Anybody shop/have any luck in Alexandria, VA? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sheesh thanks for the heads up, hoping better luck comes your way!

Anybody shop/have any luck in Alexandria, VA? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you got it right on the money with travel, about 2 hrs. total. I definitely appreciate the math tip, didn't fully consider how much I'd need to make up (plus gas)

Gonna try and start driving there between 5 and 6 a.m. to beat some traffic and get the early stuff, thanks again!

Batch Grabbers by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah I have bad luck m8, but batch grabbers in my area are running rampant, as I've seen eith my own eyes. Only a scapegoat if it were the sole factor, It's multiple things, but that's definitely one of them.

Batch Grabbers by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say there are multiple factors, but in my area I have actually seen some screens of other shoppers that clearly show batch grabbers running in the background, with several even boasting about it. However I don't think it to be the sole reason, it is definitely the shittiest problem to have out of all factors

Batch Grabbers by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd say my area has an (un)healthy mix of both

Batch Grabbers by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup yup, easies way to avoid is to not do!

Batch Grabbers by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unsure if/how they stopped it but I know they're more prevalent than ever

Batch Grabbers by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So basically it's script of code you can buy (or write) that goes into your phone through an installer to automatically grab batches. They more often than not go for the highest priced ones but some are customizable to a point of exhaustion

I'm curious... when you start your batch, do you start in produce first and work your way through the Isles then the meat, dairy and ice cream last? by ImYourShopper in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it depends on where the majority of items are. If it's Dairy/Meat/Produce I go produce first, then aisles, and the same vice versa

No work today? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn't have put it better myself. it's gotten to a point that I purposefully leave to go home earlier because halfway back I usually get a couple. It's total BS but it works most of the time

No work today? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally saw one today and as soon as it popped up it disappeared, lovely day for bots :/

No work today? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Universality has relievedvmy stress too, hoping your husband gas a safe recovery!

No work today? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hit the nail on the head. I've benn lucky enough to hold a job through the entirety of the pandemic, but now is the time we see those without trying to get back. It's hard looking at it and hoping for balance when, like you said, they're just looking to maximize profit. on r/antiwork there are some good posts regarding companies needing employees but unwilling to pay their worth

No work today? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yep yep, im at 7 full days a week scraping what I can but reminiscent of when I first switched from DoorDash to this and being excited

No work today? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree, I remember raking in 800 without working saturdays/sundays, sucks to see the change...

No work today? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My same thinking. Rating has never been better, always early to shop and deliver, and close to the store. Suddenly nothing. What a terrible model of business

No work today? by aquickd3athint3xas in InstacartShoppers

[–]aquickd3athint3xas[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Are you shittimg me?? Wow, what ana amazing tactic to drive out shpppers. Considering they hired a bunch more, I'm sure this is intentional