2014 Publix Shopping Cart: The Oppositelock Review

"JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!" (jqj213) 08/26/2014 at 06:43 • Filed to: review, oppositelock review, publix, shopping cart

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People say that hot dogs, apple pie, and cold beer are true American staples. But, how do you get these items from their respective spot in the grocery store to the checkout line and eventually your car? You need one of these. A true symbol of America (even if it is technically made from bits from China). Here is the newly redesigned 2014 model. Does it make the cut?

(Full disclosure: Publix wanted me to test these new carts so badly they first hired me basically on the spot at my local store. They then made me deal with last generations' carts for about three months before ordering 25 of these new models and throwing them into the mix. They then also made my boss think I was crazy when I stood outside on my break and started taking artsy photos of the carts on a raised curb using my cellphone.)

Now folks, I need you to seriously think here. When was the last time you used a shopping cart? Yesterday? The day before that? More than likely, it was within a week. This simple box on wheels is one of the greatest inventions ever. And I'd know, I'm surrounded by them for hours on end. It gets lonely in a parking lot just full of them. You start to notice little things like every single rivet or the way the wheels spin freely. You also start to talk to them, but that's being saved for a talk with my psychiatrist.

Honestly, I do not know the model year of these carts. Nor do I know if they even have a make and model. But I do know that they are new to our store exclusively as of now (*at least in the Lakeland Division). They also have redesigned them extensively. A new handle, undercarriage shape, different wheels, and a lighter metal all attribute to this new cart.

Exterior: 8/10

People on here joke about how hard it is to give points to a box on wheels. But you do not know the definition of box on wheels until you have dealt with a shopping cart. It has no lights, no rims, no windows, or even exotic curves. It's a clean design, however. And the bright green handle really pops against the stainless metal of the cart. The rounded handle is also new to Publix, and it looks rather nice. But I will get back to that later. The back of the cart is much wider than the front, which gives the cart somewhat of a more unique look compared to its competitors. I'm assuming that this cart makes use of a much more (if not all) aluminum body, which makes it much lighter. Honestly, it feels around 40% lighter than the old models. This is a nice change and makes bringing them inside a lot easier. The customers also like this because even fully loaded (with groceries), it still is a lot lighter than before.

Interior: 6/10

Well there is a lot of cargo capacity. The load floor is flat which is a nice touch. Unfortunately that tampered front end does affect the cargo area somewhat. For instance you cannot even fit a twelve pack of soda length-wise in the front. The older carts could.

These carts feature an area up front for baby. It is actually completely redesigned. There is a whole new folding mechanism involved which prevents the seats from getting stuck. You haven't realized frustration until you've dealt with this. You don't understand the disappointment that insists when the carts don't stack properly because one of these refuses to fold the right way. This new design is simply brilliant. And the green accents carry over here too.

Sadly however there are still some issues. For instance, the new seating area is much smaller than before. It seems like a tight fit for baby now. Even putting someone's new pie or box of donuts becomes scary since they cannot sit flat up there. Also, it is full of hard plastics and metal.

Acceleration: 8/10

Here is where things get interesting. These carts power output all depends on YOU! That's right; all of these figures coming on for the most part depend on how fast you move! Therefore, acceleration is however fast you feel like moving. This is actually a great feature since everyone from 6 year olds to grandmas to super strong men will be using this cart. No matter what, the speed depends on you.

Now, although these carts are great for hauling, weight is still a serious issue. For instance, the more weight you add, the harder it is to start moving. Throw in some cases of water, 20 lb bags of ice, some nice 18 pack of your favorite beer, and a ton of groceries, and your cart will seriously be affected. Because of this, some points have to come off.

Braking: 1/10

I wish I could award no points here. And honestly, I should because it has no brakes! No exaggeration here, there are none. Now for me, the bagger, this becomes a real pain in the ass. We don't have those fancy electronic cart pushing machines. We do everything old fashioned, by hand, 5 carts at a time. We don't hold them together by anything. It's just how they slide together. And sadly, these new carts don't like the old carts very much. Because of the difference in shape and weight, we need to keep these new carts in the back. Put simply, if you stop, they fly off. There is no stopping them. They do the opposite of braking. Maybe I can award negative points?

