30 Mistakes INSTACART Shoppers Make
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@mamiconrazon
3 жыл бұрын
Where’s the link for the carrying bag ? Looked in the description box
@mamiconrazon
3 жыл бұрын
Also battery pack
I don't agree with you saying Instacart, Postmates or Doordash can be a side job! I am disabled and to me this is the closest thing I will have as a full time job and I make plenty of money as extra income and I am very happy with these platforms as being my only job. You could very easily make this a full time job depending on your area. I don't agree with you saying Instacart is a side job it depends on your area, your personal situation it depends on a lot of thing. It 100% depends on your situation. I believe this the perfect job for a person on Disability because you can can work as little or as much as you want. This is the perfect job for me
@adamc3811
4 жыл бұрын
I fully understand why he says that. There is not going to always be batches and there is a lot of variation in earnings to depend on these platforms to pay fixed bills etc. I would be a nervous wreck if I was 100% dependent on Instacart to survive.
@Dee-your-urber-eats_driver
4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't worry at all I'm on disability and this is just an extra income I feel like I could pay bills easily but just doordash I make at least two or three hundred a week that's plenty but I don't live in large areas like New York and things like that and the little bit of money I do make it's plenty to live on it's plenty for me I can be your sole source of extra income if you're on disability like me and I'm on disability so it's plenty you don't need to find another job I love the flexibility I love that I can cancel at any time with doordash or I don't have to instacart if I don't want to whatever I said when I want to do it I don't answer to a stupid boss I don't need a boss I don't want to boss nor do I care to deal with all that so instacart doordash all those platforms 100% the best way to go for an income because you don't have to answer to a dumb boss. I like the flexibility of if I don't want to work that day because I have a birthday party for one of my nieces or my nephew I can do that if there's a holiday most of the time the platform is closed for the day I don't have to worry about I have to work on Christmas New Year's whatever I don't have to do that unless I totally want to everything is 100% up to me and I'm not that the mercy of some stupid boss who says basically do it are you don't have a job screw that. I wake up and I don't want to do it that day I don't have to and nobody can make me so is the best job in the whole world my mom loves it for me to especially me being on disability because it's the perfect most awesome job it doesn't make sense to go out and work a stupid physical job I can't do it it's impossible for me I'm not into the whole physical job that I have a bad back and other physical limitations so is the best job for me and may not be the best job for you but it is the best job for me. Best job I've ever had. I am good at it I get what I consider to be good ratings people tell me all the time when I'm done is to hurt even though it's not my favorite platform that they've never seen anybody bag groceries like me they love it the way I buy groceries nobody else bags groceries like me and that's because I used two years ago work at Big Bear and I know 100% better than people how to bag groceries most people just throw the groceries in a bag they don't give a care in the world and I know the proper way of bagging groceries.
@jenniferstoneking5942
4 жыл бұрын
DEE SMITH holy crap I did not read your whole 2nd post. But what you are describing is proving EXACTLY his point here. That it would be a rough ONLY SOURCE OF INCOME. As you say - you are on disability so those checks are akin to checks from someone’s full time job. Make sense? So all your work for instacart is a side gig - not your main and only source of income. And he’s not saying it can’t be done. Of course people do it. But it can be unstable and that’s not fun to have an unreliable main job.
@Dee-your-urber-eats_driver
4 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferstoneking5942 nope!
@jenniferstoneking5942
4 жыл бұрын
DEE SMITH You are clearly a dope
By far the most informative of all the videos I've watched on the subject. So chock-full of details I re-watched it and took notes.
You cant ask customers to rate you Against Instacart’s policy
Good video as usual. I absolutely despise grocery shopping so I ruled that side hustle. I have mine delivered whenever possible. .
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Smart move 👌🏻
@jasonlovesmusicreacting882
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, way too time consuming.
@kevinm5898
4 жыл бұрын
Same here. I absolutely hate grocery shopping, but still do it, because I don't want pay extra for them to be delivered. I just hate being in the store and it's so packed, have to go around people, people getting in the way, etc. It drives me nuts.
