The Epic Scam of Self Checkout

[@lebronshairline5021]

Self checkout actually does come with a discount when you don’t scan all your items!

[@goaway3717]

Walmart accuses users of self checkout of theft quite often, even when they didn't use your method.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Grocery stores pay less employees and therefore have higher profits, and yet our food costs continue to rise.

[@grants169]

Bidenomics is great, right?

[@bigcubanmike]

​@@grants169you spell capitalism wrong

[@ThingsHumansDo]

Thanks for the comment, so far I think you get the gist of the video more than most of the other people watching it. The entire point is not that self check out itself is a bad thing, it’s that mandatory self check out and the elimination of human jobs for higher profits is a bad thing.

[@grants169]

@@bigcubanmike Have a look at a chart of inflation from 1790 until today. Notice what happened in 1913, a very anti-capitalist thing happened, the federal reserve was created and shortly after we had what was called the great depression, gold confiscation (more anti-capitalism), and we were off to the races with inflation thanks entirely to anti-capitalist controls.

[@nermosh]

Hey, a european here. Maybe I do not understand the scale of the issue in USA, but I believe that a cashier is a profession that should be replaced by a robot. Cashier's job is terrible: it is exhausting, it does not require any skills, and it does not provide any job satisfaction to the worker. It would be better for the society to have humans working on other positions, such as promoters, cooks, marketers, or mechanics to service the robot cashiers. I don't see any social difference between silently standing in front of a person who scans my items and scanning my items myself, while being watched by a security guard from my back. I usually manage to do it at the same speed. If they organize self-checkout stations that are more convenient for larger purchases, then I will be simply happy.

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

Maybe for your super duper high IQ with so many qualifications and fantastic career options but for a 16 year old kid or an elderly person, cashier work definitely isn't terrible. The issue is that YOU'RE socially inept and can't strike up a conversation with your fellow human, how does that discredit the need for people to have jobs? Also, are you getting a discount for replacing the employees? Just say you're an unearned elitist, it takes far fewer words.

[@jeremydumoit4487]

AI and robots could be a huge boon for mankind by taking the burden of tedious labor. Unfortunately, that won't happen because those who control the development of such things, and the governance of us peasants want to control and cull us; not benefit the human race.

[@ActionHeinz]

That's the dumbest argument I've heard for a long time... I guess AI generated content isn't as sophisticated as claimed.

[@ThingsHumansDo]

AI ain’t what it used to be…

[@ketapillar]

LOL. Good luck getting someone to unlock something where I am at. You are going to be waiting a LOOOOONG time.

[@LOKSTED]

Shoppers making a conscious decision to use the self check out machine. KZbinr: "You just got epically scammed!" For Walmart shoppers who are too lazy to self check out or even walk in the store, just use the free pick up option in the Walmart app and the human employees you desperately crave will load your car with groceries.

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

Is it lazy to not want to scan your own products without getting paid for doing so? Do you also cook your own food when you go out to eat? Why are you so lazy?

[@nothereandthereanywhere]

@@HaggisMuncher-69-420 Why should you get paid for scanning it yourself? Isn't it enough the price of the product is cheaper than the competitor?

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

@@nothereandthereanywhere It's not cheaper though. I'm doing the work that allows the company to avoid paying salaries. You're damn right I'd like a discount, or you can call it a part time salary, if you like.

[@nothereandthereanywhere]

@@HaggisMuncher-69-420 Funny... You don't want to pay a fair price for the produce and you don't want to use a self checkout. What do you want, slaves in the shops?

[@LOKSTED]

@@HaggisMuncher-69-420 So why aren't you using the pick up option? Why don't you walk to the cashier or go to the stores that have them? Believe it or not, despite what the KZbinr said, you're not forced to be in the store with self check out. It seems you people just want to complain when there are obvious solutions to this minor inconvenience of having to scan your groceries

[@Cenriquezm]

What a dumb video. I thought it was obvious that stores prefer self-checkout because the would have to pay less employees, but it also has a major advantaje to customers because now we can choose to wait a lot less time to buy the things we want. Like, wouldn't everyone agree that time is a valuable resource?

[@grants169]

A well trained employee can get customers through the checkout much faster than an average customer scanning their own items especially those that weigh every single item. I agree, time is a valuable resource and the store should hire more employees and train them well.

[@coolisfoolable]

@@grants169 I also agree that time is a valuable resource. That is why I do not want my time spent earning my salary to be spent on over-priced products simply because the store has to needlessly employ 10 more people at checkout. Plus, most stores have self-checkout as an option, so why is it a problem?

[@acuddlypuppie7928]

​@@grants169so youre saying standing in one of the 5 cue for 15 min is faster than just choosing one of the 20 self checkout that does not have a cue? I mean, if you want to stand in the cue, go ahead

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

@@acuddlypuppie7928 Queue* Also, you can catch up on emails, messages, other mundane tasks while waiting. Also, waiting 15 minutes is very, very rare. If they're not opening up new checkouts, stop shopping there.

