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Blue_Adept

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74. They're great

Mon Sep 22, 2014, 09:31 AM

Sep 2014

Especially for one of the reasons they were put in - store employees in supermarkets and the like that are grabbing a quick snack and soda for a break that can breeze through and go on break rather than stand in line with everyone else.

I only use them when I have a handful of items and don't want to stand in line for awhile behind the carts of dozens of items.

I also use them during the quieter periods when I have my kids as I take the time to instruct them on proper use of such devices since they're common enough in general and the pad features are what you use during a regular check out. Easier to do it when there's nobody in line behind me to take the time to teach them on the function and things to watch out for.

A lot of this thread is like a lot of other threads that go through technology/labor issues. It just boils down to "it's evil/wrong" and has a strong Luddite feeling that's comical. It's like tilting at windmills. Complain online on a forum all you want. But you're better off leaving a customer feedback notice. Or simply leaving a notice saying you aren't coming back to the store at all until they start providing more cashiers.

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self-check out lanes . Bad business and takes away jobs at the same time creates more work for some [View all] demtenjeep Sep 2014 OP

Walmart has long lines most of the time itsrobert Sep 2014 #1

I almost always use Dillons. Much nicer people and I get fuel points. demtenjeep Sep 2014 #2

No accident. They make a huge margins & a substantial % of their profit w/n 30 feet of the register underpants Sep 2014 #102

I was interested to read that you had so much trouble with the self-check-out at Walmart. I use Louisiana1976 Sep 2014 #3

Part of it was me...I guess I should have put the milk in a bag demtenjeep Sep 2014 #4

I always use a plastic bag for milk michreject Sep 2014 #70

Really? She suggested a bag? CrispyQ Sep 2014 #79

That's what I told her michreject Sep 2014 #80

It's like the cashier punching you in the face and offering you a band aid. Glassunion Sep 2014 #100

I Seldom Use Them, But... ProfessorGAC Sep 2014 #95

I soley use the self-checkout HipChick Sep 2014 #6

How's your weather?... TeeYiYi Sep 2014 #30

I see what you did there...yeap..I avoid folks like you HipChick Sep 2014 #98

I use self-check out when they have the belt variety. Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #62

Quite a few times, the items I'm buying Will confuse the check-out-monster and will call out.. BlueJazz Sep 2014 #5

What's funny is that.... sendero Sep 2014 #55

thats a good point demtenjeep Sep 2014 #57

Never use them, and gladly tell staff why I won't hatrack Sep 2014 #7

sure wasn't faster or more convenient demtenjeep Sep 2014 #9

I refuse to use them. hobbit709 Sep 2014 #8

I won't be using them again demtenjeep Sep 2014 #11

IKEA does that all the time spinbaby Sep 2014 #26

IKEA is every bit as bad as Walmart but has a better propaganda department Orrex Sep 2014 #77

So where's your salsa recipe? leftstreet Sep 2014 #10

It is an ancient secret demtenjeep Sep 2014 #12

Yum! leftstreet Sep 2014 #13

you could probably use more fresh tomatoes and not use the one can of diced demtenjeep Sep 2014 #18

Handy when you have a bunch of small change you want to get rid of! Quantess Sep 2014 #14

Good idea. n/t Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #63

The worst thing is having to wait in a long line just to use the self-check out line hlthe2b Sep 2014 #15

totally agree demtenjeep Sep 2014 #17

Which is why I'd rather leave than use them. Daemonaquila Sep 2014 #47

Man I LOVE the self checkout lanes. MohRokTah Sep 2014 #16

I'm with you. 840high Sep 2014 #20

I like them too, but only use them when I have a few items, RebelOne Sep 2014 #25

I'm all of 51 years old and look it. MohRokTah Sep 2014 #35

I use them too. Ilsa Sep 2014 #39

It's also new technology and new technologies always alter employment. MohRokTah Sep 2014 #40

LOL. Exactly. And payment systems software and scanning technoligy Ilsa Sep 2014 #42

Me too. I get out of Home Depot in about 1/2 the time. nt Logical Sep 2014 #51

It's half the reason I shop more at Home Depot than at Lowes these days. MohRokTah Sep 2014 #53

True, I have one 1/2 mile away. Too convenient. nt Logical Sep 2014 #54

I rarely use the self-check out lanes because I feel they take away jobs. QED Sep 2014 #19

