Re: Curbside grocery pickup

DoneTryin · ‎03-09-2010

I sometimes order my groceries online to pick up at a designated time. I think the first 3 times were free, then $5 (or $5.99-can't remember now). The store has a couple of parking spots designated for this, & there are buzzers w/speakers to let them know you're there. King Soopers, or known as Kroger's or City Market in other locales.

I like this when I know exactly what brands I want. Although the store shoppers do a pretty good job selecting fresh produce, sometimes I prefer to choose for myself.

The first time I used this was the day before Thanksgiving last year. Sure was great not to have to go into the store & deal with the crowds!

They also have delivery service that costs $12.

tiny 2 · ‎03-10-2010

You set up an account online with the store. You then fill out your grocery list. I always look at the weekly specials ( same as the newspaper flyer), then add my items.

You select a time and day for the pick up, and then you select how you want to pay. I always just pull up to the curb, press the button to let them know I am there. They come out and take my card right there, swipe it and hand it back to me and I sign.

My shoppers open my suv in the rear and place my groceries in the back. I never have to get out of my vehicle at all. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pinkroses · ‎03-10-2010

Yes, you order on line and there is a picture and size of what you order. You pay on online too. I tried to tip the gentleman and he would not accept my tip. I have been using the same food city for 5 trips now. I like the service and the produce is good too. You pick a pickup time when you order.

docsgirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Marp wrote:
This is like admitting I'm a dinosaur but I remember when most grocery stores offered this service free of charge. Like the dinosaur the service disappeared sometime in the 1960s. Glad to see it is coming back even if there is a charge. I wouldn't use it often but there are days ...

Me, too, Marp,

When I was little (when the dinosaurs were roaming the earth), our grocery store delivered for free. My mom would always tip the delivery boy. We also had a milkman and milkbox. Mom would leave the empty glass bottles (yes, I said glass) along with a note for what she wanted and there it was. I also remember when ALL stores were closed on Sundays and families were together. You also got 'dressed up' when you went downtown or rode on public transportation. I recall wearing a hat and white gloves as it was what 'ladies' did. You also got dressed up when you flew in a plane or met someone at the airport. Of course, there was no question as to how one dressed for church. Even in the hottest weather with no air conditioning, men wore suits and ties and ladies wore hats and gloves. Today, what is seen in church is very disrespecful and often shocking. While I realize that reminiscing sometimes can make old times appear a lot better than they actually were but I was blessed with wonderful, loving parents and am very grateful God gave them to me. WOW!! Did I go way off topic. Sorry docsgirl

DoneTryin · ‎03-09-2010

@docsgirl. In the 50s, our next door neighbors owned a Piggly Wiggly store & Mom always shopped there. Brought groceries home in the cartons the products were delivered in from the manufacturers. I think we took them back the following week to re-use. There was a "box boy" who carried the boxes out to the car. Sometimes he delivered, too.

MEM22 · ‎07-05-2015

We have peapod.com. Order on line they can deliver or you can drive up. It's free if you spend like $75 I think. My goddaughter is an order picker/shopper there. They are constantly told "pick only the best quality. If there is a ding, bruise etc it's a no go. They've also done studies you save money in the long run, no impulse buys and they still do double coupons and sales. 👍🏼

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

I see the shoppers all the time in our Shoprite and they seem to take a lot of care when it comes to picking the produce.

Our store doesn't have curbside service, you do have to go into the store to get your order. They also do delivery to home service.

It's a good idea if you are short on time or sick and can't get out.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

I would never use a service where I can't look over the products I'm buying. I check the dates on everything I buy! You don't?

"Pure Michigan"

tiny 2 · ‎03-10-2010

@ID2 wrote:
I would never use a service where I can't look over the products I'm buying. I check the dates on everything I buy! You don't?

It was an adjustment for me. I look everything over when I am storing it. We have a guarantee in place that if I am not satisfied I will get a replacement or a refund. So far I have been really happy with the current store that I am using.