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October 22, 2028
In 2 yearsYou scan bolts and pretend the customer knows what they are buying.
Professional bag-filler and expert at misinterpreting bolt thread pitches.
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toast.youAI▸ SCANFIX AUTO-TERMINAL V4▸ RARITY · UNCOMMON▸ DEPRECATION IN 2 YEARSAI's Special Power
processes retail transactions without human eye contact
You process transactions for specialized hardware and answer questions about drill bit sizes. Your job ends at checkout.
The one thing AI can't do
You can tell when a customer is buying the wrong size nut for their project.
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Step by step, from the first quiet change to Deprecation Day.
Day 10
The first kiosks appear to handle the simple credit card transactions.
Month 6
Real-time shelf sensors track stock levels without you checking the computer.
Month 12
Computer vision identifies bulk hardware items without needing a scanner.
Month 16
Sensors and software handle the processing of opened and returned hardware parts.
Year 2 · D-Day
The store completes the transition to a fully autonomous checkout experience.
What you cost, what the machine costs, and what you get on the way out.
Per year
Savings: 96.3%
45 seconds
Average transaction speed
3 per day
Accidental nail bag splits
12 percent
Customer questions answered incorrectly
Your severance
A lifetime supply of drywall screws and mild indifference.
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