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What good is the a Target Drive Up App if I can’t get fruit or meat

Mindy D — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:04:05 GMT

I just finished signing up for the Target App because it's a requirement for drive up pick up of groceries. I feel like I wasted my time because fresh fruit, frozen fruit and ground beef were the first items I looked at to order but none of these categories are available for drive up. I'd have to shop in store to get them. This really disappointed me. The prices for items were much better than Publix when using Instacart for delivery. I was hoping to save money this way and still avoid contact to shop safely.

Re: What good is the a Target Drive Up App if I can’t get fruit or meat

KingstonsMom — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:05:37 GMT

From what I've read some of those services reserve the right to 'substitute' some items you may have on your list.

Some of those 'substitutions' that I've read about online are pretty funny, compared to what they were substitutes for.

I have no personal experience with those services, so I only know what I've read about.

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goldensrbest — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:16:25 GMT

Where a mask ,and go into the store.

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Snoopp — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:26:44 GMT

@goldensrbest She wants to avoid going into the store.

@Mindy D Have you tried calling local grocery stores to see if any have their own in house system for pickup. My local store offers that.

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SuhseK — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:51:35 GMT

Is it possible for you to mask up, observe social distancing, wear gloves, use hand sanitizer, whatever you need to feel safe, to venture out, now and then and do your own shopping?

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Qcloudy — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:55:26 GMT

I get fruit, vegetables, frozen items, and cold items (milk, eggs, etc.) from Walmart using their app. Everything has been fine. Nothing thawed or warm.

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AuntG — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:56:53 GMT

Where is my mask to wear? I ended up going inside because I forgot mine. It was a early morning stop that lasted 15 minutes.

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SunSprite — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:59:59 GMT

@Mindy D That's the same problem I run into with our local Walmart. Some of the things I want are in store purchase only.

So I stick with Instacart.

Regarding wearing a mask and going inside.....for some of us that is not a good option.

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:09:35 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
From what I've read some of those services reserve the right to 'substitute' some items you may have on your list.

Some of those 'substitutions' that I've read about online are pretty funny, compared to what they were substitutes for.

I have no personal experience with those services, so I only know what I've read about.

I could never use an app like that, @KingstonsMom. Instacart allows you to pick a replacement or state that you don't want one. And you can chat with the shopper.

Amazon has none of those options, but then I think their system might include knowing the warehouse inventory because I have always received what I ordered.

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stevieb — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:10:19 GMT

I'm not surprised. Target is somewhat reliable for run of the mill products but even b.c. (before covid...) I could have never done a full grocery run at Target. Their pickings are just too meager. Some of that is probably related to my local store, which is among the worst Target stores I've seen, but the larger factor seems to be that Target simply has not jumped into the grocery business with both feet, which is fine by me. I'm tired of everyone thinking they need to be a grocery store.

All that said, I've also noted that Target is also very picky about what they'll ship and what they won't and so much is, once again, related to your zip code and to your 'home' store. It's also interesting that they offer shipping and they offer delivery and they are not the same thing. I don't know. Sometimes I think Target is trying too hard to be all things to all people and is thus falling short in all categories. And, once again, so much depends on your specific Target and you know, it really shouldn't be that way.

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granddi — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:15:56 GMT

@SuhseK wrote:
Is it possible for you to mask up, observe social distancing, wear gloves, use hand sanitizer, whatever you need to feel safe, to venture out, now and then and do your own shopping?

We are feeling a little better about venturing out but it was a leep of faith for sure. We had a friend who survived 15 days on the ventalator and about 8 weeks in hospitals. This scared the begeebies out of us.

We go into the grocery for perishables including meat about every 2 weeks usually early morning. Sams maybe every 4-6 weeks early. No indoor dining. No department stores.

Target app only way to get curb side delivery and perishables not available. I use it for cokes, bottle water, chips, some cleaning items. If you order Target on line then you have to go into store for your order. I have used Shipt(delivery) for Target when it was a free trial.

Our local groceries including WalMart offer curbside to include perishables.

I was visiting with a Immunologist recently. He said the vaccine should be fairly easy to develop compared to other viruses including the flu. Said just hang in there a little longer and make good and safe choices. I thought I was pretty tough but this is wearing on all of us in our varied lives.

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Mindy D — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:17:09 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
From what I've read some of those services reserve the right to 'substitute' some items you may have on your list.

Some of those 'substitutions' that I've read about online are pretty funny, compared to what they were substitutes for.

I have no personal experience with those services, so I only know what I've read about.
I could never use an app like that, @KingstonsMom. Instacart allows you to pick a replacement or state that you don't want one. And you can chat with the shopper.

Amazon has none of those options, but then I think their system might include knowing the warehouse inventory because I have always received what I ordered.

