27 Tips to Make More Money with Instacart | How to Shop Faster & Earn More
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- I have worked off and on for Instacart for over four years. I have been a Full-Service Shopper, In-Store Shopper, and Shift Lead. I have completed thousands of orders and trained shoppers shopping tens of thousands of more.
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Thank you Lenay for filming!
Lenay: / lenaynicole
I'm pretty much housebound due to medical problems. I'm in a wheelchair on oxygen, so simple things like shopping become monumental task. Instacart has been a God send for me and I just wanted to say a very heart felt thanks.
Purrs Wags ❤️❤️
Purrs Wags= "Aw, that's very nice of you to say, thank you."
Bless you brother. Jesus loves you @ Purr Wags.
That's extremely sweet of you💋
Purrs Wags you’re welcome! So glad the service helps you
Tip #26: “Bring snacks! Low blood sugar will make you unhappy and you don’t need to give yourself another reason to be unhappy”😂😂😂 so true
Jordan Noel 👍🏼🤣
What about tips?
Just bring water and bananas or some other fruit
You aren't hungry your body is detoxing
Look into Loren Lockman
I keep a stash of granola bars or fruit and grain bars and water bottles and/or juice pouches in my trunk so I always something to munch on during my shift.
@@kendrasnead2764 just keep a gallong of Water and N 8 of coke
One thing I always do that customers really appreciate: When it’s hot out, this especially applies. I alway bag all cold and frozen items together (this may be a no-brainer, I realize). However, when I leave the bags at the customer’s doorstep, I always locate the frozen and refrigerated items, and place them apart from all other bags, in front, closest to the customer’s front door. This allows the customer to get them into the freezer/fridge right away, without searching for them amongst a dozen paper bags. It’s the little things that maintain a 5* rating.
🤔 Yes... but do you shop for the frozen items... last?... 😁
Thank You for that tip
I try to, but I have no idea how to get approved for freezer bags, so they shouldn't give me ice cream gigs, but it do.
FYI my app is NOTHING like this guy's app. WTF Instacart.
Customers who aren't home and the sun is directly on their porch...I feel so bad LOL
Weis is the best store in my area for shopping in order.
Platinum shopper here! I love it! It’s tougher in the hot weather, on your actual body…going in and out of a/c and a hot car…so take precautions!
I’m soooo glad I live somewhere where everyone has a driveway. City parking would stress me out too much
It’s so stressful!! I typically don’t take orders unless it’s in stores near residentials because my car almost got towed trying to deliver to an apartment complex one time.
I had an large order for a customer who lived on the 6th floor with no elevator. No tip
@@TyPretty94 that was extremely disrespectful
Eh, it’s not too bad. The walk ups suck but I just throw the hazards on and leave my car running in the street 💀
In our city, developers are building homes so close together, the driveways are usually full of the owners cars and the streets are barely wide enough for two passing cars. Its necessary to park somewhere on the street if available. We always use our hazards to keep from getting hit!
Hi I’m a customer and I just wanted to thank all you shoppers! I always tip well over 20% because I appreciate your time! Although I understand not every customer can do that. Personally I agree with the no produce bags, I recycle all plastic bags at the grocery store and I wash my produce so I’m not afraid of bagless. Also I usually accept replacements but I’m highly lactose intolerant so I do appreciate when shoppers take the time to get a replacement that works for me. Thanks again!
To shop faster leave the cart at the end of aisle rather than walk up and down aisle. Grab multiple items quickly😉
Unattended carts🤗
@@samuelcarbajal6356 right?! I got a cart taken from me once and had to steal it back
I've had a cart taken as well; I have also accidentally taken a cart.
Just go back and put it where you found it. It's all right; life goes on.
Hopefully, the person is still there, and you get to apologize and see their relief when you place the cart back where you found it.
Honest mistakes happen. No one gives a sh!t about your cart.
Ask yourself,
Do you really care about their cart? Or do you prefer them to walk through life without Fear of the World?
Just the same as you desire for yourself...
I'm a vendor and most customers have no idea we even exist. Constantly mistaking us for store employees and taking their sweet time while shopping, always blocking the aisles but that's to be expected. Now we have to deal with shoppers from outside companies in addition to order pickup and delivery store-employee shoppers constantly blocking the aisles up leaving their carts in the way when we are trying to merch shelves with u-boats or 2 wheelers. Just be considerate is what I'm saying.
@@samuelcarbajal6356 I will. And every vendor I see I will keep that in mind and be respectful
I was a shopper support agent, great to see the actual shopping process. When you wait 10 minutes we give a wait time bump of $5, 20 minutes $10 extra. Also, some customers are very picky so pay attention to the type of replacement, whether default, no replacement or specific. They complain about that a lot.
EDIT: I quit after 3 months.
