Deliverance
Mar. 14th, 2020 07:09 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
stoutfellowWhat with one thing and another, I decided to start taking advantage of Schnucks' delivery service. In addition to the social-distancing benefits, it would also allow me to make larger purchases - more than I can handle, even with my tote. One especial benefit is that I can buy the big, 20 lb. bags of dog food. (I can fit one in my tote, but not much else if I do!) So, today, I placed an order.
There are problems. First, the prices are noticeably higher than in-store; e.g., a gallon of milk which was $1.99 the last time I went goes for $2.19 online. Not a big deal, but not a plus, especially given the delivery fee and the deliverer's tip (baked in). Second - and this is particular to the current situation - the one-hour delivery promise has gone by the boards. I placed my order a little after noon today; they are currently promising delivery *tomorrow* between noon and 1:00 PM.
It's still more convenient than in-person shopping; if the one-day lag is consistent, then it can be dealt with by a little precrastination. I'll have to think about whether the gain in convenience is worth the extra time and money.
There are problems. First, the prices are noticeably higher than in-store; e.g., a gallon of milk which was $1.99 the last time I went goes for $2.19 online. Not a big deal, but not a plus, especially given the delivery fee and the deliverer's tip (baked in). Second - and this is particular to the current situation - the one-hour delivery promise has gone by the boards. I placed my order a little after noon today; they are currently promising delivery *tomorrow* between noon and 1:00 PM.
It's still more convenient than in-person shopping; if the one-day lag is consistent, then it can be dealt with by a little precrastination. I'll have to think about whether the gain in convenience is worth the extra time and money.
