Items left at supermarkets

[CURLYSANDY]

I am getting annoyed now at the number of times I have been to the grocery stores and when I get home I find that an item has been left in the bags at the check out. Its happened to me a few times and more recently I have started to check the bag carousel to check I have all my bags, but the check out person doesn't seem to like this. I check my receipt to make sure I paid for the item, but clearly the bag has not been given to me. Annoyed today, as I am missing a "much looked forward to" candy bar!!! Rant over.......

[Stu from NYC]

I am getting annoyed now at the number of times I have been to the grocery stores and when I get home I find that an item has been left in the bags at the check out. Its happened to me a few times and more recently I have started to check the bag carousel to check I have all my bags, but the check out person doesn't seem to like this. I check my receipt to make sure I paid for the item, but clearly the bag has not been given to me. Annoyed today, as I am missing a "much looked forward to" candy bar!!! Rant over.......

This happened a lot before we moved here.

We carefully check before we leave and so far apparently so good.

Think the cashier is supposed to ring up some amount of sales per hour so if it slows it down he will not be happy but oh well.

[biggamefish1]

The same happened to Me at Publics, left my bag of meat at the self-checkout. Realized it when I got to my car and headed straight back in and not to my surprise it was gone. Went to Customer Service and they replaced everything for me at no extra charge!!

[Laker14]

I've done this as well. I only blame myself though. I don't care if the check-out person is unhappy with me checking to see if I've forgotten anything. I've never had one give me the impression they were bothered by the 2 second interruption in their day for me to take a final look.
I've also left ground beef in the trunk of the car, having missed the bag while unloading. I don't recommend it.

[asianthree]

Don’t really have that issue with Kroger…delivery person rang the bell at the time I chose. Handed me a Hersey Chocolate, smiled Happy Thanksgiving. Because I usually have the same delivery person I gave him a Thanksgiving gift card. See you next week :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The bag "carousel" means he's going through the cashier line at Walmart. The OP can always use the self checkout, or tell the cashier you want to bag the groceries yourself. You can even bring re-usable bags and let them know you have them. Lots of options.

And no, they're not required to ring up any specific amount of sales, that isn't a thing. There's no quota, it's just a low-pay hourly job where they have to put up with miserable people who can't manage to pay attention when someone else is handling their groceries.

[dewilson58]

Have never left a bag of groceries, but have left my Bride.

:evil6:

[Arctic Fox]

The bag "carousel" means he's going through the cashier line at Walmart. You can even bring re-usable bags and let them know you have them.

It can be awkward to pack your own reusable bags at WalMart because of the limited packing area (on top of the carousel), and it is harder for the cashier to put things up there rather then in a bag, but we always do it and have never left anything behind.

[Grinchie]

Have never left a bag of groceries, but have left my Bride.

:evil6:

Priorities….food over mate.

[New Englander]

I am getting annoyed now at the number of times I have been to the grocery stores and when I get home I find that an item has been left in the bags at the check out. Its happened to me a few times and more recently I have started to check the bag carousel to check I have all my bags, but the check out person doesn't seem to like this. I check my receipt to make sure I paid for the item, but clearly the bag has not been given to me. Annoyed today, as I am missing a "much looked forward to" candy bar!!! Rant over.......

I found a Snickers in my bag when I got home. Was that yours?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It can be awkward to pack your own reusable bags at WalMart because of the limited packing area (on top of the carousel), and it is harder for the cashier to put things up there rather then in a bag, but we always do it and have never left anything behind.

I was a cashier at a few grocery stores over the years, and we had formal training, believe it or not, on how to properly bag groceries, at Stop & Shop. I get annoyed that most bag fillers (the vulgarity filter doesn't like the word bag.ger) down here don't know what the heck they're doing, so I always ask to do my own, or just use the self-checkout.

Cashiers and bag-fillers here have NO sense of urgency. Up north that was one of the criteria you had to fulfill in order to get a merit raise.

[JMintzer]

Have never left a bag of groceries, but have left my Bride.

:evil6:

Sounds like a "win-win" to me... :1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

Have never left a bag of groceries, but have left my Bride.

:evil6:
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And your still alive to talk about it?

[tophcfa]

Have never left a bag of groceries, but have left my Bride.

:evil6:

Dam, who cooked the food for ya when you got home?

