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From: msc@saber.UUCP (Mark Callow)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Re: UPC Scanners
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Date: Tue, 24-Dec-85 14:35:14 EST
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> I find that scanner-equipped stores are actually significantly *slower*
> than the old manual methods (and it appears that they use as many or
> even more cashiers).

I tend to agree with this though a lot seems to depend on the type of
scanner used.  The IBM scanners used at both my local Safeway and Alpha
Cheta (excuse me, Beta) stores seem to have considerably more trouble
scanning than the Spectraphysics units used at Cosentino's a local
independent store.  A significant number of items have to be dragged over
the IBM scanners two or more times before the scanner is successful.
Usually there are several every shopping trip.  Less than five items
total have had to be rescanned by the Spectraphysics units in all my
trips to Cosentino's.

By the way, if you live in Silicon Gulch you might want to check out
Cosentino's.  It is a wonderful place for fruit and vegatables.  Everything
is very fresh and of the very best quality plus they have a huge selection
of common and unusual items.  They have unusual items in the rest of the
store too.  It's Cosentino's Fruit and Vegatable Haven, Bascom Avenue at
Union in San Jose.
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