For customers, the braking again depends on arm strength. You can pull these carts to a stop somewhat quickly.

Ride: 3/10

There is no suspension. The wheels are bolted directly. Because of this, the ride is super stiff. When you run over a loose peanut on the floor, you feel it. But this really isn't a bad thing either. There is no flex anywhere. It's what causes the fun drifting shenanigans explained later on. Because of that it will get three points.

Handling: 9/10

You thought that your BR-Z or 240SX was drifty. You haven't had fun or experienced driftiness until you've piloted a shopping cart. With the front wheels being able to rotate a full 360 degrees, you can get yourself in some fun situations. The real fun however happens when you don't load the carts properly. When you put the weight to one side for instance, you get a lot of pulling to that side. Nothing is more fun than taking one of these carts and running through the store drifting around every aisle's corner 5 minutes before closing. But this also has a consequence. Turn too quickly and you can get a lot of wheel lift. I've had both wheels on one side lift off the ground a good foot before. This can happen just as easily when the carts empty too.

This is also where I continue my review of the redesigned handle. It is quite good here. The new fully rounded shape feels natural in your hand. You never feel anything sharp; the rounded plastic is just so nice. You are able to get a really solid and firm grip on it as well, so no more losing control.

Gearbox: 6/10

This is another category where it is difficult to assign points in because it doesn't have one. I will classify this as a one gear transmission however, for the sake of giving points. Because it is one gear, it is quite smooth. You never feel any shifts really happen. Entering reverse is really simple too and never feels rough; all you do is pull instead of push!

Audio: 7/10

Because this cart lacks an engine of any sorts, there really are not many noises from it. These carts are too new to develop the dreaded wheel wobble so they ride quiet. Because of this I will be judging the atmosphere in which the carts are.

Inside the store, there's a lot to hate. The constant beeping of the cash registers. Children screaming bloody murder. Broken glass because someone dropped their pasta sauce. Tons of chit chat with other customers. People yelling into their cellphone. The quite repetitive music over the loudspeaker. Come to think of it, none of this is very pleasant.

But, there is saving grace outside. The parking lot. This is where most carts spend most of their lives. And the carts themselves don't make the good noise; far from it actually. The sound of the wheels against the rough asphalt is a very loud warble, which makes it hard to even have a normal conversation with anyone, including fellow coworkers. However, its everything around these carts that make exciting noises. Everything from a new Maserati Quattroporte to a Porsche 911 Turbo to a straight piped Civic have rolled into the lot, each making their own very unique sound. It is because of this reason that a few points must be given in this category.

Toys: 3/10

It's a shopping cart. As stated before, there is no electricity or anything to power any toys. No sound system. No navigation. No backup sensors (but man that would be amazing if they did. You don't realize how often people crash these carts into shelves). Nothing of those sorts.

However, Publix did splurge on one rather important option; the rubber corner guards. Although seemingly simple, these corner guards do a great job of protecting things from the carts, including your car. Yes, we baggers are very careful. But when you fly through the lot and don't stop at stop signs or don't look when backing out or refuse to use your signals, accidents happen. What many don't realize is that these carts are only being held together with gravity. When we have five or six in a row, they are only slid into each other. There are no bungee cords or the like in use. And with these newer lighter carts, they pop out of the other older carts easily. So constantly when we have to suddenly stop a cart will go flying; sometimes into a tree, other times your precious ride. These corner guards do help by absorbing some of the impact and attempt to save your paint job. But to fully prevent any incidents just drive carefully though the lot!

Value: 8/10

Man oh man is this a difficult category. From a quick Google search, a cart like this sells for anywhere from $125-200 depending on which company, options, and size of order you choose. For that, you get a very sturdy and well-built grocery hauler. I'm assuming this is a pretty good price considering it would cost about that to get all the supplies and have them custom cut and assembled. I do not know how this compares to competitors' carts however. So I will give an 8 here, because it does seem like a decent deal; especially if you buy in bulk.

