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I look for the markdown stuff. You go in after they have marked down the meats I can get some really nice steaks for half price. I also reach for the back to get the freshest dated dairy and also meat products. The delivery people will not do that.
I have used the delivery services. I get wrong items on occasion and if my item is out of stock and I let them choose the replacement that usually does not go well. And if you don't let them choose you end up with 10% of your items out of stock. That was my experience. And this was a Krogers / Fry's store.
You can't read, but whatever. Lol. Maybe they went back and edited it. More than one judgy, condescending post from more than one person.
I can read, you just can't remember. The other person did not edit their post and said:
"I enjoy walking around the store, seeing the different products, selecting my own purchases, ensuring that I have my own order right, meeting people I know and chatting a moment, even exchanging pleasantries with the clerk, then placing my own groceries in my own car versus sitting like a lump on a log surfing Facebook and paying a premium to do so. Call me crazy!"
After reading these posts where the majority of people shop in person, I'm surprised and kind of baffled over the reasons given for preferring to trudge around a grocery store for "enjoyment". To each their own, but.....Ugh! I'm with OP on this topic. I don't get it, either.
I don't understand the concept of wandering around the store figuring out what to make for the week. It seems to me a highly inefficient way to shop. For me, basic menu planning is a) see what is on hand already b) check out what is on sale c) plan the menu for at least a few meals based on a & b, and d)research recipes to see what ingredients are needed e) compile the list of items for meals as well as staples, cleaning products, etc. that are needed. f) submit my order for a convenient pickup time, and I'm done!
There is no way I need to be in a store doing all that, nor would it be the most efficient use of my time. As for saving money by shopping in person - I have found you spend a LOT more in person due to impulse buying on something that's not on the list.
Is it truly necessary to be in a store to see what is on sale? Hasn't anyone ever checked out the sale circulars that come in the mail, or checked for them online?
No one said we're "wandering aimlessly, wondering what to buy. I always have a list (in order according to the store layout, even) based on the week's circular and specials. The sale items are often in a clearance bin or rack. Unadvertised. As for price, most people at least tip for curbside service, so that's not "free" in my book.
I can read, you just can't remember. The other person did not edit their post and said:
"I enjoy walking around the store, seeing the different products, selecting my own purchases, ensuring that I have my own order right, meeting people I know and chatting a moment, even exchanging pleasantries with the clerk, then placing my own groceries in my own car versus sitting like a lump on a log surfing Facebook and paying a premium to do so. Call me crazy!"
Nothing in there but "I" and "my". And a "me".
And you see zero condescension? Okay, you can read but you can't interpret.
Y Maybe they went back and edited it. More than one judgy, condescending post from more than one person.
Ummm ... yourself included.
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So going grocery shopping is fun for you? It's food you're shopping for, not $100k convertibles.
You started this thread from a place of judging. In your mind, it's absolutely ridiculous that everyone isn't using Clicklist. You were fairly condescending from the start. Hence, people getting defensive.
ETA: and if someone edits a post, it usually says so. Or it used to. Maybe that's changed. (Apparently it has changed, as I've edited this a couple times)
(Editing again because Oceangaia gave me an explanation downthread and I want to see how it works. )
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You can't read, but whatever. Lol. Maybe they went back and edited it. More than one judgy, condescending post from more than one person.
I could not possibly care less, and I don't think anyone should think as I do are you crazy?
But we could argue that the tone of your first post was judgy and condescending--your thesis is that everyone who goes into the grocery store is wasting their time, unlike you.
I wouldn't go as far as to say that I enjoy grocery shopping, but as far as regular tasks go, it's certainly not the worst.
But we could argue that the tone of your first post was judgy and condescending--your thesis is that everyone who goes into the grocery store is wasting their time, unlike you.
How? How is this judgy? All I said was I don't really get it. I think the second part of my OP is a valid point if you're not buying heavy amounts of deli and produce stuff.
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Originally Posted by Mister 7
I truly don't get it.
Why would anyone want to go into the store if they don't have to?
You started this thread from a place of judging. In your mind, it's absolutely ridiculous that everyone isn't using Clicklist. You were fairly condescending from the start. Hence, people getting defensive.
ETA: and if someone edits a post, it usually says so. Or it used to. Maybe that's changed. (Apparently it has changed, as I've edited this a couple times)
Please show me where I said it was "absolutely ridiculous"?
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