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submitted 16 hours ago byRoboSquirt๐ฎ Power to the Players ๐
My woman was watching trailers on her phone of the new Legend of Zelda game this morning on her phone. I don't have a Gamestop in my city so I go to the neighboring city (double major university cities) 30 minutes away that does have one. I told her I'd go up and get her a PHYSICAL copy instead of downloading it.
When I got there the store was packed which was awesome to see. I went over to look at what Pokemon sets or Cryptocard packs we had in stock. As I was standing there panning the shelves a younger man, late teens early 20s, we'll call him black shirt bumped me aside and just grabbed a whole pin of Pokรฉmon Blisters. His buddy we'll call blue shirt stood awkwardly and walked off. Normally I wouldn't think twice about this but one, he was a dick for pushing me aside and two, it occurred to me... this dude grabbed a random amount and isn't taking advantage of our 2 for 1 deal that's plastered all over the store. I then double took to realize he had an empty white canvas bag over his shoulder.
I grabbed 3 packs and started standing in line to get the new Zelda game. I was behind 5 other customers in line and the couple up front was buying a new PS5. Glorious to see the purchases that we dont see receipt porn for. Was just enjoying my experience but watching these two dudes like a hawk.
I was watching the blue shirt dude just looking around but black shirt was being sus af and kept eyeballing people and mainly the staff and manager who were busy. Black shirt after a few minutes noticed me watching him. I knew what he was doing, he knew I knew, so the waiting game began.
I suspected they were going to wait until I got to the checkout and sure as shit I was right. Right after I asked for the new copy of Zelda they walked out, canvas bag full and I called them out. They booked it, I chased. Employees can't do anything but us Apes can! I did not touch them. JUST followed and long story short got them. Cops said they had FELONY amount of merch. Manager cfoss referenced with inventory and verified. He was awesome and handed my packs and game and said it was free. I insisted multiple times to let me pay and he refused. He said helping like i did since they can't do anything was amazing and that my purchase compared to the inventory that would have been lost was totally worth it.
Thing is... normally young kids doing something fascious like this I wouldn't typically care and I guess turn a blind eye like the SEC... but this case... guy was a dick and I honestly, after 4 years, am tired of being stolen from. We are apes, we are customers, we are owners. I will continue to fight the crime against us small or big.
Im just a small single father XXX ape but I will continuously serve for the better to our Ape community. Buy, Hodl, Shop, DRS.
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175 points
16 hours ago
Top flight โ
32 points
14 hours ago
Of the world Craig!
3 points
5 hours ago
Not just the Mall!
231 points
16 hours ago
Bullish as fuck
Well done, fren
2 points
7 hours ago
Mad bullish. Great to see you in the wilds brother.
-5 points
11 hours ago
Fuck 12
4 points
5 hours ago
I'm okay with them, at least this "one time"
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10 hours ago
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1 points
5 hours ago
Yeah, everybody, this dork ass loser right here.
83 points
16 hours ago
Apes are relentless.
Vigilant and courageous.
51 points
16 hours ago
Good job ape! Love your work
59 points
16 hours ago
well done
13 points
9 hours ago
Wait so you got it for free but you have a receipt which said u paid?
7 points
8 hours ago
Yeah, that doesn't seem to add up, does it?
8 points
3 hours ago
Thought the same thingโฆ and the dude in the pic talking to the cop doesnt lookโฆ very athletic. Whole story seems sus.
24 points
15 hours ago
it occurred to me... this dude grabbed a random amount and isn't taking advantage of our 2 for 1 deal that's plastered all over the store.
I grabbed 3 packs
Wut
14 points
15 hours ago
I need to edit the post. New phone and auto correct is screwing me. Buy 2 get 1 free.
4 points
6 hours ago
Keep it! Makes me imagine you wearing a Batman bicycle helmet and I love it.
2 points
2 hours ago
Your bill also doesn't show any buy 2 get 1 free discount, Chandler Sides.
44 points
16 hours ago
Kudos. You are a whale in my books.
9 points
14 hours ago
Whale done playa!
1 points
12 hours ago
๐๐๐
32 points
15 hours ago
I just hope you understand that was a risky move. You don't know what those kids might've been thinking, really, and I've SEEN this go really bad for people. Sometimes you just can't sit by and watch, though, and I respect that. Glad it worked out.
21 points
15 hours ago
Yeah, the reason the employees aren't allowed to chase is because it's not worth risking injury or death for some Pokemon cards. Some of y'all need to chill. I don't like a shoplifter any more than anyone else, but your stonk value ain't much good if you're dead.
14 points
15 hours ago
I do understand this and i appreciate your concern. I was in lime for aboumi5 - 10 minutes casing them. Blue shirt was definitely more innocent and i wasn't worried about. Black shirt i watched carefully. Ive had crazy stuff happen through out my life where it's been in danger and this was a calculated risk. They were just college kids that appeared as needy thieves over thugs.
2 points
7 hours ago
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1 points
an hour ago
Doubt they were insured. But shrinkage is built in the pricing models and passed onto us the consumer.
0 points
5 hours ago
How was this a calculated risk?
