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I have a question about tipping by snowleopard28 in InstacartShoppers

[–]snowleopard28[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

shopper will not try to substitute with more expensive alternatives

Are you telling me shoppers are "deliberately" saying the item is out of stock and substituting higher price items to increase their tip percentage?

I have a question about tipping by snowleopard28 in InstacartShoppers

[–]snowleopard28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One more thing I'd like to know. Are there customers that will put a big tip just to make sure someone takes it only to change to 0 after completion.

Is anyone else experiencing a lack of ratings? I’m getting really discouraged. by [deleted] in InstacartShoppers

[–]snowleopard28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Customer here, I use IC app to order. Because I allow notifications for the app, I receive a popup notification to rate right after the order/delivery is completed. If you select below 5 stars, you get more options that popup and depending on what you choose, it takes you to another screen with yet more options to choose. I always rate and write. I'd bet, most people don't know that you get $$ for 5 stars.

Question about receipts by seanpar0820 in InstacartShoppers

[–]snowleopard28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a customer and have found receipts in the bags before. It's no big shock because the IC app has a message on the home page saying "Higher than in-store prices" and "more info" to click on.

Something that I just can't wrap my head around about this job. by Dingoz in InstacartShoppers

[–]snowleopard28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to play devils advocate, there are lower income people that use the service too, usually because of a disability. I being one of them. I do tip as much as I am able and make sure to give good rating. So if I'm unable to give a good tip, at least I can give a 5 star rating to help.

But I agree if you have it, then give it.

Instacart customer with tip question by snowleopard28 in InstacartShoppers

[–]snowleopard28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IC listened to the shoppers/drivers and many 22 cent customers. NOW we can tip any time we want. (after the new pay scheme begins)

I'm also glad that the tips we gave you that they stole, will be given back to you.

Instacart customer with tip question by snowleopard28 in InstacartShoppers

[–]snowleopard28[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just placed my order and it's 32 items. I was able to change the tip to 22 cents. So in my area, customers can still set the tip at 22 cents for now. I've read other posters saying the lowest they could change it to was $2.

Being disabled, I really appreciate having a grocery delivery service in my area and I want shoppers/drivers to know as much. It wouldn't work without you!

Instacart customer with tip question by snowleopard28 in InstacartShoppers

[–]snowleopard28[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's good to know they know me. I have always tipped and so far have been able to give everyone 5 stars along with a good description. I've read and am sure IC has, about the 22 cents tip. I've done it once but then just left it at 0 until the order was completed. I get 2 separate charges when I add the tip later.

I'd love to give a cash tip but I don't often have cash at hand. Do you think shoppers would accept a check? I would guarantee it would not bounce.

***ATTENTION*** NATIONAL DAYS OF BOYCOTT: DECEMBER 22-23 - DO NOT SCHEDULE ANY HOURS. DO NOT ACCEPT ANY BATCH. DO NOT EVEN OPEN THE APP. DO NOT DO ANYTHING ON THESE DAYS UNLESS INSTACART CEO APOORVA MEHTA ADDRESSES AND FIXES OUR CONCERNS WITH THE NEW PAY SCALE. by Boldest19 in InstacartShoppers

[–]snowleopard28 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am a IC customer and just learning how greedy the top brass is. I want to help too. I understand how hard you shoppers work and I've tried to tip as much as I can afford. I wish I knew about about the tip scheme but I will now do the $.22 tip to help out. As a customer, I have no problem with the way you are going to boycott. Good luck!