O'gilvie 🤯 Your Name Is So Close To Mine. I Can't Tell You How Many Times Telephone Marketers Have Called Me By Your Last Name.
@@FeliciaOgilby that's funny because I have never even met anyone else outside of the family with this name either.. they always mess it up lol
@@catherineogilvie616 🤣😂
how does the wait time bump increase work? how will instacart know how long I'm waiting?
That's BS I never got any of that shii your talking about yall I don't even get paid for going to the new address even when I complain and ask constantly
It helps when you know the layout of a store. Nothing slows you down more than having to hunt down an item in some random spot in a store.
And nothing frustrates me more than a customer who doesn't respond to messages, replacements or refunds; then proceeds to get mad when you picked the wrong replacement or refunded when they wanted another type.
And low rate because they didn't answer when you texted and then you get a replacement they didn't like , I was 5 stars for a long time then I get a 1 or 2 stars that ruins my 5* stars because they never answered the texts, that kills me too and makes me less motivated
I live in a third floor apartment. We have 2 elevators in each building. I always send instructions where to park and find the elevators. Also...if I have ordered a case of water, cat litter, etc...anything heavy... I always leave a buggy underneath the stairs next to the elevator. That means my shopper only has to make one trip. I ensure I tip well and NEVER decrease the tip after delivery!
Thanks for your kind heart!❤
@@ronp4219 you're very kind
That is extremely helpful!! As a full service shopper, thank you :)
That’s thoughtful of You. I’ve had to carry cases of water up a 3 story walk up and the voice behind the door when I rang the door simply said leave it on the floor. Not even a thank You. Sad to say.
My tip. Wear a wrist band phone holder. It frees up my hand which saves me lots of time because now I'm shopping with both hands instead of one..
Where can I find this wristband?
You genius! That was my most horrible experience lol
Great idea
How do you scan things with the phone?
@@VandelayIndustriesLLC following
When I shop at Aldi I grab the "upcoming deals" flyer and tuck it into the bag. When I go to aldi I love looking at those so I add it to their orders in case they do too!
For #1 & 12...I am just finishing my first week and I really needed to hear this. I was sent a double shipping order for Aldi's and I am not familiar with Aldi's aisle style. When my 'time' turned red, my heart sank. I finished the order, but, on the way to the first drop off, the apartment was tricky to find. Both customers were SUPER understanding! Still, in the car on the way for drop off, I teared up...felt like I was a failure (which is SO unlike me!) and just wanted to cry. 😢 It only lasted for a moment, but, still. Hearing someone say, "Don't worry about the time..." makes all the difference in the world for me. Thank you for a great "tips" video. By the way, that slow-motioned walk, while putting your sunglasses on, from the cart corral....toooooo cool! 😎 God bless you in health and all prosperity.❤️
I normally before shopping send out a copied introduction to the customer to introduce myself and let them know briefly the process if they want to make changes while I’m shopping. Most customers commend me for the message and I’ve seen a increase in tips. So I feel that has helped me get more $$
Hi! I use a similar idea for Doordash orders at places that I know take a while to cook. I'm just getting started with Instacart. What message do you use?
I also use the pre loaded message and they customers seem to appreciate that... It seems to make it more personal
Excellent idea! A personal note once in a while, stuck in the grocery bags may be a nice touch too. Just curious, do customers request you use their bags? Can they request a particular instacart shopper? If you pick-up their bags each time you drop off a delivery, it might be a good way to get loyal customers. Have never ordered on instacart, so Im a complete newbie. :)
@@jmd9178 customer here. My first order had so many non available items. I have been trying to find out if I can request the shop to be done at my regular store. Still don't know!
Anyways, beside not getting certain items I also bought 3 items that must have been left in the car! Instacart sent someone with those items and even gave me a credit.
The best part was the fellow who brought the items also left a small paper bag with a greeting and a super nice chocolate bar! Wow! Of course I tipped again.
Hey there is another similar app called PICKL while you grocery shop you can make money in return of what you are going to pay, it is more convenient and inexpensive, this app pays shoppers $5.00 of each product you take pictures of in the store you are shopping in.
The app drains your phone battery, nothing worst then your phone dying at mid order, so I bring a back up power pack
I always have it on power saving mode gives an extra hour or two on battery
Duhhhh
No... Bro..... the app was designed to drained your battery in ordervto slow down your Progress.... get it ? (The new world order is ... already in place) the system don't want you to make more then $20.oo per hour and it don't matter how FAST, ORGANIZED or EFFICIENT you maybe at the end of the day they won't allow you to make more then $20.oo per hr.
Think outside the bun.
Omg I was on 2% today at checkout and I was using my Apple Pay instacart card lol, It was so nerve racking.
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Today, a guy ordered a bouquet of Rose's. at the very end of my shop, while I was bagging items, I thought, why not go grab him one of those free little kind cards and I added it to his flowers as an extra touch. if he noticed, awesome. but those little things you can amplify an order are awesome!
