Remove Security Tags from Clothing - PART #2 - ELEVEN Ways Tested

[@TwinkleNZ]

What's worse than finding a security tag on a piece of clothing as you're coming home from the store? Finding a security tag on your piece of clothing that you bought online.

[@StevesRealWorld]

I hope you got it removed ok - Thank you for the comment!

[@vashspike]

Finding it a few days later when you are getting ready for work and you are about to wear the item….lol…so annoying.

[@donnaroberts281]

Smashing your cooktop trying to pry the tag off would be worse.

[@marina1288]

And even worse?? Finding the security tag inside a bag you bought online... You can't turn the bag inside out 😢

[@amandaelaine2805]

@TwinkleNZ sane thing happend to me today when I got the pair of shoes I ordered offline. That why I'm watching it. Hoping I can get it figured out

[@laurathurneau]

The two forks method worked for me! REI left a tag on my shorts and I live over two hours away from the store. There was no way I was taking them back without trying these methods at home first with gas $5.20 a gallon. Thanks so much!

[@StevesRealWorld]

I think the 2 forks was working, until I bent them, Thank you for the comment!

[@K-OnTheCase]

Thanks Steve, appreciated this much! Had a jacket I bought in another country that I didn’t pull out till the next year. Unfortunately it sat in my closet for another 2 years after because it had a security tag. I was so mad, as it was an inexpensive jacket! Your hammer version worked! Must say though… for those who doubt if there really is ink inside? I can confirm there is, and it is BRIGHT YELLOW!

[@StevesRealWorld]

Bright YELLOW - I so need to break a few of these open - Thank you for your comment.

[@eaglefc6190]

This shirt I bought is still at the store and I need to remove the tag lol

[@ERSLIFE-we1mg]

Kohl’s is notorious for leaving the freaking tags on its so damn anyone

[@Al-Hunt-acrylic-painter]

Annoying

[@ERSLIFE-we1mg]

@@Al-Hunt-acrylic-painter thanks

[@potatoesare_jesus2278]

So Is old navy

[@CraftyLeoCooks]

Yes they are

[@Kglockzzx_]

And h&m

[@amberlanaesmith4415]

Watched part 1 (2 weeks ago) because this happened to me. Didn't get to remove tag yet so wanted to revisited your tutorial...and found Part 2. I love this tutorial! I probably smiled and giggled through the whole thing. Thank you!

[@amberlanaesmith4415]

Tried the magnet method but my magnet obviously wasn't "super strong" like yours. Fire method worked for me. Didn't try any of the others as they didn't work for you. Thanks again for the great tutorial.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Thank you for your great comments!

[@morebeesplease5718]

I got a shirt for Christmas like 3 years ago and it came with the tag, but no one remembers where the shirt was bought from. I'm so grateful for these vids.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Thank you for your comment!

[@suesalisbury6847]

Laughed so hard at his expression "don't tell Leann I bent her fork"!!

[@gisellegrgg]

Me too 😂🤣

[@justincoats7236]

They are both so funny. Awesome people

[@TheStonerzombie420]

He loves his super strong magnet.

[@ayeperez7725]

@A.M.M EVERYTHING ?

[@davidwalesby2426]

it works doesnt it

[@meetmybrother7854]

Two forks! Thanks so much. Something folks, me included, haven't considered is the Self Check Out! I didn't even think of security tags when checking out my own stuff.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Did your two forks get all bent up like mine? Thank you for the comment!

[@i_am_nishaj]

Thanks so much! I tried the sledge hammer method. Before I watched this video, I damaged a cardigan but hammering the front part of the tag. But I did the same (hitting it on the side) as you did in your video and after struggling for a few minutes I got it off a pair of sweatpants lol! It has a couple of tiny knicks in it but nothing noticeable. My uncle works at a warehouse where if a forklift operator drops a box (clothes, shoes anything in the box) they’ll label it as damaged goods and throw it away; so they ask them if anyone wants anything before it gets tossed out. Don’t you just love how people make assumptions about items being stolen and such? Lol!! I guess what they’ll never understand is that things like this happen all of the time, whether it’s from an in store purchase, online, from a flea market etc. thanks again for you video ☺️

[@beatsforyourlife]

It took me 10 seconds to remove it with a flat screwdriver! A lot less than I spent watching these videos...Simply just put the screwdriver in the hole (where he sticks the hook-like metal "device") and brake plastic. Once the whole tag starts to split, you open it up like a shell. Easy as pie.

