Will you use Amazon for your groceries?

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darkewaffle

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For certain not perishable or 'consisent' goods, why not. But for fruit and vegetables and meat? Nah, probably not. I'd probably stick to buying pre-packaged stuff through them if the price and service are right.
 
brainhulk

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UPS guy leaves ice cream i ordered on my doorstep, by the time I get home it will be sugar milk?
 
fleshconsumed

fleshconsumed

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I think amazon already sells non-perishable food. And that's fine. I wouldn't use it for anything else that has expiration date in days/weeks/months though. I like to pick the best looking produce so that it lasts longer, can't do that with Amazon.
 
Rumpltzer

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I buy all kinds of stuff from Amazon. I've bought cereal from them, vanilla extract (until I found it less expensive at Costco), cookies, and candy (no more chocolate, comes melted). So, I guess that I already buy "groceries" from them but not with same-day delivery.

It comes down to price and selection. If they have what I want at the right price. Otherwise, I go to the grocery store at 11PM and use self-checkout. Avoids the crowds and I get in and out quickly, so I don't mind.
 
BarkingGhostar

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PlanetJosh said:
They've been testing this in Seattle and D.C. Wonder if any of posters from those cities can give us feedback on how it's doing. I'm kind of a fan of buying stuff on Amazon so I'm thinking about this if they come to San Diego CA. Maybe a few others on the forum too.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2013/06/04/amazon_groceries_supermarkets_are_doomed.html
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WebVan tried this in Atlanta, and they closed up shop before I had the chance to try it.

The wife and I do have a preferred grocer and they are a private company here in the Southeast but I have tried for a decade to get them in on the idea and they are just not willing to do it.

You would think that local grocer chains would play off discount vs. delivery where delivery is free but discounting is non-existent.
 
mmntech

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I personally wouldn't use it but it's a great idea for people like my grandma who can't always get out in the winter. I can order her groceries for her, then they get shipped right to her door.

Unfortunately Amazon.ca is a piss poor excuse for a web store so it will never end up here. Slowly getting better but they don't have half the stuff Amazon.com has. Grocery Gateway still operates though.
 
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Argo

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Amazon uses their own delivery vans for this service, but I get your point.
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They leave those in special containers with ice packs, usually good for 6-12 hours. My biggest beef with amazon fresh was the fact that it doesn't match how I shop. I walk around the isles, remembering what to buy. Catalog based shopping doesn't match my habits.
 
TridenT

TridenT

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The prices are not worth it. Everything is more expensive than going to the grocery store... So, it will never have my business until it is cheaper than grocery store.
 
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s0me0nesmind1

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They can't compete with local prices on standard perishable groceries. No way, no how. Boxed things like crackers? I wouldn't mind ordering from them if they are competitively lower than the average grocery store price.
 
FeuerFrei

FeuerFrei

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I looked into buying bulk beverages on Amazon, like NeuroSonic, but their prices are horrible. Worse than local retailers.

I'm sure liquids are heavy, but you gotta beat local prices if you want my dollar.
 
brainhulk

brainhulk

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Argo said:
They leave those in special containers with ice packs, usually good for 6-12 hours. My biggest beef with amazon fresh was the fact that it doesn't match how I shop. I walk around the isles, remembering what to buy. Catalog based shopping doesn't match my habits.
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Do the ice packs and packaging cost more than the ice cream? :D
Or are we supposed to believe amazon will eat the cost and not pass the cost to us...
 
BurnItDwn

BurnItDwn

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I already order some items that are not available from local retailers, sometimes coffee for instance (however, I prefer the Jamaican coffee from Costco for similar price.)

Most of the shopping the fiance will go to Aldi or the local family owned grocer (Island Foods), or I will shop with her at Costco or the Jewel.
 
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Argo

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brainhulk said:
Do the ice packs and packaging cost more than the ice cream? :D
Or are we supposed to believe amazon will eat the cost and not pass the cost to us...
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There is a minimum order, I think something like $75. I'm sure they thought about how to make the numbers work.
 
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dave_the_nerd

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I've ordered nonperishables from Amazon plenty. In fact, I have a recurring auto-subscribe set up for a couple of organic items that the local coops all charge 50% more for.

But for most things, local grocers are cheaper.
 
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