I am a customer, not a shopper. I appreciated seeing this side of things because I have often wondered. I think Instacart should provide you high-quality cooler bags for free because it reflects on the company also. I recently received an order of frozen fruit that had been out so long it was squishy and mushy. The poor shopper was so frazzled I didn’t worry about it but I noticed he did not have cooler bags and I wondered why not. No I know he will have to get some himself. I do have a tip, however: make sure you get the right order! LOL this guy with the mushy frozen fruit at first brought the wrong order to my house. LOL I laugh, but I realize for him it may not be a laughing matter.
I really appreciate your customer’s point of view. Being a new Instacart shopper I can say that for me shopping for customers is like shopping for myself. I’m unhappy when I can’t find the desired item or it’s good replacement. Not mention my worries when smth goes wrong with payment card… I always get the freshest products and separate the frozen and cold items from others. I’m shopping with cooling bag all the time and get frozen items just before the checkout. In the car I have xxl cooler bag with the containers with frozen liquid, it helps to keep the temperature of the refrigerated or frozen products). Maybe I’m not as fast as the shopper in the video, but I hope my customers are quite happy with my service. And my point is: you have to do your work well, so the other person will be okay with the service you provide to. But it’s good to communicate as well. I never thought that some people don’t want the produce bags. It takes a great amount of time to wrap all produce in them, and it seems sometimes it doesn’t worth it 😊
I'm so glad I watched this. I'm just a customer but I wondered if I was wasting my time putting items on the list by groups (i.e., all produce together). Now I know it's worth the effort. Thanks Instacart shoppers!
As a home bound person that uses instacart almost weekly, I REALLY APPRECIATE great communication from the shopper and always raise the tip when they go above and beyond 💕 I too have a child with special needs and special diet and appreciate the extra effort to find the less common items. ❤️
Today was my first day and I roughly worked 5.5 hours and did 4 batches and earned 110$ I felt like I was super slow but getting around 20$ an hour was super surprising.
wow !!
U did each batch for $20? 😱
Wow.
if you like making money with mobile apps you should try PICKL, it pays shoppers $5 to take pictures of products in grocery store shelves.
@@zacharykatsouleas9956 where do you find pickl?
“Make a decision and stick with the replacement” yeah but when the customer isn’t satisfied with it, they ask you to go back and get something else. Happens all the time. I always ask them first
As a cashier, please bag all your produce. You’re actually not saving time because we struggle at the front trying to scan and bag all your “alike” produce. It makes checkout longer and backs up our lines. What you can do to save bags and the environment is to bag all QUANTITY items in one bad and let the cashier know many of each item you have. For weighted items, bag separately from one another. Ahhh, and don’t forget to recycle ♻️ all your plastic! Just a tip from a cashier’s end:)))
I've been focusing on speed for a couple of days now and I've gone from $11hr to $20hr
Awesome! All the little things that you can do to go fast really add up. That's a huge increase, Well Done!
Ive gone from 11 dollars an hr to 1000. Follow my simple tips and tricks for maximum earnings!
Ryan Noble how I'm I suppose to do that? u have a link?
@@ryannoble9637 do you have a vendor's license and stock all your own goods? lol
@@ryannoble9637 what's that 1k a week
If you shop in your local store,wear a baseball hat so less people recognize you and don’t have to waste time chatting with olds friends😂
Felt 💀💀
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😆😆 i just had this happen to me lol. Wasn't even my neighborhood it was theirs 😄😄
As a shopper, I’ve memorized all the layouts in the stores I’ve gone to which makes it easier and faster. I always go to the produce section first and get all those items because most of the other items are on the other side of the store so you don’t have to keep walking back and forth. Also, customers always appreciate good communication, it helps with a better tip and good rating. Lastly, at checkout when unloading the cart I always put all the cold stuff together, produce together and light stuff together and save eggs and bread for last which makes it easier for the bagger.
Memorizing the store layout is a GREAT tip!!! Me and my friend does instacart after our full time jobs and we talk about that all the time!! Thanks for sharing this tip for those it can really help!!
A tip as someone who was also in retail. When restocking and you run out of room sometimes we would fill in behind the product next to it if there’s room.
So when something looks out. There can be more back back one over.
Edit *** But definitely triple check the expiration dates
i didn't know that! GREAT tip!
Orima Ankrah I get so sick of crawling into the shelves to get the one can or box of something that I know got shoved back there when it looks all sold out!!!! I wonder what customers must think when they walk down the aisles and see my legs sticking out of the shelves!
I work at Acme. Can cornfirm this.
@@Icrshou what is your largest size anvil you folks carry these days?
Don't forget the shelves above!
Learn where the organic and gluten free items are, they usually are the hardest to find when first starting off
Thanks.
Yeah, special places for those items which I experienced today. Health corner designated for that.
