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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

  1. Mary Jo Custance says

    I would love this service but unfortunately they don’t deliver where I live 🙁

  4. Katie says

    We live a ways from the Safeway store here so I am sure they don’t deliver, but it is an interesting concept, however I like to see what I am buying before I buy it.

  7. Suburban Prep says

    I have not had a food service deliver my food.
    It would be a great help when I am not feeling well.

  8. Michele says

    I have never used the Safeway delivery service, but I would love too!

  10. Katie says

    I have never tried it before but if they offer it in my area I would love to try it. Beats hauling a car full of kids to the store!

  11. Faith C says

    It would be very nice to have groceries delivered to your door after a vacation. You could order online while still away from home and then have the groceries show up when you get back home. I’ll have to try it out next time we travel. Thanks for the giveaway!

  12. Melissa says

    Thanks Charlene. I like you on FB and get your daily email. I mostly shop at Safeway because it is the most convenient for me. I’d love to try their deliver service!

  13. Jenny R says

    Having groceries delivered to my house?! I’d love to try that out!

  14. Lisa says

    I would be interested in trying the delivery. Not sure if I would be able to spend $50 with no coupons though!

  16. Stephanie H. says

    I haven’t done Safeway’s delivery, but I would love to try it. It would be great for those times that you are sick and just can’t do it all!

  19. sarah mcreynolds says

    I would love to use the service. Have never used it before.

  22. Ruth says

    Have always wanted to try out the Delivery service. However have never done it as the online prices are sometimes higher & because of the inability to use coupons. Would love to try this service with a gift card though!

  23. Karma says

    That would be wonderful if I could have groceries delivered to my door and not have to take my two young boys shopping!

  25. Jenna says

    I have never used the service, they don’t offer it where i live 🙁 I do LOVE Safeway tho.

  27. Sarah says

    I’d love to win! I like you on facebook too. Would love to try Safeway’s delivery service

  31. April says

    And I have never tried the delivery service but anything delivered to my door would be fabulous!

  35. Jaime says

    I am not really interested in the food delivery service. I enjoy going to the grocery store and browsing the items!

  36. Gina Maddox says

    I do not currently use a delivery service, but some days I feel like I could really use it!

  37. caroline says

    never tried delivery service but with an infant and toddler, it does sound appealing!

  50. Brandy says

    I’ve never used a delivery service and I don’t know if I would. I really LIKE grocery shopping and walking around the store for great deals.