'It hasn't delivered': The spectacular failure of self-checkout technology

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'It hasn't delivered': The spectacular failure of self-checkout technology
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Hasn't it?

They're always faster than the queue for the cashiers, and they work fine.

The only issue I've had recently is they stopped taking cash for some reason, and I pay in cash. But besides that, they're fast and work great.

My favorite thing about some self checkouts is one big line for like 8 checkouts. You don't have to gamble with who you get in line behind.

Found the drug dealer.

I pay in cash because it helps me visualize how much I spend. Also all the delicious street food takes cash.

Really I haven't come across one in awhile that doesn't take debit or credit. In Canada though

In US most street vendors will take CCs, but I was mostly joking anyway. I don't use cash, but do what works for you.