Yup Memorize the isles well try and go to the same groceries hahah
This is very true. New shopper here who thought she knew her favorite store foreword and backwards.
Until this section and the frozen food section. I never shop in these sections for me.
I agree
I always select a second preference for every item I put in my cart, so I am sure to get what I want instead of what the shopper selects, which may not be what I want. I love being able to text back and forth with the shopper. All my shoppers have been terrific. I am impressed that they are wearing masks.
As a customer, my tip would be to use a little subtle reinforcement with your customers to encourage them to use the specific instructions for each item to anticipate and answer whatever questions the shopper might have such as "Pick green bananas, organic if you can, but regular is fine." I find it this to be the biggest thing I can do to help you, so you won't spend time guessing and won't need to take time to call me. It feels a bit like being a control freak though so if you find this helpful just let your customer know "Hey those notes on the bananas were great, I love when my customers give me detailed instructions for their items!"
I would definitely prefer a customer as detailed as you, keep it up! 😊
Any note is helpful.. It always simplifies the process and speeds up the order. And I will make sure to let my customers know in the future that their note was helpful. Thanks!
Best shoppers read those notes, worst ones don't.
I usually find these detailed notes super helpful.
Yes, it speeds up the process, not many customers know we can read the notes you put down for each item. They are usually the best customers but once in awhile you get a bad apple and the customer did not realize the note was misinformation or was an old note they forgot to delete.
not sure if it was commented yet but i dont wanna scroll through them all. My tip with produce is i scan through and grab everything i need. a lot of times it asks for weights. So I grab it all and then i go over the the scales and start punching weights and amounts in. by doing this, i actually improved my speed by 15%. WOO!
I don't bother weighing unless they ask for a specific amount. There is no point in weighing produce. It is tine consuming and does not affect what the customer pays.
C. F. I haven’t done Instacart yet.. doesn’t the customer pay the amount or have a set amount they know to pay before? What if the weight adds $?
C. F. If I can get away with not having to weigh food...that would be awesome!! Please tell me how.(see my above question.:))
@@BrigittaLitfin you get approximate weight --clients don't normally look for absolute specific--nor do they care:)
It's a time SAVER!!!
And I've never had a problem--just enter the weight they asked for and do your best to eyeball it
I do the same things, grab however many produce bags I need, fill them with items, then go to scale to weigh them and enter as found
Great Tips! Another tip of mine, don’t be afraid to go to a different location than the one suggested for full service orders. In the 6 months I’ve worked for Instacart, I’ve had several instances where it’s told me to go to, for instance, a Wegmans 20 minutes away, when I’m actually right next to another Wegmans. In general, all locations of the same franchise will carry the exact same items and although they may have a slightly different layout, going to the location closest to you will almost always save you time and you should have no problem finding all the customer’s items.
Thanks. I didn’t know that you could do that!
Here two different Walmart’s (for example) will have different prices & different taxes depending on which way I go. Both same distance from me.
Wow I thought if I go to another location they might be sold out of majority of the customers items.
THANK GOD YOU TOLD ME NOT TO WORRY ABOUT THE WAIT TIME BECAUSE I ALWAYS MESSAGE THEM SAYING IM GOING TO BE LATE LMAO
Lets face it, next to shelter, we need water and Food. As a Instacart customer, I wish they would educate us as well as educate their shoppers.....knowledge is power and assures productivity. I now have greater respect for my shoppers time. thanks for sharing.
Also every 5 star 🌟 rating is $3 more per batch .
This is really good to know - as an Instacart customer, I try to make it easier for shoppers. I usually order one or two bags of stuff at a time rather than large orders and say the groceries can just be dropped at the front door so they don't have to wait. Any other tips? Would giving a longer time frame (3 or 5 hrs rather than 2) help shoppers combine orders?
@@MeganFMiller I now am making smaller orders more frequently, and the tip to tell our shopper to just "leave it at front door" would work for me too. Sometimes I don't have extra $$ to tip good, but I always hope it evens out in the long run when I can drop a really good tip on my shopper. I wonder about the longer time frame too.
Pull cart behind you and peak over corners for speed and safety.
thank you!!
Exactly what I do. I feel like I have more control of the cart that way.
I did this today and ran over my foot when I came to a dead stop after a lady came at me like a madwoman on a shopping mission. The first is a crazy day of the month.
@@RDHayes lol
I hate stupid slow non instacart Shoppers getting in my way
I just started Instacart, I see a ton of batches and I’m nervous to start but after watching this video, I feel super confident now. Thank you so much for making this video! It is really helpful!
Thank you for checking the expiration dates
I am an Instacart customer and love the service. I have always had great shoppers and been 100% satisfied. As i shop once a month FRESHNESS is important to me -dates on dairy items and fresh looking produce. I pay attention to the shopper's texts so promptly approve or decline substitutions. I shop early on week days as i know it is less busy and shoppers will be less rushed and appreciate my business and the store is more likely not to be out of items. Also i always rate my shoppers their deserved 5 stars.
