Mimicking a device is becoming almost impossible

Re:Mimicking a device is becoming almost impossible by dimitrios1 on Tuesday June 29, 2021 @12:07AM (#27671653)

Versus the time I have to spend scanning and bagging my own goods, waiting for the attendant to come over and punch in some magic code every time the machine whacks out over the weight, getting a manager to come over and provide an override for coupons, or to purchase alcohol or tobacco? Yeah no, self-checkout lines are a special kind of hell.

Maybe the average HN'er doesn't do any serious grocery shopping, say to feed a large family, but there's no way I am taking a cart full of groceries to a self checkout line, I'd rather wait. Sure, for buying 10 items or less, they are OK.

I prefer cashiers who are paid well to do their jobs, rather than subsidizing companies that refuse to pay living wages and just threw in the towel. Try checking out an ALDIs sometime to see how truly blissful being rung up at their checkout lines are.

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Re:Mimicking a device is becoming almost impossible by recursive on Tuesday June 29, 2021 @09:38AM (#27675581)

I would never attempt to ring up a $500 cart of groceries for feeding a family on my own. And I do buy those. Also, I generally prefer the cashier experience.

However, I do occasionally need to get just an item or two. If I'm at a store that has a self-checkout, it seems to be faster for that.

Also, the checkout at ALDI is an impressive demonstration of efficiency. CostCo seems to have a similar philosophy.

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