As for the original topic, it depends; I prefer self-check but if I have coupons, especially BOGO or Free items, I'll go to a cashier since they usually have to step in anyway. And if I buy gift cards, those require you to go to a staffed line.
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The produce label thing is pretty cool. HEB, the largest grocery chain in Texas has that in their regular stores as well as in the Central Market stores here in the DFW area. The four digit produce code is clearly displayed. You set your produce on one of several scales, punch in the four digit code, and press "print." You get a bar code sticker that you can stick to the bag, or directly to the item (like a watermelon, onion, etc.
I mentioned Wal Mart earlier in relation to the RFID initiative. The fact that Wal Mart was pushing for it (for ease of keeping inventory rather than customer convenience) was supposed to bring the cost down so that other retailers could reap the benefits.
I mentioned Wal Mart earlier in relation to the RFID initiative. The fact that Wal Mart was pushing for it (for ease of keeping inventory rather than customer convenience) was supposed to bring the cost down so that other retailers could reap the benefits.
Originally Posted By: DBMaster
The produce label thing is pretty cool. HEB, the largest grocery chain in Texas has that in their regular stores as well as in the Central Market stores here in the DFW area. The four digit produce code is clearly displayed. You set your produce on one of several scales, punch in the four digit code, and press "print." You get a bar code sticker that you can stick to the bag, or directly to the item (like a watermelon, onion, etc.
I mentioned Wal Mart earlier in relation to the RFID initiative. The fact that Wal Mart was pushing for it (for ease of keeping inventory rather than customer convenience) was supposed to bring the cost down so that other retailers could reap the benefits.
Meijer uses the 4-digit code at the checkout; you place the produce on the scale, select the option to enter the code and punch the numbers in. If you don't have a sticker for some reason, there's a lookup function so you can find the code number for the bananas if you picked a bunch without the sticker.
The produce label thing is pretty cool. HEB, the largest grocery chain in Texas has that in their regular stores as well as in the Central Market stores here in the DFW area. The four digit produce code is clearly displayed. You set your produce on one of several scales, punch in the four digit code, and press "print." You get a bar code sticker that you can stick to the bag, or directly to the item (like a watermelon, onion, etc.
I mentioned Wal Mart earlier in relation to the RFID initiative. The fact that Wal Mart was pushing for it (for ease of keeping inventory rather than customer convenience) was supposed to bring the cost down so that other retailers could reap the benefits.
Meijer uses the 4-digit code at the checkout; you place the produce on the scale, select the option to enter the code and punch the numbers in. If you don't have a sticker for some reason, there's a lookup function so you can find the code number for the bananas if you picked a bunch without the sticker.
Originally Posted By: opus1
Meijer uses the 4-digit code at the checkout; you place the produce on the scale, select the option to enter the code and punch the numbers in.
Pretty much all self-serve registers can do that.
Meijer uses the 4-digit code at the checkout; you place the produce on the scale, select the option to enter the code and punch the numbers in.
Pretty much all self-serve registers can do that.
Originally Posted By: opus1
As for the original topic, it depends; I prefer self-check but if I have coupons, especially BOGO or Free items, I'll go to a cashier since they usually have to step in anyway. And if I buy gift cards, those require you to go to a staffed line.
Same here. I am not always the most patient person, so I prefer to use the self-checkout.
I also prefer to pump my own gas, even though we're not supposed to in NJ.
As for the original topic, it depends; I prefer self-check but if I have coupons, especially BOGO or Free items, I'll go to a cashier since they usually have to step in anyway. And if I buy gift cards, those require you to go to a staffed line.
Same here. I am not always the most patient person, so I prefer to use the self-checkout.
I also prefer to pump my own gas, even though we're not supposed to in NJ.
I have only used self checkout at Home Depot, and only when it appears to be the faster option.
But I have had items ring up so slowly, or not at all, It has turned into a curse fest.
I once was in a HD with a female friend who decided to use the self check out for her lightweight small purchases. She decided there was no reason to put them on a shelf, scan, then bag, but just scan it and swipe her card.
I mentioned they worked on weight, just tap the loading area and then the bagging area after scanning, but this male logic was met with female derision.
10 minutes later, the purchase was completed, and later she admitted she was charged 6 times for the same product and really wanted to imply somehow it was my fault.
But I have had items ring up so slowly, or not at all, It has turned into a curse fest.
I once was in a HD with a female friend who decided to use the self check out for her lightweight small purchases. She decided there was no reason to put them on a shelf, scan, then bag, but just scan it and swipe her card.
I mentioned they worked on weight, just tap the loading area and then the bagging area after scanning, but this male logic was met with female derision.
10 minutes later, the purchase was completed, and later she admitted she was charged 6 times for the same product and really wanted to imply somehow it was my fault.
It's funny, I was just in home depot last night to pick up a new furnace filter and a few other things. The normal registers have been removed in favor of self checkout only. they can ring you out, but you process the transaction yourself on the self checkout.
This is taking DIY to a whole new level, and I'm not sure I like it.
This is taking DIY to a whole new level, and I'm not sure I like it.
I've tried them but most of them are too slow. If you don't get the scan / drop item in bag on scale right every time (by actually trying to check out quickly), the machine freaks and you have to have an employee come over and help anyway.
If you could just scan without the scale it would be much quicker.
