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We don't use self-checkouts. Period. Ever. When standing in a long line at an [View all] Atticus Dec 2022 OP

Me neither. I hate them. Ocelot II Dec 2022 #1

They are trying to train us as their part time unpaid checkers. Prairie_Seagull Dec 2022 #33

same here DENVERPOPS Dec 2022 #101

There also are people who did properly scan their groceries getting accused of theft. After hearing allegorical oracle Dec 2022 #110

I have the same policy. For the same reasons. Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #2

Wal*Mart has created a profit center, banking on people making mistakes or shorting the sale. TheBlackAdder Dec 2022 #207

We refuse XanaDUer2 Dec 2022 #3

That's my reasoning to. I'm not paid to do these jobs. jimfields33 Dec 2022 #4

I do. tavernier Dec 2022 #89

I understand. But the Publix is 3 miles up the road and the Aldi's is 30 minutes up the road. jimfields33 Dec 2022 #121

You can't get plastic in CT stores any more. You get paper and pay per bag. Most folks bring their CTyankee Dec 2022 #190

Also accidental shoplifting... NowISeetheLight Dec 2022 #5

We have them in our small town robbob Dec 2022 #71

Scales NowISeetheLight Dec 2022 #229

Almost never use them The Unmitigated Gall Dec 2022 #6

Good stuff Calculating Dec 2022 #7

Yup. I never use them. Magoo48 Dec 2022 #61

I do, about 1/4 of my trips. maxsolomon Dec 2022 #8

The self check outs have people who work there. They need to verify age for alcohol, panader0 Dec 2022 #113

Yes, my local Kroger-owned grocery is carding EVERYONE. maxsolomon Dec 2022 #130

That I would not put up with. The Jungle 1 Dec 2022 #198

My problem with self-checkout: How much are they paying me? dchill Dec 2022 #9

That's my attitude, too! hamsterjill Dec 2022 #20

Self checkout in Costco is unusable. dsp3000 Dec 2022 #184

Our Costco self checkout has a cashier walking around that scans helpisontheway Dec 2022 #208

I said if they offered a small discount XanaDUer2 Dec 2022 #22

For me the payment is in Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #73

Same hwre SickOfTheOnePct Dec 2022 #111

+1 Kaleva Dec 2022 #146

So glad to know I'm not the only one who likes self checkout. ShazzieB Dec 2022 #175

For me, it's time saved. Septua Dec 2022 #181

Time is money Kaleva Dec 2022 #144

Silly? Same with gas pumps and ATMs? USALiberal Dec 2022 #157

They're paying you the difference between their prices... FBaggins Dec 2022 #227

Sadly, the assistant manager and manager have no power over that Stuckinthebush Dec 2022 #10

I use the self serve. I can see the prices and if not right twodogsbarking Dec 2022 #11

That is a good point. You can't see the items ring up easily at the cashier's register anymore judesedit Dec 2022 #16

Last week I went shopping sarisataka Dec 2022 #12

When that happens I leave my full cart in the Self Serve line and leave the store. nt Tommymac Dec 2022 #14

Thereby creating MORE work radicalleft Dec 2022 #173

Nope. Straw man argument. I'm making more work for a human being to get a paycheck. nt Tommymac Dec 2022 #179

False... radicalleft Dec 2022 #183

Why are you even going to the store? FBaggins Dec 2022 #188

Amazon Fresh offers 2-hour delivery at competitive prices sir pball Dec 2022 #197

My thought as well. And there are plenty of grocery stores with delivery options FBaggins Dec 2022 #226

I had the same experience once. I wheeled my cart containing meat, ice cream, frozen Atticus Dec 2022 #18

So, homegirl Dec 2022 #26

I am not quite that vindictive sarisataka Dec 2022 #29

You must have a lot if spare time to go to another store and start over MichMan Dec 2022 #68

My son is a head meat cutter in an employee owned store. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #133

And just where does my OP indicate that I filled my cart after "seeing no checkers"? Atticus Dec 2022 #135

When you walk in any grocery store, you see what's available. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #139

You seem to believe that if you say something it is so. Your premise appears to be that Atticus Dec 2022 #140

😆 okay, you just keep on doing what you see fit. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #141

Deal. ✌ nt Atticus Dec 2022 #148

Boy you showed them! nini Dec 2022 #147

Thank you, exactly. These sorts of actions only further hurt the MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #155

