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Grocery Delivery Services

rockygems123 — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:58:21 GMT

I'm contemplating signing up for an annual $59 Boost next day delivery, $99 same day grocery delivery service for our local King Soopers Kroger stores.

Price seems reasonable especially with a $20 off offer and 30 day trial.

I'm guessing with the delivery a tip is still an option? I think it was @Kachina624 that had a free delivery subscription, was it for grocery or Walmart?

Wondering if anyone uses these services and if they have had a good experience. Our delivery can be either inhouse King Soopers or Instacart, haven't had a great experience with Instacart but that was pandemic times.

TIA

Re: Grocery Delivery Services

Spacrazy — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 16:37:30 GMT

@rockygems123 My daughter gifted me my first WalMart delivery subscription and it was a Godsend. I have since renewed it a couple of times when they run their special for $59 (I think - might have been $49). You can get it within hours or whatever day and time you choose and it's left at my front door (my choice). There are tip options if you want or not at all with no problem. If there IS a mess up they are on it immediately! Produce, dairy, frozen are well received and handled better than I could in my car. Keep in mind this is not just for groceries but the whole web site. I ordered a bicycle for my GS, cases of drinks and other heavy, bulky items I wouldn't be able to handle on my own, potting soil, tools, rocks, live plants for my garden, fresh deli, pizza, hot meal, etc. Anyhow, you get it ~ I'm pleased. Tried Instacart and one other that I didn't like. Hope this helps.

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Sooner — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 16:45:47 GMT

@Spacrazy wrote:
@rockygems123 My daughter gifted me my first WalMart delivery subscription and it was a Godsend. I have since renewed it a couple of times when they run their special for $59 (I think - might have been $49). You can get it within hours or whatever day and time you choose and it's left at my front door (my choice). There are tip options if you want or not at all with no problem. If there IS a mess up they are on it immediately! Produce, dairy, frozen are well received and handled better than I could in my car. Keep in mind this is not just for groceries but the whole web site. I ordered a bicycle for my GS, cases of drinks and other heavy, bulky items I wouldn't be able to handle on my own, potting soil, tools, rocks, live plants for my garden, fresh deli, pizza, hot meal, etc. Anyhow, you get it ~ I'm pleased. Tried Instacart and one other that I didn't like. Hope this helps.

@Spacrazy I agree 100 percent with what you said. I have been happy beyond my dreams with Walmart pickups and deliveries! Best thing ever. I plan on never going in a grocery store again.

We used to do Whole Foods pickups until road work and tie ups got too bad to go there. It was first-class, concierge, hand selected, etc. But we had switch to Walmart in our town and I can't say enough good about their pickups and deliveries.

And we've used instacart and not so good. We do buy meat and poultry from Costco through home delivery frozen, or from a local butcher and are happy with that too.

Re: Grocery Delivery Services

rockygems123 — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 16:48:05 GMT

@Spacrazy wrote:
@rockygems123 My daughter gifted me my first WalMart delivery subscription and it was a Godsend. I have since renewed it a couple of times when they run their special for $59 (I think - might have been $49). You can get it within hours or whatever day and time you choose and it's left at my front door (my choice). There are tip options if you want or not at all with no problem. If there IS a mess up they are on it immediately! Produce, dairy, frozen are well received and handled better than I could in my car. Keep in mind this is not just for groceries but the whole web site. I ordered a bicycle for my GS, cases of drinks and other heavy, bulky items I wouldn't be able to handle on my own, potting soil, tools, rocks, live plants for my garden, fresh deli, pizza, hot meal, etc. Anyhow, you get it ~ I'm pleased. Tried Instacart and one other that I didn't like. Hope this helps.

@Spacrazy

Yes thanks that helps a lot. Coincidentally just saw a Walmart Plus commercial while watching a Food Network taped show. Will definitely check into it!

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mspatmac — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:05:37 GMT

I'd like to add my voice to those pleased with Walmart delivery service especially for groceries. No problems at all other than a choice being out of stock but they give me the option to choose something else.

I do tip for grocery delivery but feel it's well worth it especially for heavy items. I tried Instacart and didn't like it at all.

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:06:56 GMT

Another thumbs up for Walmart delivery.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:17:03 GMT

@rockygems123 I signed up for Wal-Mart home delivery when they had a special for $49. a year. Its been wonderful for me, especially when it was so hot. Now I'm spoiled.

The only snafu occurred when they delivered my tiny order AND somebody else's huge order. They didn't want to come and get it so I had all this food and no place to put it. The neighbors benefited, and so did I.

You are expected to tip for delivery service. Our store uses Grub Hub for delivery and they must buy their own gas. They seem to do a very good job. Always prompt with the time I choose.

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conlt — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:43:13 GMT

I have used Walmart delivery and pickup, Instacart from Publix, and Kroger Delivery. Kroger comes in refrigerated trucks. The drivers are not allowed to accept a tip. I will tell you that to me, at times, grocery delivery is a life-saver. I think it is worth it. the most expensive is instacart.

I especially liked it during the pandemic but also when I was sick at home. Definitely worth the money for me.

