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nuxvomica

(14,171 posts)
12. I had that happen to me once
Sun Oct 6, 2024, 10:16 AM
Oct 2024

I went to use a self-checkout and immediately the machine spit out a fifty. After a few larcenous seconds passed, I brought it to the store self-checkout watcher and told her the machine was broken. She explained that people sometimes use it to get cash back and it's surprising how often they forget it. Within moments, the person returned and got their money. My advice is if you're going to do this, do it every time you use self-checkout so you get used to the routine.

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Another good reason to use human check-outs. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 #1
excellent point, and I will remember it. Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #3
I sure hope so! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #2
thanksu Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #4
Do you still have your receipt? If so, it should have the number of the niyad Oct 2024 #5
yes, I do have the receipt.. Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #8
Maybe she thought it was a tip ? MichMan Oct 2024 #11
nice thought, but she knows me well enough over 14 or so years....... Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #17
Hey, can someone explain this to me, please? snot Oct 2024 #6
paying with a debit card Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #9
Ah, thanks. snot Oct 2024 #19
I did that once at Fred Meyer oldtime dfl_er Oct 2024 #7
yep Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #10
I had that happen to me once nuxvomica Oct 2024 #12
The amazing thing about grocery stores is that they have great cameras milestogo Oct 2024 #13
the camera would also record someone stepping up to the machine and taking cash left there. Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #15
Yeah, its chancy. milestogo Oct 2024 #16
It's gone. Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #14
Sorry UTUSN Oct 2024 #18
thanks, and thanks for being a solid supportive person on DU. nt Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #21
I'm sorry, Grasswire2 Niagara Oct 2024 #20
a life lesson nt Grasswire2 Oct 2024 #22
Ouch! Lulu KC Oct 2024 #23
I'm sorry! MissB Oct 2024 #24
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