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QED

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18. I've used Costco's same day delivery for me and for gifts.
Sun Apr 14, 2024, 02:00 PM
Apr 14

Since I messed up my shoulder, hefting bags of dog food is painful so having it delivered is a great thing. The prices are jacked up a bit but it's worth it.

Two of my sisters had situations that I wanted to offer something besides a phone call - one lost a pet and the other had strep. I wanted to send flowers that day but delivery for one was unavailable since she lives in a rural area. Strangely, Costco does deliver to her rural area so I sent flowers and an order of their chicken alfredo. The delivery was fairly quick, the flowers were beautiful, and she said the alfredo was the best she ever had.

I sent the other sister flowers and soup - chicken noodle and broccoli cheddar (Panera's from Costco). She loved the broccoli cheddar and her husband loved the chicken noodle. Again, the delivery was quick.

So...the three times I've used grocery delivery have been successful. I don't know that I'll do it routinely, maybe for the dog food until my shoulder is better, but for now this works. As for delivery from the grocery store...I need to get out of the house and at least see people now and then. But maybe I'll try it for routine stuff - I'll probably end up spending less because I won't be tempted by shelf displays.

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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