Also, bar codes were developed to make inventory/checkout quicker and easier for the retailer which translates into .... less workers to pay for. So self serve registers are simply the next extension of the system.
If you want to support "jobs", then find stores that don't use the bar codes.
If you could just scan without the scale it would be much quicker.
Also, bar codes were developed to make inventory/checkout quicker and easier for the retailer which translates into .... less workers to pay for. So self serve registers are simply the next extension of the system.
If you want to support "jobs", then find stores that don't use the bar codes.
Originally Posted By: Tempest
If you want to support "jobs", then find stores that don't use the bar codes.
Those bar codes are ubiquitous and omnipresent; and are used for much more than simple checkout. You'll have to get yourself to a farmer's market to avoid bar codes.
If you want to support "jobs", then find stores that don't use the bar codes.
Those bar codes are ubiquitous and omnipresent; and are used for much more than simple checkout. You'll have to get yourself to a farmer's market to avoid bar codes.
Can't stand those self-checkout things. I expect a level of service. I also expect my fellow shoppers to have some patience and not get so worked up while waiting in a small line. What's the big deal? Is it really necessary to roll your eyes or scowl at the cashier (or other folks) simply because they arent fast as a bolt of lightening? We've become so impatient and rude these days....and rush everywhere. Last Sunday I witnessed a rude fella in line that was ticked because it wasn't moving fast enough for him, I thought to myself...."I wonder what could be so pressing that he's all worked up like this? Probably worried about missing three minutes of a football game while he wastes his life away sitting in front of the tube as he yells at his wife to get more chips".
Originally Posted By: The_Eric
I don't.
Why is it you're scheduling your self so tight? Who's fault is that? It's your job to structure your day accordingly. Other people shouldn't have to change their lives to appease you and your poor planning.
Also, in the big scheme of things, it's not really going to add that much extra time to your day. During an average transaction, maybe 1 or 2 minutes?
Patients are important. They make you realize that your life isn't nearly as impacted by things such as people who write checks as you think.
Have either of you two actually timed a transaction and the amount of extra time it takes to write a check? Not that big of a deal.
When I go somewhere, I may be hurried or I may not, but realistically speaking, 1 or 2, or even 5 minutes isn't going to affect me. If it does, it's my own fault and I shouldn't rush others for my mistake.
Personally I have no problem with people writing checks, I do have a lot of problem with people who would try out every single debit card and forgot their pins, retry, retry, retry, etc.
Also customers who forgot one item and just leave the register to pick it up all the way on the other side of the store, leaving the cashier and other customer waiting.
I usually just quit that line and find another cashier. Self check out lets you skip these people so you can move on without getting stuck (although I get stuck with other issues like discount mismatches).
Regarding to my "time the transaction" and my "failure to schedule my life", I have waited 10 mins for the above mentioned customer, enough for me to just skip the purchase to make sure my other schedule is on time. Also if you ever work a job that is responsibility based instead of hourly based, you'll know that poop happens all the time out of your control and it is irresponsible to leave things and go home before they are taken care of. Just because you don't think life should be so rushed doesn't mean you should get in others way (although I think most people aren't really trying to get into others way, and most don't get angry when they realize others are in a hurry waiting on them.
I'd avoid these situations and use self checkout / express lane, and I'd expect it shouldn't insult anyone else around me.
I don't.
Why is it you're scheduling your self so tight? Who's fault is that? It's your job to structure your day accordingly. Other people shouldn't have to change their lives to appease you and your poor planning.
Also, in the big scheme of things, it's not really going to add that much extra time to your day. During an average transaction, maybe 1 or 2 minutes?
Patients are important. They make you realize that your life isn't nearly as impacted by things such as people who write checks as you think.
Have either of you two actually timed a transaction and the amount of extra time it takes to write a check? Not that big of a deal.
When I go somewhere, I may be hurried or I may not, but realistically speaking, 1 or 2, or even 5 minutes isn't going to affect me. If it does, it's my own fault and I shouldn't rush others for my mistake.
Personally I have no problem with people writing checks, I do have a lot of problem with people who would try out every single debit card and forgot their pins, retry, retry, retry, etc.
Also customers who forgot one item and just leave the register to pick it up all the way on the other side of the store, leaving the cashier and other customer waiting.
I usually just quit that line and find another cashier. Self check out lets you skip these people so you can move on without getting stuck (although I get stuck with other issues like discount mismatches).
Regarding to my "time the transaction" and my "failure to schedule my life", I have waited 10 mins for the above mentioned customer, enough for me to just skip the purchase to make sure my other schedule is on time. Also if you ever work a job that is responsibility based instead of hourly based, you'll know that poop happens all the time out of your control and it is irresponsible to leave things and go home before they are taken care of. Just because you don't think life should be so rushed doesn't mean you should get in others way (although I think most people aren't really trying to get into others way, and most don't get angry when they realize others are in a hurry waiting on them.
I'd avoid these situations and use self checkout / express lane, and I'd expect it shouldn't insult anyone else around me.
I especially like the people who pay, put all their bags in the cart, and just stand at the register taking their good old time putting their wallet away/staring at the receipt/digging for car keys/contemplating the meaning of life while the cashier is already half through ringing my stuff up. Would it kill them to move 5 feet forward and get out of people's way?
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