One excellent piece of advice you give is don’t wait to long on the customer. The general rule of thumb is 5 minutes. If they are not available in that timeframe not your problem. Drop it and go. That’s how any delivery company works. The app gps verifies you were at the location and how long.
@chuckray5543
5 жыл бұрын
I never drop and go. If the customer doesn't answer I keep that shit and go
@josephiles5793
4 жыл бұрын
@@chuckray5543 How that theft work out for ya in the long run?
@chuckray5543
4 жыл бұрын
@@josephiles5793 Works out fine every time.
@josephiles5793
4 жыл бұрын
@@chuckray5543 Dang you a renegade.
@chuckray5543
4 жыл бұрын
@@josephiles5793 Nope. Just following firmly established instacart policy. Funny how that works.
I just did my first order the other day and it wasn't too bad. Was already at the store and then dropped off the order at this apartment complex that was like right next to mine. Easiest $10 ever lol. Only thing I'm nervous about is doing the 1099 at the end of the year. I'm used to just getting a W2.
Hey I thought you were going to let us know what bags u suggest.
I didn't see the link for carrying bags. I was hoping to get a good idea on what I might need. Sad face.
@algeebabee
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@melgon25
4 жыл бұрын
Same. Appears he doesn’t care?
@aprilbogardus5032
3 жыл бұрын
Where’s the link for the carrying bags!!!!
@lindaleanneklein
3 жыл бұрын
I still don’t see a link for the bags?
@tanyaweller309
3 жыл бұрын
I use these bags and they are a nice size and very good: www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B071ZNFVMD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title I ordered the large size and it is a good fit for me.
Why is nobody talking about the waitlist on instacart
@jasminesjourney9318
5 жыл бұрын
CREATIVEMACE for real I’ve been on waitlist since I started and haven’t even gotten one lol
@kevinm5898
4 жыл бұрын
@@jasminesjourney9318 Wait list for what?
@jasminesjourney9318
4 жыл бұрын
Kevin M waitlist to be on the schedule
@kenyaw93
4 жыл бұрын
@@jasminesjourney9318 , Exactly when waitlisted you do have the option to work another location.Go into settings I think & modify the location.
@kenyaw93
4 жыл бұрын
Unless you're waitlisted while you're background check is being completed,hell that took two weeks for me 😣
My phone died once I was mad 😂
What were the coupon apps? Can they still be used today? I used to take in the insulated bags into the store, but right now the stores around me will NOT bag my grocery's, if i have put items in those bags during shopping.
Good video. Learned new stuff.
@Gignation
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Thanks for all the videos! Taking about an small and efficient car.. Which one Do you recommend?
@Gignation
4 жыл бұрын
Would buy used, Honda Civic or accord could be solid
@mayac2266
4 жыл бұрын
@@Gignation how about testa?!
@SBCFrannykins
4 жыл бұрын
I have a Toyota Matrix anything Toyota or Honda on the compact side are gonna do well
Do you have a link for car mileage app for tacking while working
@samelk5546
4 жыл бұрын
Justcruisin Mom I use Stride
Uuuuh where the links to the insulated bags you recommended??
Damn, this is a lot to dig into! I've been doing IC since December and got overwhelmed with the pay model plus they didn't have as many Instacart powered stores before so I took a big break until recently but I do most of these, just cannot believe I never thought of #7 before. Do you also do Shipt?
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Been meaning to try Shipt out for a while.. haven’t gotten around to it. Have you tried it?
@jasonlovesmusicreacting882
5 жыл бұрын
@@Gignation I've been nervous to send that video interview, but I got signed up for Takl, Roadie, and now Belhops Moving I have my first move tomorrow morning. Idk what's going on with the other 2 though, I never seem to get approved for any of the chores.
