Do you shop groceries online?

ahmshaki

Hi Pals,
Do you shop groceries online and if you do which websites you use in your country?

MsAmandaNJ

I don't like to shop online, I prefer to get my goods at the time money is exchanged. I can see how it would be convenient to have someone else grocery shop for you, but then you can't do the sniff test on things like shampoo, lotions, deodorant or the squeeze test on bread.

chunky_pinup

I do! It's fantastic, especially in the winter here, as I don't have to bundle up my toddler and hurry her into the store from a cold parking lot, possibly throwing fits and the whole 9 yards! It has also helped us save a significant amount of money. We plan our meals, order only what we need that we don't already have in the house, and we don't end up with a cart full of impulse buys. We use Hyvee Aisles, and it costs $2.95 to pick up the groceries (they bring them to your car in the parking lot so you never have to leave your vehicle) or $4.95 to deliver to your home. If you grocery bill is over $100, pick up or delivery is free. Even if it's under $100, spending 3 or 4 bucks is still more cost efficient than all the extra crap we end up with, and definitely worth all the time back in our schedules!

Lounmoun

I have used online shopping option for HyVee stores and then picked up my groceries at the physical store several times. We did not live in the delivery area but had reasons to be near the store.
The quality of the goods and service was good. Shopping online made it easy to compare prices and saved a lot of time for my family. We pulled up to the store and had a car trunk full of groceries in about 5 minutes and were on our way. It was worth the small fee.

ronjsteele1

I have specific things I buy online. I use Azure Standard but I believe they only have delivery drops in the NW (USA). I might be wrong. They may be nationwide now, not sure. I buy all of my shampoos, handsoap, body soaps, etc. online at VitaCost because they are much cheaper then buying from the store here. If I'm desperate and out I'll buy one locally until I can order. Otherwise, online only. Being selective with what I get online saves us a TON of money. It would easily add another 300-400 a month to my grocery bill (I'm including food/non-foods/etc) if we didn't do this.

subakwa

Oh yes! It is so much cheaper for us to plan and buy online. When I don't do it and we buynin fits and spurts in person we have more waste and spend more.

I'm in the UK and use Sainsbury's. I pay £60 for deliveries for a whole year, but if I didn't use that much money's worth of delivery services I would get back the difference. Win win. I can pick 30 min slots all day, every day.

cwolfman13

Save for specialty items, no.

codename_steve

I've been using Walmart grocery pick up (USA). I like it a lot for the same reasons everyone else has stated. There is no fee associated. I have also seen Lee's Marketplace (local grocer) offering this option.

malibu927

I don't, but my parents have started using Kroger's online ordering system. With chronic illness and pain, it's difficult for them to move around the store, so this is much easier for them (and affordable...I think my mom said she cut the bill down about 30% now that there aren't as many impulse buys).

NorthCascades

There's a valley about 200 miles away that Beth and I like to go visit. One of the towns has a farm that makes goat cheese. It's $8.50 a package at the local grocery store. We get it for $7 delivered to our front door in Seattle. I'm not really sure how that's possible, but there you have it.

VintageFeline

All. The. Time. It's really common here in the UK, I would say nearly everyone I know does it at least sporadically. And Tesco now does same day delivery if you order in the morning. I use mostly Sainsburys and Tesco, for a splurge now and again Waitrose and if on a budget Asda.

JessicaMcB

Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one who secretly loves grocery shopping haha. Our Sobeys offers grocery delivery but the fee is high and I really do enjoy choosing my own produce, etc.

missmagnoliablossom

I do! It reduces temptation to impulse buy items.

jo_nz

I love online grocery shopping - I can use the website like an ongoing shopping list so I forget things less often, I only buy what I need, I can see the total and adjust my purchases accordingly, I stick to my budget better.
Plus it saves time and us just so convenient!

GottaBurnEmAll

I can't get past the idea of someone else picking out my produce.

Not something I'm willing to trust to someone else.

JessicaMcB

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

I can't get past the idea of someone else picking out my produce.

Not something I'm willing to trust to someone else.

Yes! I don't need some whippersnapper loading me up with under ripe bananas and avocados! Haha

RAinWA

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

I can't get past the idea of someone else picking out my produce.

Not something I'm willing to trust to someone else.

I'm the same way - I want to see the produce and the meat before I buy it because I am picky. I did use the on-line shopping some this summer while I was recovering from surgery but I was getting all my produce from the farm share and was already stocked up on meats.

elphie754

I get quite a bit of produce delivered. We have a company here called FreshDirect. I have found their produce is so much better than the supermarket nearby. They delivery the next day and stand behind their produce. I once got a bad pineapple from them, the next day they delivered a free pineapple with an apology note and a code for free shipping on my next order.

jo_nz

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

I can't get past the idea of someone else picking out my produce.

