Sam’s is included in ours *

Posted by digs on April 17, 2024, 13:31:04, in reply to "If you haven't, look into InstaCart. Game changer!"

Previous Message Can order from most grocery stores, pharmacies, chain stores. No Sams/Walmart (have their own delivery service) but most others. Love it! Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances

Another business model that doesn't work and is doomed to fail*

Posted by Sounder on April 17, 2024, 12:35:39, in reply to "If you haven't, look into InstaCart. Game changer!"

Previous Message Can order from most grocery stores, pharmacies, chain stores. No Sams/Walmart (have their own delivery service) but most others. Love it! Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances

Same here. I haven’t ordered a thing in 3 years because my building sucks*

Posted by snipes824 on April 17, 2024, 10:45:22, in reply to "Nice. Delivery people have a hard time figuring out my building so it helps keep me away from "

Previous Message ordering out. If I want something delicious I have to get off my fat ass and get it myself. Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances

me too, but it doesn't stop me

Posted by Sammich on April 17, 2024, 10:44:28, in reply to "Nice. Delivery people have a hard time figuring out my building so it helps keep me away from "

it's dumb, but I do it

Posted by Sammich on April 17, 2024, 10:33:44, in reply to "also, am i the cheapass for thinking it's dumb to tip on pick up?*"

No you’re not a cheapass*

Posted by timmer on April 17, 2024, 10:32:13, in reply to "also, am i the cheapass for thinking it's dumb to tip on pick up?*"

Previous Message Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances (for rent)

I’ll throw in $5 or so—they are still having to cook and package it, so there’s some work

Posted by DT on April 17, 2024, 10:25:55, in reply to "also, am i the cheapass for thinking it's dumb to tip on pick up?*"

But I’m not tipping 15-20% like I do for table service. Previous Message Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances

Maybe I'm a rube and it will ultimately bankrupt me but I always over tip. What's an extra...

Posted by Tuscy on April 17, 2024, 10:20:43, in reply to "also, am i the cheapass for thinking it's dumb to tip on pick up?*"

5-10% to me compared to someone who's trying to buy diapers or get through school. Surely there's some kind of karmic advantage to adding an extra couple of dollars onto a bill. I mean, who gives a shit? Previous Message Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances "I wouldn't mind the DP here." - jumpingdan

No. I certainly did during Covid, but rarely anymore.

Posted by EffinIllini on April 17, 2024, 10:15:34, in reply to "also, am i the cheapass for thinking it's dumb to tip on pick up?*"

General exception is the local taco truck I patronize. Previous Message Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances

I’m tipping on fucking coffee these days

Posted by snipes824 on April 17, 2024, 10:03:04, in reply to "also, am i the cheapass for thinking it's dumb to tip on pick up?*"

It sucks. But whenever it flashes up I think is that $1.50 more important to me or that person behind the counter. And so I just do it. But it is pretty outrageous how we’re the only country that really works this way. On the other hand, if we said just raise the prices and pay them more wage and remove the tips, we’d complain about that too. Previous Message Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances

It’s bonkers

Posted by Sounder on April 17, 2024, 9:56:34, in reply to "also, am i the cheapass for thinking it's dumb to tip on pick up?*"

I usually toss in a few bucks, but fuck off on your 20%. Previous Message Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances

No but I also assume that the driver is getting screwed over as much as the restaurant

Posted by ATL on April 17, 2024, 9:55:35, in reply to "also, am i the cheapass for thinking it's dumb to tip on pick up?*"

and tip anyway Previous Message Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances "For the regulated community, a FONSI represents happy days."

I co-sign all of this.*

Posted by DT on April 17, 2024, 10:26:33, in reply to "we order out a decent amount. i will almost always go pick it up."

Previous Message because: -when i see delivery fee, plus service fee, plus taxes and other fees, plus tip, my cheapness kicks in. -drivers take their sweet ass time unless you pay another fee to expedite and sometimes the food arrives lukewarm. -we've had drivers pick up an entire order and "forget" to deliver some of it. -those companies fuck over smaller local places.

Add to that...

Posted by MojoJojo on April 17, 2024, 9:29:33, in reply to "we order out a decent amount. i will almost always go pick it up."

in addition to the delivery fees and service fees, the "menu" fees on the app are also higher than the restaurant's menu price. So you're getting upcharged every way they can. While inconvenient, picking up the order yourself is better all the way around. Previous Message because: -when i see delivery fee, plus service fee, plus taxes and other fees, plus tip, my cheapness kicks in. -drivers take their sweet ass time unless you pay another fee to expedite and sometimes the food arrives lukewarm. -we've had drivers pick up an entire order and "forget" to deliver some of it. -those companies fuck over smaller local places.

Funfact...one of our friends is a co-founder of the company that became UberEats...

Posted by haighter on April 17, 2024, 9:57:10, in reply to "We will do ubereats in very rare circumstances"

...Postmates. Previous Message If you go a long time without ordering they email coupons of up to 60% off, which makes it cost about the same as going and picking up. Also dont love it because I've heard they kinda screw the small restaurants. Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances

Yeah I get pretty solid coupons with Uber Eats so i use it quite a bit when ordering out*

Posted by illini21 on April 17, 2024, 8:42:08, in reply to "We will do ubereats in very rare circumstances"

Previous Message If you go a long time without ordering they email coupons of up to 60% off, which makes it cost about the same as going and picking up. Also dont love it because I've heard they kinda screw the small restaurants. Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances

To be fair, they screw the big restaurants too

Posted by Sounder on April 17, 2024, 8:40:21, in reply to "We will do ubereats in very rare circumstances"

Its bad for everyone. Previous Message If you go a long time without ordering they email coupons of up to 60% off, which makes it cost about the same as going and picking up. Also dont love it because I've heard they kinda screw the small restaurants. Previous Message Got to the hotel late, and there was no food at the hotel and nothing walking distance. I was pooped and hungry but hated the idea of getting back into the car. So I tried door dash and ordered Indian Food. It was a bit expensive but hit the spot and I didn't have to leave the hotel. I would do it again in select circumstances