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.
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srasmus@slrpnk.net 2 weeks ago 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.
Slashme@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
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…
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.