Document for surrendering a hydro-pack when shopping
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So does that store also demand that ladies leave behind their large purses?
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I was referring to your comments about cleanliness and grossness. They are easy to keep clean if all you fill them with is water. And drinking from them can actually be cleaner than drinking from a water bottle since the chance of picking up nasty stuff from something like cow dung on the road is greatly diminished.
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Private store, private property...they do not need to let you in and you cannot require (nor are the store staff obligated to provide) a receipt for your item when you turn it over.
As far as being able to write a document for them to sign, please do not attempt this task. Your writing is atrocious and if you ask someone to sign off on a document you have produced, good luck with that.
As far as being able to write a document for them to sign, please do not attempt this task. Your writing is atrocious and if you ask someone to sign off on a document you have produced, good luck with that.
This a bike forum not some English etiquette forum. My goals writing this were fairly moderate. State the subject and points of the statement. I pretty much left the counterpoints out and figured I'd just let everyone make their own. Was there a point you might of missed or I wasn't clear on?
It's great that you made a comment and I welcome them. I just wish peeps stay on the subject. Can we do that?
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This is the issue I brought up at the Arco station. It just so happened there was a young lady with a gigantic purse standing behind me. That did give the cashier pause but he just said "Sorry, I'm just enforcing the rules as I'm told"
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It's not realistic to wave a contract for a rent-a-cop to sign (or any other store employee for that matter). My first inclination would be to ask for a manager, and politely explain the situation and why I wasn't comfortable leaving my pack with security. Especially since the last time security simply left it unattended. It's quite possible that the manager would say OK. If he doesn't, then you can ask how they intend on keeping your property secure. Also ask if this is official corporate policy or something that's up to the manager's discretion. If you aren't satisfied with the answer, then there's not much choice but to leave. Personally, I'd record the encounter from the moment you walk in (probably as discreetly as possible as you'd likely be asked to stop recording). If at the end you just leave the store you could obviously hold up your phone to get video/photo of the manager/security and then let them know as you walk out that you'll be posting it on social media and going to the company HQ. It might make them think twice and it's also possible that the company would revise its policy or tell the store to stop doing it if it's not company-wide policy.
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That's a no-can-do situation. Just my pack and tablet works out to pretty close to $400 with tax. This setup is what I leave the house with pretty much everyday. Not really worth trying to get a different setup for shopping.
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Why do you ride with that thing? I find them quite uncomfortable, they cause sweat on your back, are somewhat difficult to keep free of bacteria, and using that mouthpiece over and over all day is gross.
Maybe use a water bottle or two instead? Better yet, stop at cafe's occasionally for a drink?
Maybe use a water bottle or two instead? Better yet, stop at cafe's occasionally for a drink?
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Not being obtuse here, why do you take a hydration pack and tablet shopping?
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Backpacks have been given a bad name over the last few years (I don't need to point out why anymore).
When you enter a business, bank, government institution and so on the people there are entitled to some assurance of their safety. They have the right to ask you to remove some extra articles (in the case of banks, sunglasses and caps are pretty much frowned on because robbers tend to favor them, ditto costumes at Halloween).
If you are losing your equipment this way you need to talk to the management and explain what the equipment is for and what it costs you...you did surrender it temporarily to appease them and if it's gone when you need to leave there ought to be some responsibility on their part for it's safe return.
Let me ask the OP though, why don't you find a system that is integrated with your bike some or simply add another bottle holder? Do you have to drink on the run always? If you are in competition water is generally provided by crews from what I've seen.
Just stop now and then, and refill when you need to...or even buy their water now and then. Some folks don't mind but others kind of resent you just using the bathroom for a pit stop, for example.
And yes if your valuable equipment isn't respected by the staff you should make an issue of that. Report it, let a lawyer talk to them about it or whatever. It's a bit beyond stupid.
When you enter a business, bank, government institution and so on the people there are entitled to some assurance of their safety. They have the right to ask you to remove some extra articles (in the case of banks, sunglasses and caps are pretty much frowned on because robbers tend to favor them, ditto costumes at Halloween).
If you are losing your equipment this way you need to talk to the management and explain what the equipment is for and what it costs you...you did surrender it temporarily to appease them and if it's gone when you need to leave there ought to be some responsibility on their part for it's safe return.
Let me ask the OP though, why don't you find a system that is integrated with your bike some or simply add another bottle holder? Do you have to drink on the run always? If you are in competition water is generally provided by crews from what I've seen.
Just stop now and then, and refill when you need to...or even buy their water now and then. Some folks don't mind but others kind of resent you just using the bathroom for a pit stop, for example.
