rationalfrummie: I like lower prices. Barcoding prevents cashier errors and prevents fraud. Remember the usual cashier is not necessarily someone with a background in bookkeeping. Many stores now allow you to scan the items yourself and just pay at the end. The fact the food has become progressively cheaper relative to other items is a great boon to our community, and the switch to automated price systgems is a big factor in the falling price.
If you prefer to pay a premium in order to have the price tag on each item, rather than on the shelf, I’m sure you can find some stores that will be glad to let you overpay. Those of us who have to worry about family budgets, prefer lower prices.