Automated Machines- the hazard

Reply #9

spy153 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:40:52 GMT

I don't have those machines where I live, although I would love to have them available. But, if they are just going to frustrate me as much as the clerks do, I don't see the point.

Maybe we should find out the name of the company that makes the machines and tell them how unhappy we are with their product and how it is taking away from the fun of the experience.

Does anyone know the makers

Reply #8

Coin Toss — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:23:16 GMT

In Illinois we only have scratcher machines. I'd love to get machines that issue lotto tickets, but I'd be leery of putting $20 in, I agreee with BaristaExpress.

The scratcher machines we have are mostly reliable, but I've seen them give out torn tickets.

Reply #7

BaristaExpress — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:25:43 GMT

First of all, I wouldn't have put in $20.00 dollars at once in a machine! Second) To put in 5 bucks at a time will do, since that's what comes out on each ticket (5 lines @$1 per-line). Heck if they don't own the machine or they don't have the means to preform any actions to keep said machine running properly, I sure as heck wouldn't use it! I think you better make more time for the use of the old fashioned store clerk method or you could get ripped off again by using another machine or you coul... [ More ]

Reply #6

justxploring — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:01:38 GMT

I admire your attitude, GameGrl. I probably wouldn't leave the store and be a story on the 11:00 news.

Reply #5

JustFrozen — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:45:38 GMT

Interesting, because I've been wanting to find a machine so i dont have to deal with clerks anymore. Most seem to be either rude or unqualified, both of which just frustrates the entire experience. There are exceptions of course, and I go to them when I can, but it's a high traffic area and the lines always pile up so I feel like I'm being rude myself for handing the clerk a bunch of playslips that I know is going to take awhile. I'd rather have a place where I can just get in and get out with m... [ More ]

Reply #4

tiggs95 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:16:20 GMT

The lottery should refunded your money??...Put a front page headline in the local newspaper and tell what happen..The store should have called the lottery and they should have refunded your money..Get mean if you have to..

Reply #3

Pogo — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:06:33 GMT

I says the same thing... Find a store with low traffic. I have like 2 grocery stores I go to on a regular basis just because they have the customer service line that only deals with returns, lotto, and cigarettes, etc. Giving up won't win the big bucks! Good Luck, Pogo

Reply #2

Guru101 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:59:11 GMT

Just buy your tickets at another store.

Reply #1

four4me — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:58:04 GMT

Find a place that doesn't have a lot of customer traffic.

Automated Machines- the hazard

TheGameGrl — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:31:17 GMT

As a faithful beleiver that technology is the wave of today, I chose to use one of the automated machines to buy my lottery tickets. Waiting in line behind a guy who spews out 80 numbers in certain order is not my cup of tea. So over I go to the machine, place in my well earned 20$ and start playing my numbers. THe first 5$ batch comes out fine. I decide to get my second 5$ mix of tickets and the dispenser jams. I patiently wait for the cashier to find the keys that are somewhere on property. Sh... [ More ]