Dale Fahey= It is really thoughtful/considerate of you ...Thank You!!!
@@hey1232 I recently got an ebt card (food assistance) and it is not able to be used with instacart. I'm sure this is being worked on as people on assistance are more likely to have transportation issues and are prime candidates to use instacart - i hope they resolve the issues quickly.
@@dalefahey2202 I think part of the problem is ebt in some areas can only be used on food. Instacart as a service must be paid in actual cash. Maybe if your ebt had a cash allowance you can transfer it to regular card.
@@dalefahey2202 Walmart Grocery curbside pickup & delivery now accetps EBT cards.
@@ComedorDelrico i use pickup with EBT but delivery isn't available yet
Totally SCREWWWEED my 1st order good Lord almost an 1hr and some change... for beginners I strongly suggest only doing stores that you're familiar with Ralph's Albertsons Vons usually all have the same layout... just first cple of times do a store you really know so you can just see what it's like before you start just going crazy on taking batches...🙂
More Tips!
1) Invest in a Batter Pack phone case and utilize Low Power Mode on your phone, even if you turn the node on at 98%, your phone will always be likely to die SUPER slow, saving you a lot of juice, and sparing you a headache! 2)Get all of your cold items (juice, milk, seafood, meats, ice cream,) LAST! That way items stay super cold for customers, and you don’t have to risk anything being room temp or melting, especially if you’ll be Instacart’ing in warmer upcoming months!
Here is tips from a grocery store employee number one ask for a directory at the front desk and EVERY single time you see an employee ask them where an item would be It is our job to help you and we respect the grind. To better find items ask yourself (what is it) then read the isles when scanning shelves point at your target and move in a zigzag, look back and forth then move on. Divide different orders into different carts it helps loading. Definitely walk fast try to be in and out
I have seen instacart people in giant for up too 2 hours if it takes you more than 15 minutes to complete an order start asking associates to help you !
I started as an In-store shopper back in 2019 and have done 300+ batches but I stilled learned a few things from this video( doing full service now due to inflation). Thanks for sharing these awesome tips 🙌
Nice presentation. Here in the EU shopper on average makes 15 deliveries in 8 hours. What people don't realize is that this job is healthier than sitting 8 hours at the office. I actually loved go to groceries shops even before this Instacart era, for free :).
other tips:
- Pay attention to the bottom of the list, the customer sometimes add more items or wants you refund somes.
- If you don't find pickles in the pickles section, go to the refrigerated section hahahaha.
- Check the healthy section for more products.
- Talk with the customer to be sure about preference.
Also, if unfamiliar with where something is, sometimes the customer can help you locate it if they're familiar with their store and where they usually find it. I'm currently a customer, but joining as a shopper since I usually like to do my own shopping (I'm pretty particular with a special diet), but have had to give up control and allow others to help me out after my twins were born. They're finally tame enough (almost 3yrs old) that going to the store isn't a total nightmare anymore.
Walmart sells these bags that attach to the carts in a way that allows you to divide the cart if you have multiple batches. Ive found that putting the bag in the middle of the cart gives you the ability to break the cart into 3 sections for 3 different customer orders. This makes taking multiple orders much easier and prevents any confusion. I also recommend a divider in your trunk (or back seat) to put each order in it’s own spot. Again, helps prevent confusion.
What is the divider thing called ?
@JoLean how does it attach to the cart?
So when I signed on, the rule here in Wisconsin seems to be, no trunk. Use the front seat only ??
Great tip! I am a shopper and just had my first 3 order batch two days ago. I have my own reusable bags and I carried 3 of them in to separate the orders, worked great! What made it difficult was one customer ordered 2 standard pillows, 2 queen pillows, 2 body pillows and their cover and a 13 gallon trash can, on top of their groceries. All 3 orders were 25 + items but all customers communicated great and I made great tips
truth about working for instacart is that you are not told that you can sit for hours and not make a dime, also when asked to do more hours does not mean you will get a batch even though there are red blocks all around you. If you are going to work for instacart make sure you do not need a steady income. This is a very good video with a lot of great tips that I had to learn on my own not a lot of training for this position, unless you are an experienced shopper at every store in your district. Thank you for sharing your tips.
I 100% agree with this comment!! I have had insta cart ask me to work extra hours multiple times... just about every week they do this to me. I alwayss accept it but then when it comes to those hours that they asked me to work, There will be 3 or 4 red blocks all around me but somehow I will not get one batch... NOT EVEN ONEE!! So I don't understand why they are asking me to work these extra hours if they are not going to give me any batches at all. Most of the time, where I live anyways, I will be scheduled anywhere from 30 to 42 hours ans sometimes even moree then that allll in one week. However, Out of all of those scheduled hours I am very lucky if I get 3 or 4 batches for that entire week!