[villagetinker]

I just had a great experience with Walmart (across from Colony plaza), my wife accidently left a bag of groceries at the store. She did not realize until getting ready to make the stuffing. Sends me to the store with the receipt, and I ended up with the nicest (manager?) and sales associate. I explained what happened and was able to have the items replaced. I thanked them for their understanding and all of their help (I had never been to this store) and I needed some help finding all of the items. I wish I had gotten their names. A wonderful start for the holiday.

[sdeikenberry]

Use self check out…problem solved

[golfing eagles]

Use self check out…problem solved

Maybe solved----read what Poster #3 wrote

[bowlingal]

happened to me also, at Walmart. Now, I check the bags before I leave the cashier

[Minoletti]

rant is correct, zzzzzzz
only one person to blame when you leave checkout without having YOUR due dilligence done

[bowlingal]

OrangeBlossomBaby....I LOVED Stop & Shop, wish they were down here, also ShopRite

[Wenham]

OrangeBlossomBaby....I LOVED Stop & Shop, wish they were down here, also ShopRite

Stop & Shop has the highest prices in Massachusetts

[jimbomaybe]

Have never left a bag of groceries, but have left my Bride.

:evil6:
Did someone else claim her?

[Rainger99]

Stop & Shop has the highest prices in Massachusetts

There must not be any Publix in Massachusetts!

[Sandy and Ed]

“ where they have to put up with miserable people who can't manage to pay attention when someone else is handling their groceries”. Interesting way to respond to OP I guess

[msilagy]

I LOVE self check out and that's the reason why. I check prices as I along and I'm sure it's all done correctly at my own pace. I never use checkers anymore. That's one big thing I'm thankful for today!

[HoosierPa]

I am getting annoyed now at the number of times I have been to the grocery stores and when I get home I find that an item has been left in the bags at the check out. Its happened to me a few times and more recently I have started to check the bag carousel to check I have all my bags, but the check out person doesn't seem to like this. I check my receipt to make sure I paid for the item, but clearly the bag has not been given to me. Annoyed today, as I am missing a "much looked forward to" candy bar!!! Rant over.......

Order Kroger delivery and you will save money and no more trips to the store

[mraines]

I am getting annoyed now at the number of times I have been to the grocery stores and when I get home I find that an item has been left in the bags at the check out. Its happened to me a few times and more recently I have started to check the bag carousel to check I have all my bags, but the check out person doesn't seem to like this. I check my receipt to make sure I paid for the item, but clearly the bag has not been given to me. Annoyed today, as I am missing a "much looked forward to" candy bar!!! Rant over.......

I'm assuming you shop at Walmart. I never liked that carousel for the same reason.

[retiredguy123]

The simple solution is for the grocery store to maintain a totally clear space for the items purchased and to ensure that the space is clear before serving the next customer. But, the space is often cluttered with other items.

[charlie1]

our son lives in Texas and they shop at HEB for groceries. Happened to my daughter-in-law who left a bag at checkout. My son stopped at the store on his way home from work and asked the Customer Service desk if a bag was left. They opened a book that listed all groceries ever left, found his missing items in a left bag on the list at about the time she was there. Gave him the list so he could replace the items. I was amazed they kept the records! HEB is a really great chain! It was by far the best grocery store we ever frequented.

[tophcfa]

OrangeBlossomBaby....I LOVED Stop & Shop, wish they were down here, also ShopRite

Stop & Shop has the highest prices in Massachusetts

In western MA we have both Stop and Shop and The Big Y. We very much prefer The Big Y.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

In western MA we have both Stop and Shop and The Big Y. We very much prefer The Big Y.

I liked Big Y better too. Stop & Shop had good sales but the store was dingy and smelled bad, the shopping carts were all metal and in horrible condition, and management was nasty. It was also a Union shop and employees who already had comprehensive health care through their spouse's employment somewhere else, were not *allowed* to opt out and not pay for the health plan through the shop union. They also were not *allowed* to not be a union member. I got tired of getting 8 hour weeks, which netted me only 5 hours of pay after taxes and union dues. So I quit.

Didn't work for Big Y but it was in walking distance for anything light enough to carry home. We also had a Walmart but I very rarely ever shopped there. Big Y had those Buy 1 Get TWO free sales - I would always stock up on anything we used regularly when they did that. Plus it was clean, spacious, well-lit, the customer service was outstanding. It was basically the northern version of Publix, with better sales and not as good of a sub/hot foods department.

