Paranoid Newbie

CountyBoy

Member
So I have a small grow. Today I purchased some growing and storage supplies, under six items, from our local big box retail store. The items could be considered suspicious when purchased together. What's the odds of the female white middle aged manager reporting me to the authorities?
 

BleedsGreen

Well-Known Member
What if it was on a CC? What could they do?
Honestly you are worrying WAY too much. If you were really that paranoid I assumed you wouldn't put it on a CC and just tried to comfort you with that reply. That lady who checked you out forgot about you and what you bought before you go out of the store. She see hundreds of your purchases each week. Relax and smoke a bowl, you will forget all about it! :joint:
 

cedders

Member
What if it was on a CC? What could they do?
I you are so concern pay cash only mate!! why paying by CC if you are scared that peoples can report you or been tracked down? as someone said the women forgot you before you left the store.....
 

CountyBoy

Member
BleedsGreen, I agree, I'm being very paranoid. The store was really busy today and I could sense her anxiety. I think that's what made me paranoid. She probably did think that my purchase was a little weird. Which gets me thinking about what she could potential do. Are purchases considered private? Would she be breaking a law for reporting my purchases and giving my name? I know most retail companies don't like their employees accusing customers of anything. That's a huge liability. Accuse the wrong person and that's a lot of money wrapped up in legal fees and PR damage control. Do retail companies train their employees to report suspicious purchases? Personally I doubt it. Do 99% of employee's care what someone else that they don't know is potentially doing? No.

What about Brick and Mortar grow stores? Do they report people? What percent of customers are growing Cannabis vs. other crops? I know this isn't a new topic but I've haven't read any unearthing opinions about the subject.
 

Squatch

Member
The authorities are WAY too busy with all the other shit going on in this world to take the word of a Home Depot cashier...that YOU bought a bunch of stuff that could be percieved as supplies to grow marajuana. You're not that important...and I dont mean that in a mean way...but you aren't...neither am I or 99 percent of people on this site. Unless your growing 25 plants out of your apartment and selling out your door by the pound...relax. They dont have the finances or the manpower to worry about you and me...they just dont. Their are much bigger fish to fry =)...keep it simple and keep it to yourself...and you will never need to worry...good luck...
 

cedders

Member
What about Brick and Mortar grow stores? Do they report people? What percent of customers are growing Cannabis vs. other crops? I know this isn't a new topic but I've haven't read any unearthing opinions about the subject.
Mate we are their bread and butter, if they report their customer they'll be out of business in no time!!! I'd say that 99% of peoples that go there grow weed, your normal gardener go to the gardening centre not hydro/grow shop....do you know a lot of guys willing to invest £650 to £1000 to grow 10 plants of tomatoes or basil?? stop being to paranoid and enjoy growing mate
 

tibberous

Well-Known Member
I ordered 15 boxes of 20 nitrous oxide cylinders and 2 metal things that break them open - I don't think they care you bought a timer at the same time you bought dirt.
 

nick88

Well-Known Member
If your that paranoid now, i cant wait to see you about a wk or 2 before harvest.. thats when the real paranoia sets in..
 

Krondizzel

New Member
So I have a small grow. Today I purchased some growing and storage supplies, under six items, from our local big box retail store. The items could be considered suspicious when purchased together. What's the odds of the female white middle aged manager reporting me to the authorities?
I already have your IP address narrowed down. Would you like me to tell you where you're at?

Consider everything suspicious.
 

GOD HERE

Well-Known Member
BleedsGreen, I agree, I'm being very paranoid. The store was really busy today and I could sense her anxiety. I think that's what made me paranoid. She probably did think that my purchase was a little weird. Which gets me thinking about what she could potential do. Are purchases considered private? Would she be breaking a law for reporting my purchases and giving my name? I know most retail companies don't like their employees accusing customers of anything. That's a huge liability. Accuse the wrong person and that's a lot of money wrapped up in legal fees and PR damage control. Do retail companies train their employees to report suspicious purchases? Personally I doubt it. Do 99% of employee's care what someone else that they don't know is potentially doing? No.

What about Brick and Mortar grow stores? Do they report people? What percent of customers are growing Cannabis vs. other crops? I know this isn't a new topic but I've haven't read any unearthing opinions about the subject.
Just chill out the fuck out dude. I went in to ace hardware the other day and just told the lady "Look I'm growing pot, do you have any sticks to prop them up?". She just smiled, took me to the aisle, and asked if I could bring back a sample.
 

CountyBoy

Member
We all try to cover our tracks as best as possible but luck also plays part of not getting caught. Every situation can't be controlled and we all will slip-up eventually.

Do most of you purchase online or local?

For the people that purchase online; Aren't you worried about CC records and IP tracking?
 

hotrodharley

Well-Known Member
So I have a small grow. Today I purchased some growing and storage supplies, under six items, from our local big box retail store. The items could be considered suspicious when purchased together. What's the odds of the female white middle aged manager reporting me to the authorities?
What the hell is the matter with you? Are you on those bath salts or something? Or is the town you're from so small that buying stuff counts in the crime report?
 

CountyBoy

Member
@hottrodharley, Your profile pic fits your response. Why don't you get off your high horse? If you want to be part of the conversation and contribute with a response that warrants a response than do so, otherwise don't Troll. Over 5000 posts and that's the quality of your input? I'm just trying to get dialogue started. Thanks to those that have given valid responses, I do appreciate it.

Thanks for the video link Heisenberg, I'm going to watch it.
 

Krondizzel

New Member
@hottrodharley, Your profile pic fits your response. Why don't you get off your high horse? If you want to be part of the conversation and contribute with a response that warrants a response than do so, otherwise don't Troll. Over 5000 posts and that's the quality of your input? I'm just trying to get dialogue started. Thanks to those that have given valid responses, I do appreciate it.

Thanks for the video link Heisenberg, I'm going to watch it.
5 posts and you've read all 5,000 of his?

I think not. Do your homework. Harley is solid and you're barking up the wrong tree buddy.
 

sunni

Administrator
Staff member
relax people this is introduce yourself dont run people off the website. keep your comments to yourself, if your comment isnt hello welcome to riu dont post! ^_^
 
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