Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Dave Smith" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 2015-02-05 17:20, sf wrote:
>>> On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:30:23 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:
>>>
>>>> That's one reason why I also don't like the idea of using one
>>>> of the delivery systems. I want to assess ripeness for example.
>>>
>>> I have the same misgivings about ordering produce. However, I was in
>>> one of my stores and saw someone doing the "shopping" - he really took
>>> his time and picked out the best produce. I was happy to see it, but
>>> also wondered how often that happens. One guy in one store, one time
>>> does not make a trend.
>>>
>> When my mother could no longer drive she tried ordering from the only
>> grocery store around that delivered. There was obviously no careful
>> selection of produce.
>
> It has all been good when I ordered it. Only problem was occasionally
> with stuff like bagged salad that expired faster than we could eat it.
> That is the case sometimes in the store as well but there I can opt
> either not to buy or buy something else.

Right. How can a shopper make such decisions?