My local Giant grocery store charges a flat $3 for curbside pickup.
The drawback is that if something on your list is out of stock, you aren't in a position to grab the substitute you want. But that isn't usually a problem.
The time and hassle they save me by gathering the stuff I want is definitely worth the 3 bucks, even on a small order. If Giant continues to offer this service, I'll probably continue to use it.
OTOH, I've been using Costco's Instacart delivery service. To which I add a 10% tip - on the grounds that that's the level of tip that I would think is fair for that kind of effort if I were doing the work. Costco also marks up the price per item, so although they don't charge a separate delivery fee, every delivery is a lot more than doing it myself.
The upshot is that I'll probably ditch Costco deliveries when I feel comfortable to do so. But I won't hesitate to use it again if the need arises - something I never would have considered before the pandemic.
I also order even more things than usual from Amazon. Amazon is definitely the indispensable retailer you love to hate. Oh so convenient and quick, but some serious warts, too.
I have a buddy who has gotten into the habit of ordering meals delivered from local restaurants. Money isn't an issue for him. I suspect he's made that change for life.
What about you guys? Any changes you can't wait to ditch? Others that work so well you'll keep them?
The drawback is that if something on your list is out of stock, you aren't in a position to grab the substitute you want. But that isn't usually a problem.
The time and hassle they save me by gathering the stuff I want is definitely worth the 3 bucks, even on a small order. If Giant continues to offer this service, I'll probably continue to use it.
OTOH, I've been using Costco's Instacart delivery service. To which I add a 10% tip - on the grounds that that's the level of tip that I would think is fair for that kind of effort if I were doing the work. Costco also marks up the price per item, so although they don't charge a separate delivery fee, every delivery is a lot more than doing it myself.
The upshot is that I'll probably ditch Costco deliveries when I feel comfortable to do so. But I won't hesitate to use it again if the need arises - something I never would have considered before the pandemic.
I also order even more things than usual from Amazon. Amazon is definitely the indispensable retailer you love to hate. Oh so convenient and quick, but some serious warts, too.
I have a buddy who has gotten into the habit of ordering meals delivered from local restaurants. Money isn't an issue for him. I suspect he's made that change for life.
What about you guys? Any changes you can't wait to ditch? Others that work so well you'll keep them?
