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treky · 02-27-2009, 02:31 AM

....who here has done it? My brother bought our groceries online once, when we we snowed in, and he wasn't very satisfied with the experience and hasn't done it again since then.
Another time though, he ordered a pizza for our dinner online, so it was ready when we got to the place, and was VERY satisfied.

MickeyMac · 02-27-2009, 03:18 PM

No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want to see the food I am getting for myself, so I will go to the grocery store.

PunkyP0WER · 02-27-2009, 03:45 PM

no grocery shopping is one of the things i'll continue doing OFFLINE although i do order steak off qvc

littlebelle · 02-27-2009, 04:26 PM

I'm so afraid that if buying groceries online becomes a new rage, I could loose my job

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Chocoholic · 02-27-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by littlebelle

I'm so afraid that if buying groceries online becomes a new rage, I could loose my job

.

That's why I refuse to shop online. We can't afford to be losing even more jobs. It may be more convenient and less aggrivating than going to the store, but it would be bad for an already shaky job situation.

I do wish that stores would train their employees better though. I know from experience it's both physically and emotionally draining, but is a polite smile and hello from the cashier too much to ask for? And can the bagger please bag the groceries properly so cold stuff stays cold and bread doesn't get squished?

Jude The Obscure · 02-27-2009, 09:20 PM

Chocoholic needs to shop at Jude's store where she will be impressed with his warm smile, cheerful hello and proper bagging techinques

Waterston_Fan · 02-27-2009, 09:45 PM

I refuse to shop for groceries online. But have bought pork roll from a pork roll place that they deliver to my door since there is no pork roll in San Diego.

Janice · 02-27-2009, 10:52 PM

Stop & Shop has a delivery service called Peapod, and I used it off and on for years when I was working. I had no problems. They even took coupons and applied them to your next order. I didn't order meat or produce. I want to pick those items out myself. I was very pleased. I only stopped as it was expensive. The groceries cost 10% to 20% more, then there was a $5 delivery fee, and a $5 tip. I never had a single problem. Can food, cereal, pasta, coffee, etc, no way of screwing that up. Stop & Shop is a quality grocery store to begin with, and they run their delivery service well.

http://www.peapod.com/

Brieannas21 · 02-27-2009, 11:58 PM

I order things from Schwan's online, they are at my house every two weeks, they just left my house an hour ago. I have been happy with their service and food. Other than that, I go to the grocery store and pick out my own groceries.

littlebelle · 02-28-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocoholic

I do wish that stores would train their employees better though. I know from experience it's both physically and emotionally draining, but is a polite smile and hello from the cashier too much to ask for? And can the bagger please bag the groceries properly so cold stuff stays cold and bread doesn't get squished?

I know what you're saying. There are so many of my co-workers that are just plain lazy. I do my best to always be friendly and say hello and even ask them about their day. I also put their groceries in their cart for them so they don't have to kill themselves trying to stretch across the counter to get them.

Big C · 02-28-2009, 12:50 AM

Buying groceries online? NEVER!

It's best to go to the place and know what you want.

When I go to a grocery store, I can choose and take my items, as opposed to waiting.

Janice · 02-28-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSU

Buying groceries online? NEVER!

It's best to go to the place and know what you want.

When I go to a grocery store, I can choose and take my items, as opposed to waiting.

For standard items, there's nothing wrong with ordering online. People order clothes, music, everything online. I ordered a daybed online two weeks ago. It's beautiful. For staples on your grocery list, having them delivered saves time and heavy lifting. I don't need to hold the following items in my hand. I know what they are:

Pet food, litter and pet treats.
Cases of soda or bottled water.
Can soup, tomato sauce, can vegetables.
Can coffee, sugar, cake mix, oil, boxed pasta.
Cleaning supplies, i.e. 409, SOS, Windex.
Paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, paper plates and cups.
Shampoo, soap, toothpaste, mouthwash.

