A business, most often a hotel, will need anti-theft hangers in order to keep their restocking costs at a low. Anti-theft hangers come in several styles and types, so managers will at least have a choice in how to handle hanger theft.
Permanent solutions can be found with hangers that are made to be nailed to the top of the closet in the hotel room. Hangers that are nailed can still be taken down with enough force, but this at least proves that the resident went out of their way to steal something from the room- and high fees may be charged as a result.
The most secure of hangers can simply have a lock slapped on them, and your theft problem is gone for good. Unless of course the tenant is especially crafty and motivated. The hangers with locks do cost more since they are more complex than a simple nail system. They also require that they be placed on a bar that can’t be taken out very easily, or else hotel tenants can simply take the hangers off the bar itself.
If you already have a nice stash of hangers in your possession, consider buying the hardware to lock down the hangers instead of buying the hangers outright. You will save money, but at the sacrifice of your own time or labor costs. Installing the hardware isn’t as easy as it sounds. You also have to verify the hardware will fit the hangers you currently have in stock. Cheap hangers and plastic hangers don’t work so well in most cases.
Your hotel might not even need an anti-theft hanger. Go the less expensive route and instead install hooks into the actual closet ceiling or wall itself. The hooks are incredibly cheap, easy to install, and easy to replace if need be. The only problem is that they can be hard to install without studs or proper planning beforehand, and they don’t exactly give the most aesthetic appeal as compared to hangers.
No one likes paying $50 for a hanger: you might tell your customers that’s what the restocking fee is. You would be surprised at how much less you have to restock real hangers when you make it known that any missing items have a high restock fee. You might not be able to get away with $50 per hanger, but you can charge enough to account for your time, any purchases, and a padding fee from the ordeal.
In Conclusion
Hanger stores that specialize in anti-theft technology will often cut a deal to hotels and such that order in bulk. Before you make a large purchase, call the company directly and see what kind of deal you can get. It might not happen, but it never hurts to ask when it comes to saving money!
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