What would your note say?

[cjc]

We have a booth at the top of our farm where we sell eggs, produce, flowers etc. Every single week someone comes and steals from us. We lose about 6-10 dozen eggs a week to theft.

Its the honor system. You take what you want from the fridge and you drop your money down the spout.

I want to leave a note on the fridge, something to make people think twice about stealing from us.

I need something clever that hits people in the heart.

 

[RollingAcres]

Sorry to hear that someone has been stealing from you!

Maybe say something about a hidden camera (make them think you installed one)?

 

[HomesteaderWife]

Dear Individual-

These eggs and produce are part of an honor system, and to honor means to respect. Please respect what we do, and the hard work we put into the care of our farm and our animals, by leaving your payment in return for these goods. This is a small price to pay for wholesome, healthy food. Thank you!


Just an idea?

 

[Green Acres Farm]

How about:

Smile! You’re on camera.

 

[greybeard]

I need something clever that hits people in the heart.

Honor is something that not everyone has.
Theft is part of doing business in every endeavor.. Big brick & mortar stores spend million$ every year on "loss prevention".
A note will do little good, as it is like a lock.only keeps honest people honest.
Words on paper at at point of purchase will very very rarely invoke or draw out either honor or honesty, even less so, guilt.

 

[Mini Horses]

Put up a camera...video it...post the pic of stealer on door of frig.

 

[greybeard]

Put up a camera...video it...post the pic of stealer on door of frig.

And turn it over to the Police and file charges.
Handcuffs, jail and court appearances, theives understand.

 

[Mini Horses]

hGB -- Yeah, that too...but, not until I got a pic of the look on the face when LOOKING at themselves. And wondering who else in neighborhood had seen it.

 

[Rammy]

There is no honor among thieves. I would say, Thank you for stealing from us. Because of you, we will no longer sell our products on the honor system. Sorry that happened and is happening to you. People just don't respect anyone else anymore.

 

[Bunnylady]

There is no honor among thieves.

Exactly my thought. Rather than try to appeal to the thieves (a waste of time, IMO), my note would address the honest neighbors who have behaved honorably. I would explain about the persistent, ongoing theft making it necessary to have the site manned, what hours that would be possible, or maybe give them a means of contacting you so there can be a swift, in-person transaction, and include an apology for the inconvenience that might cause, regret that such measures had to be taken, and appreciation for their custom.