They check ID but I've never had them scrutinize the price. I think they are just focused on the ID.
I hold the 30 pack and scan near the handle (which I have ripped a little) to scan the can (which I have rotated). Place case on ground to save room for other groceries.
I like self check because it's less interaction with people, mostly. Also, you can rip 30 packs of PBR near the handle and just scan the can instead on the box.
Private trackers have gotten way better. I think they've figured out how to retain obscure and rare things. At least RED, GGn, OPH, BTN and PTP have. I'm sure there are others.
Come back to torrenting if you feel trapped by subscriptions and enshittification. There is a bar to entry, but it ain't too bad.
I do miss the weird fake tracks. There was a whole 3rd "Portishead" album that fake.
For me it saved it to Movies, on my internal storage.