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119. Last time I was in Oregon, we weren't allowed to self pump gas ...

Fri Jun 18, 2021, 01:11 PM

Jun 2021

there was a gas attendant pumping for me.

I believe it's the law there, so that more people have jobs.
We pay a little more, but I have no problem with that, if it pays for someone's job.
Also, the gas attendant will pay for goods and services that will eventually get back to me.

The same reason I use the Cashiers instead of the self checkout line, more jobs for
cashiers and baggers.

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I hate it when my local Kroger has NO attended check out counters. [View all] Siwsan Jun 2021 OP

I hear you XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #1

ATMs? Self service gas? Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #24

I once asked a nasty right winger who was complaining online about gas prices.... George II Jun 2021 #79

Lol, good one! Weird they still don't allow it. Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #88

Neither does Oregon. I love it. I don't want to pump gas. Shrike47 Jun 2021 #105

I hate not having the choice to moonscape Jun 2021 #145

My Kroger DownriverDem Jun 2021 #99

I almost always use it. It's so much faster. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #122

Everyone should do what they think best for them nt XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #125

I do if I'm only grabbing a few things but it's a pain to use them for a whole cart full Luciferous Jun 2021 #131

Same here - for a hundred items, trained humans are faster. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #133

Our Lowes has self checkouts but I have never seen them open. Luciferous Jun 2021 #136

That's weird. Around here, 80-90% of checkout at all stores is self-checkout. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #164

I had same experience Beatlelvr Jun 2021 #2

I got off work, did an hour's shopping at Lowes and at 8PM, they wanted me to check out 40 items. TheBlackAdder Jun 2021 #56

i would have done the same thing. (and would have been so pissed off!) nt orleans Jun 2021 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #64

Good XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #65

I also place barcodes down so it makes checkout even that much faster. TheBlackAdder Jun 2021 #106

Thanks XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #113

Another thing about Lowes is INdemo Jun 2021 #100

That's lame. Most places preauthorize and only do the final ring at pickup, or issue credit back. TheBlackAdder Jun 2021 #108

My Kroger has a manager who is always there. True Blue American Jun 2021 #73

Writing or calling would be a very nice thing to do. The staff at my King Soopers is niyad Jun 2021 #3

I just sent them an email Siwsan Jun 2021 #9

Big problem with Kroger stores. luvs2sing Jun 2021 #4

Sadly, my local Kroger is one of those disasters. Poorly managed, lackadaisical staff, 30 years CurtEastPoint Jun 2021 #8

One of the reasons I'm such a fan of Aldi is, NO SELF CHECK OUT AISLES Siwsan Jun 2021 #16

I buy Aldi's specials True Blue American Jun 2021 #80

Aldi has less incentive to do self checkout as they have already optimized checkout speed Amishman Jun 2021 #107

ever use Lidl? XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #126

Our stores had special hours True Blue American Jun 2021 #77

Yes, ours did, too.. luvs2sing Jun 2021 #82

I must be lucky True Blue American Jun 2021 #89

Since Hubster retired.. luvs2sing Jun 2021 #91

In Englewood True Blue American Jun 2021 #93

There's a Kroger about a mile from my house questionseverything Jun 2021 #157

Last time I experienced that at Lowe's ... lpbk2713 Jun 2021 #5

It's not going back. Remember the days before ATMs and self pumping gas. We don't think anything of Dream Girl Jun 2021 #13

So, you wasted some of your own time out of spite? MineralMan Jun 2021 #15

For me, it's not always about saving time StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #41

I'm with you on this MineralMan. patphil Jun 2021 #61

Well, stuff changes all the time. Adaptation is how we survive. MineralMan Jun 2021 #101

It would have an effect if enough customers insisted. hamsterjill Jun 2021 #109

I remember seeing a self-checkout for the first time. MineralMan Jun 2021 #129

I refuse to use self check outs. hamsterjill Jun 2021 #143

Nor I XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #149

OK... MineralMan Jun 2021 #150

I don't either kcr Jun 2021 #161

Home Depot has a 'seasonal' attended check out booth in the garden section. Siwsan Jun 2021 #18

