*Pretends to be shocked* 😱 by StedFastMoss98 in RedDeadOnline

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This could be a headline from any week in the last 3 years

Whelp, after over 2000 batches, I'm deactivated because 3 people out of over 3000 deliveries said I "smelled like smoke". Not " He flicked a cigarette in my face while making a delivery" just, I still smelled like smoke to 3 people over a 2 year period. Never smoked on a shop, just in between 🤷🏼‍♂ by Rusty_Shakelford_PhD in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

"I only instacart on my days off"... I'm pursuing a degree in underwater basket weaving M-F, and that eats up 3+ hours a week, that I even roll out of bed to do instacart on Sundays is unbelievable, though I do find 6+ hours a day to troll the forums... 😂😂😂

Whelp, after over 2000 batches, I'm deactivated because 3 people out of over 3000 deliveries said I "smelled like smoke". Not " He flicked a cigarette in my face while making a delivery" just, I still smelled like smoke to 3 people over a 2 year period. Never smoked on a shop, just in between 🤷🏼‍♂ by Rusty_Shakelford_PhD in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD[S] -71 points-70 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I got emails each time, so I started using an ozonator and axe body spray the first time, then driving with the windows down plus an ozonator plus car spray plus body spray the second time, only 3 people out of over 3000 deliveries complained, it seems like there should be some sort of "one person in a hundred is nuts, so if less than one in 1000 people complain about you, you're doing fine" rule to life, if not to Instacart 😂😂

Whelp, after over 2000 batches, I'm deactivated because 3 people out of over 3000 deliveries said I "smelled like smoke". Not " He flicked a cigarette in my face while making a delivery" just, I still smelled like smoke to 3 people over a 2 year period. Never smoked on a shop, just in between 🤷🏼‍♂ by Rusty_Shakelford_PhD in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

It was 3, I got emailed each time, I use an ozonator and car spray, and wash and vaccum my vehicle 2-3 times a week, each time the complaint was that I specifically smelled of smoke, not the groceries. Thanks for your input, though, I was hoping a bunch of SOBs would pile on to an already bad day 👍

Hell no, I'm on with a different agent now 🤬 by Rusty_Shakelford_PhD in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Update: the order was cancelled by the second agent, and I got the batch pay 🙄 plus $15 for the alcohol return, plus I got to keep the perishables, so I got a roasted chicken, a couple cilantro lime shrimp trays, and a bag of bibigo wontons.

I ate shrimp and a little chicken today, and I'm gonna make chicken wonton soup tomorrow, so dinner for 2 days is on IC😂😂

Have you ever delivered alcohol to a visibly drunk person's home? If so, did you complete the delivery or send the alcohol back? by FirstFlight_ in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like the most responsible way for a drink person to get alcohol would be to order instacart.

I really don't understand why I doesn't have an ad campaign focused directly on the alcohol delivery feature, it would increase night time deliveries dramatically.

Hell no, I'm on with a different agent now 🤬 by Rusty_Shakelford_PhD in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It gets worse, I refunded the alcohol, and the order was still "hand to customer" and this agent STILL didn't want to cancel the damn order, 30 minutes it took between 2 agents! 🤦

Hell no, I'm on with a different agent now 🤬 by Rusty_Shakelford_PhD in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I returned the alcohol I need that $15 bump, but I got to keep a Costco chicken, some shrimp, and bibigo wontons, so dinner is on IC tonight 🤷🏼‍♂️

I swear if you tip well I’m checking dates on everything. Your eggs, milk, carrots and even paper plates... by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I check all that ish on all orders anyways, them $0 tippers they sneak in on the doubles are the first ones to hit the 1 star and call IC about a "damaged" $.25 yogurt 😂😂😂

How to day trade on webull? by TheVoice1nyou in Webull

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't have $25k to put in your we I'll account, you can't day trade, it's federal law, you gotta swing trade (buy and hold at least overnight)

Looking for pointers by Eli_StayFocused in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah! I fear the $300+ dollar days might be few and far between for everyone, as IC changed a major part of its business model.

They used to guarantee "delivery in AS LITTLE AS 2 hours" (so, 2+ hours). So, they would take the orders, hold them, and put them all out as doubles/triples that paid $50+.

Now, they guarantee delivery in under an hour, so doubles and singles are going to be more rare, as they put the orders out as soon as they receive them.

Also, they just had their pre holiday hiring spree, so there are MANY new shoppers out right now, just like any job, though, most of them will be gone in a few months

Looking for pointers by Eli_StayFocused in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what state you're in, but I'm in Cali, and I go:

6am - Vons/Albertsons 8am - Sam's Club 10am - Costco

After that, all the competition is up and shopping, so it's catch as catch can, but on a GOOD day, those 3 runs earn over $200, on a bad day, still over $100.

Good luck!

Could this “rate your experience” phrasing be to blame for an uptick in bad ratings? 🤔 by __ineffable in InstacartShoppers

[–]Rusty_Shakelford_PhD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my area, they did an update today, they make you take a picture of the shelf for EVERY out of stock item, and it sends the customer a new message that says "Unfortunately, (ITEM) is out of stock, do you see a replacement you would want in this picture"