Ok, what is the go on taking photos in shops.

Often when out and about either DH or I will see something that we might like to buy. So we will take a picture and send it. Sometimes there will be a yes buy it, or no. Saves us going back, missing out and also lets us compare items (like when we were bunk shopping).

I got told off today in a major store for taking a photo. I explained it was so I could make a decision with my husband about the purchase and she told me to take a catalogue. It annoyed me so much I walked out and bought nothing. Silly thing is, DH was in there the other and took a photo no problem.

So, if it is ok to view the item and the price in a catalogue, what is the difference to me taking a photo in store? Not everything is in the catalogue, also I just don't want to be taking junk mail stuff home.

** Will clarify, I was not scanning barcodes to compare pricing between stores.