Rules for using the Self Checkout!

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by Clarkey

I always have trouble with those damn things, what does that say about me?

Why would you even try to use it more than once then?

I'm pretty sure it's the vehicle you drive. You could prob use these things if you drove a hybrid.

[Regulator75]

Another rule.
Not allowed to use cash.

Old people literally putting nickles and dimes to pay for their order. Or some idiots using a crumpled up ghetto $20.00 bill that the machine can't read.

[Tron_fdc]

Hahahaha I've been ranting about the self checkout on facebook for a few days now.

I'm going to make a sign that says "Minimum IQ of 10 required" and hang it on self checkouts across the city.

And if you can't use the self checkout without the assistance of the attendant USE THE NORMAL CASHIER

[You Need a Thneed]

Self checkouts are great for when you have a few items, and you know exactly how the machine works.

There should be a "if you need a cart to hold all of your groceries, you shouldn't go to the self checkout" rule. If you are carrying a basket or two, the self checkout is fine.

As far as Superstore goes, they have about 20 cashiers stations, and there's never more than about 6 that are even being used, even at the busiest times. That I've never figured out.

[Resolute 14]

How about a rule for the store: Don't make it impossible to use re-usable bags! Co-op's systems get utterly confused if you drop a fabric bag down. Pisses me off.

Though yeah. Self-checkout stations should be flagged as express lanes only. If you got 50 items, go wait in line.

[Regulator75]

I can generally get in and out of the self checkout when the 4 other idiots have started before me. I also like the pay pass on the PC Mastercard, makes it even faster + not having to sign for purchases under $25.00

The Sobey's self checkout is pretty fast too. I hate the ones that BEEP really loud, It drives me nuts (SS has one that is like that).

I can't remember when I've used a regular cashier when the self checkout option is available.

[Rhettzky]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

I guess it is the fault of the stores not to limit the number of items that can be used at the self checkout. They placed them in the locations where the express lanes once were.

No, it's the fault of the person who thinks to himself...

"Hey, the regular check-outs all have big lines. Maybe I'll just take my loaded up shopping cart to this new fandangled self check-out thingy that all the kids are going on about these days. I mean it has a very small line and all the people in it seem to have one or two items at the most so it should be a short wait. I'm so damn smart."

Now he's half way through self checking out his order...

"Wow, once people saw me come into this line they have all flocked here. Look at the size of that line now. It couldn't possibly have grown so fast because I am holding them up. Now what kind of apples are these? I really have no clue at all. Macintosh, granny, who knows! Maybe if I scroll through the list of apples a few more times it'll just jump out at..."

Now quit making excuses for idiots.

[Sample00]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Ok it was my fault. I decided to goto Superstore at 7pm tonite.

I cannot believe some of the people using the self check out at the busiest time of day.

Follow these rules idiots!!!

- Don't use the self checkout if you have more than 50 items in your cart!
- Don't use the self checkout if you have more than 5 produce items!
- Don't use the self checkout if you have more than 5 bakery items!
- Don't use the self checkout if you are over 50!
- Don't use the self checkout if you cannot read English!
- Don't use the self checkout if you are going to let your kids play with the scanner like a toy!
- Don't use the self checkout if you don't write down your stupid bulk bin numbers!
- Don't use the self checkout if there is some hot chick cashier in the regular aisles. hehe

blah i'm so pissed off. I only needed to buy 2 items.

So if you can't follow these simple rules go stand in line at a regular cashier with your check book handy.

I was with you right up until the part in bold.
I'm not 50 yet but I'm still taking offence.
All the other stuff, I totally agree with especially the hot chick cashier.

[troutman]

How do they know if you are scanning everything in your cart?

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by Rhettzky

No, it's the fault of the person who thinks to himself...

"Hey, the regular check-outs all have big lines. Maybe I'll just take my loaded up shopping cart to this new fandangled self check-out thingy that all the kids are going on about these days. I mean it has a very small line and all the people in it seem to have one or two items at the most so it should be a short wait. I'm so damn smart."

Now he's half way through self checking out his order...

"Wow, once people saw me come into this line they have all flocked here. Look at the size of that line now. It couldn't possibly have grown so fast because I am holding them up. Now what kind of apples are these? I really have no clue at all. Macintosh, granny, who knows! Maybe if I scroll through the list of apples a few more times it'll just jump out at..."

Now quit making excuses for idiots.

So if you had a shopping cart with 150 items and 30 items of produce you would still use the self check out? Unless you can memorize all the codes for bakery items and produce there is no way you would be as fast as the slowest idiot with 15 items.

[Antithesis]

The Sobey's near me used to want the attendant to verify the signature on your credit card before allowing you to take your groceries, which they never did (of course). They'd just scan their little card thing without even looking at you. There's not a lot that gets me to talk to a manager at a retail store ... but that was one. What's the point in making me wait for your employee to verify a signature that they don't even look at? Thankfully, the machines no longer expect this verification.

I know people who don't like to use the self-checkout at Safeway or Sobey's, because they feel the service of having someone else do it for you is included in the price. For me, I am becoming increasingly unwilling to speak with retail workers to the point that I'd almost be willing to pay to avoid their chatter.

[Rhettzky]

Originally Posted by troutman

How do they know if you are scanning everything in your cart?

It's all about the weigh scale thing. When you are paying for your order all the items must be on that scale. So if you have stuff left in your cart while paying then I imagine they'd taze you.

[Machiavelli]

Originally Posted by troutman

How do they know if you are scanning everything in your cart?

The attendant watches people quite closely to see if what they are scanning matches up. Also, if you put something on the bagging platform without scanning it, the machine would know.

However, I guess someone could get away with theft if they just left something in their cart without scanning it at all, and none of the attendants noticed.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

The attendant watches people quite closely to see if what they are scanning matches up. Also, if you put something on the bagging platform without scanning it, the machine would know.

However, I guess someone could get away with theft if they just left something in their cart without scanning it at all, and none of the attendants noticed.

So instead of a cashier, the supermarket has to pay an attendant to monitor self-checkers? Same difference?

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by troutman

How do they know if you are scanning everything in your cart?

They don't. Everything is half price at the self checkout! you should really try that next time. Just go DOOTT and pretend to scan some items. hehehehe

Ok fine i admit i stole from Safeway a few months back. I couldn't find the stupid pizza buns on their search so i rang them in as bagels. I cheated safeway out of .20cents X 4.

[Rhettzky]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

So if you had a shopping cart with 150 items and 30 items of produce you would still use the self check out? Unless you can memorize all the codes for bakery items and produce there is no way you would be as fast as the slowest idiot with 15 items.

What the hell are you on about now?

[Rhettzky]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

They don't. Everything is half price at the self checkout! you should really try that next time. Just go DOOTT and pretend to scan some items. hehehehe

Ok fine i admit i stole from Safeway a few months back. I couldn't find the stupid pizza buns on their search so i rang them in as bagels. I cheated safeway out of .20cents X 4.

Naah, you drive a hybrid. You were entitled to the five finger discount.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by troutman

So instead of a cashier, the supermarket has to pay an attendant to monitor self-checkers? Same difference?

Well it's usually 1 attendant to 4 to 6 tills. So not the same difference.

[Clarkey]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Why would you even try to use it more than once then?

I'm pretty sure it's the vehicle you drive. You could prob use these things if you drove a hybrid.

I have a V8.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by Rhettzky

Naah, you drive a hybrid. You were entitled to the five finger discount.

?? what does that mean? I also drive a mdx. Should they charge me double?