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Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings
www.techspot.com/news/114106-retailers-pulling-back-self-checkout-after-years-theft.htmlemoji1
Replying to @BillionaireStew@lemmy.world
Hmm I like self checkout because I don’t like dealing with retail people. I’m introverted by nature.
Just get me the F in and get me the F out. Charge the correct price and give me correct change. Machines do this SO WELL.
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Replying to @Felis_Catus_Domesticus@lemmy.world
That’s an interesting take you have. I personally find there needs to be more interaction in self checkouts as they often error meaning you need to wave down / seek out someone to help.
In the register I say “G’day” "ill pack my own " (take my own bags), and “on the card thanks” . Pretty smooth process , plus it helps keep someone employed and not me working for my own groceries I’m paying for.
Replying to @YeahToast@aussie.zone
I personally find there needs to be more interaction in self checkouts as they often error meaning you need to wave down / seek out someone to help.
Like what?
There is only 2 instances I’ve ever need staff assistance. For age check (regular), and when there is a error with the card terminal (very rare). What other errors can there be?
Replying to @remon@ani.social
Just like my comment above, if there are weight issues with you using your own bag, if you scan an item with something in your other hand , if there’s an error with the barcode , if something is too light to be picked up by the scales… im sure there’s many other things .