Next time you go shopping at your local grocery store, take note of the shopping carts. Just think about how much effort went into designing them and how practical they really are. I believe that they truly are a symbol of America just because they haul all of our American needs. Now who do I contact to get this engraved inside the next Corvette?

Total: 59/100

Engine: How are you built?

Power: 1 Man power

Transmission: 1 speed automatic; No park or neutral gears

0-60 Time: How fast can your car reach 60? Tow this shopping cart behind you and there's your answer.

Top Speed: How fast can you run?

Drivetrain: Independent four wheel drive

Curb Weight: Approximately 30 pounds

Seating: 3: 1 child (under 36 months) in seat; 1 pushing from behind; 1 child standing on front bar

MPG: How much gas did you use to get to the grocery store?

MSRP: $125 base; Approx. $175 as tested

Sorry for the accidental repost. Mixed up AM and PM on the editior.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:21

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I think somebody did one of these a few months back, but it's good to have different manufacturer ones, and the other one was too brief.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 08/25/2014 at 18:22

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Yeah i remember it but it wasn't the full review like this one. Its funny Ive been working on this for like 3 months now and was soooo pissed when I saw that one posted.

D > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:25

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Your feet are the pistons, your legs are the rods, your torso is the crankshaft, your hands are the clutch

jariten1781 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:27

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I prefer the maneuverability and cargo versatility of this style. After they started showing up in stores here about 5 years ago they've become the go-to cart for most shoppers. Some stores don't even have the big baskets anymore which I'm sure is a nightmare for the couponers and fundamentalist people with more children than an elementary school classroom.

For Sweden > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:28

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Do you worry that a move to more aluminum/aluminium construction will lead to more expensive insurance costs?

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:32

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this and the horse review have to be my 2 favorite oppositelock reviews ever!

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > jariten1781 08/25/2014 at 18:32

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Those just seem so useless for holding a lot of stuff though! Our customers would go crazy with those! Although they do look rather lightweight and clever.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man 08/25/2014 at 18:33

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Thanks! I really appreciate that!

PS9 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:36

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1 Human Power from 6 L(Lung capacity)? I know they're bulletproof and take no money at all to fix when they break, but I think its time for us to let the 70s era GM design make way for a new one.

Jagvar > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:37

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I love everything about this.

jariten1781 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:38

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The stores started changing what they carried. Gone are the pallets of bottled water and cubes of soda...in are 12 and 6 packs. It's kind of interesting. I'm sure it's a pain for large families, but for me (shopping for 2 or 3) it's great.

The way I use it: The little basket in the back is big enough for a quart of milk, some butter and cheese. The top is for meat/eggs and produce. The bottom for boxes and cans.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > jariten1781 08/25/2014 at 18:41

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Oh ok that makes much more sense then. We still sell cases of water and big bags of dog food and could never work with those little carts..

This is the closest we have. And its for the kids. Expect a review of these soon!

Stef Schrader > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:44

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This wins at review.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Stef Schrader 08/25/2014 at 18:50

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Thank you so much! But I still think your horse review was one of the best!

Pedro Rafael > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 18:51

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BEST. REVIEW. EVAR.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Pedro Rafael 08/25/2014 at 18:54

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Thanks so much man! It really means a lot!

wolrah > jariten1781 08/25/2014 at 19:29

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I'm a bachelor shopping for himself and I don't like those. Each level barely holds a case of beer, and I mean I have to eat too.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 19:33

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So is this Publix like our local Publix, as in the cart returns are 100 yards from the store?

macanamera > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 19:34

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They then also made my boss think I was crazy when I stood outside on my break and started taking artsy photos of the carts on a raised curb using my cellphone.

I just want you to know I respect this. Great review!

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 19:38

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This is awesome! :D

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/25/2014 at 19:41

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Yeah pretty much. So like no one uses them. Which means carts just get scattered all over the lot.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > macanamera 08/25/2014 at 19:42

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

Funny thing is I've been working on this review for like 3 months now!

Spoon II > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 19:45

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Well played sir, well played!

macanamera > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 20:00

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Wow! Three months!

