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BlueSpot

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27. My local grocery store has something similar

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 11:49 PM

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It's really surprising how something supposedly meant to be unobtrusive is so constantly in the way. You stop to get something from the shelf and it diverts around. You have your item in the cart and now that little bastard is right in your way again because it has cut back in front of you to continue up the same side of the aisle.

I've noticed that there's a sign on it announcing penalties if you knock it over. I can understand the need for that, LOL. It IS a tempting thought (that I honestly hadn't had until seeing the notice).

I haven't noticed fewer employees and my store employs a lot of disabled folks, giving them a chance to contribute to society and make a living for themselves. I do stay away from self-checkout unless I'm really in a hurry but I think this store is still better for the community than the other major competitor, freaky robot thingy or not.

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