"Jean B." > wrote in message
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> Julie Bove wrote:
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>> "Dave Smith" > wrote in message
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>>> On 2015-02-05 17:20, sf wrote:
>>>> On Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:30:23 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:
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>>>>> 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?

When I ordered from Safeway, I could have specified to the shopper that it
needed to have a date of ____ or later or I would not take it. That does
get a tad convoluted though because I will eat pretty much any salad but
husband and daughter are pickier. So much so that if she is with me, I let
her pick the salad. She pretty much has a salad hierarchy. First would be
Italian Blend, then plain Romaine, then American, then Veggie Lovers. She
isn't really salads but she will eat them once in a while if she really
wants a salad. I wouldn't try to convey this to a shopper though.