‘Are the computers on lunch break?’ blasts Walmart customer as self-checkout shakeup makes shopping ‘infuriating’ | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01

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A WALMART shopper is fed up over frequently closed self-checkout lanes and is confused as to why they would not always be available.

The shopper argued Walmart self-checkouts should always be available to use since they are machines. 

'Are the computers on lunch break?' blasts Walmart customer as self-checkout shakeup makes shopping 'infuriating'

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A user on X, formerly Twitter, explained their frustration with the closed self-checkouts.

"It drives me nuts when you go to a place like Walmart or anywhere with self-checkout and half of the stations are closed," Tony (@cardinalfan9633) said on X. 

"Are the self-checkout computers on their lunch breaks?"

Another Walmart shopper made a sarcastic comment about the store's checkout process.

"Shopping at Walmart is usually easy until you have to checkout," they replied to Tony's tweet.

"Can be infuriating!"

SELF-CHECKOUT WOES

Many shoppers are unhappy with the number of self-checkouts kept open throughout the day at their Walmart store.

Walmart shopper Colleen shared a post on Facebook to explain her self-checkout troubles and how there were "rarely any lanes open."

"Walmart I have a huge bone to pick with you," Colleen said.

"You have removed the option to self-checkout unless you are a Walmart member."

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Self-checkout also makes some customers feel as if they are employees of Walmart and are working for free. 

"I am still waiting on my paycheck for working there every single time I have to use self-checkout," another Walmart customer said on X. 

Someone else said, "I am going to start to bill you for my time if you can't solve these service issues."

Some Walmart stores have even started to limit who can use self-checkout.

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This is due to certain self-checkouts being reserved for Walmart+ subscribers.

A Walmart+ membership costs $98 annually. 

"We continually look at ways to provide our customers with the best shopping experience and that includes adjusting the checkout area in stores," Walmart spokesperson Josh Havens told Business Insider.

However, Walmart insists its membership plan is not intended to replace all self-checkouts at a price.

"It is not intended to increase the W+ memberships," Walmart spokesperson Joe Pennington told The U.S. Sun.

The U.S. Sun has reached out to Walmart for comment on the matter. 

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‘Fix this’ Target shoppers demand over self-checkout issue that leaves store ‘looking like Walmart’ | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01

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'Fix this' Target shoppers demand over self-checkout issue that leaves store 'looking like Walmart' | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01

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TARGET shoppers are being tested as they stand in long checkout lines to purchase a few items.

Ranting on social media about shopping trips gone wrong, some compared the checkout experience to long wait times at Walmart.

'Fix this' Target shoppers demand over self-checkout issue that leaves store 'looking like Walmart'

Target shoppers say they're stuck in long lines after self-checkout was shuttered

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Lengthy checkout lines with few workers available have set off Target shoppers across the US.

Despite complaints about self-checkout, some customers are even yearning for the kiosks back.

"Why is the self-checkout lane closed?" questioned one user on X, the website formerly known as Twitter.

"These lines [are] looking like Walmart. Girl fix this. I have three items," he continued.

The shopper said his five-minute trip turned into a 25-minute one because there were only two lanes open, with lines extending into the women's section.

Target responded to the post and said it's "prioritizing full-service check lanes to support [its] guests during the entire day and intends to open Express Self-Checkout to support busier times."

But many customers would classify their trips as happening in busy times, with another describing a 35-minute wait in line.

Posting from Jansen Beach in Portland, Oregon, another user described a line that was 26 people deep "with only one checkout person."

"You decided you didn't want people going through self-checkout," he continued. "And you are confused when people just walk out with stuff."

Meanwhile, a Target shopper in El Cajon, California posted a picture of the scene at their store.

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"Once again. 10-15 people in every open line and self-checkout closed," he said.

The customer described self-checkout as "four lanes that move faster than any manned station" but "closed every single time and in no seemingly logical time frame either."

Target once again responded to the shopper, explaining that self-checkouts are open during busiest times, but that these times "might not be convenient for everyone."

The U.S. Sun reached out to Target in a request for comment.

SHIFTS AT THE SELF-CHECKOUT

Complaints are flying amid recent changes by the big box retailer to curb theft and prevent long lines at the self-checkout.

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Many Targets across the US have implemented a 10 items or less policy at the kiosks — one many shoppers haven't taken to since its inception.

One shopper said they were kicked out of line for trying to scan 12 items instead of 10 and forced to wait in a long checkout line.

Meanwhile, others are annoyed by the lack of assistance at the kiosks, with some saying their stores lack attendants at the self-checkout.

Another new policy at the store set an age limit for who can shop alone.

Plus, Walmart made a controversial change that has some refusing to use self-checkout machines.

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‘I haven’t had my check in 21 months,’ cries Social Security user who claims IRS issue and now she’s stuck on hold | 3V98ZFG | 2024-05-12 17:08:01

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A SOCIAL Security beneficiary is facing some gloomy news after not getting their check for months.

In a comment on a Social Security Association (SSA) Facebook post, this user aired their grievances.

'I haven't had my check in 21 months,' cries Social Security user who claims IRS issue and now she's stuck on hold

A person impacted by the situation conveyed their troubling ordeal in a comment on the aforementioned post. (Stock Image)

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The SSA shared a post on how to appeal an overpayment decision or amount to the agency along with ways to waive the debt if you're unable to pay it back.

An affected individual, who has been receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits for 18 years, shared their distressing experience in a comment on the aforementioned post.

"I personally haven't had my check in 21 months," they lamented. "How do you expect us to live without money?"

The individual continued, "I have been trying all this time since July 2022 responding showing agents actual documents of payments not received also have fixed my IRS issue.

"When I call them… no answer or after being on hold an hour; call drop," the affected individual recounted.

"They don't pay me because of any reason they come up with out of the clear blue sky," they added.

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OVERPAYMENT PAINS

This kind of issue is not rare for those who do are being paid through Social Security.

A recipient of Social Security benefits has alleged that they are being demanded to reimburse thousands of dollars due to an apparent overpayment matter.

Expressing frustration, the individual asserted that they were provided with just a single month to generate the required funds and remit them to the SSA.

"I just got a notice giving me only 30 days to pay back $5,235.80," the recipient wrote in a post to a SSA blog on Facebook.

"I would have to dip into my dwindling IRA funds to get this kind of cash, which would further cause me to get hit with income tax on these funds," he added.

"I don't see an 'effective as of' date anywhere."

According to the recipient's remarks, it appears that they were not informed in advance about the overpayments until the total reached $5,235.80.

Overpayments may arise from either a mistake made by the recipient or by the SSA.

If the SSA is accountable for the error, they will notify the recipient accordingly.

Typically, the repayment procedure can be tailored to accommodate the recipient's circumstances, with deductions periodically made from future checks.

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Elsewhere, another Social Security beneficiary lodged an appeal with the administration after experiencing a decrease in her benefits stemming from an overpayment dating back three years.

Additionally, a separate beneficiary was informed that they owed SSA over $8,000 due to being overpaid.

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