Zoneboy · 02-28-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

For standard items, there's nothing wrong with ordering online. People order clothes, music, everything online. I ordered a daybed online two weeks ago. It's beautiful. For staples on your grocery list, having them delivered saves time and heavy lifting. I don't need to hold the following items in my hand. I know what they are:

Pet food, litter and pet treats.
Cases of soda or bottled water.
Can soup, tomato sauce, can vegetables.
Can coffee, sugar, cake mix, oil, boxed pasta.
Cleaning supplies, i.e. 409, SOS, Windex.
Paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, paper plates and cups.
Shampoo, soap, toothpaste, mouthwash.

Agreed, The only thing I'd need to see before I purchased it would be meat, dairy and produce.

opus · 04-06-2020, 10:21 PM

Bump, because this topic is more relevant nowadays than ever

Coronavirus will change the grocery industry forever

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/19/busin...rus/index.html

Wawwie · 04-06-2020, 10:43 PM

I order everything from either Stop & Shop or Target. Nowadays, it can be very difficult to get a time slot for delivery and the pickins' are slim. A lot of stuff will be out of stock.

I also order a lot of dinners on line at the pizza parlor, the Tex-Mex place, the deli and I FINALLY found a Chinese place near me that delivers. My usual Chinese restaurants have been on total lock-down because of Covid-19, but there is a particular place that still delivers. I had their food about 10 years ago and it was very good from what I remember, so I will be ordering it as soon as I get my Direct Deposit on Wednesday.

I will not leave the house for any reason unless the house is on fire, so it's only online shopping for now, maybe for the rest of my life now.

02-27-2009, 02:31 AM	#1
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02-27-2009, 03:45 PM	#3
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02-27-2009, 03:18 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to see the food I am getting for myself, so I will go to the grocery store.

02-27-2009, 04:26 PM	#4
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	I'm so afraid that if buying groceries online becomes a new rage, I could loose my job .

02-27-2009, 09:20 PM	#6
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Chocoholic needs to shop at Jude's store where she will be impressed with his warm smile, cheerful hello and proper bagging techinques

02-27-2009, 09:45 PM	#7
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	I refuse to shop for groceries online. But have bought pork roll from a pork roll place that they deliver to my door since there is no pork roll in San Diego.

02-27-2009, 10:52 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Stop & Shop has a delivery service called Peapod, and I used it off and on for years when I was working. I had no problems. They even took coupons and applied them to your next order. I didn't order meat or produce. I want to pick those items out myself. I was very pleased. I only stopped as it was expensive. The groceries cost 10% to 20% more, then there was a $5 delivery fee, and a $5 tip. I never had a single problem. Can food, cereal, pasta, coffee, etc, no way of screwing that up. Stop & Shop is a quality grocery store to begin with, and they run their delivery service well. http://www.peapod.com/

02-27-2009, 11:58 PM	#9
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I order things from Schwan's online, they are at my house every two weeks, they just left my house an hour ago. I have been happy with their service and food. Other than that, I go to the grocery store and pick out my own groceries.

02-28-2009, 12:50 AM	#11
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Buying groceries online? NEVER! It's best to go to the place and know what you want. When I go to a grocery store, I can choose and take my items, as opposed to waiting.

04-06-2020, 10:21 PM	#14
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,319	Bump, because this topic is more relevant nowadays than ever Coronavirus will change the grocery industry forever https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/19/busin...rus/index.html

04-06-2020, 10:43 PM	#15
Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	I order everything from either Stop & Shop or Target. Nowadays, it can be very difficult to get a time slot for delivery and the pickins' are slim. A lot of stuff will be out of stock. I also order a lot of dinners on line at the pizza parlor, the Tex-Mex place, the deli and I FINALLY found a Chinese place near me that delivers. My usual Chinese restaurants have been on total lock-down because of Covid-19, but there is a particular place that still delivers. I had their food about 10 years ago and it was very good from what I remember, so I will be ordering it as soon as I get my Direct Deposit on Wednesday. I will not leave the house for any reason unless the house is on fire, so it's only online shopping for now, maybe for the rest of my life now.