Groceries

Paugus Bay Resident · 04-13-2020, 02:41 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, 05:34 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, 05:58 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, 07:17 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.

04-14-2020, 05:34 PM	#2
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 217 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,

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04-13-2020, 02:41 PM	#1
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 135 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, 05:58 PM	#3
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 759 Thanked 796 Times in 419 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, 07:17 PM	#4
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,164 Thanks: 17 Thanked 357 Times in 214 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.