tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post316604961569976771..comments2023-08-18T07:35:15.564-07:00Comments on Alien in a Foreign Field: Online grocery shopping – a comparative reviewMaddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-65552688605027964822009-04-21T08:09:00.000-07:002009-04-21T08:09:00.000-07:00Oh my goodness, I almost cried when my online groc...Oh my goodness, I almost cried when my online grocer went under! I was happy, happy, happy when they were bought out by another in a different area. I save money from not impulse buying, and for the most part they get my order right 99% of the time. When they don't they are quick to credit me back. They don't have the variety that the big supermarket has, but that just means I only have to venture into the store rarely.<br /><br />I however, have never tipped. I guess I didn't think of it, and usually I'm not a cheapskate. They don't bring it in the house, though...I don't feel comfortable with that!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464318343985100834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-8448872155351303532009-04-18T07:55:00.000-07:002009-04-18T07:55:00.000-07:00I've never even considered doing this (simply ...I've never even considered doing this (simply because I'm looking for any excuse to get out of the house and have a small issue where I get thrilled to buy ANYTHING). However, your extremely funny account here has gotten my attention.<br /><br />Enjoy the M & Ms.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-26192393219653197952009-04-07T06:06:00.000-07:002009-04-07T06:06:00.000-07:00Hey, time for an update, eh?;-)Hey, time for an update, eh?<BR/>;-)Whitenoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663181100374858553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-15504848454397626592009-04-01T08:48:00.000-07:002009-04-01T08:48:00.000-07:00On-line gorcery shopping is a god send just so lon...On-line gorcery shopping is a god send just so long as your internet connection doesn't trip out just as you're choosing your last few items!! My computer nearly died a slow and painful death that day!!!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904848325269342545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-7204184234288216942009-03-20T19:45:00.000-07:002009-03-20T19:45:00.000-07:00I do a bit of online shopping...it's so convenient...I do a bit of online shopping...it's so convenient!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-90872977090173129712009-03-18T11:18:00.000-07:002009-03-18T11:18:00.000-07:00In my backwards and primitive city we don't have o...In my backwards and primitive city we don't have online groceries, pizza, or anything of that nature.<BR/><BR/>It sure would be nice to be able to click on a few things in the morning, and get them in time to make dinner.nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550167783969561280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-23102299333016044552009-03-12T11:32:00.000-07:002009-03-12T11:32:00.000-07:00This is a great idea - at least for essentials. I...This is a great idea - at least for essentials. I'll have to try it out. But what about fruits and vegetables? I would want to pick things out myself.Back in San Josehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399531288647938247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-15989208903498534772009-03-06T15:09:00.000-08:002009-03-06T15:09:00.000-08:00You will always be British..God bless us, everyone...You will always be British..God bless us, everyone...buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-86857021824796253642009-03-02T04:01:00.000-08:002009-03-02T04:01:00.000-08:00I sympathize. And, although I have never tried the...I sympathize. And, although I have never tried the online grocery service, the water-logged Thomas the Tank Engine problem brought back some <A HREF="http://wnandrt.blogspot.com/2007/03/time-capsule-of-sorts.html" REL="nofollow">memories</A>.<BR/>;-)Whitenoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663181100374858553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-53747848431927232292009-02-23T04:35:00.000-08:002009-02-23T04:35:00.000-08:00Call me lazy, but I really do hate grocery shoppin...Call me lazy, but I really do hate grocery shopping-- and with two autistic kids under foot--oh my!! disaster and overspending. Now I get lazy about ordering on-line and sometimes the wait is a few days via Peapod (Stop&Shop). Now I'm back at the market with my son to teach him about shopping--all good but I still hate it!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10590648520881407651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-56596088190022093132009-02-22T00:35:00.000-08:002009-02-22T00:35:00.000-08:00I've been curious about online groceries and have ...I've been curious about online groceries and have to thank you for such a detailed review of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-42512899317344626062009-02-21T19:37:00.000-08:002009-02-21T19:37:00.000-08:00I have been on-line grocery shopping for about 15 ...I have been on-line grocery shopping for about 15 years. So much so that I am a VI Pea-podder. (Peapod is my service).