[@mascarenhasmathew]

Just tried it work like a charm!

[@kateruch7196]

It took me longer than 10 seconds to do this, but thank you. This worked for me. Took about 2 minutes. I could be faster next time, though!

[@trishnasingh3952]

I really want to try this but not sure where to out the screwdriver.

[@jessim7640]

I just bought these cute jeans and they left the security thing on there and I’m not trying to go all the way back to the mall that’s 1 hr away

[@blackgoat7336]

same

[@mariakiwi1428]

I bought my stuff in Another country and well

[@GlobalAdventurer]

I'm just taking mine back☹️

[@redaread6163]

You probably stole the jeans and you just tryna convince people that you have a good intentions which is seem like you lying 😏

[@rosemartin9626]

I’m in the same exact boat, it would take about an hour and three jeans are cuteee

[@heatherallard]

Thank you! We used the sledge hammer method and it worked like a charm on a Patagonia coat!

[@randybldrgn]

Thats funny, i just got home from Kohl’s, I bought a pair of running shoes and low and behold there was a security tag on one of them, the magnet method worked perfectly...

[@StevesRealWorld]

KOHLS strikes again. Why is it 90% Kohls? Thank you for the comment!

[@mgaribaldi728]

Thanks for showing how the mechanism works for those tags where a magnet won't work at the 9:29 mark. I was able to file down and bevel the end of a cheap wire coat hanger and insert it into the hole. After a bit of wiggling the hanger for a few seconds, I was able to unlatch the sides from each other. This took me about 10 minutes total I would say, so add this to your list for the tags that don't work with magnets.

[@StevesRealWorld]

NICE, also FIRE shown in part #1 works good for those type of tags - Thank you for the comment!

[@michaelgreeby2445]

The hammer method worked like a charm! Had one accidentally left on my daughter’s dress. Took 10 seconds.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Thank you for your comment!

[@raymondkwasna9011]

I used a pair of vice-grips on a 'Kohls' tag and gradually squoze the main part on its sides until it was able to be pulled apart. Much more controllable than the hammer method. Then the pin can be easily seen and cut with diagonal cutters. One spring, a little thimble looking thing, and 4 tiny ball bearings shot across the room. So wear glasses! Zero material damage. Thanks for the tips!

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice - Thank you for the comment!

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

My wife just got my daughter a pair of boots and the clerk forgot to take off the tag. I tried EVERYTHING short of things that would mess up the boot. Found your comment and BAM it worked! @raymondkwasna9011 you saved my wife, or worse yet ME, from having to go back to the store on Xmas eve! Huge thanks!

[@addisonroswech]

i’m watching this video because a shirt i bought from KOHLS still has the security tag on it!!

[@julianna9882]

Addison R. my jean jacket has one on it!

[@StevesRealWorld]

Yep - KOHLS, they did this to us twice this year.

[@kelseyjernigan1122]

Mine too

[@lauragutierrez7084]

Yuupp.. KOHLS has done it 3 times to me this year too!

[@sparky6086]

Sears just did this to me on both pairs of work boots I bought, and I'm not about to drive 50 miles each way, just to get them to remove the tags! Very useful video! Will give one of the methods a try after dinner.

[@sarajessfilms]

WIRE HANGER FTW!!! I went and bought a magnet but saw this video pointed out the hole. My magnet did not work and needed something else. I tried the sledgehammer trick but was worried about messing up my item-ski goggles. I grabbed a wire hanger and twisted it in the hole and it clicked!!! Thanks for pointing out the hole! I would have never guessed.

