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Major Nikon

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80. Yes, if I thought someone might tackle me in the parking lot otherwise

Mon Nov 7, 2022, 09:36 AM

Nov 2022

Sometimes it's a helluva lot easier to avoid potential problems rather than waiting for the train wreck and hoping you prevail after a protracted legal battle.

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Dear WalMart, Target, Home Depot and all other stores with self-checkout [View all] Coventina Nov 2022 OP

If I have a few things I do self checkout. If a lot I try and go full service. MLAA Nov 2022 #1

Of course they're helpful, but that's not the issue Merlot Nov 2022 #12

Never show a receipt upon exit Ponietz Nov 2022 #2

Why? , it only takes a few seconds. MichMan Nov 2022 #78

Would you show your receipt to an automated machine on exiting? Ponietz Nov 2022 #79

Yes, if I thought someone might tackle me in the parking lot otherwise Major Nikon Nov 2022 #80

That works for you Ponietz Nov 2022 #82

Good luck with that Major Nikon Nov 2022 #86

The shopkeeper's privilege exists in all 50 states Ponietz Nov 2022 #87

I don't have to be intimidated to see all the holes in your plan Major Nikon Nov 2022 #89

I'm a retired attorney Ponietz Nov 2022 #92

Sometimes I think I'm the only one on DU who doesn't anonymously claim to be a lawyer Major Nikon Nov 2022 #97

Have a nice day Ponietz Nov 2022 #99

You're claiming that ownership is transferred upon the purchase that you refuse to verify Orrex Nov 2022 #93

I don't have to verify it Ponietz Nov 2022 #94

Let's see the list of many lawyers Orrex Nov 2022 #95

Have nice day Ponietz Nov 2022 #96

The bullshit meter is pegging here Major Nikon Nov 2022 #100

What can they do if you just keep walking ? Beachnutt Nov 2022 #3

Depends on the state Major Nikon Nov 2022 #81

They got you on camera every step of the way, when you're in the stores. Why do they need to SWBTATTReg Nov 2022 #4

I take great pleasure in "telling" the self-checkout register agingdem Nov 2022 #5

I use the self-checkout at Kroger since I never have that many items. They only have one doc03 Nov 2022 #6

They probably don't want to spend 14 minutes of their 15 minute break in line FoxNewsSucks Nov 2022 #18

Everyone talks about self-checkout screwing people out of their jobs, but is it? Orrex Nov 2022 #29

They probably don't actually fire them, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2022 #34

But that's nothing new either Orrex Nov 2022 #35

At work, I refuse to learn the computer, and instead I have a secretary take dictation progree Nov 2022 #38

Use self checkout all the time at multiple stores and never get asked for a receipt MichMan Nov 2022 #7

Similar Here ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #76

I love self-checkouts. Saves me money. I'm underpaid and poor. Why should I care about jobs? Marcus IM Nov 2022 #8

From the first self-checkout I ever saw MOMFUDSKI Nov 2022 #9

I'm a boomer who hates self check out. I kacekwl Nov 2022 #10

As soon as self-checkout appeared in California, Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #11

This is something I know a lot about, I work as a cashier in the garden center at Lowe's dewsgirl Nov 2022 #13

I don't mind self-checkout in some situations localroger Nov 2022 #14

I hear you, but the reason the people with full carts use the self-checkout Trailrider1951 Nov 2022 #54

Costco makes every shopper show their receipt before exiting the store dlk Nov 2022 #15

DU's old-timers may remember the flap about Circuit City Orrex Nov 2022 #25

Best Buy used to do this too. AngryOldDem Nov 2022 #73

The 2 Near Me Don't ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #77

And Costco self checkouts usually move a lot faster than the lines with cashiers. fierywoman Nov 2022 #27

Costco has workers scanning in the self checkouts dlk Nov 2022 #42

Yeah, they help me all the time. fierywoman Nov 2022 #45

Costco excels at customer service dlk Nov 2022 #61

Same with Sam's Club Simeon Salus Nov 2022 #40

I think membership stores have special rules intrepidity Nov 2022 #55

Costco has the most maddening self-check out. AllyCat Nov 2022 #106

CVS forces self-checkout XanaDUer2 Nov 2022 #16

There's no cashier on duty at all? Orrex Nov 2022 #23

This just started XanaDUer2 Nov 2022 #26

I believe you, but that's a new one for me. (nt) Orrex Nov 2022 #30

We were unhappy campers nt XanaDUer2 Nov 2022 #33

The ones at the CVS I go to most are often out of order. AngryOldDem Nov 2022 #74

