Barcode scanning - does it actually matter?
Honestly, in my experience the scanning thing is kinda overhyped. I've hit maybe 50+ places in the midwest and only got scanned like three times total, all with a PDF417 scanner. They're rare but when it happens you'll be glad yours passes scan without lag. I'd still spend a few extra bucks just for the peace of mind — the $20 difference is safer than getting bounced because someplace wants to overcompensate. Better safe than sorry, y'know?
Yeah, over here in the midwest it's mostly just a glance for me too. But that one time a spot whipped out a PDF417 scanner I was glad mine passes scan clean. Honestly, it's peace of mind more than anything — you don't wanna be that guy holding up the line because the UV bleeds or the ghost image is off. I'd rather have it and not need it than get turned away once.