They were okay with bag-ging groceries. But seriously - why are all the cashiers and bag-gers so SLOW down here? I wanna get my stuff through check-out, into my car, and home before the ice cream melts.

[coleprice]

You are entitled to "inspect the quality of any job that you are paying for", which includes bagging groceries and ensuring that the bags make it into your shopping cart. People should never by shy about inspecting the quality of work that they are paying for, whether it be bagging groceries or a tradesman's work around their home. Anyone that takes pride in their work should appreciate it. You shouldn't care about what the check out person likes or doesn't like.

[Wenham]

There must not be any Publix in Massachusetts!

You’re right about that.
Even S&S is cheap compared to Publix.
Unfortunately there isn’t much of a choice around The Villages.

[Stu from NYC]

You’re right about that.
Even S&S is cheap compared to Publix.
Unfortunately there isn’t much of a choice around The Villages.

Lots of shopping choices here.

[Lancer]

That’s why Publix is better than Walmart.

[Deden]

I Pack my own bags and don't have that problem.

[Mrsorrie]

Love the Big y

[G.R.I.T.S.]

I am getting annoyed now at the number of times I have been to the grocery stores and when I get home I find that an item has been left in the bags at the check out. Its happened to me a few times and more recently I have started to check the bag carousel to check I have all my bags, but the check out person doesn't seem to like this. I check my receipt to make sure I paid for the item, but clearly the bag has not been given to me. Annoyed today, as I am missing a "much looked forward to" candy bar!!! Rant over.......

I know! I left wine! :rant-rave:

[ThirdOfFive]

I prefer self-packing my groceries, for sanitary reasons.

Several years back I was shopping at Wal-Mart (not in TV). The clerk (younger gal who seemed to be moving in slow motion) was ringing up my purchases and bagging them as she went. She went to open another bag on the carousel, licking her thumb first. As she did, a thick line of drool, maybe 6" - 8" long, emanated from her mouth to her thumb and plopped down on the front of her shirt.

No sale. I told the manager on the way out but I don't know if anything was ever done.

[Wenham]

Lots of shopping choices here.

Winn Dixie, Aldis, Walmart & Target are not very good options.

[dlebuis]

I accidentally left one of my bags at self checkout at Colony Walmart. As I exited store a young employee came after me with my forgotten bag. So appreciative that he came after me in parking lot.

[Cliff Fr]

That's what you get for shopping at a store with no front end customer service people.

[New Englander]

That's what you get for shopping at a store with no front end customer service people.

Harsh.

[RedChariot]

Order Kroger delivery and you will save money and no more trips to the store

I don't use Kroger delivery, but do use Publix Instacart delivery. Been using them since the pandemic. We are forever spoiled! A real chore if we have to go because I end up needing a couple items. That should be our only problem in life! Right!

[golfing eagles]

I LOVE self check out and that's the reason why. I check prices as I along and I'm sure it's all done correctly at my own pace. I never use checkers anymore. That's one big thing I'm thankful for today!

Just wondering what all the other people on line waiting for the self checkout think of you going at “your own pace”?

[tophcfa]

Just wondering what all the other people on line waiting for the self checkout think of you going at “your own pace”?

The same thing people think in a line with a cashier when the person in front of them pulls out a handful of coupons and their checkbook.

[ThirdOfFive]

The same thing people think in a line with a cashier when the person in front of them pulls out a handful of coupons and their checkbook.
...or spends an interminable amount of time digging through her purse for 47 cents.

[mntlblok]

As she did, a thick line of drool, maybe 6" - 8" long, emanated from her mouth to her thumb and plopped down on the front of her shirt.



Hadn't thought about ropey saliva in *years*! Never cared much for slobber.

[Lea N]

I am getting annoyed now at the number of times I have been to the grocery stores and when I get home I find that an item has been left in the bags at the check out. Its happened to me a few times and more recently I have started to check the bag carousel to check I have all my bags, but the check out person doesn't seem to like this. I check my receipt to make sure I paid for the item, but clearly the bag has not been given to me. Annoyed today, as I am missing a "much looked forward to" candy bar!!! Rant over.......