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting, you’re really diversifying 👍🏻
@jasonlovesmusicreacting882
5 жыл бұрын
@@Gignation Yeah, I hope so. Have you heard of Rover or Wag, the dog walking apps? I was signing up for Rover but it just seems like they want all of this dog experience but I've never even owned one before so idk anything about them lol. Plus I believe you have to pay for your background check like Task rabbit.
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve thought about trying them out. I’m on TaskRabbit, they actually have a dog walking task that I tried through that.. was a lot more fun than food delivery or rideshare. Could be hard to do it regularly unless you get a bunch of regular clients
how do I cancel an order of the bags? the help chats are so difficult. they dont understand what you are saying.
How do utlize the coupons if you are paying with the instacard card and not the coupon app?
Hands are driving me crazy! Great tips though could you do one for instore shoppers
@MinnesotaSportsFan88
4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen Trump use his hands 😂🤣😂🤣
Great tip, how do you ask to be rated?
We aren't Allowed to leave grocery unattended unless we have written notice from the customer.
@SunshineMichelle
5 жыл бұрын
I'm shocked that he is telling people to just leave the groceries. Spend the 15 minutes to deal with a missing customer the correct way and still get paid plus get free groceries.
@Panabella
5 жыл бұрын
@@SunshineMichelle facts
@chuckray5543
5 жыл бұрын
@@SunshineMichelle Or, as I usually do, Have the order cancelled and keep it.
@Chris-fm5hm
4 жыл бұрын
@@SunshineMichelle i return the groceries and get the return fee.
You can make coupons on purchases?
Should we turn on storage permission for the Instacart app?
Unfortunately you can't use coupons of any kind with instacart anymore.
So you mentioned using coupons, how does that save us money? Wouldn’t the coupons save money for the customer?
@luiscalderon8545
3 жыл бұрын
He refers to the app as Ibotta. You take a photo of your receipts and if there is a coupon or a rebate for a certain product, then ibota accumulates it in your account, when you have $ 20 you can exchange the money for gift cards and even transfer it to paypal or to your bank account. Example if your instacart client buys 2 bottles of deteegente tide, you look for it in ibotta for a rebate, and suppose that ibotta has a rebate of $ 2.00 for each bottle, there you earn $ 4.00 for scanning your receipt in ibotta. And this is how you would earn money. Obviously if you put paper coupons in customer purchases you save money for the customer and instacart that if it is not good.
WHICH APPS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR MILES TRACKING FOR YEAR END TAXES? THANK YOU.
@kiarahphillips5445
3 жыл бұрын
Stride or Everlance!
@hellaluigi5252
3 жыл бұрын
MileIQ
i know this is an older video but im new out here! just wondering how you ask for reviews in a way that doesn’t seem pushy?
@Gignation
4 жыл бұрын
If you’ve been communicating with the customer in the app and it’s going well, asking for a review might be ok
@housfishin6531
4 жыл бұрын
Try this one! It was a pleasure working with you today, ***name of customer*** If you enjoyed my service, please rate me 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 and feel free to leave a comment✏ And of course, thank you for tipping!😀👍 Every dollar and cent is truly appreciated. 💰💸🙂
@DanC8111_
4 жыл бұрын
HOU'S FISHIN! Eh I wouldn’t do that I feel like that’s kind of edgy and I feel like the emojis just kind of make it look really fishy.
@housfishin6531
4 жыл бұрын
@@DanC8111_ it has worked for me;) to each their own!
@mandyfeldgreber4337
3 жыл бұрын
Last I was told, soliciting ratings can get you deactivated. 😖
Good tips but the hands are distracting
@saraspence3829
4 жыл бұрын
Dave Hooper the hand movements aren’t distracting to me, but the noise of them clasping is very much so
@darklen14
4 жыл бұрын
The Dry hand shuffle
@emiliolee3499
4 жыл бұрын
Hand movement usually keeps the audience from being bored and their attention
@tionalashawn7888
4 жыл бұрын
Dave Hooper 😂
@Coldstreamer17
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing 😂😂
I have a question, how the coupon apps make you a little extra money on the side? how does it work?
