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arrow-up187external-linkShoppers upset over lack of cashiers as self-checkout use soars | CBC Newsgrte@lemmy.ca to Canada@lemmy.ca • 11 months agomessage-square16 Commentsfedilink
minus-squaremaxxxxpower@lemmy.cahexbear21·11 months agoDo I get a discount for checking myself out? Unless it's 1-2 items and the normal line is full - it is cashier every time for me. linkfedilink
minus-squaregrte@lemmy.cahexagonhexbear12·11 months agoSame. I will go to the cashier even when it's somewhat inconvenient to me just because I despise the idea that the grocery store is making me be the cashier for free. linkfedilink
minus-squareNathanielThomas@lemmy.cahexbear6·11 months agoWhat value does a real human provide you though? linkfedilink
minus-squarenbailey@lemmy.cahexbear10·11 months agoThey’re a skilled worker that has memorized the codes for the different types of potatoes, a skill I am unlikely to learn. linkfedilink
minus-squareVictor Villas@lemmy.cahexbear4·11 months agoI guess it depends on the machine, but I don't have to memorize codes. You can search for the item by name when it's time to weigh it. linkfedilink
Do I get a discount for checking myself out? Unless it's 1-2 items and the normal line is full - it is cashier every time for me.
Same. I will go to the cashier even when it's somewhat inconvenient to me just because I despise the idea that the grocery store is making me be the cashier for free.
What value does a real human provide you though?
They’re a skilled worker that has memorized the codes for the different types of potatoes, a skill I am unlikely to learn.
I guess it depends on the machine, but I don't have to memorize codes. You can search for the item by name when it's time to weigh it.