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I can't conceive of mainstream success for Postmates outside of bubbles like SF and NYC - because it's just too expensive: Delivery fee (with very frequent 'sur
by orthoganol 10y ago
I can't conceive of mainstream success for Postmates outside of bubbles like SF and NYC - because it's just too expensive: Delivery fee (with very frequent 'surge pricing'), service fee, and prompts for tip. I've never placed an order under $30 for a meal just for me.
And that's fine if you make 6 figures and don't cook very often, why not be a regular Postmates person, but I just don't see how that works outside of certain neighborhoods in certain cities.
- madeofpalk 10y agoLoads of people use alternatives here in Sydney and Melbourne (including Uber Eats). Doesn't hurt that Uber Eats doesn't charge a delivery fee and has no minimum (for now). Not really sure if we count as 'the bubble', but people have shifted from calling restaurants (or Dominos) directly to using these services to 'upscale' and discover more restaurants.
- ojm 10y agoUber Eats are charging $5 per delivery now in Melbourne. Be interesting to see how this impacts them. Source: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/272512 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/272512
- product50 10y agoWho are these people who have shifted? Are you living in a bubble yourself? I certainly haven't seen this shift happening among my group of friends. I feel this is more of a he said she said kind of argument. Would love to see some data here (in terms of whether these deliveries are net additions vs. replacements of existing chains that deliver) but unfortunately, Postmates hasn't published anything yet.