[ruralfam]

Sadly been going to HomeDepot long enough to have been there before all the cages were put up. E.g. if you want a small roll of wire, gotta find an associate to open the cage, get the wire, and walk with you to checkout to make sure you pay. I asked once if all the was necessary, and the experienced associate related some real horror stories such as folks putting a 200 ft roll of 4 guage onto a cart and simply walking out. That is impressive both in regard to the brazenness, and because someone could lift such a roll onto a cart (likely with a partner, but still).

[kevin_thibedeau]

The cages are used in stores with high shoplifting rates. They aren't in all stores.

[ljsprague]

And?

[renewiltord]

Never had to do this at home Depot. Your local area is just a high shoplifting area.

[socalgal2]

Where I live it's the same at Target, CVS, Walgreens. Lots of stuff is locked up and you have to get someone to open the cages