We order and pay for our food online. The Jungle 1 Dec 2022 #202

Same thing happened at my Walmart Neighborhood Market helpisontheway Dec 2022 #205

When herded to self check gibraltar72 Dec 2022 #13

The oil industry has managed to get most Americans pumping their own gas and jalan48 Dec 2022 #15

We love it? marybourg Dec 2022 #24

We don't love it XanaDUer2 Dec 2022 #30

Apparently other states love it or they would change the law and stop self service. jalan48 Dec 2022 #31

Do They Think RobinA Dec 2022 #56

No, but most plan to charge at home marybourg Dec 2022 #69

But self pumped gas is always cheaper. So it's a choice - or .... Whiskeytide Dec 2022 #32

I remember when there were actual service stations. The fossil fuel industry makes jalan48 Dec 2022 #38

I do as well. I was a kid though. By ... Whiskeytide Dec 2022 #114

Good point. We should get a discount for doing the work. I saw self check out machines jalan48 Dec 2022 #123

I just saw a special that said NJ was the only state that does that Polybius Dec 2022 #42

Oregon allows pump your own gas in rural areas where stations are closed at night. jalan48 Dec 2022 #43

a few towns? Grasswire2 Dec 2022 #100

I think it's the opposite... a few towns allow self service. nt. druidity33 Dec 2022 #131

Yes. I believe it started during the pandemic. jalan48 Dec 2022 #132

When I was in Oregon, I told the guy moonscape Dec 2022 #76

I live in Oregon, born and raised here. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #142

I use them about 1/2 the time at the grocery store bif Dec 2022 #17

Same blm Dec 2022 #19

I can't take credit for this, but... TheBeam19 Dec 2022 #21

So instead of talking to the manager you annoyed a worker?? USALiberal Dec 2022 #160

Try reading comprehension sometime. TheBeam19 Dec 2022 #164

I don't know 48656c6c6f20 Dec 2022 #23

When I first moved to Seattle and shopped at the neighborhood Safeway LisaM Dec 2022 #36

like republianmushroom Dec 2022 #25

Interesting coincidence GusBob Dec 2022 #27

Carl Sagan described something like this as brick-in-the-toilet thinking Orrex Dec 2022 #105

i use self checkouts, if they are actually staffed Takket Dec 2022 #28

If I only have a few items I'll use them, but when doing a weekly grocery run I always beaglelover Dec 2022 #34

Same here. forgotmylogin Dec 2022 #64

I have to bag it myself anyway since I bring my own reusable bags IronLionZion Dec 2022 #35

I couldn't agree with you more, comrade. WheelWalker Dec 2022 #37

I love when some one bad mouths their union or dues. multigraincracker Dec 2022 #39

With a Pension too... Beachnutt Dec 2022 #53

I have no problem using them Amishman Dec 2022 #40

You are a fine human. Duncanpup Dec 2022 #41

I refuse to pump my own gas. progressoid Dec 2022 #44

... StarryNite Dec 2022 #58

I do it for small trips.... much faster. Happy Hoosier Dec 2022 #45

Our cvs Rebl2 Dec 2022 #46

no way jose . i feel like im stealing someones job. AllaN01Bear Dec 2022 #47

Do you pay any bills online? former9thward Dec 2022 #49

It's funny how we pick and choose what technologies to embrace... lame54 Dec 2022 #66

Yep! newdayneeded Dec 2022 #81

I use an ATM for deposits but not for cash. Dysfunctional Dec 2022 #91

My credit union ATM has the choice of what denominations MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #136

I always use them. former9thward Dec 2022 #48

I use them for smaller orders. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2022 #50

I only use self-check if I only have one or two items and the lines are long. niyad Dec 2022 #51

Do you use ATMs? Orrex Dec 2022 #52

No. nt Atticus Dec 2022 #67

Well, that's nice. Orrex Dec 2022 #72

Lol! USALiberal Dec 2022 #159

I wouldn't use them if my credit union wasn't 600 miles away. sinkingfeeling Dec 2022 #84

Well, that's kind of the point, isn't it? Orrex Dec 2022 #102

Trufully, I haven't used an ATM in years. No need to. I just get cash back from using sinkingfeeling Dec 2022 #104

