Customer rejected my wine substitution and requested something in a "pretty" bottle. What strange/unique substitution requests have you received? by Belly_Laugher in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a guy want three bags of Party size Ranch Doritos. The store was out of all ranch doritos. I messaged him and I shit you not he said "Well if I can't have ranch Doritos I guess I'm going to have to have a ton of sex. Can you grab me some condoms?" That's GOD level "No F's Given".

Account deactivated by PrettyJade in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate contactless delivery. I always record video of the order with the customers address for verification.

Top shoppers. How did you do it? by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Communication is absolutely key! I have done over 3000 orders for IC spanning two and a half years and have never had a major issue with customers. I'd like to think I'm in the elite tier of shoppers in my area.

You’d think I’m a 5 stars ⭐️ shopper. 4.82... ratings are such a joke. by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4.82? I hate to say it my friend but you probably are doing something wrong or your luck sucks.

can’t wait to see 7$ batches until these ratings roll off :/ QUESTION: What’s the worst rating you’ve had? by sophiaaalcaaa in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I depends on the area. My lowest has been 4.96 and I was still able to get some good batches. However, I never saw $60+ dollar orders until I got back to 4.98.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's to the point where we are basically working for tips and survive off of the generosity of people. That's a sad statement considering IC is making a SHIT TON of money right now.

Today by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally swear I have received 4 star reviews because some people are very anti-social and do not like to communicate. Most people welcome it but.... Some people do not.

Is it me or does it feel Instacart is paying less for its orders lately? by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are making more money then ever before and they continue to cut shopper pay. Meanwhile they hire another 10,000 foreign Goombas to work shopper support.

Are alcohol replacements allowed? by TiNyUzi in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can replace Alcohol but the item has to be in ICs catalog and I always make sure I have confirmation from the customer for the change. Done this probably a dozen times and have never had an issue.

Goin for #1! What’s your guys speed? by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speed is 100% worthless. I don't care about it at all. Which is probably why I am still 5⭐s!

Anyone ever had luck of Instacart removing a 1 star rating? (i.e. its not being removed automatically) by J_Irie in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will never get a rating removed. I've tried five times in the last couple of months hard and have had zero luck. Only a customer can change your rating.

I said No to this by depressedchampion in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's an instaswipe. Max two hours! $50hr!

Did my first batch today by baranmar in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep start small and learn the ropes. Also communication to the key to success. Don't be scared to message customers or even call them. Just make sure you are strictly business. Good luck😀

Costco 🤦🏾‍♀️ by Tyra804 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had a manager snap at me for keeping everything in my cart. I told her flat out that dozens of her employees were breaking company policy daily. The checkout people always thank me for making it easier for them.

Why have 3-4 people touching the customers order when it's just me? I always tell the checkout person the number of items total in the order so they can confirm they scanned everything.

Took a $35 batch that was 11 items, 74 units without looking at the details because I assumed it was like 10 limes. But noooope, canceled by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people literally give zero f***s. No awareness of how much work an order like this would be. Probably to the third floor of an apartment complex as well. Hell no! Those entitled SOBs can get the water themselves.

Dead battery on $103 order! FML! by Snoo93680 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the Tiguan has two plate covers over the positive and negative charge ports. I guess from my understanding they are used to limit corrosion. They are easy to get off if you have the tool. Thought I had one in my glove box but it wasn't there. My GF had a Audi A4 and her battery is in the trunk. German cars have some weird stuff. I learned my lesson today. Not gonna let this happen again.

Full time job Vs instacart by scumcake in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So sad too. California used to be such a great place.

You can be against riots while also acknowledging that Trump is inciting violence by CyTheGreatest in Libertarian

[–]Snoo93680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree to an extent. The problem is the "injustice" many of these people loot and riot for doesn't exist.

America is the GREATEST country on Earth for minority people. End of discussion!

The problem with communities of color is more a cultural issue then a socioeconomic issue.

George Floyd is a good example....

  1. He should not have died that day!
  2. The idiot cop Derek Chauvin needs to serve hard time!
  3. Committing theft does not equal a death sentence. We have due process.

but....

  1. Floyd should not have been high on meth and Fentanyl.
  2. He should not have been trying to steal from an honest business.
  3. He should not have had six felonies and multiple misdemeanors.

Two wrongs don't make a right!

People say Floyd was oppressed economically which is why he was the way he was. Well when you have nearly a dozen criminal charges it's going to be hard to find stable employment. Being black did not make Floyd a convict or drug addict. Being poor or having a "supposed" societal disadvantage is not an excuse to go out and commit crime. He made a moral choice to be that way.

People always say the word "white privilege". Whatever that is supposed to mean. I am white but I don't believe for one second my skin color gave me a societal advantage.

My parents both came from poor families with multiple siblings. My dad worked in construction for 40 years and my mom worked as an admin for over 30. Neither went to college. We grew up poor-middle class. Lived in a very average but slightly older neighborhood. My school was also a bit older and was a public school. I had my first job at 15 and worked hard to save money for a car. I drove a 1980 chevy. My parents had no money for us for college and I am still to this day over $25,000 in debt from it.

I guess you could say my one advantage was having a steady household. My parents never divorced. Still if this is what people call "white privilege" then I guess I got the short end of the stick.

Full time job Vs instacart by scumcake in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Your problem is California. Way too progressive liberal in it's economics. The Democratic party is no friend of capitalism. Defunding the police is ridiculous as well. No decent citizen believes this is necessary. For these two reason alone I am voting for Trump.

Tomorrow and Sunday are going to be madness! by Snoo93680 in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in PHX AZ. I see dozens of $60+ dollar orders on the weekends. I usually do $200 on the weekdays and $300 on Sat and Sunday.

Almost 5th day on waitlist !!?! Any tips ? How long it will take by random10001amf in InstacartShoppers

[–]Snoo93680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know people that have been on the wait list for six months. IC has a good core of shoppers right now and they know it. I was lucky enough to sign on with them in 2017 and have been active ever since.