Online grocery shopping

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I did use Asda for a while but am back to grocery shopping in person. Mainly due to the fact that I wouldn't order my fresh meat or fresh veggies from Asda after a few unsatisfactory deliveries - veg on the bad side and stewing steak more fatty than I would have chosen if in person.

I don't tend to shop in Asda generally, preferring Sainsbury's and Tesco but last time I looked the S & T website was either too slow or I found it confusing to use or combination of both.

I found Asda's website a wee bit slow but I was happy with the actual working of it, apart from finding the cheap packs of 15 eggs, which for some reason I always struggled to find on their site.

It has been some years since I last tried Tesco or Sainsbury's site and it has probably improved since then.

I would go back to shopping for groceries online though, aside for fresh stuff.

I prefere online grocery shopping. I find many online options to buy groceries. I usually prefere to shop from Amazon, red rikshaw (I am vegan so I find vegeterian items on Asian Grocery Supermarkets)

Among all the above, my vote goes to Justhaat.com.

I found Justhaat has a range of products related to Asian and Indian recipes. It has a wide variety of top brands and top of that providing free delivery anywhere in the UK with great deals and discount every time.

I think online grocery shopping is a real boon. I use Waitrose having tried Ocado for a number of years and I'm delighted with their common sense approach to substitutions if required. Also 9 times out of 10 I get the same driver which is good too though all of the drivers have always been very polite and helpful.

As this thread has been revived, may I say thankful all for your helpful replies.
I have using online shopping now since I first posted.
I use Sainsbury's.
The first couple seemed to take forever but I quickly got into it and can do it quickly now.
I particularly like the fact that I can add items up to 11pm the evening before. A great help when I suddenly remember a forgotten thing ( or suddenly fancy a treat).

I should say currently I pay nothing for my Ocado deliveries as I took up their free smartpass offer and Tesco's deliveries that I used to have a supersaver for that expired cost me 7 quid he last time I had a delivery which I think is taking the mick but I'm using them less and less. If only I could find a replacement for their lemon and lime sparkling water I might abandon them completely.

I've been having my groceries delivered for a few years now and I've tried most supermarkets. I currently alternate between Ocado and Tesco. I prefer the Tesco website for ease of navigation but recently they have discontinued a lot of products online that I bought regularly, strangely the same items are still available in the store. I like the choice of Ocado but struggle with the layout. I like that they do goods from various supermarkets, I'm still trying to find my way around the website but I'll get there eventually.
No you do not tip the delivery man.
They can hand the goods to you at the door or bring them in whichever you prefer. I take them at the door because it's quite a trek to my kitchen.
Tesco's charge a flat fee of 40p however many bags you have. Ocado charge 5p per bag I think but they are much better quality bags, bigger and stronger. Also you can hand the bags back at the next delivery and be credited 5p for each bag returned.

I usually do shopping from Klub Kangaroo, This is one of the best grocery delivery app provides best offers on special occasion. Just you have to download it from play store. It is very easy to handling and they provide generic items in reasonable rate. To get more details visit - itunes.apple.com/us/app/klubkangaroo/id1205967171?mt=8

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Annsixty I have found it useful with Sainsburys if I need to spend more to reduce the delivery charge or make it free I buy the odd book of stamps or top up with things like loo rolls or tea ba gs.

But delivery charges to the UK from India will be more than the whole order! Sonam Advertising automatically on any website where online grocery shopping is mentioned doesn't get your message to possible customers who are likely to buy - the ones in India. Also, it will get your post deleted.

As I started this thread I will update.
I had my first delivery from Sainsbury's last week as they offered £20 off a £60 shop and free delivery.
I was so pleased I took the plunge. I did find the site hard to navigate at first. I got it all right though and no substitutions. I intend to do it regularly now. The delivery man was excellent, he carried it I to the kitchen and explained it all to me.
Thank you all for your posts. I am converted.

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I ordered a swiss roll, the delivery man said "do you like swiss rolls?" I said yes, why, and he pointed pout that there were 26 in the crate! Another time I ordered a bunch of 5 bananas, just before I clicked to place the order I noticed that their computer had changed it to 99 bunches!

One Christmas, I clicked on Brussels sprouts and they sent me one, as it was by number! I cooked it and chopped it up small and it made a very decorative garnish!

Just rereading this thread, and one letter about receiving one grape instead of one kilo, reminds me of an experience in the early days of online ordering.
I ordered a large turkey for Christmas from Sainsbury's, and looked a few days later to find my account stood in the thousands of pounds! My order included 1000 turkeys!
I have never lived this down..."the year Mum ordered a thousand turkeys"
Quickly changed, but I was surprised the system hadn't queried it.

Yes, Ocado also handle Morrisons delivery service, under a different name.

Just had a look at Ocado - did you know there is a magazine called Gurgle? It looks to me as if they set up Morrisons web site as well as everything else as they work in a very similar way.

I do like my online shop as I believe it saves both time and energy and readies me for my no car days. Having wandered into the magazine bit of this shopping site I would have to question the saving time bit

I use Ocado - the reason they win out over others is that they use a 'dark' store, ie a warehouse - which means things aren't multi handled and you don't have to relay on someone picking things from the shelf (giving you the shortest dates and not the longest). The drivers are always helpful and will bring bags into the kitchen. You cred 5p credit per returned bag.

What a tech savvy lot we are! DH in and out of hospital last 6 months so I started to use scan and go at Asda-absolutely brilliant. DGS came with me last week and he loved it too bipping everything as we went.
I use Asda cos they sell petrol on site too so V convenient.
I will try www.mysupermarket though as suggested.

ann there is plenty here to give you food for thought, excuse the pun. Good luck.

Even though I live in a remote area and while I am still reasonably fit to do so, I do not use home deliveries from supermarkets as I like to buy the majority of food fresh but most importantly like to get out of the house as much as possible so that I interact with other human beings. We have a community bus here in the village, which is suitable for all. It takes us to the nearest town once a fortnight. Armed with my shopping trolley I use the service now and then and meet up with the other villagers for a good old gossip on the journey. We fit in coffee when we arrive at the town and lunch just before leaving to go home. Other times I use my own/or friends car with a group of friends. I would like to think I will be able to do this for a long time to come before resorting to online supermarket shopping, but I'm sure the day will come!

I love home delivery for the heavy bulky items, and I get through a lot of cat food (not personally!). I can't get ocado here. I use asda, who are very good round here. But I still get my fresh veg and meat locally as I like to chose it.

I had an annual offer to pay £2.50 per month, for any number of deliveries over £40, at any time. It's so handy, you'll soon get used to it.

I'm with everyone who says Ocado, can't praise them enough. Delivery is always on time, the driver will carry into your kitchen if you want, the receipt is printed in use by date order, you're given notice of the delivery driver's name and which van he's driving by text and notified of any substitutes, which are packed separately, by text so you can decide whether to accept them beforehand. I've never had any short use by dates. They will refund on returned bags even if they are from another store and if you could have bought cheaper in Tesco they will email you a voucher for use off your next order. There are always offers available and it's easy to compare prices. It's also easy to let them know if something's missing (only happened to me twice in 3 years) The refund was made before the invoice money was taken. My only advice would be: be aware of weights and sizes so you know what quantity and size your buying. It's such a lovely way to shop and will make your life so much easier. Like others on here, I arrange a delivery just after we get home from holiday so washing machine's on and I'm waiting for food to turn up. Easy!