I am a caregiver to a loved one so I have almost all of our groceries delivered from Walmart and Kroger. I make a rare outing to Publix for a quick run to pick up a few things once in a blue moon (every 3 or 4 months at most) when my neighbor can check in on my loved one. It is common for Walmart to leave things out of my order, but charge for it. I call customer service and they straighten it out but getting through their robot and then the time on the phone with customer service takes a long time.

It happens rarely with Kroger but does happen.

I never felt bad about checking the bags to make sure everything is there when I used to shop in person at Walmart.

[yankygrl]

I am getting annoyed now at the number of times I have been to the grocery stores and when I get home I find that an item has been left in the bags at the check out. Its happened to me a few times and more recently I have started to check the bag carousel to check I have all my bags, but the check out person doesn't seem to like this. I check my receipt to make sure I paid for the item, but clearly the bag has not been given to me. Annoyed today, as I am missing a "much looked forward to" candy bar!!! Rant over.......

I always use self checkout when I shop - Publix, Walmart…if something isn’t bagged it’s my fault.

[Laker14]

Just wondering what all the other people on line waiting for the self checkout think of you going at “your own pace”?

Who cares? Why would I strive to move at someone else's pace? It's the self-checkout, not the left lane of I-75.

The same thing people think in a line with a cashier when the person in front of them pulls out a handful of coupons and their checkbook.

Actually, not that bad because in the self-checkout lines, typically one line feeds into many check-out stations, so the traffic moves well around a few slow pokes, or folks with many items to check out.

[golfing eagles]

Who cares? Why would I strive to move at someone else's pace? It's the self-checkout, not the left lane of I-75.


Well,---what is it that people like to do? Pickleball? golf? card games? Mah-Jong?

How many would rather stand on a line while some techno-challenged individual struggles with self-checkout??? Perhaps stores should take a lesson from Florida laws regarding the left lane of I-75---If you can't handle self-checkout, you must stand aside and let everyone else go until the line is gone, OR.....go to the manned checkout lanes.

Bottom line: Just like some drivers do not belong in the left lane of an interstate, some shoppers do not belong in the self-checkout lanes.

[Taltarzac725]

Puts a new spin on the words Looking for Mr. Goodbar.

[Laker14]

Well,---what is it that people like to do? Pickleball? golf? card games? Mah-Jong?

How many would rather stand on a line while some techno-challenged individual struggles with self-checkout??? Perhaps stores should take a lesson from Florida laws regarding the left lane of I-75---If you can't handle self-checkout, you must stand aside and let everyone else go until the line is gone, OR.....go to the manned checkout lanes.

Bottom line: Just like some drivers do not belong in the left lane of an interstate, some shoppers do not belong in the self-checkout lanes.

Bottom line: just because someone is not moving at YOUR pace, does not mean they aren't entitled to move at their pace. NEWSFLASH! THE WORLD DOES NOT REVOLVE AROUND YOU.

[golfing eagles]

Bottom line: just because someone is not moving at YOUR pace, does not mean they aren't entitled to move at their pace. NEWSFLASH! THE WORLD DOES NOT REVOLVE AROUND YOU.

Sorry, I guess some people will never get it

[Bogie Shooter]

:thumbup::thumbup:Bottom line: just i uh someone is not moving at YOUR pace, does not mean they aren't entitled to move at their pace. NEWSFLASH! THE WORLD DOES NOT REVOLVE AROUND YOU.

[Laker14]

Sorry, I guess some people will never get it

indeed,

[golfing eagles]

indeed,

No problem. I'll be on the third tee while you are still waiting for the person ahead of you at self-checkout to find the "enter" button.

[golfing eagles]

Bottom line: just because someone is not moving at YOUR pace, does not mean they aren't entitled to move at their pace. NEWSFLASH! THE WORLD DOES NOT REVOLVE AROUND YOU.

NEWSFLASH! The world might revolve around the sun 5 times before some people figure out the self-checkout.

[Topspinmo]

The bag "carousel" means he's going through the cashier line at Walmart. The OP can always use the self checkout, or tell the cashier you want to bag the groceries yourself. You can even bring re-usable bags and let them know you have them. Lots of options.

And no, they're not required to ring up any specific amount of sales, that isn't a thing. There's no quota, it's just a low-pay hourly job where they have to put up with miserable people who can't manage to pay attention when someone else is handling their groceries.

Every time I go to Walmart I load my own bags off carousel. If one left it’s my fault. I don’t think it’s checker’s responsibility to load your cart? But, I not sure? We always check carousel for any bag missed.

