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Black94lt1
03-19-2023, 4:39pm
OK, so I’ve never done grocery delivery, I just prefer to shop for myself. My elderly parents are at the point where grocery delivery is one of the ways to help keep them living independently. My mom emails me her grocery list and I place the order for her as they live 3 hours away, so going shopping for them is not practical.
My question is what do you all consider a normal tip percentage? I honestly have no idea as I’m guessing they are paid a regular wage unlike restaurant waitstaff, but I could be wrong about that.
MadInNc
03-19-2023, 4:58pm
OK, so I’ve never done grocery delivery, I just prefer to shop for myself. My elderly parents are at the point where grocery delivery is one of the ways to help keep them living independently. My mom emails me her grocery list and I place the order for her as they live 3 hours away, so going shopping for them is not practical.
My question is what do you all consider a normal tip percentage? I honestly have no idea as I’m guessing they are paid a regular wage unlike restaurant waitstaff, but I could be wrong about that.
1st question - do they charge for delivery? More charge, less tip
Frankie the Fink
03-19-2023, 5:41pm
OK, so I’ve never done grocery delivery, I just prefer to shop for myself. My elderly parents are at the point where grocery delivery is one of the ways to help keep them living independently. My mom emails me her grocery list and I place the order for her as they live 3 hours away, so going shopping for them is not practical.
My question is what do you all consider a normal tip percentage? I honestly have no idea as I’m guessing they are paid a regular wage unlike restaurant waitstaff, but I could be wrong about that.
Don't know about the tip but you are one helluva good person, a whole lot of offspring don't do things like this:seasix:
We've been using the delivery from walmart for while. Delivery is free if you are a member at a few bucks per month. Kinda like Amazon Prime.
We tip online when we place the order and I usually throw the delivery person a little green.
We've been using the delivery from walmart for while. Delivery is free if you are a member at a few bucks per month. Kinda like Amazon Prime.
We tip online when we place the order and I usually throw the delivery person a little green.
Us as well, a little extra goes a long way with getting your goods on the porch properly.
Mike Mercury
03-19-2023, 6:51pm
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Black94lt1
03-19-2023, 7:12pm
1st question - do they charge for delivery? More charge, less tip
Aldi does, roughly 10% charge. Kroger, I bought the boost membership
Black94lt1
03-19-2023, 7:18pm
Don't know about the tip but you are one helluva good person, a whole lot of offspring don't do things like this:seasix:
Thanks for that. When I saw the look on my moms face about going on line and ordering her groceries, I pulled a very quick audible and said I would do it for her. The look of relief that came over her assured me I was doing the right thing.
On a related note, I found out last week I can get glucose monitor batteries delivered by Uber eats, as her monitor died and she had no spares.
It’s only been 3 months of adapting to not driving, so some of these things just take time.
We've been using the delivery from walmart for while. Delivery is free if you are a member at a few bucks per month. Kinda like Amazon Prime.
We tip online when we place the order and I usually throw the delivery person a little green.
Wonder if the delivery people are contract employees or something?
Pretty sure I've read that walmart policy won't allow their curbside people to be tipped, and they can be fired for accepting.
Black94lt1
03-19-2023, 8:54pm
Wonder if the delivery people are contract employees or something?
Pretty sure I've read that walmart policy won't allow their curbside people to be tipped, and they can be fired for accepting.
Aldi goes through instacart, Kroger seems to be Kroger themselves. Either way, both allow tipping as a part of the order.
Us as well, a little extra goes a long way with getting your goods on the porch properly.
I leave the garage door open and have a table for them to put the bags on.
Wonder if the delivery people are contract employees or something?
Pretty sure I've read that walmart policy won't allow their curbside people to be tipped, and they can be fired for accepting.
Yes they are 1099 gigs for the delivery runners.
cptlo306
03-19-2023, 11:51pm
Wonder if the delivery people are contract employees or something?
Pretty sure I've read that walmart policy won't allow their curbside people to be tipped, and they can be fired for accepting.
My local Walmart uses DoorDash for deliveries.
ZipZap
03-20-2023, 12:04am
Wonder if the delivery people are contract employees or something?
Pretty sure I've read that walmart policy won't allow their curbside people to be tipped, and they can be fired for accepting.
I tip a very small amount curbside because they are actual employees picking it out and bagging it. Maybe a couple bucks.
Aldi goes through instacart, Kroger seems to be Kroger themselves. Either way, both allow tipping as a part of the order.
I won't order groceries through third party deliverers due to the fact that I don't want Instacart/Door Dash/whatever to get a vig. The delivery people are definitely contract employees and since they actually get in their car and bring it out, somewhere between 1-2 bucks a bag depending on their bagging expertise. Very minor specific extra charge from Kroger chain, so I figure this gig is really tip driven. All my tips, everywhere, are cash. Never on the app. Never on cc.
My third party rule, however, did not include Drizly. It's not legal here in CO (jackwads), but in CA, getting a delivery from BevMo at 2130 after already having been drinking was the bomb.
I tip a very small amount curbside because they are actual employees picking it out and bagging it. Maybe a couple bucks.
I think the store employees pic and bag (walmart), but the delivery is a different person on a 1099 gig.
I think the store employees pic and bag (walmart), but the delivery is a different person on a 1099 gig.
I didn't know how walmart handled it, I didn't think they used outside delivery services.
I live in a podunk town, there is no delivery option here. :lol:
I didn't know how walmart handled it, I didn't think they used outside delivery services.
