We have a friend that frequents thrift stors. She looks through the racks of clothing for items that still have thier tags attached, makes the purchase and then returns the item at the store where they were origannly purchased for a refund.
2006-08-31 12:15:56 · 14 answers · asked by sneakers8800 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
No, in fact it is encouraged!
2006-08-31 12:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm fairly sure that is fraud as she did not purchase the clothing from the original retailer. It's the same thing to the store as stealing something and then bringing it back for a refund.
2006-08-31 12:22:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if it's illegal, but most stores want the receipt b/f the refund any money, just in case you stole the item instead of paying for it. It's also highly unethical and dishonest.
2006-08-31 12:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by Saved 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's against the law! It's fraud. She's returning it to another store and acting if she bought it there. Walmart doesn't actually buy back stuff from K-mart. Nobody does! It's lying, and even if she doesn't verbally lie, she is intentionally misleading them, which still equals guilty.
2006-08-31 12:24:46 · answer #4 · answered by locusfire 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not against the law but is very dishonest,It would be like stealing so have your friend think about what she is doing.If she can sleep at night knowing what she is doing is not right then I would find a new friend.
2006-09-04 11:29:08 · answer #5 · answered by mary w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea if it is against the law... but why would the same clothes in thrift stores be in normal stores... that makes no sense... ???
2006-08-31 12:21:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is definately against the law.
2006-08-31 12:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by bigjim2k3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is illegal and if caught she is going to go to Jail.. That is a very dishonest person.. who does that? I wouldn't hang out with them.. wonder what else they would do?
2006-08-31 12:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by michelle b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If not, it is against the stores refund policy...
2006-08-31 12:21:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not against the law, but really good thinking on her part.
2006-08-31 12:21:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is called stealing. It is also unethical and morally wrong.
2006-08-31 12:21:34 · answer #11 · answered by aggie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