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But will it be as convenient, as cheap, and have everything I want?

by probablynish 4y ago

seba_dos1 4y ago
No. So what?
- KRAKRISMOTT 4y ago
  So they are not getting my business. Amazon dominates because their value add is worth the occasional inconvenience.
  - seba_dos1 4y ago
    When considered in a selfish and shortsighted fashion, sure. Being "as convenient, as cheap, and having everything I want" may be the most important aspect when you're below the poverty line and can't afford anything else, otherwise it's just one of many factors to consider.
- probablynish 4y ago
  > So what? You don't understand why the things I listed are relevant to where people choose to shop?
CameronNemo 4y ago
I don't know! Try it out and tell us! What've you got to loose? $100?
- probablynish 4y ago
  I went to www.localharvest.org and checked out the top three results for my location. They all seemed like a much worse option than my current supermarket (right now I do all my groceries at a supermarket that's 5 minutes walk from my apartment) for a few reasons: - Delivery: it looks like they have a fixed day of the week depending on zip code, and no ability to choose a time slot within the day. This is a dealbreaker for me since I can't commit to being at home all day and I don't have anyone who could receive and put away groceries for me. - Selection: they only carry produce, which isn't a surprise, but I'd have to go to my supermarket for some stuff anyway. - Price: they seemed a bit more costly, maybe because I can't pick and choose individual items I want the way I can at a supermarket. I think I would use such a service if I had more money (currently I'm a grad student) and flexibility/free time to be able to stay at home. I do like fresh local produce and would appreciate that angle for sure. Thanks for bringing this to my attention anyway!
  - CameronNemo 4y ago
    Props for seriously considering it! Indeed logistics of picking up a box or receiving a delivery can be hard. That is certainly something that Amazon is very skilled at.

But will it be as convenient, as cheap, and have everything I want?

seba_dos1 4y ago

No. So what?

KRAKRISMOTT 4y ago
So they are not getting my business. Amazon dominates because their value add is worth the occasional inconvenience.
- seba_dos1 4y ago
  When considered in a selfish and shortsighted fashion, sure. Being "as convenient, as cheap, and having everything I want" may be the most important aspect when you're below the poverty line and can't afford anything else, otherwise it's just one of many factors to consider.
probablynish 4y ago
> So what? You don't understand why the things I listed are relevant to where people choose to shop?

CameronNemo 4y ago

I don't know! Try it out and tell us! What've you got to loose? $100?

probablynish 4y ago
I went to www.localharvest.org and checked out the top three results for my location. They all seemed like a much worse option than my current supermarket (right now I do all my groceries at a supermarket that's 5 minutes walk from my apartment) for a few reasons: - Delivery: it looks like they have a fixed day of the week depending on zip code, and no ability to choose a time slot within the day. This is a dealbreaker for me since I can't commit to being at home all day and I don't have anyone who could receive and put away groceries for me. - Selection: they only carry produce, which isn't a surprise, but I'd have to go to my supermarket for some stuff anyway. - Price: they seemed a bit more costly, maybe because I can't pick and choose individual items I want the way I can at a supermarket. I think I would use such a service if I had more money (currently I'm a grad student) and flexibility/free time to be able to stay at home. I do like fresh local produce and would appreciate that angle for sure. Thanks for bringing this to my attention anyway!
- CameronNemo 4y ago
  Props for seriously considering it! Indeed logistics of picking up a box or receiving a delivery can be hard. That is certainly something that Amazon is very skilled at.