It depends. Self checkout works wonderfully on stores like Walmart and Target. 0 issues.
However in stores like Fry's/Kroger/Albertsons, it effectively treats me like a thief.
However in stores like Fry's/Kroger/Albertsons, it effectively treats me like a thief.
Another annoyance is you have to remember to scan your alcohol last or else it will block the checkout until your ID has been checked, Walmart has figured this out and only checks your ID when you hit "checkout".
I'd consider it a plus honestly at this point, self checkout has no line, and short of a cart full of groceries, it's likely faster.
The ones at the Target, don't lock out the scanner unless you scan something that is marked as having a security tag, and the degausser hasn't fired.
Our local CVS has some, and they're fine, but anyone that can't use them (low vision, paying with cash (sometimess), or buying things that require ID) have to chase down the one or two roving employees in the store, which would be super annoying if you had to do it often.
Personally, I tend to use SC when I have <5 items. Even on the "nice" systems, there's no way I can outpace someone who does this all day, has helpful tech (conveyor belts, a bagger (even if it's me), ability to enter quantity, can enter PLUs, doesn't have to deal with the system locking out the scanner whenever it feels like it).
You're a little out of date.
Target is also slowly circling the drain and will be death spiraling into worse service + experience.
I shop at both regularly. How am I 'out of date' by sharing my experiences (of last week, literally) of my local stores lol?
Thought you were talking about Fry's electronics, I've never heard of Fry's Food and Drug before I just looked it up.