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7 Self-Checkout Secrets Grocery Store Clerks Wish You Knew

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Press the “I brought my own bags” button.

Reusable bags are a great thing. Please continue to use them when you shop. But be aware of the procedures for using them at the self-checkout.

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Skip the self-checkout if you have coupons.

If you have a pile of coupons with you, it may be best to go to the regular checkout aisle since many stores require an attendant to come over

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Punch in the PLU code.

When buying produce, customers typically look up the item by name. But it’s easy to second guess yourself when scrolling through all the different types of apples and tomatoes,

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Scan in the order you want to bag.

If there’s a long line at the self-checkout, some people feel anxious and rush through it. This can cause mistakes which need an attendant’s help.

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Set items in the bagging area

Weight is a very important factor at the self-checkout. Most machines use an item's weight to determine that what you bought is truly what you said you bought.

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Skip it if you have more than 20 items.

The more items you have, the longer it takes, the more likely you’ll make mistakes and the longer the line in back of you will be.

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Use your shopping buddy to your advantage.

If you’re shopping with your partner or a pal, work as a team to speed up checkout. It usually works well when one person unpacks the items from the cart

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