THE PROS AND CONS OF ONLINE GROCERY SHOPPING
Online grocery shopping has gained in popularity. This article will weigh some of the pros and cons to help you determine whether in-person or online shopping is the choice for you.
Pros:
You are less likely to overspend. People usually stick to their list of items when shopping online.
You can keep an ongoing shopping list online and add to it throughout the week.
It saves time.
Less money is spent on gas if you are able to have groceries delivered. Some people still need to drive to their grocery store for parking lot pick-up.
Many grocery store apps save your favorites and previous lists in your history, which makes it easier to reorder.
Cons:
It can be more expensive. It depends on the store, but watch for additional costs and delivery fees.
Someone else is handpicking your food items. For example, you will have to trust someone else’s judgement to pick out the quality and size of produce.
You may still need to go to the grocery store. If you use the online shopping for weekly or bi-weekly, you may find that you need to buy certain perishable items in between on-line shopping.
Depending on the store, if an item is out of stock, they may reimburse you for the selected item or make a judgement call on what to replace it with. Make sure that the store has an option to approve any replacements prior to your delivery or pick-up.