> The problem with self-checkouts is that (1) it shifts the work to me without any benefit to me. A well implemented self-checkout is much faster than waiting

> The problem with self-checkouts is that (1) it shifts the work to me without any benefit to me. A well implemented self-checkout is much faster than waiting in line for a cashier. Ever since the local supermarket implemented self-scan I haven't had to wait for a register to become available for more than maybe 30 seconds. Of course if the self-checkout is of the "UNEXPECTED ITEM IN BAGGING AREA" variety it'll be infuriating and much slower than a regular cash register.