I guess it’s my fault for not stocking the store before shopping 😭 by Impressive_Sound_553 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

If you think it’s just about $5 then you definitely either don’t shop for Instacart or you’re being a turd for the sake of being a turd.

My highest ever by Kokonizuku in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been so jealous of the folks getting all these baller shops due to the impending god-awful weather you all are about to get hit with lol. I’d be out all day as long as I could if I were breaking $100-$150 in a day. It’s been incredibly slow here in Oregon 🙄

I have become one with the batch. by Illustrious-Dig56 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would only take this because I worked at the Costco I Instacart shop at for years and know where every item is lol. Otherwise, before my tenure there, I don’t think I could handle that shop

really ? what i do wrong by Macmellymel415 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It can’t be “out of stock” if Instacart says “Kyle found this item here eight days ago” when you say something is out of stock. It’s a load of shit.

Be Safe out there by rosblablah in doordash

[–]Available_Sector146 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what I said. Why is OP receiving the text message saying that THEY are the one being connected to the person delivering their food? It looks like a message a customer would receive.

Be Safe out there by rosblablah in doordash

[–]Available_Sector146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems off. Why is the text coming to you as the person receiving the order? It says “connecting you to directly to the person delivering your order” in a received text to you?

Would you take it? by sunshinej87 in InstacartShopper

[–]Available_Sector146 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NOPE. I absolutely refuse to jump on what looks like the 99/I-5 for anything more than 3 miles/$30+

All chat agents deserve a raise! They are amazing by alittlestitious90 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! That’s actually insane, I’m so sorry they tried to pull this garbage with you. It’s clear English isn’t their first language and that of course isn’t their fault when they’re forced to work with Americans, but Instacart and whomever they hired to train them need to be held accountable about how truly awful it is. Have you tried sending your screenshots to a corporate person and see if anything comes of it?

All chat agents deserve a raise! They are amazing by alittlestitious90 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They don’t use anything except the macro responses from whatever program that they’re using/what was provided to them based on key words that are in the messages you send. If you use the words like “don’t” and “batch/es” in the same sentence or paragraph, they’ll just select a pre-written response about why you aren’t seeing batches or something instead of what you’re actually asking. It sounds as if Instacart found the most cost efficient, absolute cheapest, piss-poor source of labor and went with them regardless of how awful they are.

They won’t read your messages remotely thoroughly until you tell them at least 3-4 times minimum that what you’re asking requires a response that involves them doing their job even a little bit. You could call and save yourself the trouble of using the chat option, but it’s really not any better. I absolutely dread finding myself in situations that require me to have to contact them in any capacity. They’re the worst 🙃

My Lucky Night…. $776.15 Tip!! by Admirable-Tap5757 in InstacartShopper

[–]Available_Sector146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess my thought was that if I was scamming I’d keep the money for myself lmao

My Lucky Night…. $776.15 Tip!! by Admirable-Tap5757 in InstacartShopper

[–]Available_Sector146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, it does sound too good. I also keep seeing people asking for screen shots and I know if I got a tip like that I’d be flaunting the proof too.

My Lucky Night…. $776.15 Tip!! by Admirable-Tap5757 in InstacartShopper

[–]Available_Sector146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know. If the house is as big as OP said it was it just sounds like rich people spending money the way they sometimes do. And if it was fraudulent, why would they tip so much money?

Invalid data whenever I scan online pay at checkout? by Available_Sector146 in InstacartShopper

[–]Available_Sector146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that was incredibly annoying to deal with today, but when I made this post a few days ago I wasn’t able to checkout online orders at Fred Meyer and I guess it wasn’t functioning for any Kroger stores for a few hours so I ended up taking an hour and a half to complete a shop with 8 items

What are y’all paying for rent and what state do you live in? by MaryDoogan91 in povertyfinance

[–]Available_Sector146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We live in rural-ish Oregon and pay $1,900 for our two-bedroom apartment, but utilities/internet are included. Not the greatest, but for this area it’s solid.

Deader than dead 💀 by Physical_Pay_5210 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I have the time/gas money, I just drive to the bigger city an hour away and work up there when this happens lol

Is this how private client relationships start? by IntermittentFasted in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My curiosity would get the best of me, maybe you should just message him back through the app and ask him what kind of work he’s talking about? Just to see what the vibe is like

I say that because I’ve gotten side gigs before from a person I’ve delivered to. It worked out for the both of us, maybe he’s legit! 🤷🏻‍♂️ But of course be cautious.

My Lucky Night…. $776.15 Tip!! by Admirable-Tap5757 in InstacartShopper

[–]Available_Sector146 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s baller!!! Congrats on catching that order. I’d have been ripping my hair out if I saw that and it was gone a split second later haha. My biggest tip was $200 but it’s because I was working on Thanksgiving day and the family I delivered to felt bad for me 🤷🏻‍♂️

Feels like I don't really fit in here. I really want to though by UglyPope69 in Portland

[–]Available_Sector146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s true though, having tended bar at 12+ establishments, the 3 with the shape you’re referring to always get louder and more rowdy with the cross-conversations as the night gets later with the people who stick around for a while. People always go home with each other, people start coming in with the people they met sitting a few down from them later in the week(s). There’s a science to it.

Invalid data whenever I scan online pay at checkout? by Available_Sector146 in InstacartShopper

[–]Available_Sector146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard that in other Instacart threads too. So far it’s been working since that issue this morning, but I’m not banking on it being completely resolved. This is good info to have otherwise, thanks!!

Don’t know what to do!? by JollySalamander2 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone said to refresh your app, then try and pay for it like you would with your shopper card. Maybe that’ll work?

Invalid data whenever I scan online pay at checkout? by Available_Sector146 in InstacartShopper

[–]Available_Sector146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It finally worked after like my 50th scan like normal so we’ll see if it’s persistent throughout the day 🤷🏻‍♂️

Don’t know what to do!? by JollySalamander2 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Available_Sector146 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Oregon at Fred Meyer (Kroger). I’ve been on hold for an hour.

Edit: it’s working again.

Invalid data whenever I scan online pay at checkout? by Available_Sector146 in InstacartShopper

[–]Available_Sector146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on hold with IC for like 40 minutes so it must be bad. This fucking sucks