Is there a specific term for a person who, for example, steals coats that would run for $300 retail and then sells them for $600+ in their own shop, internet or even on the street?
2007-02-02 03:56:10 · 9 answers · asked by Geeva 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This question would refer to either a "hot" item like the newest PSP that people would be willing to pay anything for or a much needed item in short supply, example rice during a food shortage.
2007-02-02 04:13:16 · update #1
Government contractors.
2007-02-02 03:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by mamasquirrel 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Just a theif. How do they get by charging MORE for stolen items. Normally people sell stolen property at large discounts. I don't understand the scheme here.
2007-02-02 12:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you're thinking of the word, "Fence"? Usually this term refers to someone who knowingly buys stolen stuff and sells it through a legitimate or quasi-legitimate outlet.
2007-02-02 12:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very dishonest. Same as people who go around to garage sales looking for valuable objects which the seller does not realize is valuable. That is wrong.
2007-02-02 12:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by Lou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Scalper, although I was under the impression that scalpers actually bought tickets, then sold them at double price.
2007-02-02 12:05:42 · answer #5 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a thief reselling stolen property
2007-02-02 12:04:27 · answer #6 · answered by ladyinblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thief
2007-02-02 11:59:25 · answer #7 · answered by Big C 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Smart. However, there are lots of smart criminals too dumb to stay out of prison.
2007-02-02 12:52:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you thinking of a Scalper?
2007-02-02 12:04:52 · answer #9 · answered by orange blossom honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