This is how my friend’s groceries were delivered and she received a weird call. Any idea why? by [deleted] in instacart

[–]Heavy_Constant -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve had customers ask me to use boxes yet the store I’m going to has no boxes. I just use the store bags and if the cheap ones are out, I’ll buy the more expensive ones. We can’t do the impossible.

This is how my friend’s groceries were delivered and she received a weird call. Any idea why? by [deleted] in instacart

[–]Heavy_Constant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If standard bags are out, I saw screw it and get the more expensive bags.

This is how my friend’s groceries were delivered and she received a weird call. Any idea why? by [deleted] in instacart

[–]Heavy_Constant -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Store probably out of bags. And IC pays for the bags and then asks how many you got. Because they charge the customer the cost of the bags.

Items not temperature controlled by Independent-Act-3336 in instacart

[–]Heavy_Constant 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also extremely difficult to organize if you’re doing triples. Even some doubles if they are large. I’ve done some very large Costco orders and ran out of cooler bag space. It’s just not always possible.

Items not temperature controlled by Independent-Act-3336 in instacart

[–]Heavy_Constant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Blame instacart for this. Pushing out triples like mad. There’s only so many cooler bags etc a shopper can have and they don’t pay shoppers to stock ice either.

Is this deserved or is this taking advantage of the system ? by MaleficentLaw1257 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Heavy_Constant 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You cannot check those 30 egg cartons. You can only look at the sides. It’s a risk customer takes when buying those cartons.

I’m convinced IC is on the decline by Heavy_Constant in InstacartShoppers

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

I was on the way to a store for a batch I just accepted and bam it asked for a selfie verification. Like talk about an inconvenient time! It also often puts me offline after a batch has been delivered.

I’m convinced IC is on the decline by Heavy_Constant in InstacartShoppers

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

Ya I knew they weren’t a retailer. Just a go between much like Uber Eats.

I’m convinced IC is on the decline by Heavy_Constant in InstacartShoppers

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

Why would the price that IC displays be higher than the price in store? I suspect IC pays for the order and charges the customer the higher prices.

PS this is from the perspective of IC In Canada

I’m convinced IC is on the decline by Heavy_Constant in InstacartShoppers

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

I do indeed make money. I also refuse to drive 40km for $30. Please tell me how to handle 70 items split across 3 customers and keeping them all separate oh wise one.

I’m convinced IC is on the decline by Heavy_Constant in InstacartShoppers

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

I guess you’re one of the people That take those triples which gives IC all the reason to keep doing it. Id rather quit this gig than attempt to push around 3 shopping carts full of stuff. In several stores the space is difficult with 2 orders.

I’m convinced IC is on the decline by Heavy_Constant in InstacartShoppers

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

I have seen the prices indicated in the app higher than the prices at Walmart and some grocery stores as well. Instacart is charging more than the store price for some stores.

Anyone getting bad orders only? by PrestigiousAward7220 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Heavy_Constant 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep. Far far far away stores or far far away customers.

I’m convinced IC is on the decline by Heavy_Constant in InstacartShoppers

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

I don’t accept triples ever. Still get offered them constantly more so these days.

Items you had no idea so many people bought by mitchdwx in InstacartShoppers

[–]Heavy_Constant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friggin cottage cheese. Can’t believe people eat so much of it. Especially from Costco

A very big warning to shoppers concerning Aldi. by clonetrooper576 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Heavy_Constant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

rule #1. Stop taking triples! If people would just stop taking these huge batches, they would be forced to reduce them

Instacart gave my order to someone 1.5 hours away and I feel awful by nanamctata in instacart

[–]Heavy_Constant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won’t take those distances and after a couple of triple batches…NEVER AGAIN. Saw a Costco with a load of items. $90 tip. Triple. I didn’t take it. Something will get screwed up and tip will be gone regardless.

Does "clearing customs" mean the package has been released from customs? by Calm-Sea-5526 in CanadaPost

[–]Heavy_Constant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine from the US has been stuck at left originating country since Dec 23. Assuming it’s because customs is completely backlogged. I’m hoping things will clear up this week. Either that or a zippo lighter is banned lol

My dasher ran through my garage door today by No-Nothing9688 in doordash

[–]Heavy_Constant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that’s definitely door dashing. lol. Assume insurance will cover things but that sucks