Now this is interesting. Based on your use of “trolley” I can assume you aren’t from the US. Is there anything stopping you from throwing some extra items in the cart and walking out without scanning? I can’t imagine this happening in the states unless they could ensure you pay every penny first.
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Slashme@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
At my local supermarket, I scan every product while I shop, then scan my phone at the self checkout terminal, and then walk out. The payment is via the app. My groceries are at this point either in the trolley, so that I can load them into my pannier bags on my bike, or if I came on foot, they’re already in my backpack or in the shopping bags I brought with me.
So. Much. Better than queueing at a checkout counter and having someone scan my groceries and then having to handle them again.
srasmus@slrpnk.net 2 weeks ago MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
U.S. definitely has that system. In the Boston area the stores called “Stop & Shop” have the handheld scanners. Or, you can use your phone. It’s not 100% of their stores, but, most.
I personally like it. I usually have one canvas bag and buy no more than a handful of items.
I understand the complaints about self checkout and agree it’s unfortunate that it cuts back on # of employees.
Slashme@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Yep, Germany.
The first time you use the system you get checked - they scan a few items in your purchase and check that it’s all been scanned. Thereafter maybe every 10th purchase gets randomly checked.
Gumus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
Rule #1: If you see someone shoplifting groceries, no you didn’t.
Also here (not in US) people just don’t casually steal whenever there’s an opportunity…
melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
To each their own. Some folk prefer a bit of banter and the human touch.
itsprobablyfine@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
How does this work with produce? It all needs to be weighed right?
Slashme@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
There’s a scale with a printer in the fruit and veg section. You weigh your produce and scan the barcode that comes out of the printer and stick it on.
Same with the Pfandautomat.