Ordered my Groceries Online
@DeborahDiane (40320)
Laguna Woods, California
March 21, 2017 5:41pm CST
Our local grocery story just started a new online grocery delivery service. They gave everyone a coupon for $20 off a $35 grocery online grocery order, just so we would sign up.
I tried the service today. My husband and I looked through the pantry and refrigerator and ordered everything we felt we needed ... which was quite a bit, since one of our daughters and her family just spent the past week here.
Within two hours, the groceries had arrived!
There was only one problem ... they brought me three ears of corn instead of three bananas! However, the delivery person is going to change them out for me later this afternoon, so it all will work out.
I don't know if I will use this service often, but it will be handy to know how to do it if I ever need surgery or can't get out of the house for some reason.
In the future, it won't be such a good deal, since I won't have the coupon and, today, I also got free delivery. However, in an emergency, it is great to have this service available.
Have you ever ordered groceries online?
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@Marilynda1225 (83109)
• United States
21 Mar 17
I've never tried it but have always been tempted to. Usually I like to go and pick out my own stuff and substitute if I don't find what I need. Sometimes I see coupons for the first delivery and maybe one of these days I'll give it a try. I have a friend who uses it all the time and loves it.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@Marilynda1225 - I can see how it could be very useful in the future, especially if I develop any problems which make it hard to get out. It was fun!
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@Lupita234 - Yes, I was able to use coupons on the site. That was good!
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@TheInvisibleMan - I can understand that. I think that, most of the time, it is best to be able to pick your own fruits and vegetables.
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@allknowing (137781)
• India
22 Mar 17
As long as the quality is good all is well. When we physically visit a store we take hours to pick the best.
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@allknowing (137781)
• India
25 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane I am an online shopping addict for many things (lol)
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Mar 17
@alknowing - Yes, visiting the store ourselves is definitely the best choice. But it is nice to have the option of ordering, especially if there is ever a problem.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 Mar 17
@allknowing - More and more, it is easier to shop online instead of in the stores, which is why stores like Macy's and Sears are having so many problems.
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@Juliaacv (51361)
• Canada
21 Mar 17
I do not think that online grocery shopping is an option in our area currently.
But, like you pointed out, in a pinch, that would be a wonderful service.
Last year I was very sick for several weeks, in bed, with pneumonia, now my husband did the shopping and cooking, but if I were single or a widow, that would be an ideal service. Mind you I would want what I ordered and not someone else's corn
but at least they are righting that wrong, and it being a new service you're bound to find something wrong.
but at least they are righting that wrong, and it being a new service you're bound to find something wrong.3 people like this
@Juliaacv (51361)
• Canada
22 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane Yeah, it sounds like they are quite good at the service that they are offering. It should be interesting to see if this concept takes off over the next few years.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@Juliaacv - They give you choices in delivery times. I think it would be great for people who work. They could order their groceries during their lunch hour and have them delivered after they get home! I'll be surprised if it doesn't become even more popular in the future.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@Juliaacv - Yes, I wasn't really bothered by the mix-up, especially since they are going to bring me the bananas! Everyone makes mistakes.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Mar 17
@JudyEv - I think I will try it again, but check out other stores which also offer the service. That way, I can decide which one I like the best.
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@JudyEv (342112)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane Yes, it's always good to compare one service with another.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@RubyHawk - That what I thought ... it could be handy if I was sick. In addition, my husband has kidney disease and, if he decided to do home dialysis in the future, someone is supposed to stay home with him while he is on it. I thought it would be handy to know how to order groceries, if we are ever in that situation.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@RubyHawk - I rarely buy groceries at Walmart, unless I happen to be in the store anyway. However, it might be worth it for me to check out what Walmart charges and compare the prices.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane I think Walmart delivers groceries here but I don't buy groceries there. I would if I needed delivery.
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
21 Mar 17
Yes, I have ordered groceries online and would do it again. Its good when your sick and don't want to make everyone else sick at the store. Glad the company is quickly making the exchange, so you receive what you ordered. Free delivery and a coupon is a good way to try out a grocery delivery service, as money is saved and there is food in the house.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@Fishmomma - I'm glad I am not the only one to try it. I thought the service could be handy in the future!
