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When I go to a physical store I frequently end up buying things I didn't really intend to, but with Instacart, I only end up with the things I actually wanted.
by CamelCaseName 10y ago
When I go to a physical store I frequently end up buying things I didn't really intend to, but with Instacart, I only end up with the things I actually wanted.
Specifically what products do you end up buying? I have always wanted some insight as to who buys these items near the register and why, as I rarely see anyone pick them up.
- jjfine 10y agoThey're not necessarily talking about just those items. The entire store is designed so you buy things you weren't intending to buy. You never said/thought: "Ooh look ice cream's on sale..." and failed to resist?
- 0xcde4c3db 10y agoPeople will do that without even realizing it because they (we, I) instantly come up with some rationalization for why they "really" want it.
- grandalf 10y agoExactly, I rarely add anything from the checkout lane area, but I'm often enticed to buy unplanned stuff from the ethnic foods aisle, and now and then I'm taken in by the end-cap displays featuring product pairings, especially if I've been inclined to try a similar combination.
- thomasz 10y agoThat is even easier with a website that has detailed data about your shopping.
- bravefoot 10y agoHalf of my pantry is food I found in the clearance and damaged goods sections. I never go to the store with the intent of buying three big cans of enchilada sauce, but the bent ones are half off and I'll use them eventually...
- muzz 10y agoGum and mints, for me. Sometimes batteries if I need them, even though they are cheaper at WalMart or Target. I don't personally buy things like tabloid magazines, but I'm sure grocery stores have spent lots of time researching this to optimize the placement of these products