I virtually always use the self scan. The wait I shorter and I can pack as I scan. Most barcodes are I. Normal places and easily scanned by the two scanners.
Quote from: chrisbainbridge on 01 January, 2021, 08:43:43 amI virtually always use the self scan. The wait I shorter and I can pack as I scan. Most barcodes are I. Normal places and easily scanned by the two scanners.I too haven't been in a supermarket/food shop of any size since the start of February (Mrs robgul or Mr Ocado oblige) - but I understand from a friend that's on the top managemtent team at Aldi that most of their products have barcodes on many faces of the packaging to ensure "right first time" swiping at the tills . . . perhaps something others might follow suit with?
I always do the scan as you shop thing. Doing your scanning and packing as you walk to the next item is very time efficient and avoids the whole unexpected item in the bagging area. I also like the looks of horror from other shoppers if you put an item in your pocket.
I expect it's as much about size of shop as brand.
Quote from: Davef on 01 January, 2021, 08:05:10 amI always do the scan as you shop thing. Doing your scanning and packing as you walk to the next item is very time efficient and avoids the whole unexpected item in the bagging area. I also like the looks of horror from other shoppers if you put an item in your pocket.Ah so you're the one that blocks the aisle while you search for the barcode and then have to rearrange the shopping bag to avoid putting the potatoes on top of the eggs. And at the moment there don't seem to be queues at the checkouts. Keep 6 feet away from the cashier and you're probably ok
I completely agree with Reg.
GN: Rufus who did the other end of the roof last year is still working so he can sort it the weekend after next.
Kim, you are very bad!
GN: Just had first vaccination for that modern lurgy thing that's so popular atm.BN: Pfizer; at my age AZ would have been better. Now hoping for mild but noticeable reaction to show that the protest against bodies is working.Just to make sure that I got there I walked nearly 5 miles (if the bus doesn't turn up...), then walked another 2 miles to Waitrose to buy goodies. The (Muslim) bus driver didn't seem to be impressed by my happylunch of ham sandwiches and port.