"Express" 12 Items Or Less

[MoroneSaxatilis]

The self checkouts here at the local Stop & Shop work great.
I always use them when purchasing just a few items.
The first ones they had several years ago didn't work for crap.
The engineers/designers have since worked out a lot of the bugs.
I think many times the problem is located between the grocery basket,
and the scanning machine.

[Slingah]

Originally Posted by MoroneSaxatilis

The self checkouts here at the local Stop & Shop work great.
I always use them when purchasing just a few items.
The first ones they had several years ago didn't work for crap.
The engineers designers have since worked out a lot of the bugs.
I think many times the problem is usually is located between the grocery basket,
and the scanning machine.

same here at the local Shaws....works great...in and out....Larry BF...cash is becoming a thing of the past

[Skip N]

Originally Posted by MoroneSaxatilis

The self checkouts here at the local Stop & Shop work great.
I always use them when purchasing just a few items.
The first ones they had several years ago didn't work for crap.
The engineers designers have since worked out a lot of the bugs.
I think many times the problem is usually is located between the grocery basket,
and the scanning machine.

Maybe the new Walmart ones i use have bugs still. Damnit Walmart fix them!

[cheferson]

Have you seen the new scanners S&S are rolling out? You scan as you go,bag items as you go, adds up your total, tells you where items are located and all kinds of other crap. At checkout all you do is scan your card and pay, no scanning each item at the check out.

[Slingah]

Originally Posted by cheferson

Have you seen the new scanners S&S are rolling out? You scan as you go,bag items as you go, adds up your total, tells you where items are located and all kinds of other crap. At checkout all you do is scan your card and pay, no scanning each item at the check out.

thats what I want at my market

[reelecstasy]

I never use the self check out. Another machine taking away someones job... I don't care if i have to stand in line another 5 mins waiting for a human.


~Local 2222 IBEW~

[Slingah]

maybe you guys are right....didnt think of the job and theft aspect

[The Dad Fisherman]

Just another way for them to monitor your shopping habits....Pretty soon all you have to do is FEEL like having a steak and someone will show up at the door with one.

They will start to have a favorites list for you after you've been there a couple of times

Originally Posted by cheferson

Have you seen the new scanners S&S are rolling out? You scan as you go,bag items as you go, adds up your total, tells you where items are located and all kinds of other crap. At checkout all you do is scan your card and pay, no scanning each item at the check out.

[MoroneSaxatilis]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Just another way for them to monitor your shopping habits....Pretty soon all you have to do is FEEL like having a steak and someone will show up at the door with one.
They will start to have a favorites list for you after you've been there a couple of times

Come on now, I'm sure you know that that is already OLD technology.
As soon as S&S and Shaws introduced thier "Savings Cards", tracking your shopping/spending habbits is exactly what they were doing.
Look at you receipt: How much your total savings was on that particular shopping trip.
"Rewards Savings So Far This Year", etc.
They taylor the coupons they give you based on your purchases.
They send you coupons in the mail based on what you've spent so far in a given period.
I wouldn't mind someone showing up at my door with a nice, fresh Delmonico as long as it's on sale.

[justplugit]

Never use the self check outs Cashiers offer young kids a chance to make money. Even more important bagging is one of the few jobs that can offer mentally handicaped people employment and some feeling of self worth.

[Skip N]

Originally Posted by justplugit

Never use the self check outs Cashiers offer young kids a chance to make money. Even more important bagging is one of the few jobs that can offer mentally handicaped people employment and some feeling of self worth.

Thats a good post. Theres a couple kids that used to live on my street that are mentally handicapped. They both work at a local super market and take pride in what they do. Good post, i never looked at it that way before.