Recently, I used a promotional credit to get a discount on an order placed with Amazon Prime Pantry. The idea of ordering some groceries online was intriguing enough for me to give it a try. This service option, available to Amazon Prime members, allows for orders of selected grocery products, with a flat rate delivery fee of about $6.00 per box.
In certain situations, customers might appreciate being able to stock up on things without making a trip to the store. The savings in gas and time are an appeal. On the other hand, thrifty shoppers looking for discounts on store brands will not find many here.
Without doing a careful analysis of items I purchased in this order, I can not say that I saved any money ordering this way. My promotional credit took care of the shipping charge, but I am not in a big rush to order significant numbers of these boxes again.
One nice aspect to this service is the ability to order some items that are not usually stocked in the local stores. If you like items that are hard to find, you might take a look at Amazon’s availability of products to see if they have what you are looking for.
Prime Pantry orders tell you the percentage of the box that is filled as you click on various items and quantities. The buying process is fairly simple, and within a couple of days you will receive your goods. Some folks may have trouble handling a box weighing 40-45 pounds, which is another thing to consider for home delivery.
This service gives customers yet another alternative to buying groceries, especially boxed, canned, and other non-perishable food items. However, for fresh items, the local stores can’t be beat.
My kids will appreciate the items I purchased for snacks and their school lunch boxes.
The delivery service, if expanded to include more inventory, could result in Amazon taking a sizable share of the grocery market in the future. Time will tell if customers appreciate this new buying option.
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