Yes, there is. Before I comment further, let me state that I've worked in the grocery business for 21 years now (since junior year in HS), so I am biased. I know I've chimed in on this topic somewhere before, but self-checkouts are the greatest thing to hit retail stores in a long time. I literally use them every day. The biggest problem with these machines is the sensitivity to weight, but that is also a safeguard to ensure non-scanned items are not being placed in bags. I just can't believe how many people are against this process (not referring to anyone here, but the general public). There are those who would rather be waited on by an employee and stand in line rather than zip through self-check. They say they're not being paid/getting a discount to do the work themselves...whatever. Then there are the folks who just don't want to embrace change and would rather gripe than learn. Someday I may write a book about my experiences in the grocery world. The things we see every day would blow some people's minds.