Yeah it's more bullshit to make the corporate bottom line better. Fuck humans. Done with Lowecifers, Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #17

Ah Nostalgia BOSSHOG Nov 2022 #19

Love it judesedit Nov 2022 #20

Then go through the line with an actual cashier Orrex Nov 2022 #21

I don't believe this is true intrepidity Nov 2022 #56

Shopkeeper's Privilege Orrex Nov 2022 #59

Unreasonable detention intrepidity Nov 2022 #66

I'd say that it's up to the courts, but your definition seems unpersuasive Orrex Nov 2022 #68

I was at Kroger one late afternoon. AngryOldDem Nov 2022 #75

I believe you, but I haven't seen that. Orrex Nov 2022 #83

I went through a period that - for some reason - the alarm always went off as I was leaving Walmart. TomSlick Nov 2022 #22

Sounds like the guy who threatened to sue me when his 40-wing bucket contained only 39 Orrex Nov 2022 #39

A there's the point. TomSlick Nov 2022 #41

I'm just about 100% sure that your lawsuit would have failed Orrex Nov 2022 #43

I defend lawsuits in SW Arkansas for a living. I would not be so sanguine about such a defense. TomSlick Nov 2022 #44

Sounds exactly like you want to make a big deal out of, ultimately, nothing Orrex Nov 2022 #46

I think you misunderstood my story. TomSlick Nov 2022 #47

And you apparently misunderstand my position Orrex Nov 2022 #48

I have a rule against alerting on posts attacking me personally. TomSlick Nov 2022 #51

For the record, counsellor: Orrex Nov 2022 #53

It is obvious that no one is reading our little exchange except the two of us. TomSlick Nov 2022 #62

And if I come across an attorney who bullies an underpaid door worker, I call them out Orrex Nov 2022 #63

I suggest we will not reach an agreement. TomSlick Nov 2022 #65

National biscuit company Orrex Nov 2022 #70

Probably so. I've never played dominoes. TomSlick Nov 2022 #71

An attorney who uses strawman to make an argument should know better Major Nikon Nov 2022 #90

:thumbs up: Orrex Nov 2022 #91

I live in East TN TNNurse Nov 2022 #24

It isn't MichMan Nov 2022 #49

I actually prefer self-checkout. ShazzieB Nov 2022 #28

I'm sure that those people only use self-serve gas pumps and walk-in banks, too Orrex Nov 2022 #31

Self-serve gas pumps are the only kind I ever see any more. ShazzieB Nov 2022 #36

I'm with you, believe me Orrex Nov 2022 #37

Odd, at Lunds & Byerlys (grocery chain), they limit self-checkout to 15 items or less progree Nov 2022 #32

I was at Home Depot yesterday. Tracer Nov 2022 #50

Self-checkouts give me anxiety but I use them when I'm feeling brave. IcyPeas Nov 2022 #52

Remember when self-serve gas pumps gave a discount? intrepidity Nov 2022 #57

The few full service pumps that I see generally charge more per gallon Orrex Nov 2022 #60

I fear that, as well intrepidity Nov 2022 #67

Good point. Ditto for cigarettes and certain other products Orrex Nov 2022 #69

They are all "hiring" but no one wants to work for the wages they pay TexasBushwhacker Nov 2022 #58

I went shopping today & I admit that I use self checkout every opportunity I can. elocs Nov 2022 #64

THIS. AngryOldDem Nov 2022 #72

I think that Sams Club is the only place where I avebury Nov 2022 #84

Not a big deal DesertAuthor Nov 2022 #85

I detest self-checkout. 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #88

My Acme RobinA Nov 2022 #102

I hate those things iemanja Nov 2022 #98

Assembly lines at auto manufacturers use robots, but people still buy their cars.... panader0 Nov 2022 #101

I have never used self check out. Kali Nov 2022 #103

The Walmart I go to now has more people working there Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #104

As a cashier for Walmart... keroro gunsou Nov 2022 #105