On Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:21:54 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>
>"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>> 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

It's the rich capitalist's stupid game!!

Only way to win the game is to NOT PLAY!!

John Kuthe...