing heels even if I'm not lol), so i've practiced ways to avoid this when I'm l_fting in disguise

Put a rock in your shoe! You might subconsciously forget to change your gait, but you absolutely will not subconsciously forget a rock in your shoe.

Wrap a leg with bandages/something tight underneath your pants. It'll subtly change the way you walk, and it'll remind you to keep your gait changed.

Borrow shoes from someone else! You won't be used to how they feel, and plus, it gives you the advantage of not having clothing that can be traced back to you.

Wear shoes with platforms. You don't have to do big ones- even an inch will be fine. You won't be used to the height difference and it'll change how you balance yourself.

Wear those shoes you bought a few years ago but have never actually worn out!

You can also wear heavier clothes to weigh down on your shoulders and force a hunch.

If you're ballsy enough, think about taking a trip to Goodwill and getting some crutches or maybe even a wheelchair. I can tell you as a disabled person that I do not give two shits ab you faking a disability if you're doing it to protest capitalism (we're like, the worst victims of capitalism). Plus, it can get you some sympathy from workers and make you less likely to be profiled. It also doesn't hurt to have more places to stash stuff (you could find LOADS of places to hide things in a wheelchair).

this happened a while ago in 2021 but i wanted to post about it now that i'm back. it was probably the most fun i've ever had lifting

the way you walk.

everyone naturally has their own gait and it can be very recognizable. make sure you're switching it up when you're in disguise so that you're harder to identify.

the easiest way to do this is by changing your posture. observe where you normally like to keep your shoulders - do you hunch forward a bit, or do you put your shoulders back? now do the opposite and take a few steps. it will change your rhythm. you can also get a posture garment to try to force yourself into different postures but it's not really necessary if you just practice a bit.

another thing to pay attention to are your strides - do you put your heel down before your toe? or do you shuffle/drag your feet a bit so that your whole sole is hitting the ground at the same time. do you take long slow strides or short fast ones? changing shoes may automatically change your stride but again, it's not necessary to use anything special to change it up

last main things are your knees and hips - what movement do you naturally fall into at these joints? how can you change that? personally i am a bit stiff in the knee but I move my hips more (kind of walk like I'm wearing heels even if I'm not lol), so i've practiced ways to avoid this when I'm l_fting in disguise

I have never used actual lifting tools before! I dont own any but this doesnt stop me so if you are a baby lifter, unable to afford tools, someone who doesnt want to risk being caught with actual tools etc.. heres some of my favourites.

Two Forks Two metal forks can be used to remove tags from clothing. Not my favourite method, its lengthy and honestly takes a bit of strength to do. Useful for clothing tags with a pin.

Elastic Bands, hairties, shoelaces Who doesnt have any of these on them? Completely normal. These can be used to remove tags on clothing with a pin.

Nail Clippers Keep a little pair in your makeup bag! Can be used to cut throw certain lanyard tags (ones you know wont play sounds) and can also be used a seam ripper for sewn in rfids.

Pocketing

This is the most basic method. Discreetly conceal the objects in your pockets. The bigger the pocket the better. Try not to do this with loose pockets because the items can slip away and reveal you on the spot.

Sleeving

Very similar to pocketing. Just push your targeted items down (or up) your sleeve. This can only be done with smaller items. Sleeving is a bit trickier than pocketing because you always have to concentrate on the items in your sleeves so you do not turn them vertically and make them fall out. Especially be careful with glass/fragile goods!

Dropping

Simply hold the object above your bag and drop it in when no one is watching. You will want to use a bag, a tote, or a purse beause backpacks generally cause more suspicion.

The phone check

If you feel a bit nervous about just pocketing/dropping an item, put your phone in the place you are about to conceal it in and switch them inside. Pretend you were looking at the time or texting someone.

The fitting room

These are a lífter’s heaven. You can just rearrange/conceal your lifted goods here since you have absolute privacy (unless the fitting rooms are supervised or there are a lot of SAs near by which means you have to stay as quiet as possible). Sometimes the SAs will count the items you bring in (and out) but there are methods like floor concealment or double hanging to trick them. If you are going to be removing tags do not leave them in the rooms or on the items you are going to return to the SAs! Dispose of them somewhere else in the store (preferably hide them on other items).

The cup

Take an empty soda cup (the kind you would get in a fast food restaurant), cut an x at the bottom of it, and simply slide in smaller objects inside. You can also do this with a full cup if the drink will not damage the items. Just slip them from above and make sure you do not cause any spillage or that you do not drink too much (that can reveal the items).

Armpitting

Grab an item and quickly conceal it under your armpit. Only do this with a bulky jacket or a small enough product that will not be noticeable (but still cover yourself) . I lífted everything from socks to notebooks like this. Please keep in mind that it is very risky going to the registers with something under your armpit. Only use this method if you do not intend on paying for anything at all.

Walking away

Walking away is not really about concealment… quite the opposite I would say. This method advises you to simply walk out of the store with the items as if you already own them. If somebody apprehends you just say you forgot to pay or that you changed your mind and do not want them after all (but forgot to return them). I do not reccomend this method since it is highly unreliable and if somebody sees you walking away with an unpaíd item once they will probably confront you the next time you are around!

Waistband concealment

Wear stretchy or tight fitting clothes (things may get uncomfortable with these) and conceal the items between your waistband and your underwear (make sure you have a t-shirt or something else to cover them). You can also do this with fishnets or by wrapping some elastic tape around your waist, stomach, or any body part, really.

Capping

Discreetly conceal items under your headwear. Beanies are the most reliable, though other hats will do.

Down the bra

As a guy I do not really know exactly how uncomfortable this is but my friends regularly hide stuff in their bras, even when not shôplifting. Some place a whole pack of cigârettes in there. Just be discreet while doing this inside a store.

The baby cart

Conceal the items inside a baby cart. People generally have more symapthy for customers with strollers or children around.

Footwear concealment

Conceal items in your long boots, long sneaker, long socks etc.

Remember to always be as unconspicuous as you can and to conceal on the move whenever possible (movement makes it harder for the cameras) !