Another Self Check Out Rant

[Molly]

So the guy in front of me scans his items, gets to the screen to pay and proceeds to chat it up with blondie who is working the self scan registers.

I gave him about 30 seconds then said "Excuse me, could you please pay THEN chat with her."

Got a look like I was the one who was a rude a-hole!!

[Freed Roger]

So that was you?

[Molly]

So that was you?

Yes it was. Did you finish that 30 pack of Miller Lite?

[Freed Roger]

So that was you?

Yes it was. Did you finish that 30 pack of Miller Lite?

Oh, I guess it wasn't me.

[Freed Roger]

I only use self-check out when desperate.

No metaphor intended.

[heyzeus]

Say what you will about self-checkout. At least it's checking out with someone I love.

[jim]

I hate those god damned things.

[letsgocards89]

No way. You guys are nuts. Self-checkouts rock. However, if there isn't one open when you get to them you MUST first visually assess the competency of those already using them to successfully complete such a complicated process.

[AWvsCBsteeeerike3]

I love them. Also, disregard the competency of people, get behind the hottest lady checking out. After a while, you remember all the codes for fruits and veggies and it's easy. The only bad thing is if you have too many groceries to fit in the bagging area and have to take a bag off....that causes the place to go nuts.

[Jocephus]

i have to admit i do use them but i sorta hate using them too. im not getting paid to scan and bag my stuff...and they in essence prevent the hiring of additional workers (at my grocery store - 1 attendant, 4 self check out spots). but i also try not to have more than say, 10-15 items. and it is frustrating waiting on people who have absolutely no clue what they are doing.

but i still use them...

to the OP - that would be very annoying and i would have done the same.