Home Depot plans to foil shoplifters with power tools that won't work if they're stolen

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[–]yetanotherone_sigh 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

It is said (by stores) that a lot of the problem is employee theft. I don't know if I believe that or not.

[–]thefirststone[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I do, and this activation scheme can track that, which supports that idea.

Sad as it is, I bet they'll notice an improvement on their bottom line. Yet it will likely inconvenience customers as much as their employees.

[–]yetanotherone_sigh 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Could be. If they do that, I'll opt out of buying them and shop somewhere else. Better yet, get a 25 year old drill instead of a new one. I have one that is as old as I am (50) and it runs great. They'll fight over it when I die. The old machines are much better quality and longer lasting than the new ones. They are designed to wear out and break, with no spare parts available.