@suzyQ3 @I use Instacart all the time but they are charging more for each item. My last order was the highest I've ever spent for groceries in my life. Instacart is really jacking up the prices. I thought the drive up was going to be an easy alternative. There is no charge for drive up and there are no surcharges added to the price of the food. Too bad they are not including the food I want to buy. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

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Mindy D — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:18:55 GMT

@Qcloudy wrote:
I get fruit, vegetables, frozen items, and cold items (milk, eggs, etc.) from Walmart using their app. Everything has been fine. Nothing thawed or warm.

@Qcloudy @Is this a delivery app or a drive up app?

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stevieb — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:23:43 GMT

I've not done order pick up. I've been having mostly deliveries since March, though I have ventured into the store a few times recently. I've found Amazon Fresh delivery to be somewhat limited, but I always know exactly what I'm going to get, which is a real asset, and if I time my order well, can usually make do with their somewhat limited options. I also like that ordering over $35 means it's a free service for me, which might (or might not, I honestly don't know) have something to do with Prime membership.

With some delivery services and some stores, it's going to be a guessing game as to what arrives. I like that I can suggest substitutions with both Safeway and Giant and don't have to deal with Instacart or their mark-ups to do so. I also don't want to be hounded by a shopper by text. If you need me to clarify my wishes, call me. The texting was completely ludicrous at the front end of these supply chain issues when I might get as many as thirty texts in one shopping expedition, which is just ridiculous. That was both the beginning and the end of my Instacart experience.

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red&curly — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:29:17 GMT

I've used Walmart app for online grocery pickup since it began here.
Yes, I've had a few ?? subs but the girls I have gotten to know say the picker goes by what the computer offers them 4 sub.You can always decline.My produce & dated products have always been fine.
Yes, sometimes selections can be out but more good than bad.

I hate grocery shopping so the free service is great for me.And put in trunk for me and sometimes a nice goodie bag! So no one is gonna be perfect in picking your items but they do fine by me.
Especially in a downpour!

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Anonymous032819 — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:39:14 GMT

I have zero fear going in to the grocery store and doing my shopping.

I wear my mask.

When I get home, I put my groceries away the same as I did a year ago.

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:31:25 GMT

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
I have zero fear going in to the grocery store and doing my shopping.

I wear my mask.

When I get home, I put my groceries away the same as I did a year ago.

That's great. @Anonymous032819. But many others don't feel that way, including the OP who started this thread, So it sounds a little bit as if you're suggesting that those who prefer avoiding markets are being silly or too cautious.

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:34:13 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
@suzyQ3 wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
From what I've read some of those services reserve the right to 'substitute' some items you may have on your list.

Some of those 'substitutions' that I've read about online are pretty funny, compared to what they were substitutes for.

I have no personal experience with those services, so I only know what I've read about.
I could never use an app like that, @KingstonsMom. Instacart allows you to pick a replacement or state that you don't want one. And you can chat with the shopper.

Amazon has none of those options, but then I think their system might include knowing the warehouse inventory because I have always received what I ordered.
@suzyQ3 @I use Instacart all the time but they are charging more for each item. My last order was the highest I've ever spent for groceries in my life. Instacart is really jacking up the prices. I thought the drive up was going to be an easy alternative. There is no charge for drive up and there are no surcharges added to the price of the food. Too bad they are not including the food I want to buy. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

@Mindy D, I've heard this, and I see it with some markets. But the one I've chosen the most seems to be close in price to the store itself. In any case, we're certainly paying for the convenience -- the monthly or yearly fee, the small service charge, and the big tips!

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willdob3 — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:37:27 GMT

@Mindy D

I can highly recommend WalMart grocery pickup. And there is no charge once you reach $35. Good quality and better prices than Publix.

I haven’t shopped at Publix since mid-March because I don’t want to pay extra to have someone pick my groceries. As much as I loved it, I don’t miss shopping at Publix at all.

I get almost everything I need from WM. Sometimes something is out of stock so I don’t get it but, if I keep checking the app, I can see when it is back in stock and order right away but I usually just wait until next week. I don’t want my items to be substituted so I just uncheck the box to allow them.

A couple things I use are carried at Target so I place an order about once a month.

I absolutely love WM grocery pickup! I wasn’t even parked yet today and I saw the gal bringing my things out the door!

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Etoile308 — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:47:14 GMT

Target curbside is only good for shelf, or canned groceries. So if you forgot that can of baked beans, box of rice, salad dressing, or canned beverages you add those to your cart. Plus the clothing and household items. What's great is that orders are ready in couple of hours rather than days.

But not being able to get fresh fruit, dairy, or frozen items is a drawback. Some Targets near me are now open until 10:00pm. I've found if I run in around 9:20pm and grab what I want in the twenty minutes I'm there I've seen maybe 15 other customer.

I've never had a problem with any Walmart substitutions. My complaint with them is how soon items are to their expiration dates. Some expiring that date or with a couple of days. Back when I shopped in stores I checked expiration dates on everything.