I had deliveries from our chain market when I had a broken leg. It was wonderful. I just shopped online, picked what I wanted and they brought it to me. Worth every cent

I've never used a delivery service -- thankfully haven't needed to. But I did just look at the web page of a locally owned grocery store that advertises delivery service. They have a $30 minimum order, plus $6.95 to take it to you. (I didn't look at the delivery area, probably it's within a certain mile radius?)

You have to choose a two-hour window to receive the delivery, and a responsible party has to be there to accept it or they take it back and there's a $20 restocking fee. There's other fine print about final cost may differ due to substitutions, etc.

So, my advice -- take it easy, take advantage of it, but see if you can find your store on line and read the fine print. Hope your recovery goes well :-)

Does anyone know what the customary tip is to the person who delivers?

lucystart! hadn't thought of that! hope somebody gives that info before tomorrow!

Don't know about your stores but have ordered from two in my area. One, from a store which is a bit pricey, I ordered on line and they charged $9.95 for delivery-no tip expected. The other required a commitment of once or twice a month. They called me and took my order, and it was delivered during a window of time. $12 delivery fee- Again, no tip expected. I found the order taking process rather time consuming.

I have done the ones where I ordered online then drive there and they bring it to the car and load it. They strictly do not allow tipping. Not sure how the delivery deal is. It stated no tipping in the information on the website where I ordered from. I would love to have home delivery and a few stores here are starting to do it. I don't go shopping without my husband. It's such a job for him. He has to unload and load my scooter and the groceries. Would be nice to give him a break.

You might want to see what services Amazon has in your area for grocery delivery. There are two options in my area (SF Bay). Both are excellent. I hope you feel better soon.

I know we have that service here, but the thought of a stranger picking out my food is weird to me. LOL I think I would rather find a friend or family member to pick something up for me and give them money for gas and time when they deliver it to me.

first home delivery due between 1 and 3. got a call at about 8... one out-of-stock item... black grapes. said just replace with more red, though was hoping for black?

I think pricing can be very subjective to which store it is and the city or location it's in. In our area, it's getting to be a really popular service, especially with the Seniors and all the stores are initiating at the very least, some kind of curb side service. One store we have provides curbside delivery and the only "cost" is that you can't get a discount of any kind, no coupons or any of the in store discounts being offered.

kiseiverd, sorry you are going trough this. In you case, home delivery is a necessity.

That was nice of them to let you replace an out-of-stock item.

I hope you are satisfied with your delivery.