Shame on you! Orrex Dec 2022 #106

+1000 USALiberal Dec 2022 #158

I always ask if they'll pay me $20/hour to do that? No? Then, no. n/t TygrBright Dec 2022 #54

Certainly you don't do your own shopping, do you? Orrex Dec 2022 #162

Same here! Hope22 Dec 2022 #55

People sure love Costco where you have to pay them to shop there MichMan Dec 2022 #151

I do use them all of the time. llmart Dec 2022 #57

Thank you for your service! HAB911 Dec 2022 #59

They should give one a discount for using them. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2022 #60

K and R...Thanks for posting and for taking the time to post this. I appreciate your posts. Stuart G Dec 2022 #62

I never use the self checkouts in a union grocery store. Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2022 #63

Not only no but hell no. And as to soeone's comment that they Wonder Why Dec 2022 #65

That wasn't my comment - but I agree with them. Ms. Toad Dec 2022 #80

I got used to using the self checkouts during the height of the pandemic. MontanaMama Dec 2022 #70

I refuse them as well. I will allow the 'overseer' at Home Depot to use one to sinkingfeeling Dec 2022 #74

i never used self check outs UNTIL ... orleans Dec 2022 #75

I don't use them either geardaddy Dec 2022 #77

I'm a Democrat. My own father called me a Joinfortmill Dec 2022 #78

I always use the self checkout. It's always faster. BComplex Dec 2022 #90

There is a Union Worker manning the stations. Gore1FL Dec 2022 #79

I use them all the time. newdayneeded Dec 2022 #82

I feel like certain jobs aren't all that great. BlueCheeseAgain Dec 2022 #85

As soon as self-check-out arrived, Mr.Bill Dec 2022 #83

Always in a Loud Voice........ McKim Dec 2022 #86

I use them all the time. Because I'm tired of the people in line in front of me. oldsoftie Dec 2022 #87

I'll use the self-checkout when they give me the employee discount. SeattleVet Dec 2022 #88

Absolutely this FalloutShelter Dec 2022 #92

"Wet" cleanup at register three! Evolve Dammit Dec 2022 #93

I learned something horrible from Kroger's checker. Grasswire2 Dec 2022 #94

.....I'm In The Same Boat..... titanicdave Dec 2022 #95

Never use them... 2naSalit Dec 2022 #96

You berated the clerk Zeitghost Dec 2022 #108

His tag read "Manager"... 2naSalit Dec 2022 #112

So you took out your frustration with corporate ownership Zeitghost Dec 2022 #115

... 2naSalit Dec 2022 #117

... I know what you mean. I guess some people can get in touch with "corporate" at the drop ... marble falls Dec 2022 #231

If I understand what you are saying MichMan Dec 2022 #120

No yelling involved. 2naSalit Dec 2022 #122

You know berating the clerk was pointless, right? Jedi Guy Dec 2022 #178

Bullshit. 2naSalit Dec 2022 #194

Maybe the takeaway here should be... Jedi Guy Dec 2022 #201

I do. I have zero patience to stand in line. Buckeyeblue Dec 2022 #97

Gotta love that passive-aggressive line heckles65 Dec 2022 #98

You and I are kindred spirits in this, Atticus. PatrickforB Dec 2022 #99

The whole economy is a complicated juggling act h2ebits Dec 2022 #128

Millions and millions of workers and retirees have retirement funds invested in stocks and bonds MichMan Dec 2022 #152

was disappointed to see them in Michaels arts and craft store now too. IcyPeas Dec 2022 #103

In my area, Safeway is union... albacore Dec 2022 #107

I use both staffed check-outs and the self check-outs. MineralMan Dec 2022 #109

I use both GenThePerservering Dec 2022 #116

I got used to bagging my own groceries when moonscape Dec 2022 #138

You must not make any phone calls... brooklynite Dec 2022 #118

LOL! LeftInTX Dec 2022 #163

I use self checkout whenever possible. rownesheck Dec 2022 #119

I use self checkout whenever I can Kaleva Dec 2022 #124

They were encouraged during the pandemic to avoid close contact with cashiers MichMan Dec 2022 #125

I Do ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #126

Same. KentuckyWoman Dec 2022 #127

Today was the first time I have been at one of those ... UpInArms Dec 2022 #129

Some people would have still refused because management was performing a workers job MichMan Dec 2022 #153

