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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

  5. Kindra says

    I might use the delivery service for meat. Otherwise, I prefer to just go to the store as I love my coupons too much!

  9. Becca says

    I haven’t used the delivery because I live right across the street from a Safeway, and I enjoy going to the grocery store.

  10. Kelly says

    I’ve used delivery before and thought it was super convenient. I was told I could send coupons back with the driver and customer service would adjust my total. That was a long time ago though.

  11. melissa says

    I’d love the delivery service. Shopping with a four month old is not as pleasant as I dreamed it would be.

  13. Claire says

    I have not tried the home delivery, but honestly am not really interested in it 🙂

  15. Steph Codorniz says

    I’d love to try it! Talk about convenience! Can you imagine staying home and cleaning your house while someone does your shopping for you and DELIVERS it?!

  20. Melissa says

    I haven’t tried the home delivery but there have been a few weeks when I could have used it.

  24. Isabeau says

    I haven’t used the delivery service, but I’d definately consider it for this coming spring when I go back to school. I know there will be times during finals and midterms that I just won’t have the time to grocery shop.

    Thanks!

  25. Amy Parr says

    I have not tried Safeway Delivery, but have often been curious about it.

  27. Lonie says

    I haven’t tried their delivery service because you can’t use coupons!\

  32. Sarah says

    I’ve never used the service, but think it would be great for meat/produce/dairy stocking. Those thinks I rarely find coupons for, but would love to not have to go to the store for!

  34. Lydia says

    It’s a great option, but I’m never home for a set period of time so scheduling a delivery would be extremely hard. I, too, prefer to go to the store to shop and use my coupons. P.S. – I like you on facebook. Thank you for all of your hard work to save me money. I really appreciate it.

  35. Rose M says

    Never tried it… not sure if I would like it as i have a safeway within a mile

  37. Heather says

    I’ve often wondered about the home delivery service. I’ve got 4 kids and grocery shopping can be extremely painful!!

  38. CarrieSF says

    I’ve used the service a few times when my girls were babies, but I like to check out produce myself and missed using coupons. I would use it again if somehow they could incorporate coupons and during a busy shopping time, such as the holidays. I have also thought about setting it up for right after we return from a trip. Such a bummer to hit the grocery store after a vacation. I follow you on Facebook.

  40. Heather says

    I’ve been a Safeway shopper for years, I like them even better now that I’ve been introduced to coupons!!

  41. joan says

    I haven’t used home delivery yet, maybe if I get the flu or something I would. But it is a great idea. btw, I follow you on twitter…I have saved a lot of money thanks to you!

  48. Caitlin says

    I haven’t tried the delivery service but one of my friends swears by it. She loves that the delivery man carries in all of her heavy items and that you can pull up your previous delivery to see items you may want to stock up on again.

  49. Saroja says

    I haven’t used delivery service yet, but sure it is convenient. Too bad coupons can’t be used.

  50. Debbie S says

    I havent tried that delivery service yet. Since I have 5 kids, I think it would be nice so that I dont have to drag all the kids to the store with me.