@Gignation
4 жыл бұрын
Actually Instacart changed their Terms you are not allowed to use them anymore
Can I use my own rewards card to shopping? Like Costco Aldi or shoprite or RiteAid ???
@laurenw626
4 жыл бұрын
Money Illuminated no
Thanks, good tips, very helpful. Enjoyed the video!
I don't know if I want to now. All the do"s and don'ts are making me crazy. Is it worth the effort isn't it? Anyone know ?
@subtleseeds7557
3 жыл бұрын
Seems to be worth it.
I’m 18 and 8 months pregnant so I’m hoping they’ll tip me more lollllll. Nice video.
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
Yea hopefully, take care of yourself Madeline!
@kmoo4931
5 жыл бұрын
BE CAREFUL.. I FELL ON BEACH AT 8MOS AN .. COUSIN THER SO WENT RITE HOSP
How do you do your mileage for the end of the year
@hellaluigi5252
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Joanne! Not sure if you figured this out already, but just in case someone else has the same question, there’s a few apps you can download that record your mileage for you automatically:) I use MileIQ
What technically is a instacart delivery driver required to do? pick up groceries drive to customer's house and then curb service is that good enough or take groceries to the front door?
how do you put mileage in to instacart? i don't see anything on the app for this, and i traveled 25 miles from home but no one had orders in 2 hours they said i could end it i did
@AzuReGravity
4 жыл бұрын
Did you still get payed
Whaaattt?? I didn’t know you could use ibotta with instacart receipts. 🤯🤯 thanks for the tips!
@Gignation
2 жыл бұрын
Actually you should not it’s agains new terms
@KatieJCruz
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gignation interesting. I was going to try it when something matched, but the orders I got the other day were all restaurant stuff and they didn’t have any matching deals anyway. But thanks for the update.
Costco no longer allows us bring in our insulation bag. Smh... I’m making full time income with instacart working part time hours.
@Gignation
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update!
@ashleyronquillo102
4 жыл бұрын
My husband works at Costco, based on what he's told me its likely because Instacart shoppers have been caught hiding items in their bags. One bad apple ruins the whole bunch. I believe it considering I recently saw an article about how some instacart shoppers are taking advantage of customers by adding items like oreos or drinks onto their order, charging them for it and then keeping it for themselves. Thankfully they're automatically deactivating anyone doing it.
As far as taxes are concerned. As an independent contractor. The federal government says personal income. Personal income under $18,000 is not taxable. Per year. any personal income that is over $18,000 per year is taxable any income that is under $18,000 per year is not taxable.
@KatieRaeRae
4 жыл бұрын
This info is wrong. Independent contractors are considered self-employed and must pay a self-employment tax. I think it's 15%. Plus state taxes in most states.
Would you consider making a video about quarterly taxes? Like do you need to do both federal and state? Or just one? I’m going to talk to an accountant before I start instacart as a side gig. I’m too spoiled by turbo tax and have no clue what paperwork I need to submit.
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
You have to do both. Technically I’m not supposed to give tax advice because I’m not a tax professional, so I’m hesitant to make a video in that
@chuckray5543
5 жыл бұрын
@@Gignation And you are kinda wrong. IC pays the fed max for milage so unless you are way over-valuing your milage you shouldn't be doing anything other than breaking even on milage.
One thing is now with way we are stores here are not letting us carry hot cold bags in store
Get the rotisserie chicken first cause they sell quick. Pro tip 😉
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks great advice!
@meredithmarshall1
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I got the last one the other day!
What app can i download to show me exactly where the items are in the store
@keanijg
4 жыл бұрын
Ernest Hicks Hey there’s no app. I do Instacart in Los Angeles and I know from my own experience that Vons and Albertsons shows the aisles for each items on the Instacart app. Hope this helps!
@maradotiger9561
4 жыл бұрын
The store you’re shopping app, if I’m at Publix I use the Publix app to search for the product
Using customer receipts for coupon gift cards and cash refunds is grounds for deactivation. Not a good tip!
