Ridiculous Age Restrictions
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I'm not against age restrictions but I did find it ridiculous when I went to buy a potato peeler and found out you have to 25 to buy it
It seems like there are more and more restrictions in place.. it's annoying to carry ID all the time especially if you don't drive
Nadiaparveen I do drive but don't usually carry licence as don't want to loose it
It used to be 18 when I last really checked but that was probably over 20 years ago, anything sharp you had to be 18. Is it you have to be 25 or look over 25?
I think it's the same as alcohol. If you look under 25 then you will be ID but you only have to be 18 to buy it. It use to be 21 but because it can be so difficult to tell people age, they raised it.
Imnotcheap I know it's crazy but I think it maybe classed as a item that can be used as a weapon 
Midnightflower I wonder if that's ever happened before hence this restriction? A quick look shows a tin of pilchards, a potato and a banana have all been used for robberies. I certainly wouldn't want to be in a violent pub fight armed with a potato peeler when the other side have flick knives etc.
I tried to buy a heavy duty thermos flask from Amazon and hit an age restriction - I presume because the product was branded as Stanley - who make the knives! I dont see the warning on the flasks at the moment so hopefully its been sorted!
Didn/t know that.Rather interesting.Thanks for sharing.OK to buy a knife though I suppose!
MelissaLee1 Knives have the same rule any sharp object, including razors and tools too.
Pretty sure there is a similar rule for glue too.
I'm sure it used to be 16 but now it is 18. I don't understand how you can legally have a child at the age of 16 but you can't watch an 18 film or buy much!
Even ordering online they should do checks or at least be signed for, but many companies don't bother 
It's no wonder that a lot of youngsters don't know how to cook and buy take-aways instead if they can't or aren't allowed to use a potato peeler!
My daughter is nearly thirty years old and is a landlady of our local pub, every time she goes to buy alcohol she gets asked for ID. The other day in B&Q she was refused a spray can until she told them she had a business account with them and they checked. Yes, I know she should carry ID with her but in a rush she forgets.
My son (20) finished catering college and went to a local shop to buy new knives for his first job and was refused as underage, a quick call to mum to join him in shop and they still refused as he'd given me his cash. I had to pay by my card, did so and promptly handed son knives in exchange for his cash. Shop manager went nuts and said I had to have them in my possession until we left the shop. Never had I known such nonsense.
lilyflower I shouldn't laugh but its ridiculous. Having a good job like catering would stop people getting into trouble
Imnotcheap We thought it was ridiculous and funny considering the knives he bought via college at the start of his course had travelled on the bus with him everyday in his bag and no questions asked.
Omg what's the world come too I understand the age thing but come on there taking it to another level
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I required authorisation the other day at Aldi self checkout for having 2 tins of baked beans, apparently because “they are a frequently shoplifted item” To which I replied if I was trying to steal them I wouldn’t of scanned them
The retailers follow the challenge 25 rule, so if you look under 25 they will ask for ID, but as long as you are over 18 it's fine.
You're allowed to drive a vehicle that could be deadly under the age of 25 but can't buy a potato peeler...
That's crazy. But then in America you can buy a gun before you are allowed to buy alcohol
A couple of years back I purchased an alcohol free cider for my son at a Weatherspoons - and they refused to serve it as it contains a tiny amount of alcohol - something like 0.1%. He was over 18 but couldnt prove it at the time.
didbygraham Does your son look really young? As even 16 year olds can have a small glass of alcohol in a licensed premises if they are having a meal as well. 
DeBunny that's the law but depends if server knows that might be company policy too
I think it was Weatherspoons taking a stricter interpretation of the law. so company policy. never had the same issue any where else. No idea if it's still the same as haven't been on for a couple of years now
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