shyviolet
Member Since: August 14, 2017Reviews
Voilà By Sobeys/Safeway Grocery Delivery & Curbside Pickup
I received a discount as part of a Product Review Club offer for Voila by Sobeys. I was grateful for this opportunity to try Voila by Sobeys, I haven't used home grocery delivery before and thought I'd give it a try. I'd like to talk about all... +
I received a discount as part of a Product Review Club offer for Voila by Sobeys.
I was grateful for this opportunity to try Voila by Sobeys, I haven't used home grocery delivery before and thought I'd give it a try.
I'd like to talk about all the positives first. The delivery times were fairly wide-open, so aside from the same day I placed my order, I could basically have it the following morning. I chose the 8-9 a.m. time slot, you receive a text when the driver is approximately 10 minutes away. My delivery arrived just after 8 a.m. The delivery driver was absolutely great. Kind, courteous, explained the program, and was wearing a mask and gloves. But still maintained physical distance. I'm not sure if you can have them bring your groceries right into the house, I was fine with on the porch but it's worth asking if you have trouble carrying your bags. The bags have a green indicator on the handles for the items that need to be refrigerated or frozen, which I thought was pretty ingenious. They will offer a bag return option in the future (I'm guessing a small credit for each bag you return), but obviously at this time they can't start this initiative. Everything arrived at perfect temperature, for the refrigerated and frozen items, and the driver/delivery person explained temperature checks are performed on these items to ensure they meet standards before they leave the warehouse. I was welcomed to the "family" twice.
The quality of the items is what you would expect for a store like Sobeys, I don't have anything of particular importance to note about that.
I was able to find a few items on sale that were comparable to (or better than) my usual grocery store. That being said, most items were more than what I would pay at my usual store. The shopping experience itself was very straightforward, but be aware that you will not find every single product you're used to finding in-store, even if Sobeys is your usual store. I also noticed that a couple big sale items seemed to be in-store only and were not available for purchase through Voila.
The delivery fee is high for me, at $7.99. However, since I don't typically order groceries for delivery, this may be comparable to other stores offering this service. And like I mentioned, the customer service in terms of delivery was very good. I believe they do offer a curbside pickup option, for which I assume there is no charge but that was not my purpose in evaluating the service.
Overall, this is a great option if you're in a bind, or can afford regular Sobeys pricing plus a delivery fee. My usual store allows me to get much more for my money, so I'll likely stick with my usual routine for the most part. I will say, if I was sick or had no help in getting groceries or was in any situation that prevented me from getting out of the house, I would definitely consider Voila by Sobeys in the future. It really depends on what you're used to in terms of grocery costs and convenience.
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NIVEA In-Shower Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
I decided to try this product because I never feel like I have enough time to apply body lotion and let it "dry" or soak in before getting dressed. This product makes me 100% more likely to use body lotion. It's so easy, I apply it after cleansing... +
I decided to try this product because I never feel like I have enough time to apply body lotion and let it "dry" or soak in before getting dressed. This product makes me 100% more likely to use body lotion. It's so easy, I apply it after cleansing, rinse it off, and voila! Out of the shower, no residue, no greasy skin. And it leaves my skin feeling moisturized for about 24 hours. I tend to have sensitive skin, and this product doesn't bother me at all. I will buy it again, definitely. -
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