Grocery Home Delivery

x Hedge · ‎08-18-2016

Have any of you had to get food, long term, without going to a grocery store and shopping for it?

If you're lucky enough to have any grocery stores with a 'home delivery' service you'll know the entire grocery store is not available online, so for starters your choices are limited.

The price on each item you put in your cart is inflated over the in-store price. Some don't let you have the 'sale' prices you would've gotten in the store either.

Then there is the added service fee(s) and delivery fee, and the tip.

In the last year it's been a necessity for me, and I've ordered groceries through Aldi, Woodman's, and Meijer, and looked into a few more.

Personally, I hate this. I experience this as a big loss since I love the whole process of shopping for food.

Have you used this type of service?

What grocery stores, and what are your thoughts?

Travone · ‎10-14-2016

I have not used this. I am very picky about my fresh produce and I don't want anyone else to pick them out for me.

A few years back before I had surgery, I went to Omaha Steak and filled my freezer with individual sized items so that I would have enough protein to eat while I recuperated.

Grouchomarx · ‎01-23-2019

I have been using home delivery for groceries for several years now. I use FreshDirect and I am very happy with it. I used to use Peapod (Stop n Shop) and there were just awful. Always late, missing and destroyed items, etc. FreshDirect has been very good for our needs. They are a little more expensive but I consider it that I am paying for a premium service. My partner and I absolutely hate doing a big grocery trip so this has kept the peace between us. I occasionally go the local grocery store for something I forgot to order or something that FreshDirect doesn't carry. I enjoy the trip since it's only for a handful and no lugging of tons of stuff inside the house. FreshDirect has good sales every week too. And very high quality foods.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

my daughter uses a home delivery service for groceries. she is a student.

she does have a few grocery stores near her apartment and she does use them, but the bulk of her groceries come via amazon prime.

she likes it and if there are any problems with the order they immediately give her a credit.

i dont use it myself because i enjoy going to my favorite grocery stores. it is almost a "quiet time" for me.

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Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

The only grocery delivery service I have used is non perishables from Amazon.

For one thing we live in the boonies and its not offered. I too am to picky to have anyone else pick out my meats and produce.

At least you had the delivery service available when you need it. Thats one way for you look at it. You do not have to depend on family, friends or neighbors which could get quite tedious.

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loriqvc · ‎11-06-2011

@x Hedge - I'm not sure if this is an option for you, but my sister-in-law swears by the pickup service at Walmart. They always give her the best of the best produce, bakery items, and so forth because they want to get good ratings and return business, and if an item she wants is not in stock, she will either get an upgraded similar item or the option to not be charged. She also sometimes uses the delivery and/or pickup service available through Smith's (aka Kroger, Ralphs, King Sooper's, and other names in different parts of the country) and thinks they do a great job as well. I've never heard her mention that either of those stores charges more than the regular/sale prices, though delivery fees and such would apply. In fact, at Smith's, there are special coupons and offers that are only available when you select pickup or delivery.

Good luck with your shopping; I hope you can figure out a solution that works for you.

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

The grocery stores in my area offer home delivery & you can order everything online, get the same price, use coupons, make requests, ok substitutes, get special offers, etc....all of it is the same as using their pickup service or shopping in the store. Order online, it's delivered quickly & it's a great service.

FlyersGirl · ‎03-13-2010

@x Hedge While recovering from surgery I used Shop Rite's shop from home service. There is a fee for shopping the order and for delivery. There are NO differences in the in store vs shop from home prices. All in store deals and coupons are honored. They call after shopping the order to let me know if they have questions or to suggest an alternate or raincheck if an item is out of stock.

I was so happy with the service and quality of the items that I continue to shop this way.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I started ordering my groceries online with Peapod and Amazons Primenow several years ago. At the time, I was in severe pain almost 24/7. I had osteoarthritis in my left knee, spinal stenosis and muscle pain. Dragging myself around a grocery store was not possible. You are right, the entire store is not availabe online but for me, that was a very good thing. I was trying to eat healthy and that's was always hard for to do when I shopped in a big grocery store. All the prepared foods, the baker, the deli, the chips and snacks. The frozen food section! I shopped better and cheaper by shopping. I'd send hubby to pick specialty items that were not available online. Fast forward and I'm so much better physically. I had my knee replacement, my back pain has improved. I can walk just fine now but I still order groceries online and have them delivered because I like doing it that way. Pushing a cart up and down those aisles isn't something I like to do. Every two weeks, I have Peapod deliver and on Saturdays, I go to a small grocery store that has a lot specialty items and I pick up a few things. I avoid the danger areas like the bakery. It's funny because half the people in my condo complex shop with Peapod and Primenow. I see those trucks and the guys delivering building to building. Some people do like the grocery shopping experience so I can understand how you feel.