Wow, silly! Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #26

Please do that. It means so much! CurtEastPoint Jun 2021 #6

I did!! Siwsan Jun 2021 #31

Whenever someone suggests I use the self-checkout StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #7

ATM? Self service gas station? Lighten up! Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #27

ATM and gas stations use "self-checkout"? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #35

Isn't it a pain to pump your own gas too????? They're not paying you!!! Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #39

Not sure why this topic has you so worked up. But please try to bait someone else StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #42

Yes. When do you deal with a person? MineralMan Jun 2021 #152

How hard is it to scan your items? Dream Girl Jun 2021 #10

Same here. Treefrog Jun 2021 #20

+1000, I can't believe people whine about this. USALiberal Jun 2021 #28

First world problems are hard. Autumn Jun 2021 #37

I signed in just to thank you for the laugh questionseverything Jun 2021 #158

I use self-check if I only have a few things Freddie Jun 2021 #38

I hit self check out when I'm in a hurry.... paleotn Jun 2021 #50

NOPE, not. My job. JCMach1 Jun 2021 #51

Go ahead and walk out. You won't get the stuff you need. But they don't care. Dream Girl Jun 2021 #72

But unless you live in a small town, you have options. spooky3 Jun 2021 #118

Precisely... Will take my $$$ elsewhere JCMach1 Jun 2021 #156

Voting with your feet and wallet sends a signal. Nt spooky3 Jun 2021 #160

Inevitably the scanner malfunctions at my store. spooky3 Jun 2021 #67

Too hard at my local BJs, they use a scale that weighs each item scanned. CaptainTruth Jun 2021 #120

I tend to ask for help. Like, how do I weigh and scan these bananas! When do I scan my coupons! Siwsan Jun 2021 #132

my husband works for Instacart Brainstormy Jun 2021 #11

I am the opposite. PTWB Jun 2021 #12

I'm the same way. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2021 #163

I'm a cashier. no_hypocrisy Jun 2021 #14

I have a habit of chatting with check out clerks Siwsan Jun 2021 #21

Yes, you are all so helpful! Thank you, cashiers everywhere! raging moderate Jun 2021 #36

That, my Lady is customer service! The kind I used to give! True Blue American Jun 2021 #84

I shop at a store that is a family owned local chain. Their prices are great, and they have a Tess49 Jun 2021 #92

Publix does the same XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #98

So, I went to my store this afternoon. My bagger/helper was the sweetest kid ever! Tess49 Jun 2021 #151

I like cashiers and baggers if I have a lot of groceries IronLionZion Jun 2021 #96

I don't work there, they don't pay me HAB911 Jun 2021 #17

Lol, self service gas?? Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #32

How many times are you going to post that? moose65 Jun 2021 #45

is there a counter I'm unaware of? HAB911 Jun 2021 #139

Really, dude, give it a rest. mac56 Jun 2021 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author HAB911 Jun 2021 #140

Do you see mac56 was not replying to you? lpbk2713 Jun 2021 #147

lol, mea culpa HAB911 Jun 2021 #153

Been there. Done that. lpbk2713 Jun 2021 #155

my deepest apologies HAB911 Jun 2021 #154

Last time I was in Oregon, we weren't allowed to self pump gas ... aggiesal Jun 2021 #119

last time I was in NJ HAB911 Jun 2021 #142

sure, but I don't like it HAB911 Jun 2021 #141

These companies are well aware of customer attitudes. They know that older customers are Dream Girl Jun 2021 #33

"Self check out is a net positive for the(ir) bottom line" mac56 Jun 2021 #70

No my point is that they know there is a portion of (older) customers who will be resistant, Dream Girl Jun 2021 #76

I hear ya, Siwsan. roamer65 Jun 2021 #19

Meijer always seems to have at least one attended check out, even at 7 in the morning Siwsan Jun 2021 #23

That was the store I had such poor service! True Blue American Jun 2021 #90

I'm the exact opposite. kirkuchiyo Jun 2021 #22

Same. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2021 #25

I think it's my union background that makes me more 'anti-self checkout' Siwsan Jun 2021 #29

