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nitpicker

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44. It very much depends

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:37 PM

Jan 2021

If there is only one (or two) stores nearby to shop, and you don't want to expose yourself or your loved ones, pickup or delivery may be the way to go.

BUT if there are multiple chains rubbing each other's shoulders with different bargains (x for veggies and chicken, y for half-price ground turkey specials, z for ramen and cookies) (oh yes, a for canned soup deals a can opener CAN open), making the circuit every few days can not be only cost-effective but quality-assuring.

((I'm leaving Whole Paycheck and Half-Paycheck (Wegman's) out this, but they are here too.))

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My wife and I have made a wonderful discovery. [View all] Mr.Bill Jan 2021 OP

I've noticed this too. iemitsu Jan 2021 #1

How fun! MontanaMama Jan 2021 #2

It's called Instacart. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #4

I think we have Instacart at our local Costco. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #9

I have a cousin that works for them mercuryblues Jan 2021 #40

Not the OP MissB Jan 2021 #7

I'd have to pick out my own avocados. lpbk2713 Jan 2021 #36

I sure hoped Montana would send Bullock to the Senate. mountain grammy Jan 2021 #27

Oh me too MG. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #32

Same of course MissB Jan 2021 #3

I have a brother in another town and he picks his up too. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #8

I would think that your experience is better simply because MissB Jan 2021 #10

All I know is it's a good thing my wife and I Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #19

I always love to hear of couples that get along well. My husband and I do, too. BComplex Jan 2021 #43

Same here! Dem2theMax Jan 2021 #5

I've used them for years lunatica Jan 2021 #6

We've discovered delayed gratification with grocery deliveries. Lars39 Jan 2021 #11

My question to my family is, "What do we need?" JCMach1 Jan 2021 #12

The only glitch we've had so far Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #13

I ordered 6 bananas and got 6 bunches (17 pounds) 😂 Native Jan 2021 #17

Oh my ...lol! n/t moonscape Jan 2021 #34

I worked in Display at Macy's BigmanPigman Jan 2021 #14

I have found the exact opposite... madinmaryland Jan 2021 #15

Well it sounds like you Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #16

I miss those impulse buys Generic Brad Jan 2021 #18

I miss the free samples at Costco Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #20

Bi-monthly trips to Trader Joe's and Costco are dearly missed Generic Brad Jan 2021 #22

Our nearest Costco is about 50 miles from here. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #23

Wow. Never thought of that Traildogbob Jan 2021 #21

Same, but slightly different, here. birdographer Jan 2021 #24

We found a local farm that does home deliveries- best thing ever and saved us money, too. Liberty Belle Jan 2021 #25

That's great! Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #30

Change can be good raising2moredems Jan 2021 #26

And you know, I feel like I'm helping someone have a job. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #31

I love that Instacart from Publix packman Jan 2021 #28

Shout out to your awesome RN daughter- you guys did good 😌 Maru Kitteh Jan 2021 #29

Thank you. We are pretty proud of her. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #33

what about produce? JeaneRaye Jan 2021 #35

Yes, the produce and meat are the weak point in the process. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #37

I typically call and speak to someone in the meat department, tell them what I want... Native Jan 2021 #38

I had the same issues in the beginning, but the produce I now get is exceptionally better... Native Jan 2021 #39

That is not an option where I live. Progressive dog Jan 2021 #41

Thanks to all who responded and all the tips. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #42

It very much depends nitpicker Jan 2021 #44

And b has some veggie specials too this week nitpicker Jan 2021 #45

And that's how we used to shop. We are retired, so we have lots of time. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #46