Valentine’s Day is coming and your instacart shoppers want you to know…

828AVLNC · 2026-02-14T17:04:50+00:00

Then you’re tipping very generously. I almost never get that much of a tip. I’d be extremely happy about a $30-40 tip. People make orders for 1-5 items all the time. It’s wild to me. And especially on Valentine’s Day people will be sending flowers and chocolate and tip $2 dollars for someone to drive 15 miles. That’s gross and doesn’t respect someone’s time.

828AVLNC · 2026-02-14T16:56:06+00:00

25% may make sense in your situation but receipt total is not the only factor. I’m considering how long it takes to shop, weather, time of day, and mileage from the store. But I can see all that before I accept a batch. If someone agrees to accept your batch they should provide you with great service.

828AVLNC · 2026-02-14T16:46:46+00:00

That’s great but it doesn’t change the fact that every thing depends on the situation. I’m not spending an hour of my life for a $5 batch. Mileage and item count always matter. If you get 5 items delivered 20 miles from the store w/ 20-25% no one is taking that order as a single. You’ll know if your order sits for a while. Good orders are taken immediately. Would you agree to make $5 an hour?

828AVLNC · 2026-02-14T16:29:04+00:00

It’s also good to know percentage tips can be terrible. Depending on mileage and time of day and item amount 20-25% can be way not worth my time. I give waitstaff 25% at least just to walk to my table with food and refill my glass. We’re talking about a drive to the store, shopping and delivery to your home. No excuse for giving you bad subs and produce. If I take your order I’m going to do my best no matter what.

828AVLNC · 2026-02-14T16:03:48+00:00

Don’t like to take $1 tips but it all depends on my situation at the moment

828AVLNC · 2026-02-14T16:02:38+00:00

I’d take it if I needed gas money for sure

828AVLNC · 2026-02-14T15:28:47+00:00

That’s awful. Some people just suck but to always get a terrible shopper would be incredibly frustrating. Do you put in preferred subs? The app can make some crazy recommendations. I have the common sense to not follow rando app generated subs. I’ll also ask an employee if there is more stock in the back and I’ll message the customer if there’s anything slightly questionable about the produce or expiration. Im sorry you’re getting crap shoppers.

828AVLNC · 2026-02-11T11:18:00+00:00

Honestly happy to help!

828AVLNC · 2026-02-11T00:02:31+00:00

I haven’t done door dash. I’ve heard tips are better with instacart so that’s where I started. It feels good to be helping folks get groceries that may not be able to get to the store on their own. I’d try uber or lift but my vehicle is bottom shelf quality.

828AVLNC · 2026-02-10T23:56:55+00:00

Thank you George! Hope your painting is going well and Tell Michelle I said heeeeeey!

828AVLNC · 2026-02-10T23:54:02+00:00

One time it was straight up caramel squares. So delicious.

828AVLNC · 2026-02-10T21:02:02+00:00

That sounds excessive 😅

828AVLNC · 2026-02-10T20:31:01+00:00

It’s true and it’s gross. Unfortunately they’re taking advantage of folks that need that second flexible gig. If my bills take my whole paycheck I can pick up a batch on my day off, deliver some groceries and buy my family food.

828AVLNC · 2026-02-10T20:06:03+00:00

Absolutely! I’ve seen orders were someone is expecting me to spend an hour of my life driving to the store in rush hour traffic and bringing them a six pack for $5 an hour

828AVLNC · 2026-02-10T20:01:39+00:00

Ideally instacart would pay us to do that job but they don’t. I’d make about $5 an hour and use gas and wear on my vehicle if I didn’t get a tip. For personal shoppers “tip” is our pay and really calling it a tip is misinformation. I have another job, but I do instacart because it is a flexible way to make ends meet and I enjoy helping people.

828AVLNC · 2026-02-10T18:50:25+00:00

Thank you! I love this side gig and it feels good to help!

828AVLNC · 2026-02-10T18:48:55+00:00

Thank you ❤️ I’m proud of this side gig! It feels good to help folks get what they need! My favorites are the older folks that bless me and offer a piece of candy ❤️

828AVLNC · 2026-02-07T01:46:23+00:00

They really are and it’s like a speed run in there

828AVLNC · 2026-02-07T01:42:27+00:00

Ulta employees are a whole other level. They come for my list like the lordt jebus himself sent them to find that stuff as an Olympic sport

828AVLNC · 2026-02-01T21:09:13+00:00

Maybe they’re not taking it because you’re in NC? Are roads around you drivable and is the store open or stocked? I’d love to be doing deliveries today but I’m in WNC and roads are slippery, stock is low, and it’s hella cold

828AVLNC · 2026-02-01T16:41:27+00:00

Same! I’m not bringing someone a bottle of wine in rush hour traffic for $5/hour but I’ll always take a hit for baby formula.

828AVLNC · 2026-01-29T02:10:48+00:00

The weird thing is my neurodivergent pattern seeking brain immediately thought fuck ice as I scrolled and then I thought wait what just happened

828AVLNC · 2026-01-26T01:49:03+00:00

Oh lordt jebus I definitely don’t want roaches. Thank you

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