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‘Count your days’: Target shopper buys $30 shirt. Then a worker tells her she’s…
A Target shopper shares her disappointment after a worker told her that her $30 shirt doesn't come with its hanger.
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Target Hanger Policy Sparks Online Outcry: Shopper Denied Hanger for $30 Shirt
A recent social media post has ignited a debate among shoppers regarding retail store policies on clothing hangers. A customer, identified only by their online handle, shared a video expressing frustration after a Target associate reportedly informed them they could not keep the hanger for a $30 shirt they had purchased. The video, which quickly gained traction, shows a red checkout counter with a designated bin for hangers. The customer's post, captioned "Count your days Target, I paid $30 for a shirt and the associate told me I can't keep my hanger???", has garnered significant attention, prompting hundreds of comments. Many users weighed in, with some stating that it is common practice for retailers to reuse hangers for environmental and cost-saving reasons. One commenter remarked, "We recycle them. But that's so weird, if you asked for it, they should have just given it to you." Another added, "Right you do realize that you were buying the shirt…not the hanger right?😅" However, other users, including self-identified Target employees, noted that policies can vary by store. "As a target employee, my target we let you keep the hangers we give you the option 😂," one user commented, suggesting inconsistencies in customer service. Another employee stated, "Wthhh I work at target n they make us ask the guest if they want to keep them or not, 99% of the time the guest says no." The incident highlights the often-unspoken rules of retail and the varying expectations of consumers regarding their purchases.
