"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
> Although I had read something about this, I did not understand the full
> ramifications of this until I tried to place an order. Even then, they
> are not being totally forthcoming.
>
> I have been ordering from Amazon Fresh for some time now. I think when I
> first started ordering, there was a small delivery fee, but maybe I am
> remembering this wrong. For some time, delivery has been free for Prime
> members, although they do suggest a tip for the driver and you had to
> place a $50 minimum order.
>
> I loved it because if I realized at 9:00 p.m. that I was out of eggs or
> meat or something, I could quickly place an order and get it by 6:00 a.m.
> The meat was very high quality, the produce fresh, they sell bread that I
> can eat, they sell all sort of items that we want but I can't find
> anywhere else and best of all the prices overall were as good or better
> than I could do in brick and mortar stores.
>
> But when I tried to place this last order, I was told that delivery is now
> only for Prime Fresh members. Membership is $299.00 per year but is pro
> rated for Prime members. What does this even mean? Even if it means that
> they will take the $99 off that I pay for Prime, they want another $200
> for me to get their grocery delivery. Now technically, I can still get
> free delivery for the next 30 days but at the end of that, I am
> automatically signed up for membership. No thanks!
>
> I can't believe that they will have many takers now. What will they do
> with all that produce, meat and other perishables? Hmmm... I did call to
> arrange for them to pick up my totes as they are no longer needed and the
> woman who answered the phone sounded dejected. Clearly I was not her
> first such call.
>
> At present, Safeway does still deliver so I can use them if I have to.
> But I suspect that might change as well since they have morphed and they
> seem to have no difference now than Albertsons. Same brands, same ads,
> etc. Bah! I am especially annoyed about some of the special items that no
> other store around here seems to sell. Guess we won't be having those
> now.

Of course, once they have people hooked, they raise the prices...it's the
way of the world.

Cheri