Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

[ZorroReturns]

I was in tesco's the other week and noticed that chewing gum is under high security these days. I thought only DVD's, alcohol etc... were put in the plastic boxes.

Made me chuckle

[herman1rg]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

Clearly it's a rough area and there are Chewing gum addicts around.

[jace]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

Rough Richard ? it's Diss, even the police go shopping in pairs in Tesco's there.

JC

[HOT-TODDY]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

Strange but true! I work (security ) in a well known competitor supermarket and one of my colleagues "spooked" a thief trying to steal a trolley load. Over £1000 worth!!! We also have upgraded better secure covers for our products as there is obviously a black market for the stuff. Buyer beware, don't be tempted if you are offered a "bargain"!!!

[lalli_d1]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

i gots a free pack of chewing gum in my top gear magazine pack once

[Yorkshire Devil]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

Its probably due to the fact its not straw season so chewing gum is probably in high demand as an alternative!

[12-Brady]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

Will need to check if Tesco's in Great Yarmouth do the same tomorrow although I doubt it as I got a 42" Sony Bravia tv three years ago from there and they were on a stand about 2 metres from door with no security tag inside

[madDan]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

Romania use it as currency instead of loose change, which is worthless, they have been stealing it for a while apparently.

[SATAN 59]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

Once got it as change in India. lol

[MrPoo]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

For goodness sake. The world has gone mad. It annoys me when I see condoms in those boxes too, talk about putting people off buying them!

[NBC]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

It's cos with them you can blow even bigger bubbles ! Oh sorry . Condoms. Not bubble gum. Oh well same difference. Always wondered why they came in strawberry flavours ...

[DaisyDuke]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

Romania use it as currency instead of loose change, which is worthless, they have been stealing it for a while apparently.

Correct!

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2012/01/19/romanian-gangs-stealing-chewing-gum-to-use-as-currency-back-home-115875-23706623/

[sidle]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

talking of silly things in those box's, on thursday my local tesco had 2gb memory sticks in them @ £3 each

[Munfred]

Re: Has the value of chewing gum gone up?

I have loads of chewing gum in my office at work, either chewing gum is still cheap or the kids are richer than they make out. Havent bought any for years.