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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. Lilian Hurn says

    I never did the delivery. I agree will be good if they can used coupons. Definally is a good option if i don’t have time to go the store.

  9. sarah huffman says

    I have thought about using it as I constantly get emails from them saying the first home delivery order is free. Free sounds good to me, but I’m pretty addicted to my coupons!

  12. Elizabeth says

    Safeway delivery sounds awesome! I’d definitely try it if the price was right!

  13. Hillary says

    I would love to try out the delivery service! I’ve always thought about it, but was never brave enough. Thanks for reporting on it, so I will know what to expect when I go to try it.

  15. Shannon says

    I haven’t tried this service yet – hadn’t read any reviews and was a bit confused about them not offering all products online. Would love to try, especially if its free!

  18. Jessie C. says

    I’ve used once and quite like it as long as it offers free shipping and take coupons. (yes some grocery delivery takes manufacturer coupons)

  22. Kelly says

    Unfortunately I cannot get delivery to my household but it would come in handy with us arriving home tomorrow from being out of state for 3 wks!

  26. Joni says

    I have tried this, and also got my mom to use it…she’s older and I told her to use it especially when she is buying heavy things, like laundry detergent, bottled water, etc. She still gets to pick out what she wants but doesn’t have to make the trip to the store or deal with heavy bags to get home.

  27. Lisa says

    I have not used the delivery service before, but like that it is an option.

  29. Elle says

    Yes, I’ve tried the delivery service a couple of times almost two years ago and as you said they don’t accept coupons which is why I stopped using their services as I started using coupons for the first time. Their delivery service is really convenient though!! Also, everything I ordered was always very fresh! 🙂

  31. Tiffany T says

    I have never done it, but have always wanted to try. I am a little leary of letting people in my house when I am home alone with my daughter during the day even if I am expecting them and know they are from a legit company. I suppose I could schedule for when the hubby is home. I agree with your pros and cons though. It would be a great option for those weeks where the deals are good without coupons!

  32. Ro says

    I like you on Facebook and receive your e-mails. Thanks for all the money saving tips – I appreciated it as do my every growing emergency and travel funds.

  33. Courtney J says

    I have never used their delivery service as it didn’t seem cost effective, but now that I have 2 little ones (and often experience the painful grocery trips with both of them in tow) I would definitely entertain the idea if I could get the hang of it. It’d probably actually save me money since I wouldn’t impulse buy 🙂

  36. cjs says

    Yes, I have used them a couple of times. I had free delivery promo codes, and only bought items that were on sale.

  41. Christy says

    No delivery in my area either, but it sure would be better than dragging the kids along! Lucky you!

  45. Cheyenne says

    I’ve never used the delivery service. The stores in my city do not offer it.

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