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Great Tips for Grabbing Groceries Online

Posted 10:00AM 03/05/13 Savings Experiment |
Savings Experiment: Online Grocery Shopping

Have you ever bought groceries online?

Did you find our video on online groceries helpful?

The internet has made our lives so much easier, especially when it comes to shopping, but before you start adding groceries to your virtual cart, consider these tips on how to save time and money.

Between shopping in a store and shopping online, it's best to go in person. Supermarkets offer a wider selection, and you can easily use manufacturer and store coupons. Plus, you'll avoid shipping and service charges.

If you are going to buy online, wait until the latter half of the week. According to ShopItToMe.com, online grocery stores launch sales on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. This is to compete with brick-and-mortar stores, which generally begin sales on Fridays. You may be able to score free shipping deals, too, which will help to balance out the cost of your order.

Also, don't be afraid to ask your online retailer for a discount. If you see a competitive price at your local store, click the "live chat" button on the site and a representative about it. You may have to negotiate with a manager, but the discount will be worth it.

Groceries AlamyWhen your order arrives, make sure to inspect your produce and compare what you received with your invoice. If you're unsatisfied with a product or fail receive an item, online grocery stores will usually be happy to issue you an immediate credit.

So, if you're trying to save money, it's best to shop at a supermarket in person. However, if the convenience is worth it to you, use these online shopping tips to help you bag the best bargains.

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Georgette Livingston

Well, when all of you 'shopping on line for groceries' haters turn 80 years old and are disabled, how will you feel when we tell YOU to get off your lazy asses and take a trip to the grocery store? Jerks!

May 29 2013 at 7:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jensen Karen

WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO SAVE MONEY, SHOPPING ONLINE FOR GROCERIES IS A JOKE. AND THEY MAKE YOU PAY FOR DELIVERY! IT'S JUST PLAIN LAZINESS WHEN YOU CAN'T GET IN THE CAR & GO TO A GROCERY STORE TO SHOP. TALK ABOUT THROWING MONEY DOWN THE TOILET.

April 13 2013 at 11:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Hello AznLvr

wowwww martha you have the most beautiful smile and are so beautiful...glad i watched this video

March 08 2013 at 4:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
goldeneng

I shop online and have done so for 6 years. I use "Peapod" which is a Stop & Shop service. I do it about once a month when my sons now in college are home. I order everything but leafy produce and easily bruised fruit. It is so convenient. I find I save money because I don't get distracted by end-cap items. You have all your coupons ready when the driver comes and they credit you for all of them. I have it delivered first thing in the morning and would have it all put away before my kids even came down to breakfast. They bring it into the house and put it on the counter. For a delivery fee of $7 and a tip it is so worth it. Now I do it less often but still do it. Once a week I stop at the grocery and pick up milk, bread and whatever. usually two small bags and am in and out in minutes. Would recommend it to anyone and have done so.

March 07 2013 at 2:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jaysantry

I respectfully disagree it is cheaper grocery shopping in-person..I use safeway.com and can use numerous promotions much easier than searching them out in the store. I believe the online promotions savings to easily counter-balance the delivery fee.

March 07 2013 at 2:03 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
PAT

I SHOP ON LINE BECAUSE I DONT DRIVE ANYMORE AGE 80. MY STORE TAKES COUPONS. BRING GROCERIES INTO KITCHEN SO SOME OF USE NEED THIS . ITS A BLESSING

March 07 2013 at 11:28 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Michael Collier

First she says, don't buy on line then says if you do buy on line... .make up your mind honey. Can I get the last minute back from my life? Here's a tip: go down to the store, not on line and purcahse a comb, your hair is a mess.

March 07 2013 at 9:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
camaroblue91

I would never buy groceries online. I prefer to see what I am buying first hand and see what kind of shape it is in. I have gone in a few times and found out of date items, whose to say when buying online you won't get those out of date items? Or even fruits and vegetables that are starting to turn. thanks but no thanks. I prefer to get off of my lazy ass and take a trip to the grocery store. We need to stop finding ways to make our lives easier and start to challenge ourselves.

March 07 2013 at 8:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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georgettec28

Some people like me have no choice but to order online. I am physically disabled. But ShopRite always has quality merchandise. If anything is wrong, they correct it immediately.

March 07 2013 at 8:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
metusmetu

If they would get their shipping/delivery charges reasonable, I would shop online most all the time. Some places have ridiculous shipping/delivery charges, and anyone should be able to see they're ripping you off there........ I have bee in the shipping/delivery business, and I know what it costs to ship things,....not only do some of these places want to make a profit on selling their goods, they make it on shipping/delivery charges also. Like I said, some online stores are doing this, not all..............

March 07 2013 at 1:59 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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