[@StevesRealWorld]

What Parts 2 & 3 for the Hammer and Magnets :) Thank you for the comment!

[@bellajordans1053]

Thank you. My mom-in-law bought hubby two pairs of shoes at JCPenny. One pair they removed the tag, the other they didn't but we didn't realize that. Never set off any alarms when we left the store either, so we had no idea. Wish it would have, as it would have been removed then. He wore pair number one for a few months before taking out pair number two. Then we saw the tag but his mom already burned the receipt in her fireplace over the wintertime by then. We asked them at JC Penny to remove the tag and they wouldn't remove it without a receipt, which was no longer in existence. It was very frustrating since it was some employee's fault it was on there. As I was watching this video, I began wiggling the shoe against the side of the tag (this worked since the shoe is thick and sturdy) after seeing you prying here and I was doing it mindlessly, still watching the screen. Next thing I knew the tag was apart! I would never have known to do that though if it hadn't been for your video. Your part 1 video is good too, but I'm glad it just popped off and I didn't have to burn it. The magnet didn't work for me - probably not strong enough. Everyone who says just to pay for it...sometimes spacy cashiers really do forget to remove tags and they don't set off the stupid alarms, which would actually be helpful if they did in these instances when people actually have paid for the items. And since these tags usually would set off alarms, I have no idea who would even try to steal things with them on there anyway. It has to be rare instances when the alarms don't go off. For those who really have paid and have the receipt right then, the alarm sounding would be a big help.

[@wonderjewels]

Thank you!! I had the same problem with Kohl's and the same tag! I was able to use the magnet on my bottle cap remover and it came right off. Thanks for saving me a trip back to the store!

[@duanatidwell]

That's amazing I'm gonna try my bottle opener thanks

[@halosportscardsOC]

Thank you for this video! Since beating the crap out of it and fire were the best methods, I went with the Vice. *wear safety glasses. Laying it flat and enough pressure will pop it open enough to get a flat tip screw driver in there and expand the spring. The part w/ the pin will pull out. No damage (3 mins)

[@Avaholic1977]

Can confirm: there is no ink in the two tags demonstrated in this video. They run off spooled copper wiring similar to proximity (HID) badges. Which is why they don't always trigger at the door. You have to be walking fairly close to one side or the other. I took apart one after the magnet method worked and there was a spooled copper wire with what looked to be a tiny button capacitor attached to it. Besides this and the metal mechanism showed here, there were no other parts (or room) for an ink resivour. Thanks a lot for the demonstrations!

[@StevesRealWorld]

Thank you for the comment!

[@Ohitsdais]

"Do not tell leanne about her bent fork" killed me 😂😂👌 thanks for the laughs. My 6yr son has a xmas present (Under Armour sweater) sent from another state with a tag like the one you used the strong magnet with. Hopefully i can get it off for him. He really loves it 😔 4.17.2020 Update! Your method worked and he's running around in his lovely sweater from grandma. Yay!!

[@StevesRealWorld]

Great Comment! Thank you

[@loserdubbed8036]

So.the cashier, then the gifter who had to fold it up to package it to ship didn't feel a security tag on a child's sweater? Either your gifter stole it or you did, just be real .

[@Ohitsdais]

@@loserdubbed8036 If i felt like I had to explain myself to you this is where that sentence would go but instead I will kindly say go stick your head in the sand, idiot. :)

[@resurrectionsunday4164]

It was Ross for me on a faux fur blanket. It was Christmas time. After 2 hours in line to get it I couldn’t gift it and lost the receipt 😫. So now I’m trying everything. Right now I have the stem of artificial flowers jammed in the thing trying to move the latch. It loosens but falls short of opening ☹️ so frustrating. Thanks for showing me how it was made . Going to try my wood burning tool on the pinhead next.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Did you get the tag removed? I have three different videos on the subject if you need more ideas - Thank you for the comment!

