Online shopping
Internet facilitates most every consumer purchases. As of today, I have added another online shopping experience--online grocery shopping with Peapod.com.
I was skeptical about Peapod, mainly because I wasn't sure about the quality of the food. Then again, I have been shopping at Hyde Park Co-Op for awhile. The reason why I tried out Peapod was because of a blizzard--which caused snow pileups and hazzardous conditions to go grocery shopping by foot. You see, I don't own a car. Instead, I have a shopping cart which I take to the Co-Op, a 10-15 minute walk on a good sunny day.
The website at Peapod is well-organized and easy to find the food on your list... unlike an actual store--you'd spent hours looking for an item. The selection is limited, but that's fine by me. The price is comparable--they have sale, take coupons, and of course, it's expected to be a little higher at times because the shoppers are paying for a convenience.
The delivery service is great. Food to the door, friendly carrier, and grocery is packed nicely, and separated; meats are kept cold/frozen. The billing is easy.
I can say that for a busy person like me (compound the fact that I also despise shopping at the Co-Op), I find Peapod shopping a pleasant experience. It's nice for city folks or elderly who can't carry all the groceries at once.
It's all about making your life simpler--at some cost. During a Chicago winter, with 5-10 inches of snow on the ground, I am willing to consider the cost, which is not a lot more.
I give Peapod.com a 3 peas out of 4 peas' pod!
Internet facilitates most every consumer purchases. As of today, I have added another online shopping experience--online grocery shopping with Peapod.com.
I was skeptical about Peapod, mainly because I wasn't sure about the quality of the food. Then again, I have been shopping at Hyde Park Co-Op for awhile. The reason why I tried out Peapod was because of a blizzard--which caused snow pileups and hazzardous conditions to go grocery shopping by foot. You see, I don't own a car. Instead, I have a shopping cart which I take to the Co-Op, a 10-15 minute walk on a good sunny day.
The website at Peapod is well-organized and easy to find the food on your list... unlike an actual store--you'd spent hours looking for an item. The selection is limited, but that's fine by me. The price is comparable--they have sale, take coupons, and of course, it's expected to be a little higher at times because the shoppers are paying for a convenience.
The delivery service is great. Food to the door, friendly carrier, and grocery is packed nicely, and separated; meats are kept cold/frozen. The billing is easy.
I can say that for a busy person like me (compound the fact that I also despise shopping at the Co-Op), I find Peapod shopping a pleasant experience. It's nice for city folks or elderly who can't carry all the groceries at once.
It's all about making your life simpler--at some cost. During a Chicago winter, with 5-10 inches of snow on the ground, I am willing to consider the cost, which is not a lot more.
I give Peapod.com a 3 peas out of 4 peas' pod!
