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Re:The failure of self-checkout technology by Mashimo on Wednesday January 17, 2024 @06:43AM (#39026453)
> In theory, a system that let you scan products the same way checkout staff do without any weight checks or bagging area rules or other interruptions would be incredibly efficient.

I think coop/365discount has that. You scan the items with a mobile phone app while taking them of the shelf. You just show the digital receipt to the cashier while jumping the queue.

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Re:The failure of self-checkout technology by rcxdude on Wednesday January 17, 2024 @06:58AM (#39026553)
My experience with those is again they are ruined by overzealous anti-theft measures. Someone needs to come in and scan random items, which means you can't pack as you go, and it doesn't seem to let up even when it's tied to a loyalty card so they know you've used it before. After the system said the whole shop needed re-scanning, completely obviating the advantages, I've just stopped using it.
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