[@titi9238]

I tried the hammer method and it works. I bought a bunch of clothes for my daughter last year and did not notice the tag until now. I don't know if I still have the receipt so this solved the problem. Thanks.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice - glad it worked - Thank you for the comment!

[@carlyrose3751]

KOHLS SUCKS AT REMOVING THE TAGS! That’s the reason I looked for this video in the first place haha. A shirt from kohl’s that my mom sent me last Xmas.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Seems like 90% of the comments are because of KOHLS - Thank you for your comment.

[@sparky6086]

Sears just did this to me on both pairs of work boots I bought, and I'm not about to drive 50 miles each way, just to get them to remove the tags! Very useful video! Will give one of the methods a try after dinner.

[@StevesRealWorld]

I hope one of these methods worked for you.

[@sabrinajones6473]

If these stores forget to take this off they need to pay the whole bill.

[@justinonyt]

Good luck telling them that

[@eddiedavenport6781]

Kohl’s is really bad about this! That’s why I’m here!

[@xyenthereptilian7451]

Get off your high horse. Its called necessity and further more ppl also forget to just take these off. Whatever

[@jameswhitmore8485]

It will work if you use 2 forks. Get it started with 1 then once it’s started keep the first fork in it and take the 2nd fork and insert it upside down between 1st fork and tag to pry apart.

[@kenyawarfield5151]

That part

[@keepyoursparkle22]

Finally, from watching your video, I was able to release a security tag from a sweater that's been stuck in the closet for over two years! Thanks very much. I used the fire method.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Great job! It must have been so satisfying to finally remove that tag - Thank you for the comment!

[@dottie4349]

Fun video and I like that you don’t over talk and get right to the point! You have a soothing voice. 🎉

[@StevesRealWorld]

Thank you so much 🙂 Hope you can check out our new review channel here: www.youtube.com/@StevesRealReviews

[@justsobored31]

The sledgehammer method works perfectly, I had one I just couldn’t get off and a couple strikes from the hammer did the trick!

[@rayflanagan9970]

Dude's a dead ringer for John Candy. Hammer method was the easiest to use here. Thanks.

[@Arizonakiller7]

I used a spoon to tilt the small end, then used wire snips to pull it farther away to the point the snips can get the metal pin locking it together. Thanks for your help

[@StevesRealWorld]

I thought the spoon worked pretty good - MUCH better than that fork I bent up!

[@roysol1101]

Ok who else thinks this guy would be the funniest neighbor love this vid...and Yes...he Loves his Super Strong Magnet 💪🧲

[@resurrectionsunday4164]

I got the tag removed! What I did was pushed a fork between the nailhead and the fabric all the way up to the bar. Then I used my wood burning tool to cut pie slices off and the fork protected the fabric from burning and melted plastic. After all of the nailhead plastic was removed I could cut the nail itself. There’s a funny shape on top that would probably make a bigger hole in the fabric if you don’t cut it. The trouble with that blanket was that the faux fur seemed to be super glued to the nail. I had to leave some fur behind but it’s invisible to the overall appearance. I’m sure a regular fabric would have been fine.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice job!!! Thank you for the comment!

[@1shalsmart12]

Oh I thought I was the only one who landed up with tags on clothes that I paid for 😂

[@jesusjimenez3513]

When he said I can’t get it in there far enough, I felt that...

[@StevesRealWorld]

😂😂😂 Thank you for your comment!

[@davidvasquezjr.4094]

Instead of burning the tag to get the guts out, how about heating up a sharp utility knife, or box cutter, until it's glowing hot? Once it's heated, jst slide the sharp end of the knife at the base of where the tit starts & push it thru. If it stalls half-way, heat it up & try again until it cuts/burns all the way thru. No soot mess, no black marks.

[@jacquigaulden9559]

WishI had watched this all the way through before poking holes in the jeans I got online. The mallet method worked like a dream. Thank you!!

[@StevesRealWorld]

Oh, glad this helped, I have three videos showing different methods - Thank you for the comment!