Thanks for all your tips. 💙 They have saved me time and earned me more money💰!!
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome thanks for watching!
I need insulated bag recommendations!!!! Tia
@leidygallegos1859
4 жыл бұрын
Essentially Me Walmart 5$
@mandievarelli3820
4 жыл бұрын
Amazon Belleford Extra Large insulated bag $40 great must have, NZ home extra large 2x $20 these are not really big but they are very helpful too !
@clickthis4000
4 жыл бұрын
Bout mine for $13 at Walmart I get two
@tanyaweller309
3 жыл бұрын
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B071ZNFVMD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
No way I'm parking near a cart return, man. That's just BEGGING for dents in your car.
@Gignation
4 жыл бұрын
😂
You talk about multi apps, do I have to disconnect the others if I get a notification with one of them? Yes I guess...?!
@Gignation
4 жыл бұрын
Yea. If you accept an order on one app you should go offline on others.. depending on the app (Instacart for example doesn’t penalize you for not accepting batches so you wouldn’t have to go offline for that app)
Hi I'm new to Instacart. What are some other apps people use?
@tallalmoshrif6643
4 жыл бұрын
Quang Nguyen your brain
@QuangNguyen-dw9je
4 жыл бұрын
@@tallalmoshrif6643 I'm in Canada didn't know if there were other apps out there that I haven't heard of yet. The ones I have heard of are Instacart, Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats & Door Dash. The one I just heard of for receipts is called Fetch but unfortunately it offs not available in Canada
Thought it was against policy to use coupons.
Can IC give us any information about our mileage for the year?
I stopped doing that it doesn’t worth my time miles and gas
What is about if is a big building and they not open
I have a question, how can a customer add you as a favorite driver in Instacart? I won a customer over greatly and they want me exclusively. Please help 🙏
@AJ-ds8jd
2 жыл бұрын
Thats what shipt is for
I’m new and I don’t know what it means when it’s 2 badges?? Help
@abigailc807
3 жыл бұрын
That means 2 different orders in 1 batch.
your hands move a lot not naturally
Very pretty 💐 and honestly worry about it
how do you ASK to be rated??
The instore role is something i may do. It does not pay well
All that shows up is far away orders not worth it for me
When you say we should add up gas miles, is that for tax purposes?
@tionalashawn7888
4 жыл бұрын
danielle reed yes
Right now we can't take them in the stores
Umm I beg to differ my other shoppers might as well call em co workers they/we make about $2,000-$2,500 a week
⤴️🔝 i got no ideas how this dude is doing this man but I promise you he's Super amazing doing a great job..
Hello "again " this channel is about " your own boss job"?
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
Yea 👍🏻
is #5 still cool?? I hear we can't do that anymore
Using coupons dosent put money in your pocket . Your putting money into instacarts pocket doing that
@Gignation
5 жыл бұрын
A lot of coupon apps give you credit that is redeemable for money when you photograph receipts. They collect the data and pay you for it. So yes money in your pocket in that case. You’re right redeeming coupons before shopping is pointless
@ninad.9612
5 жыл бұрын
Is that legal to photograph instacarts customers receipts?....or its just something to take a chance at.?
@chuckray5543
5 жыл бұрын
@@ninad.9612 You are taking a chance. Much like shoppers that used to try and run their own club cards at stored to get the points it is considered stealing from the customer.
@echoingamy
4 жыл бұрын
C. F. What if the customer didn’t submit a club card? Eggs were $1 off with a card. I swiped my club card because wouldn’t that save the customer $?
Kudos to a great and experienced guy 👆. He is legit and trustworthy. He helped me get batches ..
He's way more than professional 👆.
You’re more helpful than i realize good job man 💯 #LORDSEEDSPY KZread Channel Thank you sir..
You can't use ibotta while doing instacart
@81mz2unique
5 жыл бұрын
Why not?
