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claudette

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11. The only tip

Reply to progree (Reply #10)

Thu Nov 9, 2023, 06:04 PM

Nov 2023

that is included is the minimum amount is high is included in the total price. It is for the driver who delivers the order. Sometimes it’s the shopper but sometimes it isn’t. And there’s a way to change the amount if needed

Instacart was a godsend during the pandemic. So much so that I continue to use it to order groceries that Target does not deliver. I use Target for all other shopping including groceries, with a discount and free shipping for orders $35 and over.

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"Instacart says most of its retailers charge more through its app than in stores..." Business Insider 11/8/23 [View all] progree Nov 2023 OP

$65 is a big difference. Wow Demovictory9 Nov 2023 #1

This is true of other apps, too NCIndie Nov 2023 #2

"I decided to walk the 25 minutes to get my food. " - and then there's the exercise benefit progree Nov 2023 #4

For sure! NCIndie Nov 2023 #6

You are right. DoorDash menus are almost always more expensive that in the location Bristlecone Nov 2023 #13

Yes. No doubt. They likewise claim to be able to fulfill orders that include items they know are hlthe2b Nov 2023 #3

Nothing they hate more than a bunch multigraincracker Nov 2023 #5

Shipt doesn't mark up items from Target ordered through the Target website or app. TwilightZone Nov 2023 #7

Big difference. And it's like 20 dollars in fees above whatever the order costs. onecaliberal Nov 2023 #8

The thing is claudette Nov 2023 #9

I haven't seen a disclosure like that at ShipT.com progree Nov 2023 #10

The only tip claudette Nov 2023 #11

I believe in all cases so far with ShipT, the shopper is also the driver progree Nov 2023 #14

Good luck claudette Nov 2023 #15

Thanks! 😊 progree Nov 2023 #16

I noticed how they refuse to deal with businesses that cheat their customers - NOT! Wonder Why Nov 2023 #12

Yay, Racket! Are you being served? /nt bucolic_frolic Nov 2023 #17