[@kendraogren7338]

Used the spoon method-worked great and no damage

[@StevesRealWorld]

The spoon methods works for alot of people, I guess ours was too cheap? Thank you for your comment!

[@kartos.]

Thanks so much! Was not about to go back to the storeover clearance shorts. Ripped apart the magnet spring one with the back of the hammer. 👏

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice Job! Thank you for your Comment!

[@thunderwolf4237]

Thank youuuuu! The hammer method worked beautifully ❤

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice, I hope the clothing item was ok? I almost damaged ours when using the hammer - argh - Thank you for the comment!

[@thunderwolf4237]

@@StevesRealWorld was perfectly intact, it was on the edge of a blanket and a couple pops had it open right up 😁

[@stubmandrel]

Morrisons left a tag on a boxed bottle of whiskey today. Even set the alarm off! I have receipt but wasn't stopped. My magnet nakes it click, but it won't come loose. So tag still fitted, I'm just drinking the whisky.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Hmm, one part one, I used the FIRE method and on part three, I use a SUPER strong magnet and that works best - quick and easy. BUT as long as you can still drink the whiskey.... Thank you for the comment!

[@jasonmissimer2067]

Just did the fire method on a Jacket I bought from North Face. Guess they figured at 70% off they weren't going to bother with the ink tag....UGH! Thanks, worked perfectly!

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice work! Thank you for the comment.

[@oldladygrady100]

I didn't want to just watch and benefit without contributing. Thank you for saving me a trip back to the store, the hammer did the trick. Also a special thanks to the Kohl's employee for forcing me to learn something new.

[@kristinstuhltrager8881]

Thank you because Kohls did the same to me!

[@LWest-fm8ws]

Love all the solvents on top of the stove

[@StevesRealWorld]

Hehehe, did I still have the brake cleaner on the stove in this video? Great comment!

[@Watermelioness]

Mate I love your perseverance. Thanks for saving my niece’s Christmas pyjamas. The hammer hitting one worked for me the magnets were so strong

[@RandomNest]

When that fork went crooked, I hollered.🤣🤣🤣 I'm opting for the bolt cutter.

[@FeeTv1]

Thank You. The Spoon Method Worked For Me.I Used 1 On Each Side And Pulled Them Both Up.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Excellent! I hope your spoons didn't get bend :) Thank you for the comment!

[@electronikariver1234]

Thanks Steve...I love it when you tease Leanne about stealing lol

[@nahimabella]

The spoons is what worked for me thanks

[@StevesRealWorld]

NICE, you spoons must be alot stronger than our cheap old spoons, LOL - Thank you for your comment!

[@karenlynam3231]

John Candy vibes...love Don't tell Leeann

[@StevesRealWorld]

POOR LeeAnn she has to put up with me - Thank you for the comment!

[@beyond_curry_leaf]

I used the aquarium magnet and the tag came off..saved me a trip back to the store. Thanks!

[@StevesRealWorld]

YES, I show that in part #2 and also used an Aquarium magnet! Thank you for the comment!

[@noahgarcia3586]

Double spoon worked like a charm for me, thanks!

[@StevesRealWorld]

You're welcome! Thank you for the comment!

[@ashesmade5193]

The method that worked for us was a fork and bolt cutters. Thanks so much!!!

[@Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater]

The magnet is the intended way to remove these Checkpoint security tags but you need a strong (probably neodymium) magnet. If the magnet doesn't work for you, it's probably just not strong enough. If you don't feel the magnet clearly attracted to the head of the tag, get a stronger magnet. I tried it with 5 1 cm long neodymium magnets and they weren't strong enough. But I grabbed magnetic hook that uses a 3/4" neodymium magnet and it worked immediately. Put the "head" down onto the magnet (even tapping it down onto the magnet can help) then pull the needle out. If you've recently been yanking on the needle as most people do to try and remove it, you may want to initially push the needle back in a bit to "unseat" the ball bearings inside and free them to be attracted to the magnet. But you should feel them jump to toward the magnet and then the needle will come free.

