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One Good Reason I Shop at QVC

beach-mom — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:16:18 GMT

Another break in and robbery of a nice store. The employees had to stand and watch. Security can't do anything. The police are worried about their jobs if anything goes wrong. It is so sad.

They interviewed one of the store's managers. She said the items would end up on Amazon or Poshmark.

I try not to order from 3rd party sellers on Amazon, but I have a few times in the past. I'm not familiar with Poshmark. It wasn't that long ago they didn't exist.

But I know when I order from QVC I am safe from buying stolen merchandise.

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Goldengate8361 — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:43:00 GMT

I appreciate your sentiment @beach-mom @but I don't think that's a fair statement about police officers. Most police officers are brave, dedicated, and are always willing to jump in harms way for our protection.

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Puzzle Piece — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:57:46 GMT

Are you referring to the Nordstrom's Flash Mob smzsh nd grab?

I don't buy things sold through third paties either. I can afford to buy direct retail.

Same on those that did the crime. Aren't they embarassed to do things like that? It's a shme they don't think much of themselves that they have to resort to stealing instead of having gainful employment like most folks.

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RoughDraft — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:02:53 GMT

Hmmm. I aways wonered about those Poshmark ads and where those young women acquired their goods for sale.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:43:47 GMT

The Albuquerque police chief just sent a letter to Walgreens telling then to get their act together and lock up their liquor. Thugs were loading up backpacks and walking out the door on a daily basis. It's costing taxpayers millions in policing expenses plus poses a danger to customers.

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beach-mom — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:58:02 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
I appreciate your sentiment @beach-mom @but I don't think that's a fair statement about police officers. Most police officers are brave, dedicated, and are always willing to jump in harms way for our protection.

I agree with you @Goldengate8361, and I didn't do a very good job saying what I did. I spent early yesterday afternoon with a chief of police working on a project, and I have quite a few friends, who are police officers.

You are so right. They WOULD do anything they could, but often they can't get there in time. And according to one I've talked to, their superiors tell them to be very, very careful if they encounter a store robbery like this. They see their coworkers being charged for looking at someone the wrong way, and someone filming it of course. The public respect for them has changed, sadly. And I don't know what can make things better for them.

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beach-mom — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:04:16 GMT

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
Are you referring to the Nordstrom's Flash Mob smzsh nd grab?
I don't buy things sold through third paties either. I can afford to buy direct retail.
Same on those that did the crime. Aren't they embarassed to do things like that? It's a shme they don't think much of themselves that they have to resort to stealing instead of having gainful employment like most folks.

I wasn't @Puzzle Piece, but a lot of Nordstrom stores have been robbed too.

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Mersha — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:13:42 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
@Goldengate8361 wrote:
I appreciate your sentiment @beach-mom @but I don't think that's a fair statement about police officers. Most police officers are brave, dedicated, and are always willing to jump in harms way for our protection.

I agree with you @Goldengate8361, and I didn't do a very good job saying what I did. I spent early yesterday afternoon with a chief of police working on a project, and I have quite a few friends, who are police officers.

You are so right. They WOULD do anything they could, but often they can't get there in time. And according to one I've talked to, their superiors tell them to be very, very careful if they encounter a store robbery like this. They see their coworkers being charged for looking at someone the wrong way, and someone filming it of course. The public respect for them has changed, sadly. And I don't know what can make things better for them.

@beach-mom I find it hard to believe police are "being charged for looking at someone the WRONG way." That is just not true.

Unfortunately, through the years, we have seen "bad apple" police doing illegal things while on duty. The majority of police officers are wonderful, willing to put their lives on the line to save others.

When you see police officers brutalizing civilians it makes you very cautious about dealing with law enforcement, especially if you are an African American male. A simple traffic stop could result into far more life altering situations.

If some police officers are afraid to do their duty, dirty looks or someone filming them, that profession is not for them and they should search for a new career.

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occasionalrain — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:40:23 GMT

Six law officers in Mississippi broke into a home, without a warrant, and tortured two black men for hours.

They have been fired and have plead quilty.

Google it if you want details.

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Mersha — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:50:00 GMT

@occasionalrain Just horrific.

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beach-mom — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:15:01 GMT

@Mersha - When I typed "looking at someone the wrong way" I was being sarcastic. In any walk of life there are good people and others. I am glad the officers I know are the former.

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Mersha — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:38:32 GMT

@beach-mom You might want to go back read your post.

You indicated the officers' "superior," according to the the "one" that you were talking with, advised the officers to be careful in light of looking at someone the wrong way and being caught on film.

Reading your post, I understood you to be relaying what was told to you.

Of course, I am sure all the police officers you know are wonderful.

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Pearlee — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:21:35 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
Another break in and robbery of a nice store. The employees had to stand and watch. Security can't do anything. The police are worried about their jobs if anything goes wrong. It is so sad.

They interviewed one of the store's managers. She said the items would end up on Amazon or Poshmark.

