how to remove plastic anti-theft devices from clothing purchased on
vacation, without damaging the article?
I can't send the articles back - don't remember store name...it's on the
other side of the country at a resort.  can't take it into another
store- the buzzer may sound off... both devices are dark gray/black,
2+ in. and one has an electronic beeper flashing... thanks

Find a store with the same devices and hang around and see how it is done.

Are you sure it was like that? Come on, you don't remember the name of
the store? Yeah right....

Find a store that has the same type of security tags in use, but does
not carry the same line of clothing. They will at least know you
didn't get the clothes there, but may suspect you may have
"appropriated" them by some other means. It is possible they may take
care of it for you after you explain your situation.

I had a similar situation, and ended up geting the device off but,
damaging  the clothes in the process.

Good luck.

This previously answered question may help you:

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=444001

Steph53