Grocery delivery service - Page 2

PINKdogWOOD · ‎05-13-2010

I actually like to go grocery shopping, so does DH.

I want to come out of retirement and be a personal grocery shopper for folks like you!

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

Have not used the service - yet. I pass numerous Grocery Stores on my way home from work.

But I frequently see neighbors using the service. So I will someday look forward to using their services.

luvdoodles · ‎06-19-2010

We use Peapod and I love it. The minimum order has to be $65 and the delivery fee is $6.95 and I do tip the delivery man a few dollars. I discovered this service when I broke my arm and could not carry the bags.

Now I have severe back problems, surgery did not help. I have many stairs just to get into our house and there is no way I can do it.

What I did discovered much less impulse purchases and our food bill did go down. They usually give you a two hour time frame on delivery and they haven't messed up yet. I think you will please and yes you can use coupons. Costs nothing to give it a try.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

I retired and now work parttime at a grocery store. This chain offers online shopping and delivery or pick up at the store of your choice. It's a pretty cool system and doesn't involve a 3rd party. My guess is it's a lot cheaper than having a 3rd party too. People go online and order their groceries. At the end they choose if they want to pick up their items at a local store or have them delivered. I've done it a couple of times and it's pretty cool.

Trix · ‎03-16-2010

I primarily shop at the nearby grocery stores because there are several excellent ones in my neighborhood (local and chain). That said since the inception of Peapod, I have had reason to use that service and have always been satisfied with the service. The prices are higher than elsewhere, but not extreme considering the convenience of the click and delivery to door service.

Walmart delivers non perishiable grocery items ordered online, but produce, dairy, meats have to be picked up at specified locations. I do order pantry goods and things like toilet paper from Walmart because they ship those things. Their pick up location in Chicago is inconvenient for me, so I can't speak to how well they choose your apples for pick up. I'm not sure if Jet and Amazon's grocery services include perishables, but that may depend on your location.

I think shopping for groceries from home is a wonderful service for those who dislike the actual store, and for those who prefer not to have to make time for it. For all the visual impulses there are to resist, one can also discover some wonderful products. I rather enjoy a morning trip to the supermarket. The lines aren't long on weekday mornings and a lot of my neighborhood stores are set up to be an outing. I can relax and have a cup of coffee -- even a prepared meal.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I have never heard of any of those delivery services as I am in WA state. I order my groceries from our Safeway store lately, as I broke my wrist in Jan and still can't handle the heavy things. I have to order at least $50 for delivery. I select a time and then pay accordingly, usually about $3.95. Most times I get what I order; a few times I get something I didn't order. I do buy my vegs and fruits myself tho. I can get organic/grass fed meats online that are good. Saves me alot of time and energy. Thats when I order the heavy stuff. That's the only time I actually use coupons as they are offered online too. Seems like I spend less as I am not tempted like in a grocery store. I haven't used Amazon Pantry yet but that's next on my list. No I don't tip the driver as that is not encouraged. Yes there is a gas/service fee but I think it's only $1. And if anything is not up to par, I email CS and they refund that amount. right now only Safeway/Albertsons are the only chains that offer this service---and Amazon too.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I've been using Peapod for years. I love it, it's how do most of my grocery shopping. It's the same prices that the store offers, even the sales and I'm not using my car or the gas or standing in checkout line. It's worth it for the time saving alone. No, the charge is not dependant on how many items you buy. You have spend $60 and my fee is $7.99 because I've already spent $2000 for the year. I believe the regular fee is $9.99 or maybe $8.99. You can tip through the app but I always forget, so tip the driver when he comes, $5.00. I also use Amazon for stocking up and Amazon Now when I want just a few items and I want them the day I order. I'm all about shopping online. I tried Instacart twice and I'll never do that again. I had a special offer and there was no fee. They have these shoppers who don't really know how to shop. That was my assessment and my sister's who also didn't like Instacart. My shopper looked like a college girl. I ordered 10 things and she texted me about 15 times from the store....they do that and it's confusing. The intent is to let you know the shopper is making a substitution and you can accept or not accept but that poor kid made me dizzy with all the texts and by the 10th text, I didn't care what she bought...that happened both times. And after all that, half the items were the wrong brand or the wrong item. How does a pound of deli American cheese become a package of string cheese...lol All of my neighbors in this condo complex use Peapod, the truck is like permanent fixture here. I believe you can accept or not accept substitutions, I accept. I actually think that Peapod does a better job of shopping than I do.

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

As a rule, I would prefer to shop for my own groceries at this point in time, because I can. I definitely see a time could come when that might not be so easy or even possible.

I have used Walmart's two day free shipping for non perishables and found it satisfactory. That is a huge convenience for people who need or want it.

I'd be hard pressed to get my dairy, meat and produce delivered though. I am especially fussy about fresh produce, so I don't see paying any service for something like that at this time. I really need to see my produce in person.

JaneMarple · ‎05-23-2011

@Mominohio wrote:
As a rule, I would prefer to shop for my own groceries at this point in time, because I can. I definitely see a time could come when that might not be so easy or even possible.

I have used Walmart's two day free shipping for non perishables and found it satisfactory. That is a huge convenience for people who need or want it.

I'd be hard pressed to get my dairy, meat and produce delivered though. I am especially fussy about fresh produce, so I don't see paying any service for something like that at this time. I really need to see my produce in person.

@Mominohio After raising four kids and grocery shopping thousands of times, it became drudgery for me. Since I live in a high tourist area the grocery stores are always packed (even in the early a.m.). I use Wal Mart delivery as well as their pick up service and I have ordered cheddar cheese, yogurt, half&half, sour cream, butter, salad mixes and some juices without any issues. But I agree that I still like to pick out meat and produce myself.

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NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

Years ago, I used a grocery delivery service. It wasn't part of a supermarket chain though - It was just a guy with his own business. And it was fantastic!

He primarily shopped for seniors. I wasn't a senior, but was recovering from a knee injury. I would email my list to him, and he went to whichever supermarket I preferred. He had courtesy cards for all of them. Sometimes he would call from the store to let me know that a different brand of peanut butter was on sale, for example, or that cucumbers were on my list, but they weren't looking good that day, or whatever. He was super-reliable, and he didn't charge very much.

I'm just mentioning this as a possiblity for you. You might want to check to see if a service like this is available in your area.