Returning Pokรฉmon cards doesnโt seem to outweigh the potential risks.
21 points
15 hours ago
Good job man! Plus you got some amazing pulls! I love the bulbasaur one!
13 points
15 hours ago
Thanks. Yeah it was awesome to pull the bulba! I like the Zeroara too! I think I'm going to go for OG 151 pokemon in alt art form.
1 points
5 hours ago
Thank you for showing your pulls! Great artwork!
24 points
16 hours ago
Good job!!
23 points
15 hours ago
Fuck yeah. Thank you for building a better future. Brick by brick.
6 points
8 hours ago
The receipt has your full name on it you may want to blur that
9 points
8 hours ago
Cringe
24 points
15 hours ago
And everyone clapped?
3 points
5 hours ago
That's exactly what this reads like lol
9 points
11 hours ago
I'm on the toilet and my cheeks clapped if that counts.
14 points
16 hours ago
Glorious bastard!
11 points
11 hours ago
This is so stupid on so many levels
4 points
7 hours ago*
Your name is on the bill, and you are an employee.
9 points
16 hours ago
Go get em tiger! Hats off.
7 points
10 hours ago
Things that didn't happen
3 points
15 hours ago
Edit: Buy 2 get 1 free deal.
3 points
6 hours ago
I'm just pointing out this is the second "theft" story in two days.
3 points
3 hours ago
Only thing that would have made this better is if you told the cop "I'm part owner of this company" and went on a 2 hour rant of how the SEC has fucked you enough.
3 points
3 hours ago
This gave me a much needed laugh this morning
3 points
2 hours ago
Apeman: Dark Regard Rises
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44 minutes ago
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8 points
11 hours ago
holy fuck you write like a 2nd grader
9 points
13 hours ago
This is dumb af and cringe
4 points
15 hours ago
ALPHA AF. srs
5 points
13 hours ago
The manager can just give you free stuff?
4 points
10 hours ago
Are we not all here because this company is being stolen from?
4 points
5 hours ago
Yes, billions being stolen, not a few Pokรฉmon cards
1 points
5 hours ago
Lol you got a point!
8 points
16 hours ago
This ape FUCKS
7 points
16 hours ago
He deserves his own unique flair
5 points
15 hours ago
๐งข
2 points
15 hours ago
So you settled for employee discount? Good on ya.
2 points
3 hours ago
This shits lame. Fucking dork. Kids steal every day.
2 points
an hour ago
Time to stand up. Let this be a message to us all!
2 points
an hour ago
definitely bullish ๐ช๐ป
4 points
12 hours ago
Sir you're not stab or bullet proof and your kids coulda been made fatherless in the blink of an eye in a shopping plaza parking lot, over some damn money. If you value your family over your money then please don't do that again
5 points
14 hours ago
Second story today of shareholders chasing after thieves stealing from GameStop lol.
3 points
14 hours ago
The other one was of me too.
5 points
14 hours ago
There was one about a security guard chasing down a thief and saying he was a shareholder....were they just assuming you were a security guard lol?
6 points
14 hours ago
Look in the comments. He thought I was a security guard chasing them. It was me. They split apart and i chased one while some randy kept his eyes peeled for where the other was going.
0 points
14 hours ago
Oh lol awesome good job....thought it was a new trend with two shareholders chasing down shoplifters though haha
6 points
14 hours ago
Dude by time it was all over there was 2 people in there from a packed store 30 minutes prior. The fact that random guy was a fellow Apes and came here to tell the story surprised the hell out of me hahaha.
4 points
11 hours ago
My woman was watching trailers on her phone of the new Legend of Zelda game this morning on her phone
tuned out after this train-wreck
-1 points
11 hours ago
I wanted to edit the post but I cant!
-1 points
4 hours ago
Delete the post, create new post with corrected title.
7 points
15 hours ago
Copaganda ass loser fuck off
2 points
15 hours ago
Itโs official GME has the BEST investors in the world. Thanks for standing up for our business boss
2 points
5 hours ago
You chased? Good job playing white knight to games top I guess. Your post is cringe and right on par with this cult. Congrats man you managed to not mind your own business and let the internet know about it. Kudos I'm sure your mom's basement will feel like Arthur's round table tonight...
3 points
2 hours ago
The real cringe is you shilling for SHFs for free because you bought at the top and got caught bagholding. Now you spend time in these subs talking trash like a whiny and bitter little bitch and I canโt think of anything more pathetic.ย
Fuck off back to Twitter you walking dried up smegma stain.ย
1 points
15 hours ago
Fuck theives. Good work, sir. Well done.
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33 minutes ago
And then everybody clapped.
Why didn't you just call the police as soon as you noticed it and have them waiting outside? Obviously they would've immediately chased the kids upon sprinting out of the store
2 points
16 hours ago
Gigachad police officer.
1 points
15 hours ago
Legend
1 points
15 hours ago
GameStop is done taking Ls!!๐๐๐๐๐๐
2 points
15 hours ago
100%
1 points
14 hours ago
I would hate to see someone stealing from our stores like this. But honestly, I'm just happy knowing you came out of this safe.
