Security Tag Hell!

[Zedboy1200]

I'd be massively grateful if anyone knows how to remove store security tags?

Being a dutiful father, I returned from business in the US in November with a bag full of Indianapolis Colts merch for my lads Christmas pressies. They were delighted to get them, however unbeknown to me Dick's Sporting Goods' security system failed miserably and I'm stuck with a prized cap, resplendent with genuine 'new era' stickers and a blooming 'tag'.

Sainsbury & The Range (I know!) have both had a go to remove it with no joy, so before I trawl down the high street, can anyone suggest a few ideas to get the darn thing off. I haven't got the pliers out yet as I have an ink indelible paranoia!

Thanks for any tips peeps.

[Zedboy1200]

[miniman]

Have you tried a big magnet?

[Zedboy1200]

Not tried a big magnet, just two local in-store magnets ... Not sure where I'd get hold off a jumbo one?

[steveo3002]

whats the other side look like ?

worst case see if a large pair of pliers will crush it

[miniman]

Zedboy1200 said:

Not tried a big magnet, just two local in-store magnets ... Not sure where I'd get hold off a jumbo one?

Got any loudspeakers?

[anonymous-user]

Last time this happened I smashed open two old Hard Drives and took the magnets out. Hard drives have really strong magnets!

I appreciate you may not want to smash up a hard drive so my advice is probably useless

Edited to add: I've also removed one with a normal pair of pliers easily enough. Just crush it and pull it to bits.

[Jim AK]

miniman said:

Got any loudspeakers?

Mate or friendly Yacht chandler store with a Sea Searcher magnet?

[Zedboy1200]

Thanks guys for the ideas so far. Here's the other side. Pliers on stand by!

[Pagey]

Is there definitely Ink inside the tag?


There are 'ways and means' of getting ink/dye tags off

Edited by Pagey on Friday 1st January 13:34

[anonymous-user]

https://youtu.be/bTU-Ib6ZaEg

[Zedboy1200]

Ok... Going to have a go now... Will update you all in a bit - ta all

[hairyben]

would my induction hob work?

I've ripped one apart with pliers on something the mrs brought home that the dozys had left the tag on

[valiant]

Find your nearest flat roofed pub. The locals will have that off in seconds.

[Rosscow]

valiant said:

Find your nearest flat roofed pub. The locals will have that off in seconds.

[edgyedgy]

If it has Ink pack I suggest freezing the cap and tag.once ink freezes.destroy tag with no risk of stain.
I read in true crime book it used to work with c.I.t robberies so may be plausible.

[Zedboy1200]

T'is done. Fairly easily too. A new career beckons maybe?! Ta ever so to all :-)

[rsbmw]

Care to share your method?

[All that jazz]

rsbmw said:

Care to share your method?

[Fast Bug]

Sharp side cutters is my guess. A shop left a tag on some jens my other half bought, I was shocked how easily it came off