news.yahoo.com— A 65-year-old woman who went into a Farmington supermarket to buy wine was turned away because she didn't have an ID with her.
Sep 6, 2007View in Crawl 4
When I worked at a supermarket, instead of guessing who's old enough to buy liquor, I just carded everyone, even people who were clearly over 21. The kids thought it was cool to flash their fancy-pants ID and the older folks were either flattered or amused. But, no matter how good time has been to you, I sincerely doubt there's a 65 year old alive who can pass for under 21.
Hannaford is being outright nice to customers. Wegmans instituted a policy a couple years ago where everyone gets carded, end of story. Their major reasoning for this was it took a lot of pressure off the cashiers who had to make a judgment call. It also did nicely to protect them from underage sales, as it quickly spread the message of "don't even try it" to anyone who didn't have valid ID.In the end all it did was make sure the unders sent their over buddies in. I doubt very much business was lost due to the policy, but their corporate butts were very nicely covered.
Most liquor stores/smoke shops Im a regular customer, so after showing my id once, they know me pretty much. I got carded at a hardware store for buying paint for my dad, heck Walmart carded me for buying hobby paint.
nevotrazSep 7, 2007
Neat idea, but are they obligated to show you?
aduzikSep 7, 2007
When I worked at a supermarket, instead of guessing who's old enough to buy liquor, I just carded everyone, even people who were clearly over 21. The kids thought it was cool to flash their fancy-pants ID and the older folks were either flattered or amused. But, no matter how good time has been to you, I sincerely doubt there's a 65 year old alive who can pass for under 21.
lunasunshineSep 7, 2007
i live in maine, where? :P
skrshawkSep 8, 2007
Hannaford is being outright nice to customers. Wegmans instituted a policy a couple years ago where everyone gets carded, end of story. Their major reasoning for this was it took a lot of pressure off the cashiers who had to make a judgment call. It also did nicely to protect them from underage sales, as it quickly spread the message of "don't even try it" to anyone who didn't have valid ID.In the end all it did was make sure the unders sent their over buddies in. I doubt very much business was lost due to the policy, but their corporate butts were very nicely covered.
frosty122Sep 8, 2007
does kinda of look 45ish
patrick2480Sep 9, 2007
Most liquor stores/smoke shops Im a regular customer, so after showing my id once, they know me pretty much. I got carded at a hardware store for buying paint for my dad, heck Walmart carded me for buying hobby paint.
dkdivedudeSep 10, 2007
This country is broke!