WD 40 Spray

[RedAngie]

I tried buying WD40 this morning at the self checkout at Walmart and it was flagged as an 18+ restricted item. I never heard of that before. The store associate had to overide the scanner.

I guess kids will sniff anything these days for a thrill. Whatever happened to using airplane model glue like we did in the good ole days?

I was upset that the young whippersnapper clerk didn’t even ask for my ID!!!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

 

[Micca]

I was upset that the young whippersnapper clerk didn’t even ask for my ID!!!

Is it possible that the use of the word "whippersnapper" eliminates the need for ID???

 

[LuvOrlando]

I tried buying WD40 this morning at the self checkout at Walmart and it was flagged as an 18+ restricted item. I never heard of that before. The store associate had to overide the scanner.

I guess kids will sniff anything these days for a thrill. Whatever happened to using airplane model glue like we did in the good ole days?

I was upset that the young whippersnapper clerk didn’t even ask for my ID!!!

Too funny!
No faster way for a server to get a upsell tip than asking me for my ID ; )

 

[lynxstch]

I bought some last week,,and cashier scanned it with no issues,,didn't have to punch any buttons stating I was over 18..strange..maybe it differs from state to state?

 

[peabody58]

And yet I can still get my '70's Butter Flavored Pam Spray with no problem!

 

[amcnj]

I wasn’t aware there were restrictions on WD-40. But I guess I haven’t purchased it in a while. I remember getting flagged for spray paint years ago. And every once in a while something odd does pop up. I know it just happened to me in the last month, and I guess the fact I can’t remember what it was proves I am old enough to purchase it!

 

[Micca]

And yet I can still get my '70's Butter Flavored Pam Spray with no problem!

They tried to arrest me once for having "possession with intent to distribute" Pam, but they couldn't make it stick.

 

[AndreaA]

I wasn’t aware there were restrictions on WD-40. But I guess I haven’t purchased it in a while. I remember getting flagged for spray paint years ago. And every once in a while something odd does pop up. I know it just happened to me in the last month, and I guess the fact I can’t remember what it was proves I am old enough to purchase it!

Yeah, my husband builds large model rockets (the kind you actually launch) and uses a specific type of model spray paint - it’s all locked up behind glass and bars at the local Michaels. I had no idea it was something kids “sniffed”. And why isn’t regular “crafting” spray paint the same thing?

 

[bcla]

Yeah, my husband builds large model rockets (the kind you actually launch) and uses a specific type of model spray paint - it’s all locked up behind glass and bars at the local Michaels. I had no idea it was something kids “sniffed”. And why isn’t regular “crafting” spray paint the same thing?

When I was a kid and built my own plastic models, I had zero problem getting normal Testors glue.

Spray paint isn't necessarily huffed. The problem with spray paint is that it's often used for graffiti. WD40 has a pretty strong solvent. But there's been tons of different things over the years besides just solvents and glue. I saw some TV show showing the dangers of using pressurized dusters. They basically will purge oxygen when breathed in and lead to the abuser getting lightheaded from oxygen deprivation. That's basically what breathing in nitrous oxide does. I'm not sure how hard it is to get Reddi-Wip these days since that's usually a nitrous charge.

 

[John VN]

I bought some last week,,and cashier scanned it with no issues,,didn't have to punch any buttons stating I was over 18..strange..maybe it differs from state to state?

A live cashier seeing who is buying it instead of a computer probably made the difference.

 

[bcla]

A live cashier seeing who is buying it instead of a computer probably made the difference.

I've seen this with a live cashier where it flashes on the display that the cashier needs to check to see if the customer is 18+. They require that of a lot of items including spray paint (which is typically locked) or even nonprescription cough syrup.