What happened when I tried Instacart

I am obsessed with convenience. I'm a stay at home mom and running to the store or having my husband go do it is not always feasible. When I first checked out Instacart I thought it was a brilliant idea. Having someone else grocery shop for me? I am all for it. When it was time to prepare for the 4th of July holiday I thought it was the perfect opportunity to test out the application and avoid the holiday crowds. Here are my thoughts:


1. Communication They did a great job with the communication updates on the app. I was able to see every time my shopper completed an item on the list and message them if I had to. There were some items that were out of stock( pre holiday crowds) so I was able to accept a switch to another option or just refund the item.

2. Idiot proof: I appreciate that this application is built so that anyone can use it. You don't have to be tech savvy to use and understand it.

3. Convenience: The 2 hour delivery is incredible! Picking out my groceries from the couch and having them come straight to my door with such a short notice has such value. The amount of time saved is worth it.

Some of the cons of Instacart:

1. Cost is definitely a factor. You can't compare coupons as well as in the store UNLESS you select Whole Foods. I tested the shopping cart by using Publix and I wasn't 100% sold. I wouldn't use it for a place like Publix or another grocery store but if you're looking to save a trip to Whole Foods the cost is virtually the same.

Overall I spent $50 on my groceries. That number also included items I purchased to contribute to the holiday bbq I was going to. I got free delivery since it was my first one, but for  $3.99 I would say it's not bad. Would I use it again? Yes. Would I use it consistently? Probably not.

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