It is absolutely RIDICULOUS that out of a 40+ hour scheduled, I will only get 1 or 2 batches! And like I mentioned before it could possibly be where I live, But if that's the case and there is not many orders and too many shoppers...then whyyyy is Instacart asking me to pickup even Moreee hours!!??!? Instacart is one of the lowest paying and most annoying delivery services out there! I have noo ideaa whyy I continue to do it!
@@HeatherLeiigh it is the exact same way here in upstate New York they ask you to put in hours and red zones all around but do not get a batch
I know exactly what you guys mean but lets be honest, I dont think this warrants the negative comments about instacart. Keep in mind the good instacart is doing for those old folks, handicaps, stay home moms etc who don't have the time to hit the grocery stores. Instacart isnt perfect and so is anything other company. Be greatful for an opportunity to make a couple of bucks when they are available to you. My girl friend and I have been doing instacart late january of 2019 to present. 20 to 35 hrs a week, bringing home between 300 to 600 every wednesday. We both have full time jobs and are parents to 2 boys and we noticed the issue you guys complain about so we just stay home and if a batch comes while at home, we head out. If not, then oh well. Go about your day and plan accordingly that you might receive a batch because you are on the clock that you picked up. Instacart i dont think is designed to be main income stream. It is extra income stream. All im saying is take the good with the bad. Stay blessed. 💚
@@christianenodien9815 Thanks for the info! One question though, hours are scheduled even as an independent contractor? Would you please explain how this works? If you accept the hours what obligations do you have, what penalties are there? Thank you
Get to know who the faster cashiers are.
This is so important when you shop at Costco. Also, if you notice too many people in line with big orders at Costco call a supervisor and ask for assistance to help them unload their items. The cashier is supposed to do this and for whatever reason doesn't. The floor supervisor will always appreciate being alerted about stuff like this.
I also want to add - be polite and courteous. Always ask nicely and in a professional manner. It gets very frustrating dealing with staff members who have an attitude or just don't care about their customers. I try to remember that responding to rudeness with rudeness never resolves anything.
Yes some of them get on my damn nerves
Can you use your personal value card if the customer does not have one?
Hi.
Lmao!!!!!
i did what i call dry runs after I was sent to a store that I got a bit lost in. after the order I would temporarily stop accepting orders and I would go back to that store and just walk around and get familiar, so next time I had a general idea of the layout and product placement. most of your orders will have you returning to the same stores over and over so 1 dry run to take your time and REALLY get familiar with it goes a long way when you get an item on your list that's a bit of an oddball item. 1 dry run will speed up all future returns you make to that store and is worth your time in spades.
@Jasspar1 their software works with
surprises, my first batch $540 after contacting
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Thanks to Jasspar1 cause after contacting him, I keep grabbing bigger batches most time $400 per batch Jasspar1 is the best bot grabber programmer and a good agent you can count on, his always active on
That screenshotting the barcodes tip was pure gold!
I just had my first day on instacart and it was 100x better than door dash. Thanks for this video it will help me a lot.
What was better about it? Just wondering because I’m thinking of doing same thing.
Always make sure when it comes to weight for meats or produce you get as close to the original weight the customer asked for. Because when they see how much was spent and they were expecting a lower price and it went way up they won’t like it!
The first actually helpful video I've found. Thanks so much for this!
Another valuable tip is something that I practice right now is you want to make your groceries as easiest possible going in and out of your car quickly and without wasting time doing Tetris.
My solution to this is I got what is called an elastic tarp strap with a dozen hooks that come with it and filed all of them for soft edges and now it holds stretched against my driver seat across to the passenger seat. This has made securing bags quickly and easily whether it's plastic or paper loops.
My car's trunk also has a space for additional straps to do the same thing and I've been considering putting it back there for now on or use both for big orders. Outside of club stores and other large item stores, this provides most of my solutions.
Easy to put together, just need a few tie downs of green ties from the produce section for friction and interlock the hooks between two green ties, give each one plenty of space, and you're ready to go. Doing multiple orders is much easier now
Great Vid!
My Tips: Before starting batch, gather produce bags and stand in an aisle like can goods or water aisle. Once your order begins, you'll be able to gain good momentum by picking up non perishable items first(takes less time than produce, deli, etc.) Also, some customers follow the shopping in real time and they'll be happy that you're picking non perishable items first.
Great tip!
how much do they pay for a batch buddy ?
@@vanalex2698 It varies. This is my estimate: 65% are from $10-$20, 30% are $20-$35, 5% are $35+
I agree with percentage on ur pricing. I also do Instacart. In San diego CA. Also 1% 60$+
Jerry Hoffman I agree, just 1% 60+. Now a days they only seem to happen with large tips.
