Self service checkouts are turning many shoppers into thieves

Kitty-kitty

kylith wrote: »

what pisses me off is when I have my wheely trolly for going home I still have to cram everything on that; I can't just put it in my trolly. Other than that I love the things.

They're supposed to double as express checkouts if they're only the ones with the small spaces =\ that's why some of the bigger stores have self checkouts with conveyor belts and a packing area.

emeraldstar

ballsymchugh wrote: »

hmmm. scanning lovely empire apples as sh!te braeburn apples..

sticking it to the man!

Ah now, there's nothing wrong with the odd little Braeburn.

frozenfrozen

Unexpected item in the baggage area.

Oh ok mr machine ill just pop it into my trolly, sorry to bother you.

Can you actually be caught stealing with these? Surely you could just say "oops, silly machine didn't tell me I did it wrong."

Hannibal Smith

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

This is one problem that supermarkets have brought upon themselves when they replace checkout staff with frustrating robots.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2135284/How-cheating-checkouts-turning-nation-self-service-shoplifters.html

What? The only person responsible for stealing is the thief.

Mickey H

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2135284/How-cheating-checkouts-turning-nation-self-service-shoplifters.html

Ah yes, the good old Daily Fail amusing us yet again with tales of stuff that's morally wrong or something... :rolleyes:

Domo230 wrote: »

1 in 3 people!!!!!

Is it really that high?
I know it's not a reputable paper but I find it hard to believe so many people would do such a scummy thing. But then again I hear statistics for loads of horrible things people do and can never picture anyone I know doing them.

Are the statistics messed up or is it my perception of people that they wouldn't stoop this low that is wrong?

I wouldn't trust that figure Domo. In fairness 72% of statistics are made up on the spot.

preddy

I don't get it I dont have to shove things up my jumper now?

Xivilai

o1s1n wrote: »

One day these self service checkouts will become self aware and we'll all be doomed.

What are they going to do, overcharge me for a banana? The till workers already do that

NiallFH

I prefer them to be honest, usually no queue because most people are lazy and dont want to do it themselves. Never stole from one before, no intention to.

Pherekydes

When I read the thread title I immediately thought of the Daily Mail! I wonder why?

bwatson

NiallFH wrote: »

I prefer them to be honest, usually no queue because most people are lazy and dont want to do it themselves. Never stole from one before, no intention to.

I agree. I'm sure it would be pretty simple to take advantage of the system but I personally have never been remotely tempted to.

One thing that does annoy me however is that the bagging area with the scales is ridiculously small. As soon as a carrier is full you are screwed. if you try to move it slighgly to the side to start filling another the woman in the machine has a fit!

Pherekydes

I find them grand to use, except when the little kid at the next machine decides to sit on your bagging area: unexpected item in the bagging area!

Fcuk off, you little b****x.

Oh, and Tesco's girl has an English accent. And why does she say "Notes are dispensed below the scanner" when there are no notes in the change?

And Superquinn's girl: Please take your items.
Me: I'm fcuking taking them, bitch.
Her: Please take your items.
Me (starting to fumble items and drop them): STFU!

Other than that, it's grand.




Please take your items.

SteoL

Pherekydes wrote: »

I find them grand to use, except when the little kid at the next machine decides to sit on your bagging area: unexpected item in the bagging area!

Fcuk off, you little b****x.

Oh, and Tesco's girl has an English accent. And why does she say "Notes are dispensed below the scanner" when there are no notes in the change?

And Superquinn's girl: Please take your items.
Me: I'm fcuking taking them, bitch.
Her: Please take your items.
Me (starting to fumble items and drop them): STFU!

Other than that, it's grand.




Please take your items.

They do dispense notes. Perhaps you're one of those who walks off without them as referenced earlier in thread.

mathepac

Uninvited auld hag in your bag area, please check your items.

Latchy

Pherekydes wrote: »

Oh, and Tesco's girl has an English accent. And why does she say "Notes are dispensed below the scanner" when there are no notes in the change?
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It's a reminder in case you only pick up your loose change and wonder were any change in notes are .I did walk away once from the self service machine with coins only to realise I had forgot the £10 note change and lucky enough ,it was still there when I got back ...it does happen .

stovelid

Don't care about the morality of it but the thought - as a grown man - of getting nabbed in the local Tesco in front of everybody for nicking a pot of jam or something....well, each to their own I guess.

Maudi

seamus wrote: »

I use self-service checkouts because the're quicker and I use them honestly because I'm not a dirty scumbag.

me too..its never even crossed my mind to try and steal from my local suoermarket!

Darkglasses

SteoL wrote: »

They do dispense notes. Perhaps you're one of those who walks off without them as referenced earlier in thread.

He meant that the machine says it, regardless of the amount of change they give you (i.e., less than a fiver)

Logical Fallacy

o1s1n wrote: »

One day these self service checkouts will become self aware and we'll all be doomed.

Skynet - Every Little Helps

Latchy

Originally Posted by Pherekydes

Oh, and Tesco's girl has an English accent

Option A : press one for the deluct tones of dublin 10,12,14,23,and all other co Dublin / Irish rigional accents

Option B: for Dublin 4

Option C : all non English speaking accents .

previous user

I'll tell u sometin, they've more manners than some of the staff I've dealt with in Dunnes Stores in Blanchardstown.

