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Frequently asked Questions |
Q: How does this work? |
| A: We send a personal shopper
to the store on your behalf, they pick the orders and load them into
specialized insulated shipping containers as needed. Goods are then
brought to your location and unloaded. You can choose any store, and
we can even run additional errands that you specify when you submit
your order. Our delivery rates are $34.50/hr. |
Q: What is your refund policy? |
A: You are given a copy
of the store receipt upon delivery, so have the ability to return
incorrect products to the store yourself if you like. If your shopper
really goofed up we'll get you into contact with them to decide
the best way to proceed. Most of the labor fees go directly to the
shoppers - accordingly any refunds will typically come out of their
pocket. In any case Austin Grocer will only guarantee your order
up to the total amount of the concierge delivery fee, so please
check your order upon delivery for accuracy. You always have the
ability to refuse products upon delivery if they are incorrect or
damaged. As long as you check your order upon delivery you shouldn't
have any problems. CLICK HERE for more details on how it works.
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Q: Do you take orders via telephone and fax? |
| A: We are primarily an online
shopping service and do not generally accept orders via telephone.
It is very difficult to relay a list verbatim via telephone, and in
our experience errors in translation are too problematic. Furthermore
the process is time consuming (and therefore expensive for you - the
customer) making it even more unfeasible. For elderly and disabled
customers who do not have a computer, we offer a special plan called
TOTAL CARE - which does include telephone ordering up to 20 products
per order [more info]. |
Q: What is Total Care? |
A: Total Care is a prepaid
monthly package that includes a weekly grocery delivery for a regular
customer at one low price. It is only available to elderly (over 65)
and disabled customers and it does allow limited telephone ordering.
When you purchase a total care package Austin Grocer will pair you
with a personal assistant who can shop for you and even run errands
for you at a set time each week. Get weekly delivery for $169/mo.
[more info on Total Care].
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Q: How do you ship the groceries? |
| A: Independent contractors
transport the goods to your location in their own vehicles. They are
required to keep insulated shipping containers and a dolly with them
for the purposes of facilitating the delivery and keeping your goods
fresh. |
Q: How quickly can I receive my groceries if I order today? |
| A: The online options allow
you to choose delivery next business day when you check out. This
allows us time to schedule someone to cover your order. If you really
need it today you can call 576-7615 to see if we have anyone available
to run your order. For more info on same day delivery please [click
here!] |
Q: Do you bring the groceries inside? |
| A: Yes the shoppers can bring
the groceries inside for you, help you unload them, whatever you need.
However, shoppers may refuse to enter for safety or sanitary reasons. |
Q: Can I pay with check or company account? |
| A: Billing accounts are available
to business customers with approved credit. We do not take personal
checks from new customers. After you've used our service a few times
you will see that the option to pay with personal check has been added
to your checkout options. Corporate accounts are mailed a monthly
statement fee for a processing fee of $4.50 and are given a NET 30
payment contract. Please call us with any questions you may have at
(512) 576-7615. |
Q: Oops I made a mistake on my grocery order! What can I do? |
| A: The earlier you submit your
request for a correction the better the chance that we will be able
to affect the change. Orders are packed in the early morning hours,
so it is always best if you submit your changes the day before delivery.
You can also request that your shopper calls you when he begins your
order (at check out). |
Q: What if an item is out of stock or unavailable? |
| A: You can tell us what to
do in your shopping list. You can authorize additional stops for products
that are particularly important to you. Some products are frequently
out of stock so if you really need something particular this can be
a good idea! |
Q: Should I expect 100 percent accuracy for
each delivery? |
| A: Our shoppers are highly
trained - but they're human. Occasional errors do occur. You can either
contact us or you can let your them know directly if your shopper
goofed! We'll give you their phone number upon request. |