Sigh UpInArms Dec 2022 #166

Other posters are saying they leave full carts and walk away MichMan Dec 2022 #167

I remember when the Rite Aid I often went to mostly all checking about ?5 yrs.... electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #134

If there's no line for a person, I'll go there The Revolution Dec 2022 #137

I will only use them if I have a few items. XorXor Dec 2022 #143

We were told during the pandemic to use them to minimize contact with cashiers and social distancing MichMan Dec 2022 #154

Okay, read through this entire thread. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #145

You're right... Phentex Dec 2022 #200

I use them frequently but I don't take it personally nor do I react with rudeness BannonsLiver Dec 2022 #149

Sounds like a first world problem really GusBob Dec 2022 #150

So you want to fill your gas tank? Get rid of ATM??? USALiberal Dec 2022 #156

I find them difficult to use one-handed Retrograde Dec 2022 #161

My WalMart has an annoying checker who flirts with customers.... LeftInTX Dec 2022 #165

Me also! I once made Ikea open a checker line (all they had open were self-checkouts) ... wackadoo wabbit Dec 2022 #168

Bernie: ''Brothers and sisters, when we stand together ... :) Donkees Dec 2022 #172

I left a bag of produce on the check stand conveyor a couple weeks ago. I buy my brewens Dec 2022 #169

And, I avoid companies that try to use only this JCMach1 Dec 2022 #170

I never shop for food at stores like Walmart DeeDeeNY Dec 2022 #171

Which supermarket chains are unionized? Kaleva Dec 2022 #176

Whatever gets me out of there in the least amount of time. twodogsbarking Dec 2022 #174

Costco plus some local supermarkets in my area of Long Island are unionized DeeDeeNY Dec 2022 #180

My experience is obviously different that yours... MayReasonRule Dec 2022 #177

"Wholesale, outright technological rejection"? "Delusional Nat-C Chriso Fascist Atticus Dec 2022 #186

Does delusion ever deserve respect? MayReasonRule Dec 2022 #204

That sort of word salad may fly elsewhere, but not here. Atticus Dec 2022 #206

Laissez bon temp roulez my friend... MayReasonRule Dec 2022 #224

Ainsi soit-il, mon ami--- nt Atticus Dec 2022 #225

The only time I use self checkout is when I order something online! Emile Dec 2022 #182

I prefer self-check out. Karma13612 Dec 2022 #185

So, "more lucrative satisfying jobs and careers" are actually available, but some are Atticus Dec 2022 #187

Companies need to Karma13612 Dec 2022 #189

So, corporations which have making as much money as possible as their sole purpose Atticus Dec 2022 #191

Can your more lucrative job be replaced by robotics? Emile Dec 2022 #195

I've had employees try to direct me to self-checkout. AngryOldDem Dec 2022 #192

I hate them and will not use them unless under extreme time pressure yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #193

Do you drive a car or a horse and buggy. The Jungle 1 Dec 2022 #196

I've never used them. eShirl Dec 2022 #199

We use them. piddyprints Dec 2022 #203

There are new jobs in retail. Mosby Dec 2022 #209

Yes, the stores I use have been hiring not downsizing their workforce and added pickup and delivery wishstar Dec 2022 #218

Once in a great while Marthe48 Dec 2022 #210

If I pop into the store for just a few items Xavier Breath Dec 2022 #211

I use it if I have a small load. NH Ethylene Dec 2022 #212

I rather talk to the cashier, most who have known me over the years Historic NY Dec 2022 #213

well done certainot Dec 2022 #214

Not much difference from the gas station attendants of yesteryear Shermann Dec 2022 #215

Back in the late 60's there was a gas station just outside the Mayport Naval base Emile Dec 2022 #216

See now I would wait a bit longer in line for that! Shermann Dec 2022 #217

It was always busy. LOL Emile Dec 2022 #219

Big Mistake DontBelieveEastisEas Dec 2022 #220

Corporate Cucks Willto Dec 2022 #221

I go w whatever is fastest. I'm not waiting. FlyingPiggy Dec 2022 #222

We use them in the supermarket quite often FelineOverlord Dec 2022 #223

I was at Wal Mart Texasgal Dec 2022 #228

Cut them some slack Willto Dec 2022 #230

I don't want Target cashiers to know how many butt plugs I go through in a week. YourFriendlySnake Dec 2022 #232