Love your video tips Alex!
THANK you for the quick and the great tips on your video. Straight to the point!
Thanks brother! I've been an Instacart shopper for 2 years now and I absolutely love it. Best job ever
He went super fast lol he has experience but I can see him being one of those men who just grabs and goes I literally take my time and look around the store lol
Eileen Velazquez have you shopped thousands of orders too?
@@angelicarollin nooo
How do you pay for the stuff!? What’s the debit card for? I’m going give this a try but it’s all overwhelming! if you can send me a direct message or add me on Instagram (taniayrg) please that would really help!
tania reyes Instacart sends you a debit card to pay for all of the orders.
Time is money sweetheart.
This is awesome! Totally agree on everything except 2: First, I ALWAYS wait for a missing customer. Most of the time they will say "oh yeah i forgot!" or "oh yeah im running late just leave it at the door" BUT I have had accidental duplicate orders and orders placed on the wrong day. In these cases I have either returned items the next time I am at the store or kept them if not returnable. (The few minutes spent waiting typically increases customer satisfaction either way). Second, I always get produce bags. It saves time at the register (cashiers don't have to round up 6 apples rolling around to place them on the scale. It also keeps produce from encountering chemicals or raw meat juices.
I NEVER wait for a missing customer. Automatic cancellation. I have spent too much time waiting on people that did not care that I was working and not just loafing at their leisure
I do not understand why a lot of customers DO NOT want their produce in produce bags???
@@XmetalmikeXx They feel like they are saving the planet? That is my guess.
@@XmetalmikeXx ...I love produce bags. I use them for cat litter.
@@chuckray5543 ..I’m confused. If you already shopped the items and a customer is missing, what do you do?
Excellent video! I really needed these tips. Thank you.
Man, impressive video! Nice work! Was very informative and you had some great tips! Was a pleasure to watch!
As a soon to be new full service shopper (my card is in transit), I will be as efficient as possible with accuracy as my no.1 goal. Yes the cash flow and flexibility is the main reason for doing this but if I don’t treat this opportunity as if I were the client from both sides, then it seems to be no different than being a robot at a 9-5 kind of job.
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Freaking BRILLIANT! I definitely took a couple things from this video that our mind blowing. Thank you 🙏🏼
My first day is tomorrow! 2nd vid I've seen and both were very helpful, thank you! One thing I did was try to get familiar with store layouts beforehand because I always shop at one store. I went in took pics of aisles for things that might be "hard to find".
Thank you so much for recording these trips and tips. They're really helpful to those of us wanting to get started.
if you live in small area, get a printed layout of the store that will list most of the main staple items. or if you carry a tablet do a layout on there. in days when your just walking around take note of new item locations and just add as you go. this is also helpful if store change item locations alot
I only use apple maps for delivery. Apple maps will show you the outline of each house on the street so that way I can count the number of homes instead of looking for an address, I STILL confirm the address to make sure I’m at correct house. Example, on the apple map I can see the customers home is the 6th home from the start of the street. Much quicker than looking for addresses
Google maps will also show this but you have to click on it before you launch into the GPS route.
Way to go Aleks, you are definitely getting your hustle on. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing.
Your video was very helpful. I just didn't want to do it because it took me an hour to shop and deliver to people and some of those trips were 9 dollars, 9 dollars an hour is horrible..Most of these people live in apartments, hard to find units, highrises that require access codes etc...just a nightmare.
Good vid. Another tip would be that as you locate your next aisle take note of the ounce size, item specifics and go ahead and open the app to the camera as you walk so that you know exactly what youre looking for and you can scan as soon as you find it. That may seem like common sense but when I first started I'd wait until I found the product to open up to the camera. Taking a mental note and having the camera ready really helped me get through faster.
YES! YES! YES! This one really helps.
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Thank you so much for the parking tips I never use a parking meter but using change for a certain amount of minutes is very beneficial thank you ! 😌
I love how fast and efficient you are! I haven't taken my 1st batch yet as I am waiting on my debit card but, when I do I hope I get as good at this as you are!
I go through and shop the items on smaller orders and introduce myself to my customers (using a message copied to my clipboard), including making replacements, BEFORE swiping to start shopping, and then scan all the items at once. I chopped THIRTY minutes off the first order I did that on and my pick time went WAY down. Be safe out there!
Excellent strategy! That's how it's done, this is key to moving faster and lowering your time. Less complex if you have a single order batch. However, if you grab another cart, move out of the way of customers, you can scan and sort. I don't really do this now after 3 years of experience but this actually works and it helped me learn the store layout, as well as, increase my productivity and accuracy. If it's 15 - 20 items, or even as many as 40 items, I grab everything first, then scan them all at once.
