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This article is so contrived. > "Instacart states upfront that it has markups for some stores, including Costco. But the app neglects to show the actual retail
by jbob2000 11y ago
This article is so contrived.
> "Instacart states upfront that it has markups for some stores, including Costco. But the app neglects to show the actual retail cost of each item compared to the markup, making it tough to assess just how much more you’re paying for the service."
If I'm buying something to be delivered to me, I don't really care what the price is, as long as the total is not outrageous. I'm paying for convenience, full stop. If I care about price, I will go to Costco and get the damn dental floss myself.
- dragonwriter 11y agoIF I care about price, I'll use Google Express, and get convenience and the same price as I'd get direct from Costco. (Instacart charges a premium for Costco not for the convenience of delivery, but for the "convenience" of not having to buy a Costco membership; Google Express just lets you enter your Costco membership info and use it.)