It very much depends (Reply #44) - Democratic Underground

In the discussion thread: My wife and I have made a wonderful discovery. [View all]

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:37 PM

nitpicker (6,504 posts)

44. It very much depends

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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46 replies	Author	Time	Post
My wife and I have made a wonderful discovery. [View all]	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	OP
I've noticed this too.	iemitsu	Jan 13	#1
How fun!	MontanaMama	Jan 13	#2
It's called Instacart.	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#4
I think we have Instacart at our local Costco.	MontanaMama	Jan 13	#9
I have a cousin that works for them	mercuryblues	Jan 14	#40
Not the OP	MissB	Jan 13	#7
I'd have to pick out my own avocados.	lpbk2713	Jan 14	#36
I sure hoped Montana would send Bullock to the Senate.	mountain grammy	Jan 13	#27
Oh me too MG.	MontanaMama	Jan 13	#32
Same of course	MissB	Jan 13	#3
I have a brother in another town and he picks his up too.	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#8
I would think that your experience is better simply because	MissB	Jan 13	#10
All I know is it's a good thing my wife and I	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#19
I always love to hear of couples that get along well. My husband and I do, too.	BComplex	Jan 14	#43
Same here!	Dem2theMax	Jan 13	#5
I've used them for years	lunatica	Jan 13	#6
We've discovered delayed gratification with grocery deliveries.	Lars39	Jan 13	#11
My question to my family is, "What do we need?"	JCMach1	Jan 13	#12
The only glitch we've had so far	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#13
I ordered 6 bananas and got 6 bunches (17 pounds) 😂	Native	Jan 13	#17
Oh my ...lol! n/t	moonscape	Jan 13	#34
I worked in Display at Macy's	BigmanPigman	Jan 13	#14
I have found the exact opposite...	madinmaryland	Jan 13	#15
Well it sounds like you	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#16
I miss those impulse buys	Generic Brad	Jan 13	#18
I miss the free samples at Costco	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#20
Bi-monthly trips to Trader Joe's and Costco are dearly missed	Generic Brad	Jan 13	#22
Our nearest Costco is about 50 miles from here.	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#23
Wow. Never thought of that	Traildogbob	Jan 13	#21
Same, but slightly different, here.	birdographer	Jan 13	#24
We found a local farm that does home deliveries- best thing ever and saved us money, too.	Liberty Belle	Jan 13	#25
That's great!	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#30
Change can be good	raising2moredems	Jan 13	#26
And you know, I feel like I'm helping someone have a job.	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#31
I love that Instacart from Publix	packman	Jan 13	#28
Shout out to your awesome RN daughter- you guys did good 😌	Maru Kitteh	Jan 13	#29
Thank you. We are pretty proud of her.	Mr.Bill	Jan 13	#33
what about produce?	JeaneRaye	Jan 14	#35
Yes, the produce and meat are the weak point in the process.	Mr.Bill	Jan 14	#37
I typically call and speak to someone in the meat department, tell them what I want...	Native	Jan 14	#38
I had the same issues in the beginning, but the produce I now get is exceptionally better...	Native	Jan 14	#39
That is not an option where I live.	Progressive dog	Jan 14	#41
Thanks to all who responded and all the tips.	Mr.Bill	Jan 14	#42
It very much depends	nitpicker	Jan 14	#44
And b has some veggie specials too this week	nitpicker	Jan 14	#45
And that's how we used to shop. We are retired, so we have lots of time.	Mr.Bill	Jan 14	#46

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