Instacart
Posted: June 1st, 2022, 6:13 pm
How does Instacart work? I notice in my area, if you Instacart from Smiths, Smart & Final, Save Mart, Raleys, or Food Maxx, the prices on Instacart match the prices in the store.
Conversely if you Instacart from Safeway, the prices are DRASTICALLY (20% on many items) higher than the in-store price. These stores already have higher prices than the other stores above and comparing them on Instacart is downright ugly.
This is spelled out right up front. Every other store it says in-store pricing. For Safeway it says "view pricing policy" and you get this:
"Safeway
Groceries · Bakery · Deli
Info
Delivery times
Pricing
Higher than in-store prices
Item prices are higher than in-store prices in your area. Clearance, single-store and in-store only specials, prices, promotions, offers, coupons and discounts may not apply.
Add the phone number associated with your Safeway for U™ account to your Instacart account to earn points redeemable towards Grocery Rewards for future purchases. You may sign up for a Safeway for U™ account here."
Why would anyone use Safeway on Instacart given the pricing?
Conversely if you Instacart from Safeway, the prices are DRASTICALLY (20% on many items) higher than the in-store price. These stores already have higher prices than the other stores above and comparing them on Instacart is downright ugly.
This is spelled out right up front. Every other store it says in-store pricing. For Safeway it says "view pricing policy" and you get this:
"Safeway
Groceries · Bakery · Deli
Info
Delivery times
Pricing
Higher than in-store prices
Item prices are higher than in-store prices in your area. Clearance, single-store and in-store only specials, prices, promotions, offers, coupons and discounts may not apply.
Add the phone number associated with your Safeway for U™ account to your Instacart account to earn points redeemable towards Grocery Rewards for future purchases. You may sign up for a Safeway for U™ account here."
Why would anyone use Safeway on Instacart given the pricing?