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I live literally five minutes walk from a decently sized supermarket, ten minutes from another, and ten minutes on the bus from a great big one. One of my neigh

by rsynnott 11mo ago

I live literally five minutes walk from a decently sized supermarket, ten minutes from another, and ten minutes on the bus from a great big one. One of my neighbours still gets supermarket delivery. There seems to be some sort of market for it, anyway...

Forgeties79 11mo ago
We use Costco delivery at my house because it’s 10-15min each way to go there plus an hour at the place shopping at best (long lines are common). With 2 kids you feel that time especially given how frequently you have to shop for groceries. It’s a more limited selection but there’s plenty to choose from and I’m done picking out my groceries in five minutes. They magically show up at my door for very little extra cost and I don’t have to bicker with my kids about grabbing a bunch of random stuff either. I’m not saying you’re wrong for feeling that way, but you’d be surprised how much work it is to go to a grocery store, no matter how close it is. It’s important to think about other factors here.
- rsynnott 11mo ago
  > I’m not saying you’re wrong for feeling that way I mean I'm not feeling any particular way; I don't have a problem with the neighbours using it. I'm somewhat surprised that it makes sense for them, but each to their own. Myself, I just shop on the way home from work (my walk brings me past one of the supermarkets).
  - Forgeties79 11mo ago
    There appeared to be some tone/judgment in your previous comment but I guess I was mistaken!
- wing-_-nuts 11mo ago
  >They magically show up at my door for very little extra cost I find tipping for grocery delivery adds pretty significantly to the cost.
  - Forgeties79 11mo ago
    I save money because I have Costco executive membership which also gives me Instacart for cheap, so I put those savings into the tip. Nets out about the same plus several hours of my life aren’t spent at Costco every month.
    - adamc 11mo ago
      Many of us enjoy shopping, at least enough that what we would pay for it isn't much of a deal.
      - Forgeties79 11mo ago
        Just talking about why some people would want to use delivery even if they live close that’s all. Personally I can do without the chaos of Costco ha plus I go in person to my local grocers plenty in between.
infecto 11mo ago
So that’s 10 mins round trip. How many times a week, plus the time it takes to pick and checkout.
- rsynnott 11mo ago
  I mean, I'm walking past it anyway on my way to the office or to the bus stop.
  - infecto 11mo ago
    Right we are all different. I don’t want to bother time with walking inside and picking things out. I would rather spend time with my family. All those minutes add up. Some enjoy it, others find value in that time spent, some of us like myself don’t.

Forgeties79 11mo ago

We use Costco delivery at my house because it’s 10-15min each way to go there plus an hour at the place shopping at best (long lines are common). With 2 kids you feel that time especially given how frequently you have to shop for groceries. It’s a more limited selection but there’s plenty to choose from and I’m done picking out my groceries in five minutes. They magically show up at my door for very little extra cost and I don’t have to bicker with my kids about grabbing a bunch of random stuff either. I’m not saying you’re wrong for feeling that way, but you’d be surprised how much work it is to go to a grocery store, no matter how close it is. It’s important to think about other factors here.

rsynnott 11mo ago
> I’m not saying you’re wrong for feeling that way I mean I'm not feeling any particular way; I don't have a problem with the neighbours using it. I'm somewhat surprised that it makes sense for them, but each to their own. Myself, I just shop on the way home from work (my walk brings me past one of the supermarkets).
- Forgeties79 11mo ago
  There appeared to be some tone/judgment in your previous comment but I guess I was mistaken!
wing-_-nuts 11mo ago
>They magically show up at my door for very little extra cost I find tipping for grocery delivery adds pretty significantly to the cost.
- Forgeties79 11mo ago
  I save money because I have Costco executive membership which also gives me Instacart for cheap, so I put those savings into the tip. Nets out about the same plus several hours of my life aren’t spent at Costco every month.
  - adamc 11mo ago
    Many of us enjoy shopping, at least enough that what we would pay for it isn't much of a deal.
    - Forgeties79 11mo ago
      Just talking about why some people would want to use delivery even if they live close that’s all. Personally I can do without the chaos of Costco ha plus I go in person to my local grocers plenty in between.

infecto 11mo ago

So that’s 10 mins round trip. How many times a week, plus the time it takes to pick and checkout.

rsynnott 11mo ago
I mean, I'm walking past it anyway on my way to the office or to the bus stop.
- infecto 11mo ago
  Right we are all different. I don’t want to bother time with walking inside and picking things out. I would rather spend time with my family. All those minutes add up. Some enjoy it, others find value in that time spent, some of us like myself don’t.