[@StevesRealWorld]

YES, did you watch part #3 - It shows the Magnet methods - the easiest way, but most people do not have a magnet strong enough. One of my Aquarium pump magnets is strong enough and I show a few others. Part #3 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5PRp6Nuq6h_iNU

[@iheartyou112]

does it work with an ink tag?

[@StayPositive-sd8op]

​@@StevesRealWorldhard drive magnets stacked on each other work also..

[@StevenDoh]

Two forks worked to loosen then I used the hammer to finish. I recommend wearing a work glove on the hand your peeling it with because it end up causing a cut on my palm, small cut but it's painful enough to bleed lol

[@StevesRealWorld]

Your forks are much stronger than our cheap forks, hehehehe, As you might've seen in the video, I bent ours... Oh sorry you cut your hand, Hope it wasn't as painful as it would've been to return your item to the store to have the tag removed - Thank you for the comment!

[@dasgnsdjflbka]

I bought socks from the DOLLAR STORE and they left the tag on. It was only $4 why do they even bother!

[@Kima89]

I love this couple they are the absolute cutest

[@StevesRealWorld]

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[@ebonyhill2554]

I bought my 3 year old an out fit from Burlington, after thinking the cashier took all of the sensors off, comes time for her to wear it and there was 1 inside of the hood. Needless to say the spoon method worked. I was so relieved because I had misplaced he receipt 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@MykChiz]

The one that doesn’t work with the magnet you can send a thick screw through the whole at the end. Splits it from the front to the back and eventually snaps it.

[@vivianshalev3881]

Best video… I was struggling a lot but the hammer is the best !!! Thank you

[@StevesRealWorld]

Glad it helped! Thank you for the comment!

[@keepingupwiththewilliams4967]

I almost skipped this video I’m so glad I didn’t! What a great idea to try different methods! I just pray I kept the receipt and then go back to the store with the receipt and ask the to take it off. Years ago I was trying clothes on and forgot to take the tanktop underneath off and walked right out and ended up taking it back to the store and said sorry I wore it out and didn’t notice I stole it! So here it is back or I can pay for it if you want.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Great story - Thank you for sharing and the comment.

[@lobomom6320]

We were dressing for a funeral and as my husband pulled out the new blazer we purchased from KOHL's, low and behold was a security tab. We used the hammer method and it worked great without any damage to blazer. However we will buy a "super" magnet as a back up should this happen again....Thanks!

[@StevesRealWorld]

KOHLs strikes again - Thank you for the comment!

[@Al3xTrucho20]

My mom bought me a sweater a month a go from a closing sale at lord an taylor an now that the weather is cooler I was going to use it and realised it had one of these tags on it. Can't go back even with the receipt cause well the store is closed now. Thanks for this video mate.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Thank you for your comment.

[@wased5678]

Spoon then fork worked for me. Use the spoon to get it started, then use the fork when you can pet the pin all the way to the base of the fork and pry it up

[@StevesRealWorld]

Did you bend your fork all up like I did?

[@jamesgiblin5812]

The magnet method. Thanks.

[@StevesRealWorld]

YES - the magnet methods is definitely the FASTEST if you have a strong magnet - Thank you for the comment!

[@stevepotter5266]

The magnet method workes perfectly

[@blastingagent8747]

I had same thing happen to me in Gulf Shores, AL and I live states away. I bought 2 sweat jackets and they only removed the tag on one of them. Haven't been able to wear jacket but I may get brave enough to try some of the things you suggest. I watched video all way through and it was entertaining - you remind me of John Candy ! PS I get a little nervous for your glass top stove :) LeAnn won't be happy if you break that!

[@StevesRealWorld]

SO, did you try to remove the tag? How did it go?

[@blastingagent8747]

@@StevesRealWorld I re-watched your video :)- my brother brought VERY strong magnet; it didn't work, but fire method worked great. I think it depends on the type of device on the garment (maybe mine was smaller) but he didn't have any trouble at all with fire. A small spring popped right out and presto - all ready to wear. Thank you so much!!! PS...I get a little nervous for your glass top stove. LeAnn won't be happy if you break that:)!

