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Tankster's avatar

I wonder if RFID stickers are too expensive. They need no work at all by the shopper, and proper sensors at the exits would tally everything. Sensors could also be throughout the store for coupons and consistent monitoring of “purchases.” Less theft.

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Liz Dunn's avatar

Before pivoting to smart carts, Amazon had “just walk out” technology that I assume (but don’t know for sure) was enabled by RFID tags. Interestingly, shoppers didn’t like it! They felt uncomfortable walking without stopping to pay — I imagine people also didn’t like the idea of getting emailed a “surprise bill” after the fact. It’s nice to have the comfort of seeing what you’ve spent while you still have the option to put something back.

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Tankster's avatar

Well said. However with some tweaks such as a running tally on a screen, it seems quite doable. Needs to only pick up items in the cart, so it needs to be like a Faraday Cage. It locks as you pass an exit so no last minute freebies, then opens when you're segregated. But again,. who am I? It's probably been considered.

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