I try not to order from 3rd party sellers on Amazon, but I have a few times in the past. I'm not familiar with Poshmark. It wasn't that long ago they didn't exist.

But I know when I order from QVC I am safe from buying stolen merchandise.

@beach-mom Years ago one of our seasonal post office workers was stealing jewelry pkgs coming from QVC. I had a citrine ring stolen (which QVC replaced) and had to fill out an affidavit about its theft for our county prosecutor who was prosecuting the person.

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beach-mom — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:52:39 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:

@beach-mom Years ago one of our seasonal post office workers was stealing jewelry pkgs coming from QVC. I had a citrine ring stolen (which QVC replaced) and had to fill out an affidavit about its theft for our county prosecutor who was prosecuting the person.

@Pearlee - That is so sad. QVC really came through to help you! I'm so glad you were able to get your ring.

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Venezia — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:22:07 GMT

@occasionalrain wrote:
Six law officers in Mississippi broke into a home, without a warrant, and tortured two black men for hours.
They have been fired and have plead quilty.

Google it if you want details.

@occasionalrain - I saw that on the news. It was a white (female) neighbor who called the police to report the black men being in a white person's home!

WTH is going on with people that someone would think it was okay to call the police on that? And why didn't the police contact the homeowner first to ask if everything was okay?

That really was despicable, but I'd like to see the white neighbor prosecuted as well. None of it would've happened without her phonecall.

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SportyShorty07 — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:55:44 GMT

I'm currently in the final stages of trying out for my city's police academy to become a police officer. I read an article that stated that police departments are short hundreds of cops in major cities and that women are underrepresented as new hires and useful in dealing with emotionally sensitive cases that involve domestic violence or child welfare.

Shoplifting is unfortunately widespread and its unnerving to walk into stores as a customer and see aisle after aisle locked behind protective walls. I think that the pandemic emboldened criminals even more because the COVID masks gave thieves a disguise so that they weren't easily identifiable on security cameras. I hope that I can get this career and make a difference, help others and keep the city safe.

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San Antonio Gal — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:32:30 GMT

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
I'm currently in the final stages of trying out for my city's police academy to become a police officer. I read an article that stated that police departments are short hundreds of cops in major cities and that women are underrepresented as new hires and useful in dealing with emotionally sensitive cases that involve domestic violence or child welfare.

Shoplifting is unfortunately widespread and its unnerving to walk into stores as a customer and see aisle after aisle locked behind protective walls. I think that the pandemic emboldened criminals even more because the COVID masks gave thieves a disguise so that they weren't easily identifiable on security cameras. I hope that I can get this career and make a difference, help others and keep the city safe.

@SportyShorty07 - I'm sure your family is very proud of you and hope you keep us posted on your progress to becoming a police officer. Very happy for you and your upcoming career!

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JoyFilled Warrior — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:03:35 GMT

This ole gal, has been trying very, very hard, not to sound like my Grandmother, thinking/saying "Times sure have changed!" And I'm referring to all the way UP & DOWN from all our highest MGT to Peons, all of Society. It can be a bummer!!

I vacillate between

1) Stop watching News, or

2) Watching, discerning,

Altho, I dont dare, not to know what's going on in the World, so I can protect myself.

Then, I remind myself of another @QVC Forum Poster's tagline here, that says something like: "~I know the Book, and in the end, we win." I keep working towards that!

and H-O-P-E

And ALL the Good People, ALL the seemingly Unsung Heroes, who help, one way or another! My life has been filled with them, otherwise, I wouldnt be here, no doubt! H-O-P-E

The News seems to catch & endlessly promote the aberrant behaviors.

But there's MUCH GOOD in the World too! Good News, Doesnt scare, & doesnt sell in the News tho. But it's always been there, thru Generations, it seems. (referring to my GrandMother's sad mantra) The names & awful activities seem to change, but it's always been there, in some form or another.

Remembering & doing my best part, at being a part of the GOOD in the World. That's the best I can do, & try to diligently work on my part of Good in the World. Provide someone else's H-O-P-E

Receptive to someone giving me H=O=P=E

And making sure to internally & externally acknowledge other ppl's efforts to help.

H-O-P-E & G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E

My intended, continued mantras

My Antidotes (to all that seems wrong)!

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CalminHeart — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:02:56 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
Another break in and robbery of a nice store. The employees had to stand and watch. Security can't do anything. The police are worried about their jobs if anything goes wrong. It is so sad.

Are you a cop? I doubt it. Walk a mile in their shoes and you'd run home crying like a baby.

Yes, some cops are bad, evil, people. So are some dentists, doctors, secretaries, salespeople, executives, servers, bartenders, and the list goes on.

Bad cops should be prosecuted to the fullest extent. I've cried and protested about bad cops who have hurt people.

But not all cops are bad. Most work very hard and care about people. They want to do the best they can for everyone.

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Pandalady — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:09:16 GMT

@SportyShorty07 Congratulations and may God bless you in your journey! Prayers to you!