I live in a podunk town, there is no delivery option here. :lol:
The delivery people are not part of a service company. They are local folks. Usually some tattoo'd up single mom with purple hair in a clapped out SUV. :Jeff '79:
Rodnok1
03-20-2023, 6:16am
The delivery people are not part of a service company. They are local folks. Usually some tattoo'd up single mom with purple hair in a clapped out SUV. :Jeff '79:
Pretty much what I have seen but throw in half the windows busted out and blaring rap music. One guy homeless people would have gave money to he looked so bad.
I'd rather not have dredges of the earth handling my food delivery.
Black94lt1
03-20-2023, 6:23am
Pretty much what I have seen but throw in half the windows busted out and blaring rap music. One guy homeless people would have gave money to he looked so bad.
I'd rather not have dredges of the earth handling my food delivery.
My thoughts too, which is just one of the reasons I don't use the service, but for my elderly parents it is a game changer.
I was being a little sarcastic. The delivery folks are for the most very good and respectful. Purple hair and all. :Jeff '79:
My wife has done the pickup deal where they shop for you and you drive up and they put it in the car.
Every time, the fresh produce has been shitty...
She has to be pretty busy to order online at this point.
Frankie the Fink
03-20-2023, 8:20am
My thoughts too, which is just one of the reasons I don't use the service, but for my elderly parents it is a game changer.
I get it completely, my housebound, widowed Dad got "Meals on Wheels" even though it was out of their routine service area for years starting in 2002. My other siblings and I thought it was free but found out at Dad's funeral, my brother had been paying a monthly amount to have the service go outside of their normal routes the whole time.... We all agreed to give him Dad's restored '65 Fairlane as part of his inheritance....for his quiet and unassuming thoughtfulness.
To wit, Meals on Wheels for seniors might be something to look into.
Black94lt1
03-20-2023, 8:42am
I get it completely, my housebound, widowed Dad got "Meals in Wheels" even though it was out of their routine service area for years starting in 2002. My other siblings and I thought it was free but found out at Dad's funeral, my brother had been paying a monthly amount to have the service go outside of their normal routes the whole time.... We all agreed to give him Dad's restored '65 Fairlane as part of his inheritance....for his quiet and unassuming thoughtfulness.
To wit, Meals on Wheels for seniors might be something to look into.
I actually deliver meals on wheels once or twice a month where I live, the recipients are so grateful that it truly brings a smile to my face. If it wasn’t nearly 3 hours out of my work day, I’d do it way more often.
I’ve tried to get my parents to do it but they are still resistant at this point. It may come down to just paying it and not giving them a choice. I pay their grocery delivery fees and tips now, so that they only pay what they paid before, the actual cost of the groceries
Prior to bringing Mom to live with me, I had her signed up for Meals on Wheels. I'd go over there every weekend, only to find that she'd not eaten most of the meals, the leftover trays were in the fridge. She didn't like the food. I asked her how she would feel if she went out of her way to volunteer to prepare and deliver food, only for the recipient to toss out most of it.
I ended up cancelling the service, didn't think it was fair that people put in effort for her not to eat most of it. We had grandma on the service in a different state, but we had to pay for it, as there was a wait list, but of course, cash talks. Sent them $ 100/month. Well worth it to have an extra set of eyeballs on her every Monday through Friday.
My wife has done the pickup deal where they shop for you and you drive up and they put it in the car.
Every time, the fresh produce has been shitty...
She has to be pretty busy to order online at this point.
We began doing it when my wife broke her foot. She prefers to go to the store herself.
She has done the order and pickup at the parking lot as well. :seasix:
Onebadcad
03-20-2023, 11:19am
Your tip is you using the service so they can stay gainfully employed!!
dvarapala
03-20-2023, 12:07pm
My mom emails me her grocery list and I place the order for her
If she can handle email surely she can handle placing the order herself? :shrug:
As for how much to tip, if they block anyone's driveway they get $0.00 tip. :mad:
Jughead
03-20-2023, 1:52pm
I usually use Instacart for Costco purchases. Costco is about 18 miles away from me, thru a toll road and takes about 30 min. The toll is $2.50 each way.
My purchase is usually > $120 and I tip between $5 and $10.00
For me the travel time and toll saving alone is worth it.
dvarapala
03-20-2023, 4:28pm
I usually use Instacart for Costco purchases. Costco is about 18 miles away from me, thru a toll road and takes about 30 min. The toll is $2.50 each way.
My purchase is usually > $120 and I tip between $5 and $10.00
For me the travel time and toll saving alone is worth it.
Instacart marks up Costco items by 15% - 25% (with most being marked up by 20%). I know this because the shoppers accidentally left the actual Costco receipts in my bags on a couple of occasions.
All told you're spending ~$40 to save a $5 in tolls. :D
But I get it - the convenience is worth it. :yesnod:
Black94lt1
03-20-2023, 4:32pm
If she can handle email surely she can handle placing the order herself? :shrug:
No, sending an email is much simpler than online grocery shopping, setting up an account, paying online, responding to texts about substitutions (she doesn’t have a smart phone), etc. She’s 84 and can e-mail that’s about it. Plus I cover all the fees and she just pays me the grocery amount when I visit them
Jughead
03-21-2023, 10:05am
Instacart marks up Costco items by 15% - 25% (with most being marked up by 20%). I know this because the shoppers accidentally left the actual Costco receipts in my bags on a couple of occasions.
All told you're spending ~$40 to save a $5 in tolls. :D
But I get it - the convenience is worth it. :yesnod:
That not been my experience. My daughter occasionally makes trips there and picks up items for me......same price via instacart.
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