Originally Posted by qbquilts
It's standard policy in many stores.
To the people who complain about checking the purses in front of customers, think about the number of employees Joann's usually has working at one time and the number of customers waiting in line at any given moment. Would you rather the cashier walk to the back of the store and leave the customer waiting?
Honestly? Yes.
The day I prize my own convenience over someone else's dignity and privacy, I hope my nearest and dearest shoot me and put me out of everyone's misery.