@lisamccoy4216
5 жыл бұрын
@@81mz2unique The shopper isn't purchasing the items (the customer is), so it would be fraud to claim you did with ibotta.
Please explain in more detail how getting coupons for customer will make you money.....
@Gignation
4 жыл бұрын
You’re not getting them for the customer
@Akus75038
4 жыл бұрын
@@Gignation Please answer my question :)
Your tips can also be taken away after the delivery
@gridiron6548
4 жыл бұрын
Yes and I think instacart skims fourty to sixty cents and calls it a tip adjustment because of replacement items. I got on the instacart chat & ask them why the shopper is charged if store is out of product. Instacart suggests the replacements. I just cant see a customer saying hmmm I am take 40 cents back. Who knows its like dealing with a invisible company.
@ssfoster1021
4 жыл бұрын
Grind Time Live because the customer chose to tip a percentage of the total which is usually around 5 %,so when you have to replace with cheaper items or refund it effects the total
#BraveNotch deserve to be a celebrity on any part of the world, because you are real and trustworthy, thanks for helping me👆🏾
Do not take the receipts and put them in other apps.. you will get caught and fired!!!
Some of this is Common sense. Some of this is irrelevant. Some of this is inconsistent. (buy a cart to save yourself over the long term / don't expect to do this as anything other than a side hustle)
Lol mmmmmm
I love the hands! More ✋ s!!!!!
I don't agree with using multiple apps other than instacart the reason being in my cause my Jeep is too old I can't afford a newer Jeep and they won't approve me, I can't afford to rent a newer Jeep either even worse I have to drive 35-45 mins away from my home to deliver for these other companies. Instacart I have on demand in my in my town and I love that I can be at home and take an order and drive to Aldi's which is most likely 1 or 2miles from my house so it works best for me. I am not able to do really do more than 1 order at a time For physical reasons. If you live in a larger town than I do then maybe do other platforms but I don't so I am Happy with the on demand income I make at the moment. I am not able to work a major physical demanding job I feel like I am making good enough money even it is small to most. I take ever on Demand order I can get and don't really care it is me and my furry kids 2 dogs and cat who thinks she is dog. I don't have a Husband or Human kids so I am happy with whatever I get. I don't worry about spending but accuracy it is more important to get the order correct than hurry though it and make mistakes. Everyone situation is different but this is what works best for me.
@lupegaehring2362
4 жыл бұрын
Personally, I like keeping my eggs in one basket..life is already too complicated
Have a situation. I am ready to start working for instacart. The problem is I see new people have to get the next week's hours on Sunday morning at 9:00 am. It is impossible for me to do that that time. My Church service starts then and I play in the band. Is there another way to get hours in the beginning.
@jonathandpg6115
4 жыл бұрын
Actually that is early access. Normal people only get to choose hours on wednesday. So you are given an earlier time already.
I'm sure this is a great video, but I couldn't get through it. The haaaaannndssss! Soooooo annoying!
I gave him a leap of faith,and he keeps to his promise thank you sir ❤️ #zeektools
31 mistakes,,working for them .. Stolen tips and they pit the shoppers on each other to see who will do it the cheapest
dead behind the eyes 101
Instacart is suck
Stop moving your hands please driving me nuts
FACT: This scam gig is too much of a headache! Too many variables to worry about when losing money!
⤴️🔝 i got no ideas how this dude is doing this man but I promise you he's Super amazing doing a great job..
Kudos to a great and experienced guy 👆. He is legit and trustworthy. He helped me get batches ..
He's way more than professional 👆.
#BraveNotch deserve to be a celebrity on any part of the world, because you are real and trustworthy, thanks for helping me👆🏾
You’re more helpful than i realize good job man 💯 #LORDSEEDSPY KZread Channel Thank you sir..
I gave him a leap of faith,and he keeps to his promise thank you sir ❤️ #zeektools
I gave him a leap of faith,and he keeps to his promise thank you sir ❤️ #zeektools