I will also shout out to Walmart about the great service I have had with delivery and pick-up. In my eyes, Walmart really helped me get what I needed during the pandemic. I was buying for 2 households and was able to do well with Walmart, Sams Club and Costco, for things that were generally in short supply at the time. Very pleased with Walmart.

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Xivambala — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 18:42:10 GMT

I've already posted of my very disappointing experience with Walmart+ home delivery service. The only other alternatives I have are Winn-Dixie and Kroger that are no where near me and Publix that uses Instacart. I wish the Walmart delivery people could correctly find address so I could use them, but apparently that's not to be. Shop in the stores I go then.

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fthunt — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 18:48:16 GMT

Instacart delivery here for Wegmans....excellent service.

A tip is added to bill but I can change it if I so desire.... which I never have.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:47:23 GMT

I have been pleased with the walmart delivery,got one just today. I did have a problem ,once the delivery was to wrong house.

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gtx — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 22:54:32 GMT

Instacart delivers from Kroger for me. It has worked well since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Mindy D — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:02:11 GMT

I usually shop Publix with Instacart. Some chains, such as Publix, charge higher prices for the food with their delivery service, Instacart, than the food prices are in the stores. Not all chains that use Instacart do this. With Publix, there's a delivery fee, a service fee, tax and tip. The service fee can vary greatly. They charge a much higher service fee if you order milk, waters or other drinks. The good thing about Publix is that their meat, chicken and produce are consistently high quality and they carry familiar brands. With Publix, your delivery person is also your shopper and this person can spend a long time filling large orders for you, then driving from the store and then bringing the bags to the doorstep, so I always tip generously. The shopper can stay on the phone with you and even show you pictures of what is available from your list or of alternatives from which you can choose. Customer service is very good.

I've used Amazon Fresh and Walmart, but not in some months. Neither carries everything I need, so I wind up having to get food from a couple places. I like to use Amazon Fresh when I need certain frozen smoothie ingredients. They had terrible bananas, though, they went from green to brownish black without ever turning yellow. Amazon does carry the frozen strawberries I like from Cascadian Farm. Amazon just dropped their minimum Fresh grocery delivery order to $100. Walmart carries two family size frozen entrees I really like and can not buy anywhere else. I don't have Walmart+ yet because I've never been able to catch them when they have had a discount deal up.

I've been looking into Costco. There's two ways to get Costco food delivered. I'm still investigating how they work.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:15:35 GMT

I use Instacart and the Stop and Shop delivery service. I've been using both since before COVID and it's now my preferred way to shop. Easy, convenient, time saving. In all these years, I have only had a few minor blips. They both have great customer service. Of course you have to tip but you do it through the app. You decided how much you want to tip.

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songbird — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:46:43 GMT

I just use Instacart. They are great. Especially their customer service. Any problem, call them and they'll fix it. I can use Walmart now through instacart, but I don't like anything about Walmart. My favorite store through Instacart is Wegmans. They have everything. I'm too far North for Publix, but Wegmans is a great alternative. Each month I get more and more stores to choose from to order. That's why I like Instacart. I pay $99.00 a year. I have the option for monthly pay, but I just get charged once a year. I get delivery within an hour. It all started during the pandemic. I can't believe I didn't get Instacart earlier.

When you shop through Instacart, you're always in contact with your shopper. If an item isn't there, they let you know. If I want salads that absolutely fresh, tell them and they will tell you sell by date. I haven't set foot in any supermarket for a long time now.

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Zhills — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:37:58 GMT

I have used Shipt for several years and they are the best. They do shop Costco.

I figure my tip is just what I would pay for gas money!

I think it is the best thing that ever happened for me!

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wagirl — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:07:15 GMT

No, I don't have any services I have to pay for just to get groceries----I am a AMZ Prime member and just this month, they lowered the $150 grocery order requirement to get free delivery, down to $100. I use Prime mostly but also use Safeway and QFC thru Instacart. I do have an annual pass for DoorDash and they will delivery groceries and other things from other stores. I always tip---I appreciate those people bringing my stuff up a flight of stairs --I live on the second floor. For the most part, I have had great service but have had a few minor problems. But they have always been corrected thru the help on the website.

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Somertime — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:14:53 GMT

I love Instacart! I shop at Publix's and it is as everyone else has said. You are in constant contact with your shopper, They will send photos of options if your product is not available. The same with meat when you request photos before selection......example: thick pork chops with bone, thick steaks. My favorite of all time is the 32 bottles of water delivered as well as soda. What a gift of not having to carry it from the car to into the house! I usually place my order early in the morning and it arrives within the hour. It is well worth the cost for me to use Instacart for the ease of use and the pleasure of delivery. Yes, it is a little expensive but I do not have a large family so it is less of a concern for me.

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Marsha2003 — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:49:00 GMT

Every once in a while, I order from Amazon Fresh. Their selection is a bit limited, but I can get a few things from them that I can't get at Trader Joe's. I recently moved and Trader Joe's is not as convenient as it was, so I can see myself using Amazon more often.

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ID2 — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:45:11 GMT

People actually NOT do their own grocery shopping?? Seriously? I would NEVER have someone else pick out my groceries. When I grocery shop I spend most of my time reading the expiration dates. I'm quite sure hired help just grabs the first item they see. Sorry but the covid days have made us all extremely lackadaisical. JMO.