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Ocelot II

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2. I did through the worst of the pandemic, still do now and then,

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2024, 01:08 PM

Apr 14

mostly when I'm too busy or feel too lazy to go out and shop. I do the ordering online and they leave the bags on the porch so I never see the driver, but I include a tip along with the delivery fee when I pay online. It's a great service if you don't mind the extra expense. When my dad was in an assisted living place he had his own apartment and home care people to help him cook, but I had to do all the shopping in person (which involved a 40-mile round trip) until I discovered a grocery delivery service, a newish thing at the time, which was about 12 years ago. His carer could do the ordering and he didn't have to wait for a weekend when I could get away from work and do the shopping.

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Do you have groceries delivered to you? [View all] CTyankee Apr 14 OP

I do it too, nocoincidences Apr 14 #1

I did through the worst of the pandemic, still do now and then, Ocelot II Apr 14 #2

I got Walmart Plus. BlueKota Apr 14 #3

I miss having my "visit" with food. I especially love a good produce section, because the food is so beautiful. CTyankee Apr 14 #6

Yes ._. Apr 14 #4

I do from WM to save money XanaDUer2 Apr 14 #5

I always avoid self checkout. I find it difficult to manage. CTyankee Apr 14 #8

We're disabled XanaDUer2 Apr 14 #10

Putting the items on the conveyer is enough exercise for me. I'm a little picky about packing the groceries. CTyankee Apr 14 #14

i feel i am taking somones job from them and i am not trained nor qualified to do so. if i am to do so, pay me wal AllaN01Bear Apr 14 #24

Yes, I routinely have my groceries delivered... anciano Apr 14 #7

Hi CTYank Quakerfriend Apr 14 #9

Good idea! We have a food bank here in New Haven. I'm sure they loved your donation! CTyankee Apr 14 #11

Yep. malthaussen Apr 14 #12

I do. And I tip as well. mzmolly Apr 14 #13

We used to get the weekly circular from that store with our newspaper but no more. I find it on line. CTyankee Apr 14 #15

I do the same. I have lists for various mzmolly Apr 14 #16

Our store is unionized (of course, this is blue New Haven) and they had a strike about a year ago. I refused to cross CTyankee Apr 14 #17

I try to shop at union stores as well. mzmolly Apr 14 #22

I've used Costco's same day delivery for me and for gifts. QED Apr 14 #18

we did delivery everything for 6+ months... mike_c Apr 14 #19

I'm with you snowybirdie Apr 14 #20

About 20% of time. Great service when needed, like ill, feeling really old, etc. With tip, it adds $20 or so to cost. Silent Type Apr 14 #21

I have mine delivered. Love the convenience. Polly Hennessey Apr 14 #23

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