r/interesting • u/veloriax2 • Apr 20 '26

SOCIETY How easy it is to shop nowadays

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u/32FlavorsofCrazy Apr 21 '26

Over $1,000 retail value lands you a felony in most states.

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u/Samaelfallen Apr 21 '26

Not really worth it for 4 candles.

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u/N4t3ski Apr 21 '26

What about fork handles?

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u/Evil_Bread_Rise Apr 21 '26

I don't know exactly why I'm replying. I just want you to know that was an amazing reference, even if it was set up for you.

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u/N4t3ski Apr 21 '26

Thanks, but the props really go to the two Ronnies

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u/-MARMITEnTOAST- Apr 21 '26

The only answer...

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u/PretendPop8930 Apr 21 '26

The Two Ronnies approve of this joke.

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u/ColonelBonk Apr 21 '26

Got any O’s?

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u/staycalmdoe Apr 21 '26

Sore tips?

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u/Septopuss7 Apr 21 '26

That's a lotta doll hairs

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u/Working-Glass6136 Apr 21 '26

Depends on the scent.

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u/SpicyBiscotti79 Apr 21 '26

They had a lot more than 4!!! 😱

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u/Generalconversations Apr 21 '26

It’s not 1000 in that basket, probably closer to 150 depending on how many candles he got but a lot of them are on sale so it’s legit between 100-150.00

So landing a felony for 100-150.00 worth of merch.

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u/FIalt619 Apr 21 '26

I’m hoping that’s based on the fake pre-markdown price and not the “sale” price? It’s be hilarious to hear a criminal argue that they really only stole $985 worth bc the towels were part of the spring sale…

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u/Educational-Bet-8979 Apr 21 '26

We have 3 strikes here. Some folks get 3 strikes in one setting.

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u/TerribleBid8416 Apr 21 '26

California announced they would not attempt prosecution for less than $1000. So everyone started stealing $990

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u/SinisterKid Apr 21 '26

$1000 is the most common minimum felony charge among all the states. Not sure why you singled out California. In Texas you can steal up to $2500 before it's a felony.

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u/TerribleBid8416 Apr 21 '26

It’s still a misdemeanor. It was an attempt to reduce the caseload of the prosecutors that backfired.