[@nothereandthereanywhere]

@@grants169 Not really true. Self-checkout in my area has replaced 2 checkouts. Pretty sure those 6 self checkouts are more efficient than 2 efficient staff members. Not to forget - if the self check out is used, it reduces the overall price of the product I buy. We can't be sure what the price of the product would be, if they haven't employed the self-checkout, could be even worse. And considering there is a staff shortage(UK), pretty sure the price would be much higher. Not many business will want to operate with a loss(or minimal to no profits) for a long time.

[@Todd.T]

The reality is, i'd rather do it myself. It pains me to watch someone slowly drag things over the scanner like they have cinder blocks tied to their arms. Add to that, the people that are suprised they have to pay and fumble for money, forgot an item, can't remember their credit card password, changed their mind, want cash back, brought the whole family who is watching and not helping, packing their items with one hand while the other is idle, talking on their phone and camping in front of the bagging area after they have bagged their items. I can scan it, pack it the way that I like and be gone before they get through two or even three people at a cashier.

[@CourageToGroww]

I dont even go to a grocery store if there is no self checkout

[@jaredfontaine2002]

I can't stand dealing with nasty employees. Self check out is much better

[@jborrego2406]

What time do you normally shop that could also be a connection because they probably got cursed out talk to like trash just an hour ago before lol

[@jaredfontaine2002]

@jborrego2406 Let's just get rid of the social dynamic. Then you get good quality experience everytime. No nasty people or racism etc. Personally I like when they just drop my food at the door, instacart. No social interaction at all!!!

[@the_kombinator]

I don't think they're nasty - usually they're pretty nice, at least where I go.

[@jaredfontaine2002]

@@the_kombinator They are nasty. No thanks

[@nothereandthereanywhere]

@@jaredfontaine2002 Not really true. As a foreigner, I can tell you that much. Some people require the 'foreigner' to wipe the client's bottom and be thankful for not being that nasty. Some people are really a nasty piece of work.

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

The only kind of self-service I like is the one you have a portable scanner and you scan your items as you shop so you can prepack your purchases and then pay, quickly leaving the store. Instead of having to pack as you scan at a self-service checkout. The downside is that there's even more suspicion of theft

[@videosplus7750]

I rather use self checkout than go through the regular lineup and have some nonsense small talk with someone who hates their job...it is a choice not a trap or a scam.

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

You didn't watch the video. In the places where there are NO human scanners, how is that a choice? 🤡

[@asymmetry9988]

I prefer to scan my own groceries and not have to interact with somebody else. Prices will go up whether there is a self checkout or not.

[@Travelmonkey459]

I want more self check outs. The abuse cashier get from costumers for no reason is just absurd. I don't want wait in line for a person to unload 70 items and for cashier to scan them. I want quick in and out experience. It's a boring job too. Sit for 8 hours scanning.

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

If it's a boring job, don't do it, smart guy. I'm sure your doctor's scrubs or your gavel is comfortable for you. For kids and the elderly, cashier work is a perfectly acceptable job. That's your desire, have you asked your boyfriend if he also wants the quick in and out experience you so often give him?

[@Travelmonkey459]

I'm single no bfrnd unfortunately. I want at least some in and out from somebody. I don't care about old people. That's their problem , not mine. I'm an introvert. Give me less people and more robots.

[@Lifelongloser]

I have everything delivered. I hate having to go to the door to answer it though.

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

Imagine thinking being a socially dysfunctional "man" is a flex.

[@Martin-gf1hh]

Walmart prices are wrong when I check out almost every time I check out how are they not fined over this?

[@bryanbrian1234]

I noticed this as well, but at Albertsons in Idaho, almost every visit I catch something ringing up at the wrong price always higher, I informed the staff that in Oregon and other states if the item is less than $5.00 you get it free but they said Idaho doesn't have that rule, I never catch the wrong price in states that have the free item policy's ringing up wrong

[@goaway3717]

I tend to verify that the normal checkout aisles are manned and functioning when I enter a store. When I'm done shopping if the only option is the self checkout I just leave my full cart and exit the store and go to a fully functional store instead. If my choices change and all the stores switch to only self checkout I'll have to figure it out at that time but so long as I have the option stores with people will get my business. Around here the local Walmart locations tried doing the self checkout only thing last year but pretty quickly went back to having human clerks manning the checkout aisles again. I don't know if that's permanent but if not I'll stop going there again. So far the majority of stores in my city have maintained human clerks along with some self checkout.

[@Alexander-fo7bx]

I would rather go through self check out then have someone else check out my items for me. Although others probably prefer it the other way around. The stores I go to have both self checkout and human checkout, and I think that is a good way to satisfy me and people who like human check outs.

[@nicof6895]

Full service gas stations were once the norm, now we all pump our own gas. We can’t be mad at owners of establishments to save on costs, everyone does it.