And yes if your valuable equipment isn't respected by the staff you should make an issue of that. Report it, let a lawyer talk to them about it or whatever. It's a bit beyond stupid.
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My main backpack is 2100 cc and fits a 2 litre hydration bladder. It's the best pack for shopping I have. Fits a bag of groceries if I pack it right. It almost always has some water in it during these warmer months.
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Not sure about that, but I'm wondering about their policy regarding strollers. What I've done once at a store, don't really shop there, but wanted to shop, what did was put my pack in one of their shopping carts. The security didn't notice the pack till I was putting it on at checkout.
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Very rarely am I a person just going one spot. It's more of a route with several stops. Being a person that relies on bike travel, you tend to stop at stores more often and get smaller loads cause of it. Plain and simple, stores are just geared towards people with cars. If more people traveled via bike or walked, we'd have a different dynamic.
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Very rarely am I a person just going one spot. It's more of a route with several stops. Being a person that relies on bike travel, you tend to stop at stores more often and get smaller loads cause of it. Plain and simple, stores are just geared towards people with cars. If more people traveled via bike or walked, we'd have a different dynamic.
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That does not necessarily mean that they are not responsible for the property if it is damaged or stolen. In fact, they very well could be. It depends on the law of the particular jurisdiction. The situation is called a "bailment." Here is a summary of the law in PA:
Liability of the Parties to a Bailment
As noted in the above, attempts to disclaim liability are often struck down. In the OP's case, the bailment appears to be for the sole benefit of the bailee (i.e., the store). As also noted in the above, the standard of care that must be exercised by the bailee in such a situation is pretty high.
Liability of the Parties to a Bailment
As noted in the above, attempts to disclaim liability are often struck down. In the OP's case, the bailment appears to be for the sole benefit of the bailee (i.e., the store). As also noted in the above, the standard of care that must be exercised by the bailee in such a situation is pretty high.
Thank you indyfabz. You've given me a direction to peruse this. Much appreciated!
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The problem is they are forced to treat you, and I as thiefs so they can treat thiefs like thief's without being accused of profiling or bias. They're essentially forced into onto an all or nothing situation.
My favorite hardware store does this, they have good bike parking, a great selection of bike consumables, and its nice to not have to carry my junk with me while shopping. If that's the price of not having everything behind glass and competitive prices, I can live with that.
My favorite hardware store does this, they have good bike parking, a great selection of bike consumables, and its nice to not have to carry my junk with me while shopping. If that's the price of not having everything behind glass and competitive prices, I can live with that.
I've gone into many stores carrying a backpack without issue. Why aren't those stores forced to treat me like a criminal?
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That does not necessarily mean that they are not responsible for the property if it is damaged or stolen. In fact, they very well could be. It depends on the law of the particular jurisdiction. The situation is called a "bailment." Here is a summary of the law in PA:
Liability of the Parties to a Bailment
As noted in the above, attempts to disclaim liability are often struck down. In the OP's case, the bailment appears to be for the sole benefit of the bailee (i.e., the store). As also noted in the above, the standard of care that must be exercised by the bailee in such a situation is pretty high.
Liability of the Parties to a Bailment
As noted in the above, attempts to disclaim liability are often struck down. In the OP's case, the bailment appears to be for the sole benefit of the bailee (i.e., the store). As also noted in the above, the standard of care that must be exercised by the bailee in such a situation is pretty high.
I agree, but the store employees don't know this, and the store manager probably doesn't. That makes it problematic because taking care of my property is my primary aim, and potential restitution is very much secondary.
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I was referring to your comments about cleanliness and grossness. They are easy to keep clean if all you fill them with is water. And drinking from them can actually be cleaner than drinking from a water bottle since the chance of picking up nasty stuff from something like cow dung on the road is greatly diminished.
My complaint is they keep your back hot and sweaty.
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As others have stated... don't shop there. That is about all the power you have.
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If you are going to tape it, don't hide it. Make a show of it and if they give you a hard time, tell 'em this in liu of the receipt they should give you for "checking" in your stuff.
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Very rarely am I a person just going one spot. It's more of a route with several stops. Being a person that relies on bike travel, you tend to stop at stores more often and get smaller loads cause of it. Plain and simple, stores are just geared towards people with cars. If more people traveled via bike or walked, we'd have a different dynamic.
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Very rarely am I a person just going one spot. It's more of a route with several stops. Being a person that relies on bike travel, you tend to stop at stores more often and get smaller loads cause of it. Plain and simple, stores are just geared towards people with cars. If more people traveled via bike or walked, we'd have a different dynamic.