I shop at the local union grocery store. pintobean Sep 2014 #21

Agree. QED Sep 2014 #22

Thanks! Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #29

Several family members spent years in 655 pintobean Sep 2014 #31

I'm gonna go to whatever line is open.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2014 #23

Or how I always get stuck behind one of the last six... TreasonousBastard Sep 2014 #24

Or even worse, an idiot who needs to use six credit cards yeoman6987 Sep 2014 #37

Yep: Oh, you're done checking me out? ... Hmmm ... Let me see if I can find my checkbook ... Arugula Latte Sep 2014 #85

Sounds like lousy soft/hard ware to me, elleng Sep 2014 #27

I use US mail to pay bills rather than online payment as my small contribution to valerief Sep 2014 #28

I use self check-out because I usually only have a few items LibDemAlways Sep 2014 #32

I never use self-check. Blue_In_AK Sep 2014 #33

My local supermarket has the self-scanners so you can scan and bag the stuff you buy Nye Bevan Sep 2014 #34

Wow I've never seen that Ratty Sep 2014 #96

Self check out is wonderful yeoman6987 Sep 2014 #36

I use them by preference. MineralMan Sep 2014 #38

I hate self check out lanes. But I never shop at WalMart. Can't remember the last time I was there mnhtnbb Sep 2014 #41

In our radius area there is a big box Wally world, Dillons and a wally neighborhood market demtenjeep Sep 2014 #58

It's tough when there aren't any other choices nearby. mnhtnbb Sep 2014 #61

I tried the self-checkout a couple of times HeiressofBickworth Sep 2014 #43

I do not go to stores that make me use those check out things and I do not go to Walmart. oldandhappy Sep 2014 #44

They have to have someone there anyway treestar Sep 2014 #45

I bet a republican thought up the idea. Kingofalldems Sep 2014 #46

I guess you favor tiny stores former9thward Sep 2014 #50

What the hell are you talking about? Kingofalldems Sep 2014 #59

You stated self check out lines meant that you were doing the work. former9thward Sep 2014 #65

How the hell do you know what I am for and against? Kingofalldems Sep 2014 #72

Well your posts would be a good start.... former9thward Sep 2014 #78

Yeah well, I'm a Democrat. Kingofalldems Sep 2014 #83

I'm a Democrat too, too bad you don't like it. former9thward Sep 2014 #84

Hey dude, quit making up shit about me. Kingofalldems Sep 2014 #92

My Walmart self checkout does not care if it is not in a bag, cwydro Sep 2014 #48

Same here. WillowTree Sep 2014 #93

I will not use self-checkout until it comes with a discount... hexola Sep 2014 #49

I just find it way easier. cwydro Sep 2014 #52

Read post #50 Kingofalldems Sep 2014 #60

Lol. cwydro Sep 2014 #75

dont shop at walmart? np mopinko Sep 2014 #56

My pet peeve with self checkout lines at the grocery store? October Sep 2014 #64

Windmills: bad for wheat-threshing jobs Recursion Sep 2014 #66

I like self check out. My purchases embarrass me most of the time ecstatic Sep 2014 #67

I don't feel one way or another about self checks, but I love self-order consoles Lee-Lee Sep 2014 #68

I hate them and I don't use them. AngryOldDem Sep 2014 #69

I really like the self checkout lanes. Quackers Sep 2014 #71

I am one who loves small talk. I don't see many people most weeks, outside of family, so when logosoco Sep 2014 #73

They're great Blue_Adept Sep 2014 #74

time saver DustyJoe Sep 2014 #76

I never use self-checkout lines. They replace a worker who needs a job. jwirr Sep 2014 #81

your complaining about workers losing jobs and you go to WALMART? WI_DEM Sep 2014 #82

I don't like them either Ratty Sep 2014 #86

I refuse to use them. Cleita Sep 2014 #87

My 8-year-old loves the self checkout lanes. HuckleB Sep 2014 #88

They're also a boon for introverts Blue_Adept Sep 2014 #89

I'm a hard core introvert BlindTiresias Sep 2014 #91

Refuse to use them BlindTiresias Sep 2014 #90

I do my best not to use them steve2470 Sep 2014 #94

I always use the self checkout at walturd. ileus Sep 2014 #97

I did a case study for a class on Self Checkout. Glassunion Sep 2014 #99

I wish all liberals, all democrats would REFUSE to ever shop at Walmart unless their very life randys1 Sep 2014 #101

I never use them n/t riverwalker Sep 2014 #103