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None of the others in town have these, thought it was unusual enough to share

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Those things have been around for a long time.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I remember them being introduced at least 15 years ago. My manager at the time would wait and laugh at people trying to take them past the parking lot. She was a really miserable person.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I wouldn't be surprised if they don't even work anymore just because of how long they've been around.

I've never bothered to try it recently though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

They likely get repaired/replaced when they die. When the batteries die the brake locks shut so you can't move it. No idea how long they last though