Comments on: How to find cheap groceries online

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[professionaladventurer]

Why is going to the grocery store so hard? I get it for disabled people, but most of us? Customer reviews for the best noodles? All the reasons I shop for most everything online do not apply for food and grocery. When I shop online I generally know what I am looking for. Grocery's I only know a few of the things I need when I head out. The rest I am looking for new foods to try, I don't know how to replicate that online. At the store I can fly down the isles grabbing stuff in dept's I didn't even mean to be in. I guess there are a lot of people that eat the same core things their whole life and I should not use myself as an example to judge a online business model.

[ChukchansiDan]

One thing that should have been mentioned in the article is that these foods are sold in BULK, like at costco... you can't just your regular weekly shopping like at vons.com, who will delivery free in town if your order is $50.00 or more (Sometimes same day delivery).

[netgroupie]

Seems an odd choice of sites to select for online grocery shopping. Where is netgrocer? Amazon not want you to include them in your article? Pick on the little guys right? Easier that way ...

[usesmx06]

How to find cheap groceriers online? Unless you can out compete the brick and mortar stores, there's no reason for me and I'm sure MOST people to buy there groceries online. Im sure there a few out there that can benefit from it, but not MOST of us I would say. You really want to save money on groceries, forget going to Albertsons, Whole foods, Pavilions, Ralphs. Try your local hispanic supermarkets. You'll find some of the best prices avaiable. Give Vallarta, La Super, Tresieras, Jons a try. Thats what we got here in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles.

[netgroupie]

Amazon knows as much about groceries as it does about shoes. When I buy something I want to know that I am buying from someone who actually knows what they are selling and just isn't it to to make a buck. Amazon is the "****" of online business.

My Brand, I tried that site and I could not even create an Account all I got was an error had occured: Please contact Customer Service at 1-888-281-6400 or 1-585-273-8480 to report the problem

Aul and Shopfoodex - you complain about their shipping. They ship nationally and you complain about delivery times? You think Amazon can ship any faster? And the shipping prices. From what I saw, they compare to what the others charge so how do you conclude that?

Then you attack both Aul and ShopFoodex on their design. You say the sites are "ugly' . Is that a technical term? Cause last I heard it was an emotive personal one. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And so you baciscaly tell people not to shop at these storees.

If anything is ugly it's this piece of writing. CNET should pull this page before it gets even uglier.

[Windsor1035]

Shopfoodex has been around longer than any of these others with regards to groceries so I would leave it to their judgement as to what works. First, you are not even close to what shopfoodex promises with regards to their price match....you must have read something entirely different there. Granted, your mistake in this instance makes them look better....but the facts are very wrong in your piece.

Shipping prices at shopfoodex are well in line with others and much cheaper than netgrocer; who is not even mentioned in this article by the way. They happen to be the leader in this segment.....another glaring oversight. I have used both netgrocer and shopfoodex and both are suitable for my needs with shopfoodex getting the nod on prices, shipping and selection....but each has things the other does not have so I use 'em both.

Site design is a totally abject area. Columns are a major issue with you but virtually every shopping website employs them from shopfoodex to walgreens to cvs to albertsons....everyone except amazon and mybrands. So again, I think you are off-base here as well.

I agree with the other poster regarding your fixation on "ugly" to describe a few of the sites. Your opinion....your blog....so there you have it....say what you feel.....but at least do it credibly.

Shopfoodex, while a worthy stalwart, also does not as you say "have it all". They only ship non-perishable foods and a few non-food items. Again how well did you peruse that site.

Mybrands is a nice site but they only have 500 or so items....and all of them are primarily hard to find items that must be purchased with a minium of 3,4,6, or other such lots. Prices are very fair...but they are in no way a run of the mill online grocer.

Aul is a bit amateurish in design....I will give you that....but it is still more than adequate for a grocery shopper. Out of stocks are an issue with you too....please. Do brick and mortar grocery stores always have the shelfs full without fail....no!

Groceries express....I could not stay on that site....it just did not work for me....too frustrating.

[TruthWatcher]

Beware of this post - it is by the shopfoodex staff. They are trying to pass it off as a third party review, when in fact it is their own commentary on their own site. Perhaps they need to be unbiased as well, and not self promote shamelessly in this column.

[Windsor1035]

My Brands sells bread? Hmmmm.....can you find it for me. You said they have it but I can't find it. You said quote "I was quite pleased with the company's selection of the basics, like ketchup, bread, and household goods."

What a crock....you have been uncovered. Do your homework next time.....and stick with the HDTV reviews. Unbiased....yep....right.

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[angrykeyboarder]

You failed to mention other options out there that deliver perishables. Two that come to mind are NetGrocer and Safeway. I buy from Safeway.com all the time. It's somewhat more expensive than shopping locally (you pay the same prices as at the store + the delivery charge of $0-12.95 depending on delivery time and your order total). The only catch is that Safeway prices are often somewhat higher than competing stores. Nevertheless, the delivery makes it worth it. I HATE going grocery shopping. :)

[JonPape]

You should try http://grocery.Meijer.com. Free shipping on orders over $150.

[sevatt]

I agree with the author, Amazon provides an excellent shopping experience. They even offer an additional savings of 10 to 15% if you set up a "subscription" to automatically reorder products at a regular interval. I have found this to be excellent for staples like paper towels, toilet paper, or baby supplies. However, Amazon updates their prices all the time! If you want a good deal and you don't have an immediately need, you can save real money by using one of the free services out there, like PriceChirp.com, to alert you when Amazon updates their prices for items in your wishlist.

[daworley]

I use a site called Bulk Home. It's a cleaner interface to Amazon's bulk grocery store: http://www.bulkhome.com

I've had great experience with them so far.

[Danny-UK]

Amazon have just announced that they are going to launch their grocery beta in the UK - it will shake up the old world supermarkets who have taken the online space as their own. we have seen the first reaction to their announcement already. Waitrose - the oldest of the old school grocers - has abandoned delivery charges. You can see how contentious they are here - http://www.onlinegrocerystore.co.uk/online-supermarket-deliveries.htm - and that clearly not all the UK grocers are ready to let go of this easy revenue just yet.

[idfubar]

Organic grocery delivery (e.g. Planet Organics) is also something to consider if available in one's area...

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