Hermann > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 20:16

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Does the 2014 Publix have the 4-wheel steering option?

I pushed one with 4 wheel steering once: Cornering was beautiful. Parallel parking is unbelievably easy. It gets a little twitchy on higher speeds, though. Sadly very few places have them.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 20:21

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Some days when it's raining and lightning I think about it, then I tell myself that I'm not that fat and either take it in the store or to the return.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Hermann 08/25/2014 at 20:35

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You know many years ago they did actually have those. But the last 5 years (3 carts) have just had two wheel.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/25/2014 at 20:39

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Well let me just say on behalf of us; the front service clerks, thank you so much!

Hermann > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 20:44

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Bummer. Those are so awesome.

Excellent review, man! Congratulations! New carts evert 1,5 years? Next one will be the 2016 models? Can't wait! Keep it up and maybe you'll found the first ever shopping cart magazine/blog ever.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Hermann 08/25/2014 at 20:55

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Thanks a lot! And I actually plan on reviewing our special Kid cart next!

Suuuubaru > jariten1781 08/25/2014 at 21:03

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As a cashier, those things are the work of satan. Reusable or paper bags are all but impossible to put on the bottom shelf because they don't really fit and you kill your Items per minute trying to stuff them down there. And then you get that customer who likes to stuff two cartloads of groceries into one tiny cart, and thinks that just because they can randomly pile a bunch of shit into their cart it will all fit back in the cart when it's neat and organized in their "lightly packed" paper bags. SO you end up with an unstable mountain of groceries that's hard to pack

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 21:08

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As an overweight asthmatic, I personally think I can say that it isn't that difficult and you should feel bad for not putting it up.

Guinness_A_Day > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 21:15

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Bubbles approves this review.

Hermann > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 21:23

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"2015 Publix Kid Cart: Will it baby?"

George McNally > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 21:28

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You haven't lived until you crushed a shopping cart in one of these.....

Pretty much breaks it back down into tubing.

Works best if the compacter is mostly full of already crushed cardboard:-)

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > George McNally 08/25/2014 at 21:34

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Now that sounds absolutely amazing! We have a HUGE one in the back of the store!

Vimto > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 22:03

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At my Publix, we segregate the new carts from the old ones. For some reason, the new ones are kept outside at night, while the old ones are kept inside. #logic

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Vimto 08/25/2014 at 22:21

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That makes perfect sense! But we just have all of ours mixed in. It gets interesting because we have 3 generations of carts now. Each is very different from the last. So mixing them becomes very challenging for the employees. If you don't keep these new carts in the back, they will slide right off when you slow down and you can't stop them. We learned that the hard way (sorry about your BMW sir!)

George McNally > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 22:31

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Yup, every supermarket has one. 35+ years ago, we would put new night crew stockers in it when it was empty and push the button. Most guys would scream like a girl, not realizing that the ram would leave a good 3 or 4 feet of empty space at the bottom.

Yeah, we had a twisted sense of humor....we would also take new guys coats, hose them down with water and put them in the walk in freezer.

Vimto > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 22:40

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Yeah, they don't mesh well. I'm surprised we haven't had a bunch stolen though, there's literally 40+ carts kept outside every night. We do have an overnight stock crew at this store, but I doubt they're watching the front doors constantly.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Vimto 08/25/2014 at 22:46

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We do to but surprisingly no one really goes and grabs them.

Also, you must have a huge store if you have overnight crews!!!

Vimto > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 22:48

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It is huge. It's # 1316, one of only 2 in the city of Pensacola. We have self checkouts, a hot bar and cafe area, pharmacy, liquor store, sushi department, fine wines, all the bells and whistles.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Vimto 08/25/2014 at 23:13

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Wow. We have #0384 in the Lakeland Division. one of the smallest in the division. No self checkout. Small wine section. No Cafe. 9 checkout lines (2 are express). And 14 aisles!

We also close at 9 PM every night!!!

Now we have a store about 30 minutes North which is insane. 2 stories. Whole parking garage. Escalators. Full liquor store and cafe area. Like 25 aisles. It is just pure insanity!

