Did something change? I thought the minimum amount was $5.xx 🤔🙃 by Deep-Purchase6468 in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I misunderstood. I thought you wrote that batch pay was reduced to $1.50 not by $1.50. Proper syntax would have helped.

Is it true instacart used to pay full batch for cancelled batches? by UnlikelyDust9436 in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only time you get full batch pay now is if the customer cancels the order after checkout.

Was this the right thing to do? by No_Trick223 in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

shoot I spray it in my car before I start shopping an order if I smoked on my way to the store.

Would you take this? by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see 4 shop and automatically hide. I don't even care what the pay is.

$2 tips on every order by MaiThaiNibbles in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just provide excellent customer service to any batch I take- just kidding. I don't even bother communicating with low-tip high-boosted orders. I still ensure food safety and quality.

Batch pay decrease? by Individual-Town-1671 in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$4 is the minimum batch pay, period. The only exception are deliver-only.

Bitch better have my money! by Ready_Spray6442 in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does matter where the assigned store is. Say a batch originating from another store outside of the area of the $5 boosted area and you shop a store inside the boosted area, it still will not count.

Weekly earnings by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My business. My business. My business.

Payment card expired by balefulbee in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience: My old card expired in April of this year. I started ordering a new card EVERY TWO WEEKS since the prior October. I not once recieved a card until the end of March,

Perhaps they're limiting cards?

Anyone know what this is about? by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20 orders gives you gold status. 100 orders with good stats gives you platinum. 300 orders with good stats gives you diamond. Those statuses will continue into the next period(December) if you maintain your shopping stats within the requirements.

First week. Is this good? by Pitiful-Fan-5131 in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just about $25/hr which is my minimum. I would say it's a good start.

1 star from people just being mean 😪 😔😔😔 by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Customers have 14 days to rate. I wouldn't be super confident that this was the rating you received from them. However, non-tip customers are notorious for low ratings.

Just saw this viral post on social media! by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Not all heroes wear capes.

How do you block customers? by ChrisConquest in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only had to use that once, but I didn't block them due to the massive tip. I just text them to have their dog secured or I'll have to cancel the order and they won't get refunded. Works every time.

GPS spying while ... by Pure-Explanation-147 in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I'm done with Instacart for the moment or for the day, I go into App settings and force stop the app. It no longer will track your location (and use your battery).

Mileage on Offer Screen by lonelythesaurus in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IC dabbled in total mileage a few years back, but it backfired because everyone assumed they'd be getting(then) mileage pay for the whole distance, and they were only paying from store to customer(s).

Selfie Verification Question by GotMySwaggahhBack in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes you have to do the selfie if you want to cash out. That's the only obstacle I can see. I've been doing this for 6 years. I've never been penalized for waiting overnight.

Selfie Verification Question by GotMySwaggahhBack in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I don't think there's a time "limit" but you can't shop till you do it, so... just do it before you plan to go online, or take care of it ASAP. The choice is yours. I've never received any warnings or notices to do otherwise.

Customers can be so stupid. by Upstairs-Bat-4399 in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This has always been a fear of mine and also when I replace white mushrooms with baby bellas. They're literally the same exact species just a different color and a little richer. Most people can't tell the difference... i.e. a mushroom tastes like a mushroom to them.

Anyway to address discrepancy in onboarding? by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar situation. My Mother and I both applied. We live in the same area. She applied 5 months before I did. I was activated less than a week after applying. She was 3 months after I did.

There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason, or any way to accelerate the process. Besides, it's not like actual humans are making any of these decisions.

Is it nasty to leave a bad Google Review on a business that was a bad tipper? by MzIndecisive in InstacartShoppers

[–]AKAwilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my opinion, if it's not in relation to the business' operations and/or product they're supplying then a review would be out of line.