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Our Wegmans Now Offering Curbside Service

Moonlady — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:57:18 GMT

It started last month, as a trial at their flagship store, and it's been more popular than I thought it would be. For an additional $10, you order your groceries online, through their app, or your smartphone. Allow 40 minutes, then pull up and staff will bring your groceries, and accept payment. They have a few cold/freezer storage cases at the front of the store, and that's where the staff organize the orders and hold the selected products until pickup.

I still prefer to go into a store and shop, but it's great for those who want it (apparently, a lot do). I wonder if they'll ever deliver groceries. That's something that might be a good idea for the isolated or infirm elderly who can't get out. That's another issue, I suppose, as they'd be less likely to use the tech mechanism in place for ordering.

Technology is wonderful.

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KYToby — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:50:54 GMT

We have a small local chain that offers curbside service at its five locations for a $6.95 (customers order through their website or call in the orders; they have a three-hour turnaround time). For an additional $6, they deliver the orders within three miles of the stores with a $1 charge for each additional mile.

For me, it was a lifesaver when I became extremely ill a couple of years ago and eventually lost my leg, but I found it so convenient (and I am not as susceptible to impulse buying) that I continue to use the service.

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Lynneuk — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:17:56 GMT

They need to go all the way and offer home delivery. In the U.K this has been available for a long time.

Here in upstate New York it would be extremely helpful for older or sick people, new Moms etc. Especially during the long,harsh winters.

I am only 51 but I am always worried about driving on the slippery roads or getting injured falling on the ice. I would be thrilled to be able to have my groceries delivered to my door.

I think $10 is quite steep if I still have to come to the store. It costs less than that to have your groceries delivered to your house in the U.K, although there is a minimum you have to spend but it usually isn't a problem.

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Linders Back — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:03:57 GMT

My Stop and Shop here in Massachusetts offers a FREE pick-up service. No FEE. They also offer home delivery and have for quite a few years now.

I'd have to think long and hard before I paid $10 for the service. Is that a One-time set-up fee or each order?

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Lynneuk — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:10:20 GMT

That is per order. I think it is steep too.

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Marienkaefer2 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:25:07 GMT

I think it would be great.

You are at work, need some items but are too tired or time limited...place your order ahead and pick.up.on way home. I could see myself using this.

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terrier3 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:26:11 GMT

Moonlady - is that the Pittsford store?

I miss working in Rochester...we used to go there several times a week...LOVED when they brought in the French pastry people!

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Moonlady — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:30:32 GMT

On 2/7/2014 terrier3 said:
Moonlady - is that the Pittsford store?

I miss working in Rochester...we used to go there several times a week...LOVED when they brought in the French pastry people!

Yes, that's the one. I love Wegmans all day long (though I do shop around), but that store is way too big, IMO. That's probably why people don't want to park and go in.

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Lynneuk — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 21:20:20 GMT

On 2/7/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
I think it would be great.

You are at work, need some items but are too tired or time limited...place your order ahead and pick.up.on way home. I could see myself using this.

Yes, but if you just need a few items on your way home from work then $10 every time would be a bit expensive.

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SANNA — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 21:37:22 GMT

Wegmans is the best store when it comes to quality and service in the country. I am so lucky to have one in my area. I am addicted to Wegmans. Just last week they sent me a bunch of coupons for organic foods. And their family packs surely beat Costco.

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terrier3 — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 21:49:57 GMT

On 2/8/2014 Moonlady said:
On 2/7/2014 terrier3 said:
Moonlady - is that the Pittsford store?

I miss working in Rochester...we used to go there several times a week...LOVED when they brought in the French pastry people!

Yes, that's the one. I love Wegmans all day long (though I do shop around), but that store is way too big, IMO. That's probably why people don't want to park and go in.

That store is HUGE...but they are first with everything in the chain and I miss it!

I love the Indian and Thai buffets. I remember once their even had Thai summer salads - very refreshing!

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JaneMarple — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 22:15:33 GMT

There is only one in my state, I miss Wegman's so much. I used to work with a store just a half a block away, I would buy my linch there every day, much cheaper than going to a fast food place.

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SANNA — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 01:37:41 GMT

Their lunches are the best!

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Bridgegal — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 02:24:16 GMT

I think it is a bargain. I can go into Wegmans for a few things and spend wayyy more than $10.00 more. It will save me a ton of $$ to order just what I want or need and pay ten bucks to have them bring it to my car. I hope ours offers that soon.

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terrier3 — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 03:25:28 GMT

On 2/8/2014 Bridgegal said: I think it is a bargain. I can go into Wegmans for a few things and spend wayyy more than $10.00 more. It will save me a ton of $$ to order just what I want or need and pay ten bucks to have them bring it to my car. I hope ours offers that soon.

I hadn't thought of that, but you are SO right!

I go in for almond milk and bread...and I walk out spending $75!!!!!

Everything is so tempting in there!

Our Wegman's is the biggest in the city, near a state college, so they have a lot of goodies..

They always set up a chocolate fountain and giant strawberries for Valentine's Day. Last year they had dark, milk and white chocolate and a guy in a tuxedo made "tuxedo" style strawberries to order.