Some of this stuff is very helpful.. thanks.. also I’m only 3days in and have made quite a bit of $ . I’m out of work do to all the shutdowns too. Anyone who sees my comment please don’t get frustrated his tips were before all this Coronavirus craziness and stores are out of every item some customers order. Just be patient and do your best. Use common sense as if you were going to the store for your picky mom or granny 😂.. (not yourself) it makes it easier... happy shopping 👊🏾
@To the point. you must have had a really bad experience..I am kind to the grocery store employees on the few times I’ve asked for help. I do feel weird asking them for help when I’m working though and I’m sure not everyone is nice to them. All the employees I have encountered have been amazingly kind and helpful and I have appreciated it so much. This is like my second week doing Instacart and I usually have my 9 year old and two month old with me so it’s a bit rough for me.
Wow! Amazing video !!! Super video and “ down “ to the details . !! Loved watching !
Thanks for all your advice! Greatly appreciated...
Tip from a cashier! Help bag! Mostly if you come every single hour
Unless it isn't set up for the customer to help bag, any able customer that doesn't help bag is a complete asshole ! Can't stand that
As a shopper I always try to help bag. It helps me out and the cashier! Lol
It also helps a great deal to know the layout of the store you’re shopping at.
That's why I want to shop at the publix by my house when I start doing instacart in a couple days..
Thanks for the tips! I'm trying this out.
Good video Thank you ! New as a shopper, have not been out yet, but love your Speed and efficiency !
Super helpful. Thanks!
I usually keep my cart at the end of the aisle if I need just 1-2 items in an aisle. Saves u from lugging it around Ecspecially if it’s heavy and full. Also if u need to get water try and get those last because they’re the most heavy
Great advice! Thank you!
One of the best on TH-cam! So concise. 💕✨
Most important thing I learned was stopping clock at check out! There are times when check out sucks. Going forward I will do screenshots! Thank you!
This was a mind-blowing tip. Did it work out for you?
Amazing Tip..
Nice Tips
Great job, very informative. Good idea with the fold cart, and the IKEA bag.
Really great tips man!! This is an excellent video!!🥰
Don’t try that “I’ll just park there anyway” crap in a L.A. The tow trucks stay ready!
Can you do an video update for the New Pay Scale? I heard it changed in Feb 2019.
This is so handy and great tips, thank you!
Thanks! Very helpful and to the point!
Thanks... what slows me down right now is when they are out of a item and the replacement. I’ll have everything else... but 10 min or 15
Wasted on not found items and replacements and talking to customer 🤦🏽♀️
Exactly.. I hate that .it slows you down when they tell you they rather have this and rather hve tht
You’re right baby same thing happened to me
That is the downside of instacart, then they can rate you bad after that when an item they wanted wasn't in the store.
@@KVStarStruck22 omg yes, I have also had customers rate me bad on missing or replaced items after I had a whole conversation with them about a requested item either not being in stock or not having enough to fulfill the quantity they are requesting. They either state they want a replacement or its ok if they dont get the 10 bottles of water and settle for the 5 on the shelf. Only to turn around and give me a thumbs down stating missing items or wrong item picked when its what they told me they wanted in the text conversation. So moving forward I will make sure to take screenshots of the convos and provide them to instacart to dispute the thumbs down reviews when warranted.
@@ChimereASmith great idea
got damn i ordered the insta cart bags today 😂
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They auto ordered mine without my consent 👌🏼 told me I ordered it, I haven’t even done the lesson at the time to be able to order them, crappiest freaking bags ever. I quit it after that incident
This was so perfect! Amazing video thank you for your tips and educated info! 😍 About to start my first day today
Wow. It’s like you thought about everything. A lot of good tips in general.
I work for Instacart as a service Representative and you are not allowed to drop bags off unless properly instructed to first by the customer. We highly don’t recommend just leaving the groceries because if it goes over 30 minutes and the customers don’t know that their groceries are outside depending on the food items that can be hazardous. We submit all of our shoppers who do this to headquarters when a customer calls in about it just an FYI. It is within your job description to wait the 10 minutes if you choose not to that’s work avoidance because it’s listed within the job description and shoppers will be held accountable there is a specific process to follow for missing customers. We receive calls from upset customers all the time because their groceries were left without being instructed. Another reason not to do this is if you are at the wrong location and you’re unaware you then are leaving groceries at someone else’s house it happens all too often.
I agree.
shut up
So after waiting 10 minutes what's the protocol?
Every video I watch it seems their app is different. Like where is the timer on the bottom????
@Jasspar1 their software works with
surprises, my first batch $540 after contacting
him, you are lucky to contact him your self, this
man change my life not only me as an Instacart
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Thanks to Jasspar1 cause after contacting him, I keep grabbing bigger batches most time $400 per batch Jasspar1 is the best bot grabber programmer and a good agent you can count on, his always active on
Helpful video. Thanks. Before I do my first shopping day.
Wow. Thanks for the tips!