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11. I prefer packing my own groceries -

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Wed Dec 24, 2025, 07:30 PM

Dec 24

Some of the packers are horrifically bad and I've had things squashed! I'd be totally ok with someone else doing the scanning and I could just pack the things in my bags myself. eta - with the exception of Costco, in that store I appreciate the help.

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Thing that make you go hmmmm. [View all] MIButterfly Dec 24 OP

Easier to 'cheat' on the self check-out... Wounded Bear Dec 24 #1

I always buy alcohol at Costco so rarely use the self checkout kimbutgar Dec 24 #2

I prefer the self check out for the simple reason Pharlo Dec 24 #3

When I can't remember the words! Floyd R. Turbo Dec 24 #4

I very rarely use self checkout MustLoveBeagles Dec 24 #5

I moved to self checkout during Covid. chowmama Dec 24 #6

I almost always have groceries and sundries anciano Dec 24 #7

People get moniss Dec 24 #8

One possibility catchnrelease Dec 24 #9

I think people have literally been conditioned over the last 50 years that self serve is more efficient and faster Cheezoholic Dec 24 #10

I prefer packing my own groceries - TBF Dec 24 #11

I wouldn't wish cashier jobs on most people... Chemical Bill Dec 24 #12