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I dislike self-checkout; it's not simply because most times I use such systems there seems to be an issue that requires attention from a staff member, but becau
by dleslie 8y ago
I dislike self-checkout; it's not simply because most times I use such systems there seems to be an issue that requires attention from a staff member, but because there exists a human checkout line then there also exists a line that involves less work for me.
When my kids are in tow, as is often the case at the grocer, then having someone do the work of scanning and bagging is enormously convenient. At the self-checkout I'm juggling the timer in the software that grows impatient when I pause, the line-up of humans behind me that do the same, the kids I brought with, and the process of scanning and bagging.
Even without my kids, why wouldn't I opt for the convenience of having a human do some work for me?
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- infogulch 8y agoWhen you rarely check out at above 15 items, it can be worth the lower self checkout througput in exchange for significantly less waiting time, since some people prefer human checkers their lines are usually longer.
- janesvilleseo 8y agoMy local grocery store, Woodman’s, has 4 types of checkouts. Normal full service, 15 or less self checkout, over 15 self checkout with a conveyor, and their newest self checkout with a conveyor but they bag and assist. That last option is the best. It’s the quickest as there is two pay stations with dedicated baggers. I use it every time. It is the only store I have seen that has this option. If other stores knew about this system I’m sure they would adopt it. https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/7afm5r/this_check_out_lane_scans_items_as_they_pass/ https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/7afm5r/t...