Not something I'm willing to trust to someone else.

I will admit I found that a hard concept at first, but the people selecting use their judgement too just as I do, and it's in their interest to give me nice produce - otherwise I ring up and get a refund! I have been very happy with our service, even delicate produce like tomatoes and avocados arrive safe and sound.

I have actually only had to get a refund once - a vacuum sealed piece of meat had a cut in the bag and it didn't look right to me. They refunded AND replaced it!

GottaBurnEmAll

I won't even let my husband buy produce any more. He's messed up too many times. The last time he bought grapes was just tragic.

jaedwa1

I live in DC and I mix it up. I use Peapod to deliver my staples and toiletries. I go to the farmers market a few blocks away for produce and cuts of meat.

manderson27

I have shopped for groceries online for years. I am in the UK and I buy my groceries from Morrison's at the moment but I have tried Tesco and Asda in the past. The main benefits are:

1. It helps me to budget as I am not tempted by walking past attractive displays

2. I can check the Nutrition content easily and am not blocking an aisle while I read the tiny writing on everything.

3. They come to me in all weathers, and sometimes I am in pain and they will bring the shopping in and put it on the table for me.

4. It takes approx. 20 minutes to do my shopping online where it would take me at least 2 hours with travelling time to go to the Supermarket

5. Once a month I also order my meat/high protein products online from Muscle Foods. This comes in an insulated box with ice packs and is much better quality than supermarket although a little more expensive.

Personally I find it a great time saver. I can spend more time doing the things I like. Morrison's produce is pretty good and delicate things like bananas come wrapped in bubble wrap. They also refund you for your plastic bags when you recycle them. Hardly ever substitute and usually have everything in stock. Also give you points so every couple of months I get a five pound voucher to take off my shopping.

Having said all this I do occasionally shop at local markets and farm shops for more artisanal products or locally produced seasonal produce. I live near Cheddar Gorge so Cheddar cheese and Strawberries from there is a yummy must have.

NorthCascades

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

I can't get past the idea of someone else picking out my produce.

Not something I'm willing to trust to someone else.

When we've ordered groceries from Safeway, they would toss whatever produce they had into our box and ship it. It wasn't what the person would actually want to eat. Maybe they reserved the worst produce they had for deliveries, since you have to accept the whole order before you can inspect anything - captive audience.

On the other hand, there's a local company that specializes in good produce. They act like their reputation is on the line, and deliver. It works very well for us. Beth looks forward to the delivery.

VintageFeline

I don't use them exclusively, just now and then, mostly when my agoraphobia is through the roof. With produce, I just figure supermarket produce is so standardised now that it's all much of a muchness.

I am also lucky enough to have a baker, a cheese/charcuterie/fine booze shop, a new fancy chocolatier, I basically live above a grocers and a Saturday market two minutes away with more local producers to support and get artisanal stuff from. I am very very spoiled here!

ShammersPink

Yes, in the UK, mostly from Sainsburys, a few times from Waitrose when they have a special deal, but they have two hour timeslots, cost more (if not on a deal), and an early deadline for ordering or changing an order, so are nowhere near as good in general. Nice wine selection though.

I used to use online orders more before I learned to drive a couple of years ago. Mostly, the produce is of a very high standard, and if you have complaints, they are generous in their refunds. There are a few things where I'd prefer to be able to make my own choices WRT sizes etc.

I just got a £20 voucher off annual deliveries (so it'd be £40), and am debating whether to use it. But I've been using Aldi, Lidl and the market quite a bit recently, because they are cheaper.

I do find I plan better and more economically when making an online order, rather than shopping in meatspace.

ShammersPink

Also - great for getting an order delivered to a holiday let at the start of the holiday.

Jeannie3099

I use my local market's online service which delivers the groceries right to the trunk of your car! I like to choose my own fresh produce though and the bread also. Mainly I use it in the winter when getting to the store in a snowstorm is tricky.

Francl27

I have a few times. My main issue is selection and I don't really like them picking my cut of meat or produce (plus it's very vague and you can get a package that's too small if it's freshly made in store). And I like going to the store.

But in a pinch, yeah, definitely. I did it more often when I lived in Paris and didn't want to carry bags of potatoes or water in the bus, lol.

bexilashious

I'm in the uk and I get all my lean meat from www.musclefood.com

fitoverfortymom

I do a lot! I have a standard list I use each week and pick up my groceries on Saturday mornings. It keeps us on budget and I only purchase what I have planned for meals and snacks.

SCoil123

I buy bulk household supplies and some stuff for the kids lunches through boxed.com and everything else I purchase in person