Wal-mart
Greeter Blocked Exit And Demanded Proof Of Purchase For Furniture
- 03-29-2009
- 5
On 3-28-09, I purchased furniture from Wal-mart. A Wal-mart employee pushed my choices to the cashier's, and waited patiently as I paid for my items. That same employee continued to push my purchases to the exit, and what I thought would be out the door.
When I attempted to leave with my purchases, I was confronted with a Wal-mart "greeter", insisting that I show proof of my purchase. I refused, and at that time was blocked by "so-called" greeter.
Wal-mart has cameras inside and outside of their business, along with plain clothed detectives, and security alarms at the exits. Which would ring if I did not pay for my purchases.
I feel that I was picked out unfairly. There were others around me who were not asked for proof of purchase. I feel that the store violated my rights.
When I called the police, they ran me in their system and proceeded to stand in support of Wal-mart's illegal "policy". They, at one time, stated that I was wasting their time, and even threatened to take me to jail at one point. I even showed the officers the receipt, but that was not sufficient.
At businesses like, I sign an agreement. Since I am a club member, I understand that I agree to the search of my purchases and I agree to show my receipt upon leaving. But, I am not a club member at Wal-mart and have not signed any such agreement.
With all of the security measures that they have in place, I see no need to show them proof of purchase. If I have stolen the item, I will either be seen on security, by security, or I will set off an alarm. There is no need for a Wal-mart employee to deny my exit from the store, or try to force me to show proof of anything. Please remember, that this whole time the employee who had pushed my purchase through the cashier's was standing idly by.
What recourse do I have? Have my rights been violated (I sure think so)? Can someone help me?
Company: Wal-mart
Country: USA
State: California
City: Arroyo Grande
Address: 1168 West Branch St
Phone: 8054740800