AIBU to “steal” this?

She could. She chose not to. Plenty of people were dirt poor and not all of them stooped so low!

What difference does that make? A thief is just a thief, and justifying theft is reprehensible.

Tesco isn't a person but I am, and I shop there sometimes. All the dirty horrible thieves are putting up the prices that I am then forced to pay. You might as well come and steal from my handbag!

Tesco isn't a person though

And?

Mmmhmmm why's that then?

My mum couldn't have fed and clothed us if not for the local shoplifters.

Tesco isn't a person though

Some of the justifications here are crazy ‘it’s ok to steal from Tesco but not the corner shop “ so it follows that it’s ok to steal from a wealthy person but not a poor one …. or to pocket a purse that has been lost . If you can’t afford it don’t buy it but don’t steal. Don’t buy goods that you know have been stolen. Do you understand right and wrong ? What are you teaching your kids ? That it’s ok to have a meal in a smart restaurant and then leave without paying but not in the local cafe ? Slippery moral slope you are on. I’d run a mile if you were my ‘friend ‘

She can afford what's in store perfectly well if she avoids totally unnecessary expensive purchases like laundry scent pods.

not really. she is buying stolen good because she cant afford what is in the store. I stand by my statement.

It's harsh to berate someone about contraception for a baby which now exists and I don't think the OP is genuinely 'on the bones of her arse' as a pp put it anyway. She just wants unnecessary branded goods cheaply and is prepared to buy goods she knows to be stolen and that is a criminal offence.

Nice justification. Condoms are less expensive than a baby, so if she can't afford a baby, why'd she have one? Sounds pretty reckless and irresponsible to me. Also quite selfish. Although I'm aware the contraception does fail, it's the exception, not the rule. Based on this post, I'd but put my money on childish stupidity.

No, it's not theft , it's receiving stolen goods- they are not the same offence. I did not say it was legal. Technically the maximum sentence for receiving is 14 years, whereas for theft it is 7 years, however sentencing mostly hangs on the value of the goods and if you have prior convictions. So realistically the OP is unlikely to suffer much from being on the wrong side of the law, which is why I was trying to emphasise the moral angle.

I suspect OP knows her actions are unacceptable but was hoping everyone would say, “Of course it’s OK babes, you need those laundry balls! Look after No 1 hun xx”

I think the law would beg to differ, buying stolen goods is often more harshly punished than the actual crime in the shop. Theft is theft, when you knowing buy stolen goods, you are stealing!

You are knowingly receiving stolen goods. No excuse.

You could be receiving stolen goods - which is a criminal offence. It will cost you far more in the long run if you are caught: what would happen to your children; the cost of insurance if you could find an insurer; being banned from certain occupations.

oh it's a MN classic:
OP - "Am I being unreasonable?"
Everyone - "Yes. Yes you are."
OP - "No, I'm NOT"

honestly why bother coming on here?

Thanks to this thread I've decided to try unbranded laundry detergent at £7 per month

You’re totally in the wrong and it’s kind of crazy you even have to ask the question🫤 Not the kind of thing I’d want to teach my kids is okay morally. And how are you spending £10 per week on laundry?! I think I must £10 every 6 MONTHS on detergent/fabric conditioner/whitener.

I’ve bought stuff off someone in the pub. But regretted it when I’ve thought about it. No way would I want anyone coming to my house.

You are not stealing, but it is still morally wrong-you are fuelling someone's drug addiction to save a couple of quid, would you be happy telling the child you are carrying you did this?

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60/section/22

I’m just going to leave this here!

🤦🏼‍♀️ what is wrong with people!? You know he is nicking from shops to fuel a drug habit. You are being incredibly selfish too, whilst in the mean time every other law abiding citizen has to pay out for your gains with prices rising, not just though shoplifting but it’s certainly not helping!!!

Anyone in this thread who has claimed shop theft is a victimless crime really needs to read up on it more. How do you think large stores recoup money for stolen items? By ever inceasing the cost to us normal folk who have to buy our goods from there everyday. Whether you agree with the profit margins of supermarkets or not, its the consumer who gets hit in the pocket :(

I subscribe to Which? And get regular emails from them. Today’s email is all about washing detergents.

1. Liquid and gel detergents – keep colours bright, but not always great at keeping whites pristine.
2. Capsule detergents – great for speed and convenience but can struggle with heavily soiled clothes.
3. Powder detergents – great for extra-bright whites and heavily soiled items but tend to fade coloured fabrics.

Laundry Liquid
Aldi Almat Super Concentrated Laundry Liquid Non-Bio was the cheapest laundry liquid at 8p per wash. It does 60 washes per bottle.
Method Concentrated Laundry Detergent was the best at removing stains but cost 26p per wash, with 39 washes per bottle.

Washing Powder
Aldi Almat Bio for Brilliant Whites costs 9p per wash with 40 washes in a 2kg box
Ecover Bio washing powder was the best at stain removal but cost a whopping 48p per wash

Capsules
Laundry capsules cost more than laundry liquid or washing powder, the cheapest costing 16p per wash.

Say the OP does 3 washes a day, she would get nearly three weeks’ worth of washing from a bottle of the Almat laundry liquid, costing £3.99 a bottle.

So why is she spending £10 a week on laundry stuff, or does this include the cost of formula?

BTW the Healthy Start Scheme enables low income families to be eligible for vouchers for milk and healthy foods.