Abstract: A semi-automated shopping system includes a main cart assembly that has a frame portion. The frame portion provides both horizontal and vertical support for the main cart assembly. The frame portion has a bottom section. A plurality of wheels is operationally coupled to the bottom section. The plurality of wheels facilitates transport of the main cart assembly. The main cart assembly has a storage portion designed for receiving multiple items to be purchased. A scanner assembly is designed for recognizing universal product codes applied to a surface of an item to be purchased. The scanner assembly is operationally coupled to the main cart assembly. A processor assembly is operationally coupled to the scanner assembly. The processor assembly provides a plurality of data items associated with the universal product code.