Vimto > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/25/2014 at 23:15

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2 stories!? Talk about the Publix Mecca, wow. My store only has 13 aisles and 8 checkout lines, but we use all 8 for several hours every day.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 01:14

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which publix is that? Is it in Miami?

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 08/26/2014 at 06:40

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oh no! (Thank god!) #0384 in Lakewood division in Venice Fl. Much smaller store in a much smaller town! I'd never be working in one of those massive stores.

GhostZ > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 06:47

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Damn, exoskeleton like an Arial Atom!

GhostZ > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 06:47

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Kick-ass license plate holder.

carcrasher88 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 07:05

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There needs to be a shopping cart comparison with carts like the modern styled Target cart, some of the more compact multi tier carts at places like Lowes, plus the classic Walmart cart.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > carcrasher88 08/26/2014 at 07:16

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Seeing as to how popular this review got, I think I will continue the series.

Next is the Publix Kid space ship carts!

Two Drink Minimum > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 07:31

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It's getting real in the Whole Foods parking lot.

Vicente Esteve > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 07:33

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Very very awesome review! And yes, everything here says exactly what I expected from an Opponauts review of a shopping cart. I remember when I was like 8 years old I started doing donuts with the car filled with things. The inertia kept it going, until the tire hit a pebble, and the whole thing fell, the milk exploded and I was so embarrassed as a child I didn't want to go to that supermarket ever again.

TheRallyStache > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 07:36

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This was beautiful.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Vicente Esteve 08/26/2014 at 08:27

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haha the pebble thing is so true! Its why I had to take points off! No absorption of bumps!

And its really funny how embarrassed people are about accidents. At least at Publix, we don't care. Just tell us so we can clean it! But you won't be paying for the broken one!

Glad you liked it!

Now im still waiting for the Golf review!

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > jariten1781 08/26/2014 at 08:34

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It nice to having the separate baskets, that way you can keep your self righteousness away from your groceries, and that little murse holder on the back is divine!

MMinSC > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 08:42

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Our Publix is a small, almost Euro grocery store. Narrow aisles, small checkout lanes. For the first 5 years, the carts were small, nimble machines, much like a Miata. Fun to push, but couldn't hold much.
Now, the Miata of carts is gone, replaced by hulking mini-van style carts, like the one in the test. Crap handling, ponderous, and can barely fit down the aisle side-by-side.

Sunday, I was in a cart-jam of epic proportions in the pasta/rice aisle. Too many fat soccer moms pushing around their mini-vans.

Know your roads...er, aisles, Publix!! You don't take an Expedition to The Tail of The Dragon.

thebigbossyboss > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 08:59

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Nice. I wish we could buy booze in our grocery stores here in Ontario. That would be awesome.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > thebigbossyboss 08/26/2014 at 09:21

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Florida is beer and wine only. You need a separate liquor store (which some Publix do have) for the spirits.

It was a huge change being in NJ where you cant buy anything in the stores!

thebigbossyboss > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 09:31

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Oh yeah? Where I am from it's like NJ except for some unknown reason they don't even sell beer and liquors in the same place.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > MMinSC 08/26/2014 at 09:34

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Weve had a few very bad jams (always at the Aprons Meal Center where they give samples).

Our store is one of the smaller in our division but it is still one of the busiest!

Now we have a store about 30 minutes away that is the smallest Publix (I believe it does hold that title). 5 total checkout lanes. 7 aisles.the back of the store can easily see the front. It was amazing!

MonkeePuzzle > GhostZ 08/26/2014 at 09:40

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like most licence plates, it's really just blocking the airflow, I bet in some states it'd be legal to remove it all together

MonkeePuzzle > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 09:41

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also,

RazoE > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 09:46

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Should have gone for the sport model.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > MonkeePuzzle 08/26/2014 at 10:08

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That is actually amazing!