[@raymondiglesias3512]

Spoon worked for me. Thanks

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice - Thank you for the comment!

[@resurrectionsunday4164]

Really appreciate your helpful video. I’m now a subscriber 😊

[@StevesRealWorld]

Thanks for the sub! We also have a review ONLY channel at: www.youtube.com/@StevesRealReviews Thank you for the comment!

[@trecyyyyy3691]

Just bought a rug and noticed it on there. I refuse to go back to the store so thank you for this

[@StevesRealWorld]

YES, I don't have the time or gas for that, did you get the tag removed I hope - Thank you for the comment!

[@KevinMullett]

I used a small, aprox 6", pry bar. The kind for removing tacks, nails, braids, trim and molding. It's tapered so it can slide between but tough enough not to bend like forks.

[@StevesRealWorld]

You can never have too many PRY BARS, is what I just said on one of our yard sale video. Thank you for your comment!

[@MyMarshawn]

Scissors work great.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice - Thank you for the comment!

[@michikomalandro1199]

His wife's reaction is so wholesome ❤️

[@janicegiacobazzi6067]

hammering it on the side, worked perfectly. Came right off with no damage

[@DebbieSchulte2001]

Thanks for the video, the claw end of a hammer worked for me. :)

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice job! Thank you for the comment!

[@mikezupancic2182]

I was shipped a pair of shoes with a tag still in them and the closest location was a half hour away. The hammer method saved me a one hour round trip ride.

[@susanbarriere6086]

Use two forks, one on each side and use as tongs. Worked like a charm

[@StevesRealWorld]

Your forks are STRONG, my bent in the video - Thank you for the comment!

[@janicejacome]

Most of the pins have like 4grooves .if you use a thin flat needle nose pliers, you maneuver a bit til you get room. A wire cutter too but I like the pliers. Once you get a space, you jiggle til it loosens. With practice it's fast. Think about the object. Some are a nail head on other side. Or a cone shaped nail... So why go the hard way. If you hold the other side firmly, it makes sense to jiggle the small nail head because logically the small, weak side gives first. As for ink alarms, most are 2 capsules ( dark/ neon) inside the piece. At times you can squeeze it looking at the way it is glued. Even if you can break a piece, chip away breaking it till you see the capsules in the groove. Pop them out gently. The mechanics if you use force spins a metal piece that would pop the capsules. Most stores have gotten better, so a neodymium magnet is it. BEWARE the tags are layered and a sticker alarm is between layers. After all that work you don't want to ring, so remove or w a small scissor make a nice cut which breaks the current. Dressing rooms in better stores are swept w a device that picks up hidden tags, so l feel more comfortable having a drink in a cup which is not see thru, Coke is good . You sink the tags, etc in there and with a top on you dispose carefully, and a straw inside will stop most people today. Many places like Foot Locker have super annoying alarms but NO BELL, SOUND , etc. You can get them off at home using a lighter which is horribly smelly or other method that w be NG in store. I also NEVER stuff anything on the floor, but use various items on one hanger ( neatly), or have thrift store stuff to rehang in case the fitting room is well manned. Idea is the numbers must match. I only work in rooms. Observe nonchalantly how personnel react when an alarm sounds at door. Innocent people usually keep it moving and many don't even realize. It's amazing what you can carry out on your body, so you can show what is inside your shopping bag INCASE. This is an art if done well, but can be addictive.. GOOD LUCK

[@shawnsheoon6000]

thanks, burning it worked.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Excellent! Thank you for the comment!

[@normblais7527]

If you have a vice on a workbench, simply squeeze the larger part, super easy and quick no damage

[@StevesRealWorld]

I wish I had a vice on a workbench, maybe someday.. Thank you for the comment!

