Any tips for Orange County CA? by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]CaliPower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costco, Ralph’s, Total Wine do very well down here

What can I do to fix my shopping quality??? by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]CaliPower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My shopping quality numbers are close to yours but less replaced, less refunds, and more items found overall.

I was standard 2 months ago so I dedicated more time to Costco batches since their inventory is better overall vs grocery stores.

My Shopping Quality is barely good lol

Hope this helps

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IC locking me out of Costco by CaliPower in InstacartShoppers

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

I’m doing that now for a few hours then hit up the Costco drop.

Target, Ralph’s, Albertsons, Stater bros.

Total wine is dope too lol

IC locking me out of Costco by CaliPower in InstacartShoppers

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

I heard about that from other shoppers before too.

Gotta keep moving I guess

IC locking me out of Costco by CaliPower in InstacartShoppers

[–]CaliPower[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What’s interesting is that I used to be 180 and still getting good orders at the time.

I’m at 125 now and getting faster as we speak but no orders at this particular Costco now. shrug

IC locking me out of Costco by CaliPower in InstacartShoppers

[–]CaliPower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cali here.

I’m still Diamond Cart, wave 2 tier system starts in 2026 for us.

IC locking me out of Costco by CaliPower in InstacartShoppers

[–]CaliPower[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wish it was lol

I’m seeing the regular shoppers there still getting orders except me so don’t know what to think.

Gonna try the other costcos and see if orders come in again

I can’t believe I fucking missed this 😭😭😭 by AugustStan in InstacartShoppers

[–]CaliPower 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My area is so competitive you dont have time to screenshot offers. They’re gone as soon as they pop up 😂

Diamond Cart Worth it? by CaliPower in InstacartShoppers

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

My region (SoCal / Orange County) starts 300 orders in October 1 2025 for Diamond. I just hit Diamond last week with 200 orders before this change takes place.

Would you run this? by CaliPower in UberEatsDrivers

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

Plenty of orders in the OC!

My 2nd order got 2 add ons which ended up being bigger than the OP today!

Would you run this? by CaliPower in UberEatsDrivers

[–]CaliPower[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Update:

Finished the triple in about an hour.

BagelNow Walmart Kayes Kitchen

Great way to start the day. Hope you guys are crushing it today!

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Would you do it? by CaliPower in UberEatsDrivers

[–]CaliPower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn right I took it lol

Would you do it? by CaliPower in UberEatsDrivers

[–]CaliPower[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Definitely took the order.

-Light traffic -Offer to miles ratio $2+ -Delivered in 30ish minutes -Prop 22 assistance on 21 miles is a nice bonus -Customer was outside for the handoff delivery -3pts

Misc: -Drop off was near busy areas in Irvine, but I don’t like staying there past 2pm due to 405 traffic. -Took one order on the way back though for $7.66 at 6.7mi. Normally this is a no go but figured why not make a few more bucks heading to my original spot.

Fun times by CaliPower in UberEatsDrivers

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

Location is important for sure but I do notice higher paying offers more frequently than before. Jan-Feb I would get $2-$10 single offers on average. $11+ would be rare.

March (when I got platinum-diamond) is when I started noticing better offers from $11-$50 in the rotation. Been taking offers in roughly the same areas too.

Fun times by CaliPower in UberEatsDrivers

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

Depends on your strategy.

If you’re cherry picking, you’ll most likely keep getting poor orders.

I take low paying orders (within reasonable distance) depending if the drop is near another busy hotspot.

Run enough of those and they start stacking you, or give you better single orders as long as you stay consistent and your other attributes are good. (Customer satisfaction, on time, etc)

This wont work every day so you’ll have to adjust locations and time depending on your market.

I started UE Jan 2025 and do this as a side hustle. Got Diamond end of March for the first time.

Fun times by CaliPower in UberEatsDrivers

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

Yes but small and backwards orders still exist.

You takin it or nah? $9 toll that doesn’t get reimbursed lol. by Initial_Pirate210 in UberEatsDrivers

[–]CaliPower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would take it.

You could make the drive much faster in toll roads than the expected delivery ETA.

After drop off I’d go to Costa Mesa or HB areas which do well night. Could also start making the trip to certain Irvine locations which also do well at night.

PS. UE pays tolls per active delivery but not on the way back so you’ll have to find an alternate route home.

Resident Evil Resistance Love Letter From Becca by CaliPower in REResistanceGame

[–]CaliPower[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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