Same here! Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #30

Does Kroger sell alcohol? Sympthsical Jun 2021 #34

I bought my wine at that 'self check'. Siwsan Jun 2021 #43

Ahh, that makes sense Sympthsical Jun 2021 #57

He actually had to scan my drivers license. Siwsan Jun 2021 #59

Liquor is in a closed area. True Blue American Jun 2021 #94

Walmart says they loose millions in shoplifting from the self serve registers. marble falls Jun 2021 #40

I really don't understand the set up with these stations Siwsan Jun 2021 #46

I've seen that at some food stores early on mockmonkey Jun 2021 #60

They probably had last-minute call-offs for Juneteenth FakeNoose Jun 2021 #44

Juneteenth is tomorrow Siwsan Jun 2021 #49

I'm a big fan of having both options available. RegularJam Jun 2021 #47

Time is my friend. BarbD Jun 2021 #48

I really don't mind standing in a check out line. Siwsan Jun 2021 #53

I am with you, but more so..I would have walked... JCMach1 Jun 2021 #52

Well, I did get an employee to do the check out process for me. Siwsan Jun 2021 #58

If I only have a half dozen or dozen items Xavier Breath Jun 2021 #54

I use the attended lane when possible mockmonkey Jun 2021 #55

Private equity organizations have been busy buying the grocery stores, profits first, ShazamIam Jun 2021 #62

Has anyone ever done any analysis on how prices have been affected MissMillie Jun 2021 #66

Good point nt XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #74

This is just personal experience... Lancero Jun 2021 #115

They know who was working and if he was the only one working, pretty sure they would know True Blue American Jun 2021 #69

I gravitate toward self check-out, but prefer to be checked out by a person. Politicub Jun 2021 #71

Yes, good plan on the attaboy to Kroger. yonder Jun 2021 #75

i have always felt that the selfs are a attempt to take peoples jobs . AllaN01Bear Jun 2021 #78

They did it yesterday at our K-Roger owned store AllyCat Jun 2021 #81

Their name or number may be on the receipt nykym Jun 2021 #83

In that situation, I scan it AS SLOWLY AS I CAN. Captain Zero Jun 2021 #85

I hope that doesn't happen at my grocery store. What do you do... LAS14 Jun 2021 #86

If the merchant homegirl Jun 2021 #87

Experience is not good Nasruddin Jun 2021 #95

Ralph's is the local Kroger's store in San Diego ... aggiesal Jun 2021 #97

I was just going to say TexasBushwhacker Jun 2021 #102

Hint. When you appear as an old confused person, they do it for you. rickford66 Jun 2021 #103

I hate self check out. NBachers Jun 2021 #104

Target does that in the morning. One station is lit up Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #110

That's because society is turning into lemmings! n/t aggiesal Jun 2021 #111

Huh? Lemmings? I don't understand. Dream Girl Jun 2021 #123

Too funny. aggiesal Jun 2021 #137

Just the opposite. Can you manage to pump your own gas? grantcart Jun 2021 #112

In California they have to have at least one attended checkstand. Mr.Bill Jun 2021 #114

Many years ago. . . . h2ebits Jun 2021 #116

Kroger's is one of the WORST for actually using a human. alphafemale Jun 2021 #117

Publix is XanaDUer2 Jun 2021 #127

I've never had a bad check out clerk at the Krogers I shop. Siwsan Jun 2021 #130

This thread has it all BannonsLiver Jun 2021 #121

This message was self-deleted by its author ExTex Jun 2021 #124

I just walked pass three customer service counters in Dillard's while diehardblue Jun 2021 #128

It is intimidating for some people. I will use self checkout when I have a few items IcyPeas Jun 2021 #134

Do self-checkout lanes really save labor cost though OriginalGeek Jun 2021 #135

one recalls when store ads bragged about having lots of open lanes and they'd open new ones msongs Jun 2021 #138

I sometimes give an "attaboy" or an "attagirl" when their service is such... BobTheSubgenius Jun 2021 #144

I did send Kroger an email, praising the employee Siwsan Jun 2021 #148

Good for you! BobTheSubgenius Jun 2021 #162

That happened to me once. ananda Jun 2021 #146

I always flip-off the camera. nt Hotler Jun 2021 #159