QuiltE if I understood the Team member correctly it was to prevent theft. What I didn't understand the gal handed the package of blades to me so I could go to the cashier counter, but in reality if a person wanted they could pocketed the goods then and walk right by the cashiers. Their are kinks in the system...
Snooze2978, I live in a growing community, suburb to a suburb shortly, after our Walmart opened they started checking receipts at the door, from my understanding it is only required if you have "un-sacked" items.
quilt 1950, the team member also told me that one of the Huskyvarna's(sp) sewing machines was shoplifted on a Black Friday a couple of years ago. This is the first I have seen any theft deterrent mechanisms at my Joann's. I am hearing more and more of theft problems. Like I said before Sad that theft has become bigger problem.