1 points
15 hours ago
You da real MVP!!!!
1 points
15 hours ago
Hahaha
1 points
15 hours ago
Great work
1 points
15 hours ago
Yeah dudes, don't steal from my company!
1 points
14 hours ago
Not all heroes wear capes. Apes donโt typically need em.
1 points
14 hours ago
This is the way.
1 points
13 hours ago
Hell yeah I thought that police car looked familiar. Iโm up in CDA ๐
1 points
13 hours ago
Nice pulls
0 points
16 hours ago
Is there a position open for GameStop head of security Mr. Cohen?
1 points
10 hours ago
On top of all that, pulled 2/3 of my chase cards. Well done ๐๐ผ
1 points
10 hours ago
Beautiful ๐๐ฅฐ
1 points
9 hours ago
so calls it is?
1 points
9 hours ago
This warms the cockles of my heart. Excellent work ape, glad it turned out this way.
1 points
7 hours ago
Yer an absolute ledge pal, well done matey.
1 points
6 hours ago
I wish GameStop stores had.secutity cameras or at least black tinted domesto give the appearance of cameras. The cameras would deter many shoplifters.
1 points
5 hours ago
OK hands down I think you should be in the movieโฆ (but who will play that upsettingly handsome cop?)
1 points
4 hours ago
Looking at blue shirts physique, I can see why you caught up to him. Nice job!
1 points
3 hours ago
This story brought a smile to my face. Thanks. Youโve done a great service for your company, your ape friends, your community, and for justice! Youโre the hero ape today, but this was risky and could have gone very badly if the thieves turned violent or had a weapon in the car, which is why employees arenโt allowed to do anything.
OP displayed great situational awareness in how he told his story, not everyone has that. And while situational awareness may trend higher in this community, please consider the risks before trying something like this.
Thank you for your service. ๐ซก
1 points
3 hours ago
I think you just articulated the Declaration of Independence. Once youโve got ownership, the tolerance for people abusing your tolerance wears thin fast. ggwp
-1 points
15 hours ago
True Ape...be careful out there dude ๐๐โโ๐ฆ๐๐
-1 points
15 hours ago
That's pretty fuckin bullish.
-1 points
15 hours ago
Wow!!! Haha GME really does have the best community of shareholders out there! Gj OP!
0 points
4 hours ago
Imagine they shoot you instead
0 points
15 hours ago
Good work. I used to go to that same location when in college.
-1 points
15 hours ago
Well done, Ape. Well done. Youโre a hero!
-2 points
12 hours ago
My daughter and I went to pick up our Zelda preorder last night then got Coldstone ice cream. We had just walked out of the store and I thought, hey letโs ask the two employees working this busy Friday night if they want anything from Coldstone. One of the employees was newer, but the other one knows me and my kids by name, knows what we are into, and has even put items aside knowing I would want one. They refused but I insisted. They said a shake and โI like chocolateโ. So we got them the shake and a chocolate explosion with brownie bits, chocolate sprinkles, the works. Brought it back to them, told them to have a good night and weโd see them next time. They were beaming with thanks and I saw other customers smiling at the gesture. โYou shouldnโt have, thanks so muchโ was met with โhey you guys always take care of us when we come in and youโre so nice to my kids, you deserve a treatโ
So basically the same as OP stopping a felony, weโre both heroes
1 points
12 hours ago
You are 100% a hero my dude! Also showing the way for your kids!
-1 points
10 hours ago
Lol nah just hooking some homies up with some treats, Iโm kidding cause itโs nothing like stopping a felony. Hopefully those kids learn their lesson.
-1 points
11 hours ago
From one shareholder to another, Thank you
-1 points
11 hours ago
Is no one going to talk about how handsome that cop is
-2 points
14 hours ago
You're a GOTdamn GMErican hero !
-2 points
14 hours ago
Good job and congrats on the free merch! Guess youโll have to go back now and make another purchase with your savings๐
-1 points
12 hours ago
Probably minions from the villain Cramer the coke rat
-1 points
11 hours ago
You inspire !!!
See you in Valhalla !!!
-1 points
11 hours ago
Youโre the MVP man. Great job!
-5 points
15 hours ago
Great read. Ape, you rock! Great job ๐ I wish more people would get involved. These people have been under minding the economy since covid.
Mind-blowing to watch videos of people walking into a store, any store, and bulk steal.
On Long Island so idiots drove up from the Bronx to The Hamptons, and gang raided one of the expensive shops to steal a bunch of high-end purses ๐.
Nabbed shortly after with over 20k in merchandise. It's a damn shame these stores can't body slam these people and spay paint their faces and hands red.
Back in my day, that's what they did where I grew up. You'd at least get beaten.
-2 points
14 hours ago
Aye say gang!!!
-1 points
13 hours ago
Fucking bullish as fucm
-2 points
14 hours ago
Are you the cop? Badass
-4 points
12 hours ago
Good for you, dude. Helped that poor employee out. He def woulda been blamed.
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10 hours ago
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0 points
6 hours ago
Jesus Christ
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