You should never use self-checkout at the store – The hidden truth behind these annoying machines January 3, 2026 by Sara ADVERTISEMENT When Self-Checkout Does Make Sense To be fair, self-checkout can be useful if: You have only one or two items The store is nearly empty You’re already familiar with the system But for a full cart or a busy store, traditional checkout is often faster, smoother, and less frustrating. ADVERTISEMENT ←PreviousNext→