<BR/>I am not a shopper at all, and I long ago decided that the $6 delivery fee was worth the blood, sweat and tears that is shopping with babies.<BR/>I tip my delivery guys a lot because they bring my stuff at the beginning of my two hour window and carry it through the house to my kitchen. Once, they didn't have the wine I ordered, so they were told to go and buy it at the corner shop for me. (I did tell them not to bother, - I'm not desparate.)<BR/>And - for those who think it's an unecessary luxury in these times - you save a heck of a lot by making alist, ordering what you want, and not "impulse" buying.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-38055524427302364042009-02-20T04:30:00.000-08:002009-02-20T04:30:00.000-08:00I tried online grocery shopping for a bit years ag...I tried online grocery shopping for a bit years ago when we were living in a third-floor walkup and my husband was out of commission with a broken foot.<BR/><BR/>I gave it an honest try, but finally gave up the day I ordered a dozen bagels and received a dozen small bags of "bagele" - in other words, 12 bags of pretzels!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-26964713214219848972009-02-20T01:08:00.000-08:002009-02-20T01:08:00.000-08:00Superb application in the UK - Tesco will allow yo...Superb application in the UK - Tesco will allow you to register a second address on your account. We often self-cater, so after we have driven for a few hours to the accommodation, gone to the nearest pub for supper and then crashed out, it's great to get a knock on the door the following morning and have your breakfast and grocery basics delivered by the Tesco man.<BR/><BR/>Of course part of the fun of staying away is searching the local markets and stores for regional foods, but to get you started, this service is a boon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-82032895466341781022009-02-19T22:24:00.000-08:002009-02-19T22:24:00.000-08:00Hmm I may have to try this. I am sick and tired o...Hmm I may have to try this. I am sick and tired of having to drag both (soon to be all three) kids to the store and have to be on the look out for stray items that get randomly thrown in the cart and so on.Awesome Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523320907836876707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-56764488719271085692009-02-19T19:53:00.000-08:002009-02-19T19:53:00.000-08:00I wish there were an option for online grocery sho...I wish there were an option for online grocery shopping where I live. I wouldn't be grousing so much about not being able to drive if that option were available!codeman38https://www.blogger.com/profile/09005307767833296869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-67380286164904353792009-02-19T19:08:00.000-08:002009-02-19T19:08:00.000-08:000h, my, do I love online grocery shopping. Here in...0h, my, do I love online grocery shopping. Here in Illinois, it's called Peapod. I tried it several years ago when we were in the midst of a major crisis- son in hospital for 4 months after a Traumatic Brain Injury...yada yada yada. Suffice it to say that after 6 years, I'm still at it. I get downright surly if I have to go the the store for some small thing that was out of stock at my beloved Peapod (a rare occurrence, by the way). Their customer service department is superior- if there is ANY problem with any item delivered, it is credited before you are charged, no questions asked. (After all this time, I am what is called a VIPea customer- get it? Peapod? VIPea??)<BR/>It took a bit to set up my first order, but after that, it was quite simple. Now, it's a piece of cake. I know it is somewhat more costly than dragging my butt to the store. But, it is so, so worth it.<BR/>All the best-<BR/>Debdebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10526128336342476753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-58196694118422801862009-02-19T17:32:00.000-08:002009-02-19T17:32:00.000-08:00I used to think it was for the slothful - and then...I used to think it was for the slothful - and then I experienced my brother's shopping nightmare in London. Nice Tescos. Horrendous car park - far too small! I'm not surprised his family does their food shopping online!Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576512360780684236.post-12780842579967533412009-02-19T15:55:00.000-08:002009-02-19T15:55:00.000-08:00I love online grocery shopping. Really does help ...I love online grocery shopping. Really does help to minimise impulse purchases and makes me plan my meals in advance a bit more.<BR/><BR/>Recently discovered that we have an online pharmacy here in Australia also so I can add that to my online shopping list.<BR/><BR/>Thanks to online shopping and new determination to walk the children to school and PreSchool I've not driven the car this week! Go Us! one step closer to our car-free goal :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>I've made the choice to tick the 'No Substitutions' box for our groceries because I was never happy with what they substituted. <BR/><BR/>And you have reminded me that today is shopping day and I've not done it yet. Best get cracking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com