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I guess with all of the complaining about the added requirements, people still want them 
I couldn't get all of my in store jobs on the same day as the pickups, so there are a few stand alones of each.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/23/2023 12:21AM by melg.
I couldn't get all of my in store jobs on the same day as the pickups, so there are a few stand alones of each.Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/23/2023 12:21AM by melg.
Problem is everyone jumps at the pick ups leaving others to take the harder and lower paying in store shops. So anyone lucky enough to get a pick up will have to take dates not picked. I would gladly go to a store twice if I could get even one pick up. No such luck though.
That may be why you are not getting many pickups. One of my pickups is 19 miles one way, but I combine it with another pickup on the way, and the matching instore ones. No body ever takes these two stores. I could probably do them every month if I wanted. They also have really good markdown sections!!@OldmanJames wrote:
I only shop a few stores in my area no more than 6 miles one way.
Month by month the locations posted are further and further from my house. They are in locations where there is no possibility of putting together a route. whine whine whine
I only got in-store shops this round. I was ready and kept refreshing but I had to leave to do shops today. I never saw any competitor or pickup shops this round. I don't think the Kroger stores in my area have fuel stations.
@BusyBeeBuzzBuzzBuzz wrote:
I only got in-store shops this round. I was ready and kept refreshing but I had to leave to do shops today. I never saw any competitor or pickup shops this round. I don't think the Kroger stores in my area have fuel stations.
I was late to the party 5 hours before you posted.. There were only 68 left when I started. I managed 5 stores, inside and pickups at each (so actually 10 total shops). So I got lucky. I've been checking twice per day, for a week now. And I was still late.
@rmkeith wrote:
I can't always get a pickup on the same day as my in stores. I also have a friend who only does pickups. There doesn't seem to be a requirement to do the in-store when you have a pickup.
@rmkeith wrote:
@SueW70 wrote:
Anybody have a hint as to know when the shops will be posted? Last month it was the 23rd. I happened to look today and the only thing left in my area was in stores. I took a few although I would liked at least one pick up. I was under the impression that shoppers had to take pick ups and in stores on a 1-1 ratio. In my area, none of the in stores appeared to be taken but there were no pick up shops listed for those stores so I wonder where the shoppers who ma have taken the easier pick ups are shopping?? Seems fairer for shoppers to do the harder in store if they want the pick ups which are easier and reimburse more. Any thoughts?
The person who only does pickups will probably get banned. Happened to my friend. After only doing pickups all pickups disappeared for my friend. I actually had it happen too and had to ask to get reinstated.
As a senior citizen who recently moved to a new home from another state and who is sole caregiver for a spouse with a serious illness, I am unfamiliar with certain areas where shops seem to remain longer than ones in my safe local area. My son has cautioned me about certain areas where I may run into safety issues shopping alone so I do not take shops that may result in risk to my safety. My safety is worth more than free groceries. As far are driving 19 or 20 miles one way for a shop, the price of gas at 4 bucks a gallon meaning a cost of nearly $10 in gas and my time traveling back and forth would outweigh the value of the shop. I will take the safe location in store shops where I feel comfortable if all the pick ups are taken.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/23/2023 12:30PM by OldmanJames.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/23/2023 12:30PM by OldmanJames.
Folks, please share any locations, that are not charity oriented, of FREE groceries. I am only aware of those for which I must ante up either money or work.
@OldmanJames wrote:
As a senior citizen who recently moved to a new home from another state and who is sole caregiver for a spouse with a serious illness, I am unfamiliar with certain areas where shops seem to remain longer than ones in my safe local area. My son has cautioned me about certain areas where I may run into safety issues shopping alone so I do not take shops that may result in risk to my safety. My safety is worth more than free groceries. As far are driving 19 or 20 miles one way for a shop, the price of gas at 4 bucks a gallon meaning a cost of nearly $10 in gas and my time traveling back and forth would outweigh the value of the shop. I will take the safe location in store shops where I feel comfortable if all the pick ups are taken.
Is there a program like Meals on Wheels in your area that provides delivery food at either no or low cost?
Best of luck to you.
In Houston, these shops seem to go more quickly every month. And because they go so fast, it's getting much harder to group the in-stores and pick-ups on the same days.
I try to get at least one in-store for every pick-up, in terms of total number for the cycle I mean (i.e. the in-stores and pick-ups don't have to be the same location).
I try to get at least one in-store for every pick-up, in terms of total number for the cycle I mean (i.e. the in-stores and pick-ups don't have to be the same location).
I guess I was just lucky. When I signed in to do a report, I saw that Kroger's shops we're open. I scored four competitor pickups at Walmarts along with six Kroger pickups. I tried for one more and it got snatched up before I could request a date. Still, ten pickups are a really nice start before I sign up for the in-store jobs.