Latchy

previous user wrote: »

I'll tell u sometin, they've more manners than some of the staff I've dealt with in Dunnes Stores in Blanchardstown.

Them bitches be crazy

doctor evil

People over faceless machines any day.

I can't stand it when they don't change the accent on them yokes.

Pherekydes

SteoL wrote: »

Pherekydes wrote: »

And why does she say "Notes are dispensed below the scanner" when there are no notes in the change?

They do dispense notes. Perhaps you're one of those who walks off without them as referenced earlier in thread.

Superquinn's girl mentions notes only when there are notes in the change.That's what I meant.

opinion guy

ballsymchugh wrote: »

hmmm. scanning lovely empire apples as sh!te braeburn apples..

sticking it to the man!

:eek:
Braeburn apples are the best ones!!!


I HHHHAAAAAAATTTEEEEE these f**kin machines. I will choose the real person service every time.

emeraldstar

opinion guy wrote: »

I HHHHAAAAAAATTTEEEEE these f**kin machines. I will choose the real person service every time.

But then you've got to interact with a human :eek:

Ste-

Assistance is on it's way.

puddinboxxx

Money left behind is kept at the customer service desk with a note saying which till and what time it was left at,you will need your receipt to claim any money left,after 4 weeks it is donated to charity,tescos charity this year is aware which deals with depression so if you do forget your cash try and be happy that it went to a good cause and not into tommy tescos back pocket

opinion guy

emeraldstar wrote: »

But then you've got to interact with a human :eek:

I like humans. Generally....

SteoL

Pherekydes wrote: »

SteoL wrote: »

Pherekydes wrote: »

And why does she say "Notes are dispensed below the scanner" when there are no notes in the change?

They do dispense notes. Perhaps you're one of those who walks off without them as referenced earlier in thread.

Superquinn's girl mentions notes only when there are notes in the change.That's what I meant.

Oh right, gotcha. Sorry, completely misread your post.

SteoL

puddinboxxx wrote: »

be happy that it went to a good cause and not into tommy tescos back pocket

Or the person behind you in the queue pockets it.......

JuliusCaesar

44leto wrote: »

I once got a plastic bag for free.

I put my stuff through and then decided I needed a bag, so I asked the assistant and she just gave me one.

I thought I was going to see myself on Garda Patrol, but no I totally got away with it. I felt like a master criminal.

LOL.



me too.

cloud493

How the fook do you nick stuff from a self service check out? silly people.

Logical Fallacy

puddinboxxx wrote: »

Money left behind is kept at the customer service desk with a note saying which till and what time it was left at,you will need your receipt to claim any money left,after 4 weeks it is donated to charity,tescos charity this year is aware which deals with depression so if you do forget your cash try and be happy that it went to a good cause and not into tommy tescos back pocket

lol, money left behind pays for the shopping of the next person in line.

efb

CardBordWindow wrote: »

UNEXPECTED ITEM IN BAGGING AREA


FUUUUUUUUU...........:mad:

FYP

poppyvally

Hande hoche! wrote: »

Handy way to get rid of change those yokes.

Yeah as long as theres not a long line of shoppers behind you. I heard them tut-tuting at some old lady emptying a purse full of loose change and feeding it in penny by penny

Cedrus

poppyvally wrote: »

Yeah as long as theres not a long line of shoppers behind you. I heard them tut-tuting at some old lady emptying a purse full of loose change and feeding it in penny by penny

I just dump all the change from my pocket in and let the imps inside count it they're too busy to be dishonest and the voice hag probably shouts at them too.

If you wanted to steal something it would be a lot easier to shove it in an oversized handbag when you're down the aisles than when you're at the self service till with barcode scanners, talking weigh scales, till staff and security guards watching you. The old ways are always the best:rolleyes:

They're best for express/mini shop visits, if you have a trolleyload it's worth letting someone else scan and you concentrate on packing.

puddinboxxx

Logical Fallacy wrote: »

puddinboxxx wrote: »

Money left behind is kept at the customer service desk with a note saying which till and what time it was left at,you will need your receipt to claim any money left,after 4 weeks it is donated to charity,tescos charity this year is aware which deals with depression so if you do forget your cash try and be happy that it went to a good cause and not into tommy tescos back pocket

lol, money left behind pays for the shopping of the next person in line.

Can happen but if the self scan assistant is quick enough(like me)I usuaslly spot it before they get out the door

trishasaffron

I hear a UK report says one third of people admit to cheating at self service check outs. How about you?

Logical Fallacy

I hear we have already had a thread on this, with links and everything.

The Snipe

Having a **** is cheating now?!?!

Adhamh

Cheating? Don't you mean stealing?

John Doe1

the gf wouldnt be happy at all:D

trishasaffron

Logical Fallacy wrote: »

I hear we have already had a thread on this, with links and everything.

Great - couldn't find it - any chance of a link?

charlemont

trishasaffron wrote: »

I hear a UK report says one third of people admit to cheating at self service check outs. How about you?

Some of my friends work at security so I wouldn't feck anything at the self service till.