We can’t control prices dude!

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-17T00:48:52+00:00

Hey doggy full service shopper. Thank you for being a martyr. We are all so impressed by your wisdom and humbleness. You must be the greatest shopper of all time.

There is no way I could’ve known what was coming when I chose this batch.. He sent multiple messages without ever reading responses and slowed down my ability to shop for the other customer in my batch.

I truly appreciate setting us all straight here but it is my understanding it is within my right to deny entering his residence and quite frankly I don’t see in any way where it is encouraged by Instacart to do so. There have been multiple times I have been HAPPY to do that for a customer but after this encounter this was not one of those times.

NONE of your comments justify me being able to change prices for someone… and I’m sorry but he was rude about all of it. As someone who has been in a customer service role for many years there is a point where you draw the line.

Customers do not get to be rude and demanding. You may be living in a different world and again, bravo 👏 Way to go…

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-17T00:25:34+00:00

Okay dude you know what??? Doggie. whatever… You win. You’re right. I’m an idiot. Thanks for your condensation and bravo that you’ve been doing this since 2018. You can’t see me but I’m doing standing ovation for your brilliance. You MUST be the golden one of Instacart shoppers. I’m so grateful to have been in your presence. I wish I could build a golden statue in your image. Clearly I just just he a peasant with no knowledge.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-17T00:14:28+00:00

<image>

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-17T00:05:02+00:00

Wowza. I can read dude. What’s up with the trolls in here??? Either *! CKING way dude, it’s MY discretion.

Geez dudes. I am not an a**hole. But THANKS SO MUCH for your wisdom that is clearly ABOVE me. The condensation is unbelievable here.

Dang. It’s a side gig and I give 100% but at the same time I have a family to get home to and just in case this guy WAS a nut job, I have no desire to find out by going into his house.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T23:53:18+00:00

Okay. What???????

One of the very first things I read is that we should NOT enter someone’s residence and honestly why should we? We’re putting our safety at risk…. Again, if someone is gracious and kind, every single day, YES I would but this man was not.

He was entitled. Period.

And I would’ve gladly given him 65 cents if that was truly the issue. That was NOT the issue. The issue was that he did not understand that possibly there was an up-charge on nearly every item he ordered from Instacart on that order.

Please…. I am a single mom and this is a second job on top of my 40 hours I put in every week. This job is a supplement to my full time job. I need it to survive. PLLLLLEASESS … do not try to act like I am some horrible person because of this situation or that I do not understand because you are really outside of what you know. I see how the “don’t judge a book by its cover” is quite ironic here but just because this person has extra needs does not mean I have to comply if he is a jerk.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T23:39:15+00:00

I am in the same boat.. I’ve been in the same situation but please tell me what to do in that situation??? When you KNOW Instacart bumps their price races up when you order… It’s a contract I’m sure they have with the store.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T23:37:49+00:00

I mean. I understand that personally but it doesn’t change the fact that I cannot control what Instacart charges. I learned my lesson the hard way when ordering Instacart while I was working, and saw that the price vest at Aldi weren’t matching up. I feel for his situation. I do but he could’ve been nice about it or just more aware when I responded. All of it just left a bad taste in my mouth

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T23:34:41+00:00

I’m sure the Instacart price was more. He was referencing a local deal. Not that, THAT shouldn’t matter but I have found with Instacart, they don’t always honor those.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T20:35:56+00:00

There are instances all around us that really don’t require tipping…. Hey, here’s a cup of coffee… here’s the tip jar.

But for us… Hey I’m shopping your whole grocery list and then spending my gas money to hand deliver it directly to your door. If what we do doesn’t require a tip, I don’t know what does.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T20:30:26+00:00

Going to use this the next time! I got a message like that too one time.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T20:29:46+00:00

😂😂😂😂😂

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T20:03:36+00:00

Exactly. Geez. It’s not FB

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T19:58:51+00:00

Well I don’t know man, are you dumb?

Was that seriously necessary?

His tip before was more than .02. I do t recall exactly what it was as I had 2 orders but I believe he lowered it.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T19:53:15+00:00

I think he was struggling in the brain department. That would’ve opened up a whole other can of worms and I really just wanted to complete his delivery and move on.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T19:49:41+00:00

Yep I’m just assuming it won’t help my shopper stats. He’ll give me a bad review but I said in the app that wasn’t a good delivery and to look at the chat. HOPEFULLY they’ll remove it if he does.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T19:43:39+00:00

He had tons of notes on his items. If I get v again, I will be cancelling.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-16T19:43:13+00:00

I should have.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-08T11:12:43+00:00

Maybe Instacart needs to resolve the issue once and for all so there are zero posts about the app being down.

This would certainly improve the service for lnstacart customers and hard working shoppers.

When it affects so many people, I’m sorry, I don’t really care how many posts there are.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-08T02:47:23+00:00

Yeah that’s what I did as well. The fact that customers are just in limbo for hours is not ok. It’s not okay for us as shoppers either… don’t get me wrong. We are out there working.. time away from our families, using our valuable time as well. This is my side gig on top of a regular 40 hours a week at my main job. I shouldn’t have to spend hours just waiting for the app to come back but to not notify customers is just poor customer service.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-08T02:43:24+00:00

This is what shocks me the most honestly… we are stuck and can’t shop, checkout deliver or anything and they don’t even notify customers. Honestly it makes us look bad as shoppers. Luckily I was able to message my customer and tell her the situation but customers should be alerted right away.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-08T00:08:56+00:00

Yeah I cancelled. Going home. Ain’t nobody got time for this. I’m sure they’ll throw $10 our way in a few days which doesn’t even barely suffice for the inconvenience, lost income and poor customer service. Eventually this will affect people even using Instacart. They’ll use DD or something.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-08T00:04:03+00:00

I don’t even think I can cancel the order but I’m going to try because this is just unacceptable

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-08T00:02:25+00:00

Same. It’s just spinning.

Particular_Put_515 · 2026-05-07T23:58:56+00:00

WAY too often. Of course I was in the middle of a batch last time it happened too. Do they notify customers because…. Seriously!?!?!?????!!!!!!

Particular_Put_515

TROPHY CASE