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I am entering this for the ‘Curse of modern times’ theme because the rise of self-checkouts means our large Sainsbury’s now only has three manned checkouts. I get that self-checkouts are useful for small purchases, and I do use them for that, but I do feel that there should be an even split.

One reason for me saying that is people who load their conveyer like the person on the next checkout to me. Who does that?!
Certainly the curse of modern times - all the supermarkets seem to be doing it now , -- I firmly burry my head on the sand , so to speak - I find doing a little shopping is enough without having to self check out ! ( even of they paid me for doing it !!!! )
May 22nd, 2024  
Then they want to check that you have done their job correctly!! Unless I only have a couple of things, I will always opt for a person operated till!
May 22nd, 2024  
Over here, the person who does that is shopping in Aldi. That long line of grocery slows down the checkout person so that you can self load your trolley without having to stress as much... Funnily enough, Aldi is introducing self serve checkouts too - I usually hate them but at Aldi they are great!! You can take your time and pack your bags as you check out.. :)
May 22nd, 2024  
An extremely organized person who has a lot of time :-)
May 22nd, 2024  
Very spread out!! I agree that self check outs are a way of employing less staff too but there is always one poor bored person having to stand near by to help. I must admit Aldi check outs are very sensitive to the barcode….. @robz Quicker than the queue. Booths, our local equivalent to Waitrose have taken out all the self checkouts though. They say it’s because they like the personal service but I know it’s because it’s a deterrent because of the stealing …..easy to skip an item when scanning!
May 22nd, 2024  
Oh my goodness, the curse of the Aldi checkout. Hurry, hurry!!
Avoid the impatient look of the checkout person and. try to avoid fumbling! I hate it. So I understand that person slowing things down!
@robz
May 22nd, 2024  
Generally I hate self serve checkouts. They spell the end for many people's jobs and when there's a glitch in the system, it takes forever to sort out!
May 22nd, 2024  
You've struck a nerve with this one, Lesley! I'll join the rant against self-checkouts! For a big supermarket shop, I definitely go to a real person, even if I have to stand in a long line-up. I also cherish the mini-chats between humans that often happens in the process.
May 22nd, 2024  
this is going to get lots of rants in the comments Lesley ... what's your opinion on hand held scanners were you scan your own items as u go around the store ?

I can give you an even bigger RANT .... Tescos , dual pricing , price with club card , price without club card membership ...that's outrageous , there should only be ONE price , governments must stop this as it is pricing for the privileged customer
May 22nd, 2024  
Obviously got too much time on their hands to do a leisurely shop if there is such a thing.
May 22nd, 2024  
@phil_howcroft Ah yes, I agree, I think Sainsburys do the same with their Nectar card. Once a checkout operator physically stopped me swiping my nectar card at the start of the checkout process, so that she could astound me at the end with how much saving it had given to me. New company rules apparently. It’s all a big con.
May 22nd, 2024  
@365projectorgheatherb Yes, for many people it may be the only person they chat to that day.
May 22nd, 2024  
@tinley23 a massive con Lesley
May 22nd, 2024  
@tinley23 So true, Lesley!
May 23rd, 2024  
@happypat I love Booths, and always make a point of visiting the one in Chorley when I visit my daughter.
May 23rd, 2024  
@robz It all sounds very well organised. They are building an Aldi near me so I shall check to out.
May 23rd, 2024  
I will only use them if I have 1-2 items and the queues are long at check out! People need jobs.
May 23rd, 2024  
Seeing this I am so happy that we do not have that system here! A great story telling image.
May 23rd, 2024  
@tinley23 We are lucky but unfortunately for Booths in Garstang it’s right next to an Aldi but very convenient for us!! I go to both. If you ever happen to visit our area, give me a shout & we can have a meet up in our Booths!!
May 23rd, 2024  
I dislike self-checkouts. There is always some problem or another and at the end you need an employee... it would actually be faster if they were already there!
May 23rd, 2024  
I like the self checkouts because I never buy very much and it saves getting stuck behind someone with a huge trolley full
May 24th, 2024  
@robz whenever I have used the Aldi self service they have been slow and stuff up because they're so sensitive.
I like the self serve checkouts so I can pack my bags how I like. I use various checkouts depending on where I am and what I have....a line like above would definitely make me want to inconspicuously push them all together hahahaha
May 26th, 2024  
@annied Life's funny isn't it! I purposely avoid the self serve at Woolies and Coles because it just seems a money saving and employee reducing exercise on their part. And, they treat everybody as if you are going to steal items somehow! But, at Aldi, one of the cashiers told me that they had lost no staff when the self serve went in, they were just used to in different areas to improve displays and service. And they don't hover over you but come quickly if you need help. And you can take you time. So I love them! As I said - weird isn't it!
May 26th, 2024  
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