[@georgeandrews7911]

Wandering George I just did one for my wife, a sweater vest she bought some time ago from now defunct Herberger's. 1 - Put the large part face down at the top of the jaws of a table vise and tighten as much as possible. 2 - with a chisel, (I used a a 3/8 inch mason chisel), or large standard screwdriver place the tip on the seam of the thick end and tap with a hammer until you drive through the case to the pin and it's off. No damage to the material, just make sure you don't get it caught in the vise

[@maoomph]

Worked, good thing I had those super magnets in my fridge 👍 when I tried to do the magnetic slime. Thanks for the tip!

[@brittanywilliams417]

I have 2 tags that were left on two pairs of jeans n I life a good 1 1/2 he to get back to khoos or the shopping area from where I live. I'd rather try the super powerful, can u tell me how many of what kind or what size Is need I need to get to need to get to removed these thanks!

[@baghdadi2013]

I just now received my delivery from matalan UK I bought a jeans came with security tag. Thanks Matalan

[@StevesRealWorld]

Argh - did you get it removed?

[@iamnobody2241]

In Middle East, even before pandemic, to save time and money I’m shopping online. All my purchases were smooth except for one time that one of the white polos I’ve got still have a tag on it, sending it back is a big hassle. I’ll try the magnet method tomorrow. I didn’t complain (yet) to the store about what happened.

[@thegoof-offshow6701]

my wife bought a sweater online from Kohl's. They didn't take off the security tag. I tried the magnet method and it worked!!! Of course I did need to purchase a powerful magnet off Amazon but it nevertheless... the magnet technique worked!! Thanks Steve and Leanne

[@iheartyou112]

what magnet did you buy?

[@thegoof-offshow6701]

@@iheartyou112 DIYMAG (Neodymium disc magnet 40x20mm) off amazon

[@liannekamp2644]

Thanks! I used the spoon method and it saved my Christmas sweater.

[@thefisherman1127]

Spoon method works 👍 got it off within a minute with 2 spoons

[@StevesRealWorld]

NICE - did you bend the spoon all up? Thank you for your comment!

[@BZAKether]

That's, indeed, a super strong magnet.

[@StevesRealWorld]

YES - Thank you for the comment!

[@leonaaboko-cole3052]

I sent a shirt for my brother back home ( Sierra Leone, West Africa which is thousands of miles away by air to TX) and it has the magnet on it. Yes i still hv my receipt from Burlington coz i hv some home goods on there too, so what would you have me do in a situation like this? Not everybody is a thief and there are genuine reasons for searching up some of this stuff...let's try to understand various scenarios before we judge. I am happy there is a video on here to help out in this situation. $19.99 is not much to some but where we come from, every penny is valuable. Thank you very much for uploading this video....i will ask them to try some methods shown...hopefully one of them will work.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Any UPDATE, did you try the STRONG MAgnet first? That's what I do.

[@leonaaboko-cole3052]

@@StevesRealWorld The fire worked! Thank you

[@maj1k85]

Well the hammer method worked very good

[@carolkerylow1586]

Just got one of those devices off my new slacks by using a flat head screwdriver. Only took 2 minuts.

[@StevesRealWorld]

Nice job - Thank you for the comment!

[@alexxmichelle1896]

Hitting it with a hammer worked great for me!

[@StevesRealWorld]

YES - Hammertime - I think I damaged the fabric a little when I used the hammer.. Thank you for the comment!

[@sophierobinson887]

Kohl’s does it a lot I have a few pieces and never took it back cause I be busy I need to watch it .

[@StevesRealWorld]

I have three videos on this subject on this channel, Part #3 shows a SUPER strong magnet and that works really good also - good luck - Thank you for the comment!

[@Mrhatten100]

I here for the thieves

[@wndr.c.1153]

What's inside the red peg hook security devices that hold expensive items on the shelf hook? I know it's spring-bound and requires a magnet. But what does it look like inside???

[@StevesRealWorld]

I think Part #1 shows more of the inside and Part #3 I so the magnet method - Thank you for the comment!