I started using grocery self-checkouts during COVID, but I’ve kept using them because there’s rarely a line (and I’m a misanthrope). I’d probably go back to using regular human checkouts if I had to dig through all my crap to prove what I bought.

Having said that, I’ve noticed myself making mistakes. I’ve accidentally failed to scan an item, and I’ve accidentally entered incorrect codes for produce. When I notice, I fix them, but I’ve probably missed a few.

I guess the easiest answer is for grocery chains to reinvest some of those windfall profits and hire more cashiers.

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    You don’t legally have to stop and show your receipt (except Costco). I have a friend that pont blank tells them “nah” every time. Catch is, security can legally detain you if they really suspect something.
    For me it’s not worth the hassle and I just show them with an annoying look.

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      Catch is, security can legally detain you if they really suspect something. For me it’s not worth the hassle and I just show them with an annoying look.

      Eh. The security minion is doing their job. If I get roped into a search I’m not gonna take it out on them.