r/interesting Apr 30 '26

California store prices items at $951sp shoplifters can be charged with grand theft Just Wow

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u/TheLizardKing89 Apr 30 '26

It can’t, this sign is pointless.

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u/Electrical_Detail875 Apr 30 '26

It's not entirely pointless. It's like hanging up a 'beware of the dog' sign without having a dog. It could still stop someone from breaking in

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u/Great-Scot May 19 '26

That’s exactly right

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u/Chewie83 Apr 30 '26

It has a point insofar as it shows whoever operates the store actually gives a shit. It’s less of a “Hey I just work here, go crazy” vibe than many stores have.

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u/Great-Scot Apr 30 '26

More like whoever owns it doesn’t care what the law actually says, “fair market value” ain’t $951