Warning : Rose sellers in Glasgow may be pickpockets.

Rev Scapegoat · 22nd July 2008, 8:31pm

Just a wee heads-up...
My boss at work was out on Friday night, and ended up getting the usual "You buy rose?" not-taking-no-for-an-answer shite at the bus stop.

Unfortunately, after a few minutes of hassling, she noticed that one of the bastards had his hand in her handbag, and was about to dip her purse.
Her mate noticed at the same time she did, and he tried to claim that they were crazy and had been drinking too much - As he legged it down the street.

Given that she was sober at this point, and pretty levelheaded and trustworthy anyway... I figure it'd be a good idea to keep an eye on your bag if you do end up surrounded by folk trying to hawk rubbish flowers or shite with blinky LEDs.

Of course, it's common sense anyway, but now we know at least one of em's at it.
Watch oot, folks.

**Shannow** · 22nd July 2008, 8:34pm

I have no words.

Syxx · 22nd July 2008, 8:35pm

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Originally Posted by Rev Scapegoat

Of course, it's common sense anyway, but now we know at least one of em's at it.

You just couldn't help yourself.

Rev Scapegoat · 22nd July 2008, 8:53pm

Oh, do go on, let me know what you find offensive.

One of the people who is selling roses in Glasgow tried to pick my friend's pocket.
Therefore, if someone on here is hassled by a rose seller, there's a chance that it may be the same guy.
It's common sense to keep an eye on your bag regardless of the situation, but we now know that one of the rose sellers is a pickpocket.
Therefore, it's worth keeping a special eye on your bag if someone tries to sell you a rose, and persists after being told "No thanks."

What's the problem?

Syxx · 22nd July 2008, 8:54pm

Boss? Friend? Boss's friend? Boss's friend's friend?

Rev Scapegoat · 22nd July 2008, 8:56pm

My boss, who also happens to be my friend.
And again, your problem is?

Thermo · 22nd July 2008, 9:00pm

Well ive had nothing but good experiences from them, take last week for example; one of them dropped their wallet so i gave them it back, right...

Rev Scapegoat · 22nd July 2008, 9:03pm

LOL
I see where y'all are going with this.
I hope to hell she does exist, though, coz if not I'm gonna be screwed when I turn up for work on Thursday and there's nobody to open the door for me!

endless psych · 22nd July 2008, 9:07pm

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Originally Posted by Rev Scapegoat

Oh, do go on, let me know what you find offensive.

Not offensive, more "scapegoat esque"

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Originally Posted by Rev Scapegoat

Just a wee heads-up...
My boss at work was out on Friday night, and ended up getting the usual "You buy rose?" not-taking-no-for-an-answer shite at the bus stop.

Is there any need to identify rose sellers with/as people who have a poor grasp of English? Why single this out as an identifying feature. Surely the fact they are selling roses should be enough?

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Of course, it's common sense anyway, but now we know at least one of em's at it.
Watch oot, folks.

"At least one of them is at it" - implying more of them are. Those filthy foriegners.

Rev Scapegoat · 22nd July 2008, 9:10pm

Never mentioned foreigners.
Only rose-sellers.
And "You buy rose" was a direct quote.

cheezy-87 · 22nd July 2008, 9:11pm

Hi it was me that the guy tried to steal the purse from!! I can assure you he was at it, and luckily i managed to stop him getting my purse but it gave me a massive fright!!
If a woman cant go out without getting harrassed, and people trying to steal things out my bag, then wrf am i supposed to do?? then to add insult he called me crazy and he broke my bag!!!

endless psych · 22nd July 2008, 9:13pm

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Originally Posted by Rev Scapegoat

And "You buy rose" was a direct quote.

So you were there now?

In all honesty you probably have more of an issue with folk selling things like this on the street then the race of the people. "you buy rose" is just an odd thing to include... Unless you were worried people might not know who you meant by "rose sellers".

Witch · 22nd July 2008, 9:14pm

What an idiot, least nothing got knicked !!

**djtoast** · 22nd July 2008, 9:16pm

perfectly reasonable warning; i know why people are eager to read daily-mail-ism into it but yeah, "be careful" is always a reasonable thing to advice.

oops

cheezy-87 · 22nd July 2008, 9:17pm

yeah i know, i had my passport n everythin in my bag as it was my id, jus so glad i caught him in time!!
ruined the rest of my night tho, and kinda put me off goin into town!!