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CLOSED. Giveaway: $50 Gift Card to Safeway Family Stores

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The winner was Tami (tamtam…)!!! Don’t worry I have another one coming soon so you have another shot to win!

If you shop at any of the Safeway Family stores- you might be interested in the grocery delivery service they provide.

I got the chance to check out the service last week and I will share my experience.  You can also enter to win a $50 gift card to check out the service for yourself!

I have to say I really love this idea.  I mean honestly- the time it takes to get to the store, sort your coupons, plan your trip, get everything and bring it home- not fun for anyone.  If you have to take the kids along as well it can be downright painful sometimes.

So I already posted my Safeway.com purchases- my total was almost exactly $40 and I got the following items:

::16lbs boneless, skinless chicken
::3.6 lbs Pork Sirloin
::3.5lbs Grapes
::4 Hormel Chilli
::1 Frozen Spinach
::1 Organic Iced Tea

So not too bad! I placed my order around 11pm and I was able to select a time for the very next day to have it delivered! They offered 2 hour windows and the driver arrived about 20 minutes into my window. He unloaded everything- put it right in my kitchen and was gone in about 5 minutes.

PROS: I found the quality of the produce and meat they gave me excellent. All my items arrived just as I ordered and they were at the correct temperatures.
I think this service is spectacularly helpful on weeks when you just can’t do it all. I would absolutely use this service again- especially when Safeway has great prices on meats and produce.  One other issue is that it is extremely hot here.  So if I want to stock up on produce and meat or frozen goods I have to really hurry home.  The Safeway trucks will deliver everything perfectly fresh for you.

CONS: I did find a few cons to the service. The most obvious is that you can’t use coupons. They do frequently offer promo codes and that is very helpful. In my case- I paid $7.96 per bag of chicken. I could have used a $1 off coupon in store to make each bag $6.96 (or $1.74/lb). I used a promo code instead for $10/50 which I believe more than offset the difference. I found many items were more expensive online than in store-for example the pork was $2.49 online and in store it is $1.99.  If you factor the extra $1.50 I spent on pork and the (4) $1 coupons I did not use for the chicken- I still came out way ahead by using the promo code.   You do need to spend $50 to get free delivery- otherwise it is pretty expensive. The last issue I had, was that I would have loved to do my order on my phone- I think an app to enable ordering from your phone would make it even more convenient.

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So that was my experience with Safeway delivery!  It looks like Safeway, Vons and Genuardis all offer this delivery service.  To check it out for yourself:

::Just head over to Safeway, Vons or Genuardis and select Grocery Delivery on the left side

::Enter your zip code to determine if they deliver to your specific area
::You can enter specific items or shop by aisle
:: You need to spend $50 for free delivery and you can only get the free delivery on your first order.  I believe you need to spend $150 for subsequent orders or pay the service charge.
::Enter promo code: EASY7 for free delivery
::Then enter promo code: FRUGAL for $7 off your first order.  (Once you register they will send you other offers.  That is how I got the $10 off code.)

And now the best part! I have one gift card for a lucky reader! This card can be used in store or online and is for any of the family of stores.

You get 4 chances to enter and I will randomly select a winner on Sunday at 5pm PST. Please be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry- if you are reading this from a newsletter or reader just CLICK HERE to enter.

1. Let me know if you have used the delivery service and what your thoughts are about it? Are you interested in checking it out?
2. Subscribe to my newsletter or let me know you do!
3. Like me on Facebook or let me know you do!
4. Follow me on Twitter or let me know you do!

So that is it! Due to time constraints I can not accept any entries via email, twitter, or Facebook.

GOOD LUCK!

*Disclosure: Safeway provided me with a gift card to check out the delivery service and a gift card for you guys. Thanks Safeway!

Comments

  2. Christine L. says

    I haven’t used the delivery service before, but I would love to try!

  3. Colleen says

    I would love to check out the delivery service but we live far from town – doubt they deliver out to us!

  4. kristen says

    I haven’t used Safeway, but I’ve used Giant Food’s delivery. It’s great for convenience, but it’s expensive & I’ve found them out of stock on a number of items.

  8. susan says

    I would love to try it. Never have before. As a busy person, it sounds like it could be really convenient.

  9. Gretchen in HB says

    I’ve never tried the Vons/Pavilions delivery, but with a new baby due in October, I just might check it out!

  10. Christina says

    I’ve never used the delivery service but would definilty try it out!

  13. Cali says

    Who wouldn’t want groceries DELIVERED? This would be awesome. In fact, I’ve thought about having groceries delivered on more then one occasion but I couldn’t get over the shipping charge! 🙂

  18. Andrea says

    All me crazy, but I actually LIKE going to the grocery store. Yes, Safeway offers delivery in my area, but I really enjoy the “hunt” of the money saving experience. Granted, there would be times it would be really nice to have the groceries brought to my door. I always think that when they ask if I would like help to my car… I always think to myself, No, but I would like help getting it home and put away!

  21. plin says

    I tried it once but I still enjoy the actual shopping experience inside a store.

  24. Andrea says

    I used to use delivery service when I lived in DC for school and all the grocery stores are a million miles away from me and I must say, I really do love it!

  29. Lara says

    Have never used the service since I couldn’t use coupons and wasn’t interested in adding an extra expense. Always thought it sounded great to have someone do your shopping and delivery, though!

  31. Gretchen in HB says

    I thought I was an email subscriber, but I wasn’t! Boo! So, I am now, thanks! 🙂

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  37. Lisa says

    I haven’t tried the delivery service yet, but I’ve been tempted. Not being able to use coupons has been my big hold up, so I’m glad to learn about the promo codes.

  38. Stacy C. says

    I never had groceries delievered to me. I think it is an interesting concept and would like to see how it really works.

  39. Adrianna Troussard says

    My mom tried the service before. It’s nice when you have a big family and buy lots of food. The fresh food they picked wasn’t the best. I’d prefer to go to the store and pick my own things. Guess I’m just picky, ha.

  41. Elizabeth says

    I’ve been meaning to try the delivery service. With the promo code, it’s as good as coupons.

  42. Melissa Lacek says

    I have thought about trying to so many times!! But I never have!

  44. Jessica T says

    I love shopping at Safeway, their store’s are so clean and the produce is really fresh. I would absolutly love to try their delivery service with a free gift card!

  45. Tina says

    Well, I think I like going to the grocery store too much to use delivery service. (Plus it isn’t available in my area). But I can definitely see the advantages, especially when I am stuck home with sick kids.

  46. Jill says

    I have never used the delivery service, mainly for the same reasons you havne’t. You cannot use coupons and it seems like the prices are higher.

  50. Vickie Jones says

    I think on those weeks when life just get’s the best of you it would be awesome to use