Groceries

Newbiesaukee · 04-12-2020, 12:43 PM

We used Instacart for the first time yesterday. The supermarket used is Shaw’s. No question...it is expensive, but if it can save trips to grocery it is worth it to us.

We live on Long Island, placed the order yesterday morning and delivered to us yesterday afternoon. The shopper was in txt contact as he shopped and gave options if what we ordered was not available. We were very impressed. Friends in other states have had varied experiences.

Everything we ordered, we got.

Descant · 04-13-2020, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

We used Instacart for the first time yesterday. The supermarket used is Shaw’s. No question...it is expensive, but if it can save trips to grocery it is worth it to us.

We live on Long Island, placed the order yesterday morning and delivered to us yesterday afternoon. The shopper was in txt contact as he shopped and gave options if what we ordered was not available. We were very impressed. Friends in other states have had varied experiences.

Everything we ordered, we got.

Good to know. I appreciate hearing of personal experience. The only fee I saw online was the membership($99/year), and you tip the shopper. Is there more? Say, a mileage or time charge?

Newbiesaukee · 04-13-2020, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Good to know. I appreciate hearing of personal experience. The only fee I saw online was the membership($99/year), and you tip the shopper. Is there more? Say, a mileage or time charge?

Honestly, I did not see the yearly fee...ours was per order and $3.99 delivery fee and $9 or so service charge and what ever tip u want. Our pre tip was about $185. There were options for free delivery but it was a little confusing and the first time we tried it and we are a long way from Shaw’s. Sorry can’t be more specific...we were just excited it worked and will pay more attention next time. Obviously we left a more than usual tip.

Paugus Bay Resident · 04-13-2020, 01:41 PM

We've been using Instacart for a while, so I can shed some light on fees, etc. For us, they cover Shaws, Demoulas, BJs, Petco and CVS. We've used all but Petco and CVS.

You can either sign up monthly or annually for their service ($9.95 / month) or pay a delivery charge. If you sign up for the service, the waive the normal delivery fee and give you prioritized service.

You pick from a catalog for the specific store. They list everything the store has and they do charge an uplift for each item. So, if you'd normally pay $1.00 at the store, you may pay $1.10, it varies. We usually get 90% of what we order, the rest are substitutes or not in stock. You can text with the shopper when they're in the store and make any changes, approve substitutions, etc.

Overall, we've be very happy, usually get our order same day or next day. I'd say the increased cost, including the tip is around 25-30%, but since we're not in the store impulse buying

, seems to come out about the same.

radioman · 04-14-2020, 04:34 PM

My wife and I just returned from Heaths in Ctr. Harb. No lines, no hassle, and well stocked.Well worth the trip from Gilford and as usual, a little more expensive Time was 1:PM,

Sue Doe-Nym · 04-14-2020, 04:58 PM

It’s good to know that Heath is still giving its normal service. Over the years they have been extremely generous in their support of community groups and projects, and that means a lot. Wandering off a bit, has Market Basket in Plymouth opened yet? I thought they were aiming for late 2019.

TheProfessor · 04-14-2020, 06:17 PM

Just a tidbit of information.

The largest pork producer in USA has closed. Too many employees out.

On the tele, some farmers are re-tilling their crops. As restaurants are not ordering. So too much excess crops.

04-12-2020, 12:43 PM	#1
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 948 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	We used Instacart for the first time yesterday. The supermarket used is Shaw’s. No question...it is expensive, but if it can save trips to grocery it is worth it to us. We live on Long Island, placed the order yesterday morning and delivered to us yesterday afternoon. The shopper was in txt contact as he shopped and gave options if what we ordered was not available. We were very impressed. Friends in other states have had varied experiences. Everything we ordered, we got. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

04-14-2020, 04:34 PM	#5
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 216 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	groceries My wife and I just returned from Heaths in Ctr. Harb. No lines, no hassle, and well stocked.Well worth the trip from Gilford and as usual, a little more expensive Time was 1:PM,

04-13-2020, 01:41 PM	#4
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	We've been using Instacart for a while, so I can shed some light on fees, etc. For us, they cover Shaws, Demoulas, BJs, Petco and CVS. We've used all but Petco and CVS. You can either sign up monthly or annually for their service ($9.95 / month) or pay a delivery charge. If you sign up for the service, the waive the normal delivery fee and give you prioritized service. You pick from a catalog for the specific store. They list everything the store has and they do charge an uplift for each item. So, if you'd normally pay $1.00 at the store, you may pay $1.10, it varies. We usually get 90% of what we order, the rest are substitutes or not in stock. You can text with the shopper when they're in the store and make any changes, approve substitutions, etc. Overall, we've be very happy, usually get our order same day or next day. I'd say the increased cost, including the tip is around 25-30%, but since we're not in the store impulse buying , seems to come out about the same.

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04-14-2020, 04:58 PM	#6
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,427 Thanks: 745 Thanked 791 Times in 414 Posts	It’s good to know that Heath is still giving its normal service. Over the years they have been extremely generous in their support of community groups and projects, and that means a lot. Wandering off a bit, has Market Basket in Plymouth opened yet? I thought they were aiming for late 2019.

04-14-2020, 06:17 PM	#7
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 347 Times in 209 Posts	Just a tidbit of information. The largest pork producer in USA has closed. Too many employees out. On the tele, some farmers are re-tilling their crops. As restaurants are not ordering. So too much excess crops.