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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. Diane says

    I subscribe to your email. You have saved me a lot of money in the last year. Thanks.

  5. Sloan says

    I haven’t used the delivery service, but it would definitely be something to think about for those few weeks after having our next baby, even if there is a service fee.

  6. Aysha says

    I have never used delivery service from Safeway. I guess I have new looked into. It would be nice not to have to go to the store. Especially in the winter!

  8. Amie says

    I had back surgery and have been considering trying this service since I can’t be in a car right now…

  10. Heather says

    I have not used the service and don’t know that I will. I’m not fond of paying for the delivery after the first order. And honestly, I kind of like my couponing hobby…even if there are a few bumps along the way. It’s about the only ME time I get! 🙂

  13. sharon says

    I love your site and I do subscribe to it! I have not tried home delivery shopping. I guess I actually like grocery shopping. Some days it is hard to find the time but, I think I would rather go in and shop. Thanks for all the great deal ideas!

  14. Lina says

    I’ve never heard about it but I’d definitely be interested. I’d probably still do my grocery visits though.

  16. susan says

    I tried this in the past and liked it. I do like to select my own things so I go into the store for my shopping.

  17. Ruth Hill says

    I have never used the delivery service. I might be interested to try it in a pinch.

  21. Josie says

    I have never used a delivery service but with three kiddos and not enough time to shop, I think it would be great to try out!

  23. Lori S says

    I have not used the service. I think not accepting coupons turns me off.

    Thanks!

  27. Bobbi says

    I haven’t used it. Guess I was turned off because you can’t use coupons.

  31. sara s says

    I haven’t used the delivery, but there are times when I think it would be a really nice option.

  33. Karen D says

    I have never used a grocery delivery service but would be willing to try it out – sounds like a great idea during winter weather as well!

  38. Amy T. says

    I have really wanted to try out the delivery service, but it’s not available in my area! 🙁 I’ve definitely had my moments where the last thing I want to do is go grocery shopping. This would be perfect for those days. Maybe someday soon????

  41. Pat says

    I have not tried their delivery service. I tend to have smaller orders and a I love using coupons. I actually like going into the stores. If I won I would give it to my sister with four young kids is battling cancer and she could use the delivery of groceries.

  43. Delilah says

    I actually did my grocery shopping online today and I am scheduled to have my groceries delivered on Tuesday. This is really cool, i should have tried this before. It is 109 degrees here and if we don’t have to go out in this heat that’s great. Saves time and gas too!!!

  46. Carla says

    I would totally do a delivery service, especially having a six month old at home. I could see the benefit if I was just doing meat and produce, but with other items I can get them so cheap that I don’t know if it would be worth it or not. I would love a gift card, so I could try and see!