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
22 Mar 17
I have ordered and bought items online but I haven't bought groceries yet.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
25 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane sounds very convenient.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Mar 17
@allen0187 - This was the first time I tried buying groceries online. I definitely will try it again sometime!
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Mar 17
Wow that is really neat! I have never ordered groceries online before. I'm sure it will come in handy when you need it. =)
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@LovingMyBabies - That is what I thought ... it could really come in handy!
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
25 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane Now they are working their way to deliver on the same day. But usually schedules are full.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 Mar 17
@wiLLmaH - Hopefully, the service will get better as time goes by.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Mar 17
@wiLLmaH - I agree that the delivery charge is quite high. However, it is worthwhile to know how to do it, in an emergency.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Mar 17
We ordered groceries for a friend in this manner through Publix. She had just returned from the hospital and we thought some goodies for the pantry would be clever. She loved the idea.
It is a great idea and we would do it again.
However, apparently there is an independent group that does the order taking and delivering and they at one point charged a membership fee of $149 to the credit card used.
They said it was a yearly fee for me to be able to use the service. Oh course, they got notice from me as did my credit card that it was not authorized. Just a heads up!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane That was a real shock to me. Easily handled, but we will be careful about using them again and we really love the idea!
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Mar 17
@PatZAnthony - Wow! Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely watch for any unusual charges.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Mar 17
@DianneN - I agree that it is good in an emergency, but I prefer to choose my own produce, too. Besides, when I want bananas, I certainly don't want to get corn, instead! I think this could be handy, however, if my husband's illnesses get worse and I want to be by his side, I thought I should know how to do this.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 Mar 17
@DianneN - Yes, I thought it would be handy to have an account set up. You never know when you might need it!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
25 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane That's for sure, although ours never made an error. I used it after my hubby's surgery, too. It was very handy to have.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 May 17
#dianadee - I prefer to shop and pick out my food, too. I just thought it would be good to have another option if I am ever sick or can't drive for a few days.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 May 17
@dianadee - I agree. It isn't something I would use regularly, but it is good to have the option if I ever need it.
@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
24 May 17
@DeborahDiane Good option when you are unable to through illness or other circumstances.
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
22 Mar 17
Good to know it worked well other than corn instead of bananas. -- was there a fee for it? I wanted to awhile back when I was sick - only had a few items and didn't want to go out. But then I saw there was , like a 5 hour window of time or something - in between placing the order and getting your food and I wanted orange juice right away... lol
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Mar 17
@FayeHazel - I had a coupon for this purchase, so I did not have to pay the fee. Otherwise, it would have been a $5.99 delivery charge PLUS a 10% service charge. I would not do it on a normal basis, but in an emergency it would handy to use. The groceries arrived within two hours, so that part was good.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
22 Mar 17
At home in Connecticut I use it all the time. I love ?? it. So convenient and time saving
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@BelleStarr - Yes, it was very convenient. I think it will be handy to have this service available in the future. I may try it from some of the other local stores, too, and see which service I like the best.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@jstory07 - I probably would not have tried it, except for the coupon. However, I figure it is probably a good idea to know how to do it.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50526)
• United States
22 Mar 17
I've order a few food items from Amazon.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50526)
• United States
22 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane there is an Asian noodle soup that my son loves and we occasionally by it in bulk from Amazon.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@Tampa_girl7 - That's a great way to get items that are hard to find in local stores. Great idea!
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@Tampa_girl7 - Oh, yes! I have never thought about ordering from Amazon, but that is another possibility.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
26 Mar 17
I don't think i'd ever do that but it does sound like a good service
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Mar 17
I'll only do it again in an emergency.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Feb 18
@Hannihar- Yes, as long as I am able, I prefer to go to the store myself, too. I thought it would be good to know how to do it, though, in case I am ever sick and cannot go.
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@CoolPeace (1566)
• Miami, Florida
22 Mar 17
I never did online groceries. I feel that online grocery is good when there is an emergency. You have some stores they will have you to order online and you have to pick it up at the store.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Mar 17
@CoolPeace - I think a lot of people are looking for convenience wherever they can find it.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Mar 17
@CoolPeace - I think I will have to try some other online grocery stores and see which one I like the best.
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@CoolPeace (1566)
• Miami, Florida
22 Mar 17
@DeborahDiane I agree that online groceries is convenient. I know that Walmart and CVS does it.
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