I started ordering from Amazon Fresh about a year ago. I typically just go to my local Albertsons since it is near my house. I only order from Amazon Fresh when I am buying Amazon branded groceries, like their chips. Previously, you only needed to order $35 to receive free delivery. When I tried to put in an order today, I saw that Amazon raised delivery costs by a lot. Now you need to order $150 to receive free delivery. For orders less than $150, the costs are:
- $100-$150: $4
- $50-$100: $7
- <$50: $10
I would also tip 10% on my orders, even if that makes Amazon Fresh products more expensive than Albertsons. With the higher delivery costs, my $40 order is now costing 35% more than buying similar products in person. It is nice to get groceries delivered, but it is not worth the additional cost for me. Amazon should be saving money on storefronts and logistics and should pass some of that savings to its customers, who already pay $140/year for Prime membership.
I guess I will have to make the three-minute drive to Albertsons later today.
Life with chronic diseases 