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PSA: The self-checkout line used to be the fast one, but not anymore
I remember about 5 years ago, the self-checkout was always the quickest option, maybe 2 minutes tops. Now, at my local grocery in Springfield, it's often the slowest line. I think it's because the machines are older and more finicky, and people have way more items than they used to. Last week, I watched a person try to scan a bag of oranges for 3 full minutes before a worker came over. I've started going to a regular cashier with a short line instead. Has anyone else noticed this flip, or is it just my store?
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umac711mo ago
Just scan your produce codes from the sticker, it's way faster than waiting for help.
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fiona_clark1mo ago
Wait, you actually have the codes memorized for every single fruit? That's wild, @umac71. I can barely remember my own phone number most days.
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kai_brown2329d ago
Is it just me or is that actually SUPER impressive though? I can barely remember the code for bananas and I buy them every single week. My phone number I gotta say out loud while I type it, so I feel you on that one. It's like my brain just refuses to hold onto those little numbers unless they're for a credit card or something. Props to umac71 for having that kind of memory, I'm honestly a little jealous.
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