[@mantyme]

I love the self checks, they are fast. At my local Walmart, human cashiers are now busy filling orders for drive-ups and home deliveries. I am more concerned about the movement toward a cashless society, where we can all be tracked.

[@rubencarvalho230]

RIP Mochi. Your owner will remember you forever.

[@TheCarpentersApprentice]

Great take.

[@Dragon211]

money is evil, i've been saying it for decades.

[@antennaist]

Money , worst invention ever.

[@grahf4077]

Wow! How young is the narrator? I grew up with Full Service gas stations. I even remember, somewhat, the transition to Self Service gas stations. There's still a state, or two, in the US that have Full Service gas stations because the state(s) don't allow self service for whatever reason.

[@jeremydumoit4487]

Kind of like how license plates were just to allow the police to help you find your car if stolen.

[@KowalDead]

I think you should enjoy the experiences while you can. Malls are a thing of the past now (kinda). You could say they’re dying out. Things come and go all the time. That’s the circle of life.

[@coolisfoolable]

What you understand, yet fail to appreciate, is that it truly cuts costs. If costs are cut, then the consumer (i.e., you and me) will benefit. I do not want someone to 'bag' items for me only to lead to an increase in price. In fact, generally speaking, people would rather pay less than pay more for the same stuff. However, you seem to be annoyed that the technological advancement is rendering you "unpaid customer who does all the work". Well, where is the problem? Lowering costs is what we want as consumers. I'm not constantly looking to be pampered.

[@danielhoward8354]

Crybaby! dont use self check pot if you donr want to.

[@bunapapaya8]

Man, gotta love capitalism. Never thought about self checkout as unpaid labor before, but you're absolutely right. Great video! And grocery stores locking away toothpaste, baby formula and deodorant because these items get stolen so much? That's so sad. Because items like these are often being stolen out of necessity, by people who can't afford to purchase them. In our capitalist society apparently it makes more sense to lock away the items and protect the store from theft rather than building actualy social security nets and helping out people in need. This is dystopian.

[@thenerdnetwork]

Ok judging by your 2nd sentence you have no idea why things are the way they are. Those items get locked away because they are usually rather expensive, are sealed, and very easy to resell on the black market as they are non perishable or have an extremely long shelf life. People who are starving want food. People don't steal canned goods because they are large and bulky, and aren't worth anything. If they steal 1 tube of toothpaste, and sell it, they can then go buy 20 cans of food. There are social programs to help people, just many people don't seek them out. And in the minds of many MANY people, why should only some people have access to unlimited amounts of free products, and not "me"? As for stores locking items away to prevent theft, you are so far gone its insane. Stores need to make money for the store to stay open. Its not on the company to implement some sort of "security net" to help people in need, they are there to make money, what company wants to be in business to not make money? How will that company stay in business?

[@bunapapaya8]

@@thenerdnetworkYou really made an effort there of both not getting my point while also proving it. Thanks for that.

[@thenerdnetwork]

@@bunapapaya8 Right on. I completely dismantled whatever rambling argument you were trying to make but that proved your point? You responding with this comment literally proved my point that "you have no idea why things are the way they are". Reading comprehension, get good with it, then you can stop flipping burgers and start moving up in the world.

[@grants169]

@@thenerdnetwork People don't need toothpaste to live, though. We only need gender affirming drugs.

[@coolisfoolable]

​@@thenerdnetworkExcellent response.

[@cod-the-creator]

Surprised you didn't mention the return to full service shopping at places like wal-mart with curbside pickup.

[@sarthakjain96]

That Sushi restaurant looks really familiar

[@ThingsHumansDo]

Kura sushi!

[@durachoks]

lol calling it scam xD Their scam saves money and saves my time, Id call it perfect invention not a scam

[@Cooluniquedog]

id rather be an unpaid employee for 3 mins than wait in line unpaid for 10 mins just saying

[@tccell212]

Weird take. Didn't watch the full vid...just from the title. I actively avoid stores without self check as I prefer no interaction. I also don't like standing behind someone who can't figure out how to use the credit card machine, or is using some form of payment that seems to take 10 minutes. It's just easier and more enjoyable to self check. It's no scam, it's a preference.

[@tccell212]

Ok, I watched the vid. It's just an aimless angry rant disguised as a professional opinion piece. I guess, good job?

[@ThingsHumansDo]

Thanks for watching! Obviously it’s a very controversial topic, but I appreciate the comment either way.

[@algauthier]

This is a stupid premise for a video. It’s not a scam, it’s a business decision that has both positive and negative outcomes. I having Simone checkout my groceries and haven’t chosen to go to a human who will ask me fake questions while they pretend to be interested in how my day is going.

[@Vyk70r]

this video is biased and stupid. there is a bigger like for self than human chasier.

[@mainelivin3699]

to this day I have never used a self checkout