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We need cash only lines in grocery stores.
mcconn40
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Am at a grocery store the other day waiting forever in a line. Why was I waiting in a line, because of people writing out checks. The process of writing a check and the cashier having to check and write down information from the check is grueling. Make a line or two for check only people. Not against check writers but it is painstaking when you just want to pay cash and move along. Stores should really take this under consideration.
05-08-2008 09:56 AM
 

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Some store (like the one I work at) have automatic check machines which speed up the process. The only delay is that sometimes the machine randonly asks for driver license number and phone #.

 

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05-08-2008 09:59 AM
 

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for what it's worth debit and credit cards are faster.
 
all you do is swipe the card, click ok, and maybe sign the ticket.
 
i bet i wait longer for people counting out exact change than you wait for people to swipe a credit card through the reader

 

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05-08-2008 09:59 AM
 

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dadsgolfing wrote:
for what it's worth debit and credit cards are faster.
 
all you do is swipe the card, click ok, and maybe sign the ticket.
 
i bet i wait longer for people counting out exact change than you wait for people to swipe a credit card through the reader


True dads,  The worst is when customers pay in coins. That has been happening alot lately!

 

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05-08-2008 10:06 AM
 

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dadsgolfing wrote:
for what it's worth debit and credit cards are faster.
 
all you do is swipe the card, click ok, and maybe sign the ticket.
 
i bet i wait longer for people counting out exact change than you wait for people to swipe a credit card through the reader


What's cash?:smileywink:
05-08-2008 10:23 AM
 

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Josy
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Like the Visa commericals say..checks always slow down the lines...Some stores have "self check out" lanes for cash and credit customers.

 

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05-08-2008 10:31 AM
 

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Sorry that bugs you but life is not "minute rice" perfect. I don't really think that ppl got to the grocery store and try to slow down the lines.  (Well, maybe the ones who forgot something at the last second and a clerk has to go get it for them, do. ) :smileyvery-happy:
05-08-2008 10:32 AM
 

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mcconn40 wrote:
Am at a grocery store the other day waiting forever in a line. Why was I waiting in a line, because of people writing out checks. The process of writing a check and the cashier having to check and write down information from the check is grueling. Make a line or two for check only people. Not against check writers but it is painstaking when you just want to pay cash and move along. Stores should really take this under consideration.


checks are used so infrequently today for retail purchases that it doesn't make sense in most cases for "check only" lines.   Be aware of the customers who are standing in the lines....I can usually spot the check writers and choose a different line to stand in :smileywink:

 

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05-08-2008 10:37 AM
 

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You guys pay at the supermarket?

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05-08-2008 10:40 AM
 

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IMO, and experience ANY customer who does not have cash, check or credit/debit card in hand causes delays. When I am in line to pay for a purchase, I always have my method of payment in hand, so as to not fumble looking for it, which causes delays!

 

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05-08-2008 10:43 AM
 

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