Originally posted by: ultimatebob
I like them for two reasons:
1) I get to scan and weigh my OWN items, so I know that they get priced correctly. The stupid checkout kids kept doing things like pricing my donuts as pastry items, and pricing my regular bananas as organic. It doesn't sound like much, but it can add a buck or two to my weekly grocery bills.
2) Watching 45 year old housewives and 75 year old geezers try to figure out the machine is great entertainment! It's even better when someone has to come over and help, when the person has a basket full of condoms and lubricant. True story!