MonkeePuzzle > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 10:13

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and you are tempted to try it right?

suggest having a secondary trolley boy on standby to assist you in removal/taking pics for us :D

BKRM3 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 10:29

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I LOL'd. Nice review.

samuelek > Hermann 08/26/2014 at 10:32

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you DO NOT want the 4WS. they're all over europe and yes, they are maneouverable, you can't keep them going straight, especially coming out of a corner. it goes sideways and you have to put your weight on it to get them to behave. On the flipside, if you get some speed and hang on your arms clutching the handlebar (with your feet not dragging on the ground) you can really do some sweet cornering and drifting!

VoOnTheGo > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 10:41

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 NOBODY'S GONNA TAKE MY CART, IT'S FULL OF COFFEE GROUNDS 
 NOBODY'S GONNA TAKE MY CART, I LOVE HOW MUZAK SOUNDS 
 OHHHH, IT'S A SHOPPIN' MACHINE, IT HOLDS EVERYTHING! 

VoOnTheGo > Vimto 08/26/2014 at 10:41

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It's the 'New Carts Only' water fountains that I find offensive.

Vimto > VoOnTheGo 08/26/2014 at 10:55

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Rust prevention.

PaydayJones > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 11:06

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I guess that's a regional thing maybe? Where I'm from in Jersey there's both a ShopRite and a Wegman's that sell beer and wine within a few miles of each other.

MMinSC > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 11:29

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Yep. I love our small Publix. Just food. Not like those gigantic stores where you can buy everything from beach umbrellas to bulk potatoes.

Our is 8 aisles, plus the produce section, and 7 checkouts. I know where EVERYTHING is located.

Remember dialing "popcorn" for the time? > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 12:07

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Sounds like the ultimate grocery getter ...

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > PaydayJones 08/26/2014 at 12:18

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I was in Ocean county so maybe.

Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 12:26

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Weird creepy question for you: Is this the Publix at 17 and Weldon? Looks just like the one across the street from my in-laws neighborhood in Lake Mary.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 12:36

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Ya, Last time I was there it was a zoo

wkiernan > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 13:32

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As an anti-theft measure the ones at the Publix in downtown St. Petersburg have brakes on them, which lock up when you pass an underground cable (?) around the parking lot. The brakes are quite effective (7/10), by which I mean irritating, when you get out of your car and grab a cart intending to walk it into the store (hey, as a former Publix bagboy I'm trying to save y'all some work) but as you walk across the parking lot you find yourself wrestling with the damn thing, all the while everybody's looking at you and thinking "Why's that jerk trying to steal that shopping cart? Bum."

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > wkiernan 08/26/2014 at 13:58

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I am so lucky we don't deal with those around us. Ive seen those brakes though because a Walmart near me uses them!

Also, on behalf of the baggers, thank you for trying to bring them in! It really does mean a lot when someone walks one back in!

Out of curiosity any real reason you left Publix?

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy 08/26/2014 at 14:19

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Nope sorry. Im #0384 in the Lakeland division down in Venice Fl.

We have one of the last old styled stores in our division.

Vicente Esteve > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/26/2014 at 16:38

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Haha, I have lost some of that fear of public throughout the years. I will be doing a Weeks impressions of the Golf this saturday! Its gonna be good.

wkiernan > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/27/2014 at 10:53

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Oh, well that was 43 years ago! I was going to high-school and living at home, and I quit so I could take a night class in calculus at the local junior college (they didn't have a calculus class at my high-school). I have to admit I had quite a few worse jobs between then and now. In particular I remember how charming and good-looking the cash register ladies at my store were.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > wkiernan 08/27/2014 at 22:47

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Oh wow okay so a big difference then between now and then! Our store is sadly in a retirement community so many employees are older. I have like 3 employees my age!

But it seems like a decent job!

KJabs got a Chevy SS!!! - no longer needs a Pontiac G8 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 08/28/2014 at 05:04

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Absolutely brilliant.

Chapterxx > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 04/29/2015 at 14:22

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Ok but what is the dangling piece of metal on the front support bracket. What's that for???

David Webster > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 03/21/2018 at 09:33

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went to the expense of The old Publix carts (ie green & white handled) stuck together, on occasions.

The new ones don’t stick together.

Why did the old ones jam?

Is that the reason Publix went to the expense of changing to identical (and lighter) carts?