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[pdlinda]

@FiddleDeeDee I had the exact same experience with Instacart and Costco.  Exhoribantly expensive with fees and tips in addition to the elevated cost of the order.

I decided to go to Costco and Sprouts (and other stores when the need arises) ONCE  a week and tip my maintenance man between $10-20) to cart everything up to my home on the 2nd floor (when I have heavy waters it's always $20).

I'm in Phoenix and the temps are already in the triple digits so I consider what I tip to be a bargain.

[happycat]

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@Nightowlz wrote:

When I picked up my groceries from Wal-Mart I tried to give the girl $10 but she said they are not allowed to take it. She said they have cameras. I think they should let those that want to tip to tip them. They are working hard filling orders.

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That just irritates me at Wal Mart! Ugh. 

[Sushismom]

@pitdakota 

I'm doing fine, thanks! The only time Ieave the house is to go to dialysis. My nephew does NOT want me to go grocery shopping at all. I do ask him for certain items when he goes but I don't want him to go just for me as he's 45. Not old, but no longer a baby . His wife is a nurse. And they have an 11 year old. 

Hope you and your family are all okay!

Oh, and to the one who said "nothing" about getting leg quarters instead of thighs: try cutting legs into pieces for stir fry. You get almost no meat. And I don't really like paying for bone and skin.

[RollTide2008]

I ocasionally order from ALDI through Instacart. I tip 20%. Tipping is good karma.

[Snooky60]

@tipsy - I agree. Drumsticks are not my fave. If thighs are ordered, that's what should be sent.💗

[reiki604]

I've been getting delivery since this started using store delivery or Instacart. We're spending a lot more on groceries but we've sort of agreed that's what our stimulus money is for so we give really good tips.

[GCR18]

I order Shoprite delivery for my mother.  I usually add the tip to the order, so my mother doesn't have to worry about it.  I tip based on how much I order and if I order heavy things like cat litter.  It's somewhere between 10-20%.  

I pickup at PicknSave.  I don't know if there is a top policy.  It never occurred to me to tip.  

[Wsmom]

I did the pick-up at the grocery store and she, too, said they dont' accept tips.

I also have used instacart for the grocery store and Costco.  Ridiculously expensive and not something I would use weekly, but certainly every now and then it is definitely worth it to me.  I tip 20%.  I used them three times and each time they were fabulous.

[shoekitty]

I have only used inta cart, which in itself is a little expensive to use.  But, worth it to me considering what they are doing.  I tip 15% in the online cart, then I slip them some cash when the come

[buyornot]

I am beyond grateful for anyone who helps me out with shopping because I am choosing not to go into the stores(even though I enjoy grocery shopping)  I don't want to get sick and put my kids through that_I'm doing my best to stay well. Anyway, I tip a lot -20%-and I take anything that they bring even if it's not perfect-everyone is doing their best. I had this same policy with my late husband.  I knew he was trying to follow my list   I don't think this is a time to be too fussy.