@amyann2 wrote:
In Houston, these shops seem to go more quickly every month. And because they go so fast, it's getting much harder to group the in-stores and pick-ups on the same days.
I try to get at least one in-store for every pick-up, in terms of total number for the cycle I mean (i.e. the in-stores and pick-ups don't have to be the same location).
Lots of competition in our area for these - I did 40 total (in store, pickup and fuel) last month, but I shop from Orange to Clute to get those in. These shops are literally our groceries for each month right now.
@OldmanJames wrote:
As a senior citizen who recently moved to a new home from another state and who is sole caregiver for a spouse with a serious illness, I am unfamiliar with certain areas where shops seem to remain longer than ones in my safe local area. My son has cautioned me about certain areas where I may run into safety issues shopping alone so I do not take shops that may result in risk to my safety. My safety is worth more than free groceries. As far are driving 19 or 20 miles one way for a shop, the price of gas at 4 bucks a gallon meaning a cost of nearly $10 in gas and my time traveling back and forth would outweigh the value of the shop. I will take the safe location in store shops where I feel comfortable if all the pick ups are taken.
I'm happy to invest in a gallon and a half of gas ($7) for $68 worth of groceries. (Two pickups and two instore). Last month it was even better since I tacked on a coffee shop . The two most distant shops are in very upscale neighborhooods where no one Mystery Shops or so it seems. Or everyone has decided that it is "too far".
If concerned about "safety" I recommend going as early as possible since the knuckleheads are sleeping in.
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I am also a senior citizen who prefers to remain safe. Everyone has their own perimeters and what they are willing to do to get groceries. Glad you feel the way you do. I prefer to remain in my safety zone- even if it means not getting a bundle of groceries but having peace of mind. I have had some bad experiences in areas that I was not familiar with and I prefer not to put myself in that situation. Perhaps you live in an area different than where I live on the edge of a city with a gun violence rate per capita higher than Chicago so I stay safe rather. I have personal experience with being approached in grocery parking lots in areas I will not longer go to with the person approaching me demanding money or threatening me if I did not turn over my groceries to them. I am glad you apparently do not live in such an area. I will gladly shop in upscale areas- but unfortunately shops there all seem to be taken quickly.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/26/2023 11:45PM by SueW70.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/26/2023 11:45PM by SueW70.
I thought you were only allowed 8 pickup jobs per cycle? I didn't see any competitor jobs this cycle, either. I saw them last time though. And nothing was posted before the prior cycle end date.@JW wrote:
I guess I was just lucky. When I signed in to do a report, I saw that Kroger's shops we're open. I scored four competitor pickups at Walmarts along with six Kroger pickups. I tried for one more and it got snatched up before I could request a date. Still, ten pickups are a really nice start before I sign up for the in-store jobs.
Also did you take any in-store jobs at all?
If both of these are true, and we are not just being trolled, maybe some shoppers who are not getting any pickup shops need to have a chat with the scheduler(s)?
Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 03/27/2023 05:26PM by melg.
@melg wrote:
I thought you were only allowed 8 pickup jobs per cycle? I didn't see any competitor jobs this cycle, either. I saw them last time though. And nothing was posted before the prior cycle end date.
Also did you take any in-store jobs at all?
If both of these are true, and we are not just being trolled, maybe some shoppers who are not getting any pickup shops need to have a chat with the scheduler(s)?
Everything is true. I took an equal amount of in store shops and will add more as the date range expands. My history with the company might give me a little leeway on the number of pickups it's allowing me. That being said, There are occasional orphan pickup jobs in remote communities that I'll add late in each cycle as well if I can build a route, so it's pretty common for me to squeeze in 8-12 pickup jobs each month.
Has anyone had trouble entering reports on the MSC website? Many times, I will try to upload my receipts and it kicks me out and asks me to login again. Luckily, it saves my progress but it's weird that it does that. It's not a time out issue.
I've had no trouble entering reports. Have you tried another browser?
I will try Chrome instead of Firefox for the next round.
@BusyBeeBuzzBuzzBuzz wrote:
I've had no trouble entering reports. Have you tried another browser?
I assume all active shoppers got the email tipping off the posting date?
No, I didn’t. I wonder what the threshold is to be considered active
@nola_shop wrote:
No, I didn’t. I wonder what the threshold is to be considered active
I have to wonder too because I do about 15-20 shops a month and didn't get an email.
It was included in an email from my scheduler with a heading URGENT. Maybe you have a different scheduler.? I'm in Southern California.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/16/2023 01:18AM by melg.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/16/2023 01:18AM by melg.
In store and fuel are up. I don't see any picks up or competitors posted in my area
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