Amazon to open up Cashierless (easy to steal from) store to public today.

[tk217]

https://www.seattletimes.com/busines...to-the-public/

How much theft?

[dakensta]

Not enough to make it less profitable than employing cashiers, presumably.

[CHARBACK]

Good thing they raised the min wage to $15 in Seattle.

[sawoobley]

Not enough to make it less profitable than employing cashiers, presumably.

Presumably they won't be opening these in Detroit, Compton, Baltimore, Harlem, etc.

[Ephedra]

Good thing they raised the min wage to $15 in Seattle.

The voters get what they deserve.

[sawoobley]

The voters get what they deserve.

Except for those who voted against it.

[CooperSConvert]

The lady looks legit insane in her store.

[ChewYourFood]

We've come full circle.

As a kid I would run to the store with my grandpa. The cashier knew his name when we entered. We would grab a few things and we would just walk out. Thought it was amazing getting anything you wanted for free. What I didn't know at the time was the clerk kept an eye on you as you bought and wrote it down on your account sheet while you shopped. At the end of the month he sent my grandpa a bill.

I welcome this. I spend 10x more time waiting in line to buy beer / wine then I spend shopping for it.

[PSToolman]

Technology much?

[AlwaysFocus]

I dont think much theft will happen. Also, I dont understand why companies that sell things try to eliminate jobs. People need to be paid to buy stuff.

[Jasonw1178]

Makes sense. The worse part about shopping is the checkout. Every time I am standing in line all I can think is "there has to be a better way". For instance, I love going to Costco, but hate having to check out, kind of ruins the whole thing because it's always a madhouse at that part.

That article, that Hillary supporter ancient hipster whatever it is, is why I voted for Trump. Can she not have to pose for her pics with some exuberant expressions for every pic, or is she/he/it really that eccentric?

[Tha big kahoona]

I dont think much theft will happen. Also, I dont understand why companies that sell things try to eliminate jobs. People need to be paid to buy stuff.

They're not eliminating jobs....Amazon Go is a new concept. Those jobs never existed to begin with

[AlwaysFocus]

They're not eliminating jobs....Amazon Go is a new concept. Those jobs never existed to begin with

Good point

[i3oosted]

Presumably they won't be opening these in Detroit, Compton, Baltimore, Harlem, etc.

Add Minneapolis to that list now.

[Aircommander91]

prophecy being fulfilled right there.


just a matter of time before cashless society and only those who have the brand of the beast be able to buy and sell.


inb4 duh muh christian


silly atheists, how come this have been foreseen 3 thousand years ago?


just lmao at your naivity and how easily fooled you all are.

[Tha big kahoona]

prophecy being fulfilled right there.


just a matter of time before cashless society and only those who have the brand of the beast be able to buy and sell.


inb4 duh muh christian


silly atheists, how come this have been foreseen 3 thousand years ago?


just lmao at your naivity and how easily fooled you all are.

Wut?

[Godfrd824]

prophecy being fulfilled right there.


just a matter of time before cashless society and only those who have the brand of the beast be able to buy and sell.


inb4 duh muh christian


silly atheists, how come this have been foreseen 3 thousand years ago?


just lmao at your naivity and how easily fooled you all are.

There is no way you can be this annoying in real life.

[Godfrd824]

Anyways, it doesn't seem like you can steal easily from this store, as they said it tracks your every move with tons of cameras.

[JoshSP1985]

Anyways, it doesn't seem like you can steal easily from this store, as they said it tracks your every move with tons of cameras.

Since when do cameras mean you can't steal? Do the cameras prevent you from walking in grabbing something and walking out?

[Cleveland33]

I imagine they are going to have a pretty sweet camera system in there.

[TheRealCartman]

Anyways, it doesn't seem like you can steal easily from this store, as they said it tracks your every move with tons of cameras.

I see it more as you load up your cart, walk out and Amazon tries to charge your card but the transaction is declined by credit card company and you're already out of sight of the store. They'd ban your account but it's easy to set up a new one.

[PSToolman]

Since when do cameras mean you can't steal? Do the cameras prevent you from walking in grabbing something and walking out?

Your ability to pay electronically is established before you can enter. Items are added to your transaction as you take them off the shelves and finalized as you leave.

[JoshSP1985]

Your ability to pay electronically is established before you can enter. Items are added to your transaction as you take them off the shelves and finalized as you leave.

What does that have to do with my post about cameras? I realize there are other countermeasures but the cameras themselves don't prevent theft as see in basically every department store in the country.

[Cleveland33]

What does that have to do with my post about cameras? I realize there are other countermeasures but the cameras themselves don't prevent theft as see in basically every department store in the country.

The whole thing is automated - you have to scan yourself in, so they have your account on file. Your stuff is tracked by camera and loaded to your account's cart.

Sure you could make a trip and use a fake CC on your account and get a trip for free, but even using multiple accounts they'll recognize you when you enter.

[QuickNutkus]

i hope this business method is inclusive to ALL towns Mr. Bezos.

*beyonce sipping gif

[RmBoyos]

Anyways, it doesn't seem like you can steal easily from this store, as they said it tracks your every move with tons of cameras.

i forgot that we dont have security cameras in any stores

thanks for the heads up!

[PSToolman]

What does that have to do with my post about cameras? I realize there are other countermeasures but the cameras themselves don't prevent theft as see in basically every department store in the country.

I'm just explaining how it works. They know who you are before you walk through the turnstiles into the store, which in addition to cameras is a deterrent. Then if you take anything out of the store, you're automatically charged for it.

[EmmaW4tson]

Presumably they won't be opening these in Detroit, Compton, Baltimore, Harlem, etc.

Now now, there are very specific areas where white liberals can munch on their grenola breakfasts and free range yoghurts in those areas. No need for metal detectors, armed guards, bullet proof glass, police patrols, high insurance, armed members of staff and lockdowns.

[PSToolman]

Anyways, it doesn't seem like you can steal easily from this store, as they said it tracks your every move with tons of cameras.

i forgot that we dont have security cameras in any stores

thanks for the heads up!

It's not just cameras. Items also have RFID tags so they're added to your purchase the moment you take them off the shelves. I believe you have to pass through turnstiles to enter and exit, so unless you have an account with a valid credit card you can't enter.

My guess is they probably do a pre-authorization like gas stations and restaurants do, and will alert you before you try to leave that you've exceeded your limit so you don't trigger alarms as you exit.

[StarFox]

Since when do cameras mean you can't steal? Do the cameras prevent you from walking in grabbing something and walking out?

To be fair, a lot of businesses have a non-confrontation policy for theft with regards to their employees too. I worked in loss prevention at a retail store once, we weren’t even supposed to stop people if we thought/knew they were trying to shoplift. Doesn’t make much sense, right?

Then I worked at a large liquor store in Boulder, CO. My boss was a former golden gloves boxer and gave zero fukks, we would legit tackle thieves and zip tie them before they were 86’d while the police were on their way. Now that’s how it’s done imo.