[Topspinmo]

You are entitled to "inspect the quality of any job that you are paying for", which includes bagging groceries and ensuring that the bags make it into your shopping cart. People should never by shy about inspecting the quality of work that they are paying for, whether it be bagging groceries or a tradesman's work around their home. Anyone that takes pride in their work should appreciate it. You shouldn't care about what the check out person likes or doesn't like.

:mademyday:

Especially good advice on oil changes. Trust but verify.

[justjim]

I LOVE self check out and that's the reason why. I check prices as I along and I'm sure it's all done correctly at my own pace. I never use checkers anymore. That's one big thing I'm thankful for today!

True story. Just four or so years ago I ask a manager at Publix why no self checkouts. He told me that corporate didn’t think that self checkouts would work for seniors in The Villages and corporate was probably right. Right!

[Laker14]

True story. Just four or so years ago I ask a manager at Publix why no self checkouts. He told me that corporate didn’t think that self checkouts would work for seniors in The Villages and corporate was probably right. Right!

they have them now. they work just fine.

[Laker14]

No problem. I'll be on the third tee while you are still waiting for the person ahead of you at self-checkout to find the "enter" button.

And, no doubt, complaining to the ambassador that the group in front has a hole open in front of them, even though they are ahead of the time par on the score card, because, after all, it's YOUR pace that matters. Not anyone else's.

[tophcfa]

True story. Just four or so years ago I ask a manager at Publix why no self checkouts. He told me that corporate didn’t think that self checkouts would work for seniors in The Villages and corporate was probably right. Right!

So, if I use the self checkout, can I go into the employee lounge and have a snack since I am doing someone’s job?

[golfing eagles]

And, no doubt, complaining to the ambassador that the group in front has a hole open in front of them, even though they are ahead of the time par on the score card, because, after all, it's YOUR pace that matters. Not anyone else's.

YOUR place on the golf course is immediately behind the group ahead of you, NOT immediately in front of the group behind you. And the card time is pretty much a joke, depending on the number and size of groups on the course, playing conditions and any cart restrictions. There is no reason that a twosome with no one ahead should take 4:16 to play a course. So yes, if I'm behind that twosome I might complain to the ambassador, which will do absolutely no good, since similar to the self-checkout line, they only go by the holy card time and not reality.

[golfing eagles]

So, if I use the self checkout, can I go into the employee lounge and have a snack since I am doing someone’s job?

If you get behind the techno-challenged, you might as well go have a snack to pass the time.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Winn Dixie, Aldis, Walmart & Target are not very good options.

I'll agree with Target, because of the layout and limited options. The grocery area is all the way at the furthest end of the store, away from the entry/exit. Their prices are typically higher than even Publix for some items, they don't have a deli.

Winn Dixie and Publix both have great bakeries, and Publix has a great deli. Winn Dixie has good meats at lower prices than at Publix. Aldis milk, bread, produce, and canned goods are just as good as any of the other stores, but at MUCH lower prices. Walmart has more of a variety than the others, EXCEPT for gourmet cheeses and other similar products. They have a much bigger ethnic/international selection, and other than Aldi's, their prices are the best of the bunch.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

they have them now. they work just fine.

Of the two on the "historic" end of The Villages, only one has self-checkout. But yes it works just fine, most people have no trouble using them and there's an associate there to help anyone with faulty coupons, incorrect pricing, or who just needs a hand.

[tophcfa]

If you get behind the techno-challenged, you might as well go have a snack to pass the time.

I will reluctantly use self checkout if the cashier lines are long, but only if everything I am purchasing has a scannable bar code. If I’m at Lowe’s buying single nuts and bolts where a code has to be looked up, or I’m buying fresh fruits and vegetables at Publix that have to be weighed, then I fall into the techno-challenged category. But I guess in a way it’s just like golf, everyone was a beginner the first few times they played. At least in Florida they still give you plastic bags to carry all your stuff home that’s already wrapped in plastic containers.

[ElDiabloJoe]

...

I never felt bad about checking the bags to make sure everything is there when I used to shop in person at Walmart.

I do the same at drive-through windows. I don't care that their "average cars per hour" or whatever rating is being impacted. You know who is almost always perfectly correct? Chik-Fil-A and In-N-Out. You know who is often wrong? Golden Arches.