How I miss Amazon Prime and Google Express! In California, I shopped online for almost everything except fresh produce and depending on where I ordered from, it usually took between 1-2 days to get what I ordered to my door and it worked 24/7! Amazon really pushes prices down, so it's also cheaper to shop online than it is in stores. Google Express has the same prices as in store. I didn't pay a shipping fee, but the services I used had an annual fee (which I easily earned when I used them). When something ran out at home, I simply reordered it. I didn't have to run around looking in different stores and I just bought what we needed. That way we saved both time and money.
Since we landed in Sweden, I've tried a few online options, but they all have different limitations. Most of the time I have to go somewhere to pick up parcels and there is a shipping cost if you don't buy for so and so much. I also have to order from different places depending on what I need. It takes time! And everywhere there are different conditions and payment options. It's a jungle! However, I am glad that there is an option to buy groceries online that works ok. However, you have to order for a lot of money to avoid the delivery cost, but they deliver to your door! However, home delivery is only available on Tuesday-Thursday, so you have to write lists and plan to make it work.
Thought of the day:
How long will it take before I can shop in Sweden the way I did in California? Will it be possible at all?
This article is part of The 50 day challenge, where I challenge myself to write an article a day for 50 days! The articles can be about anything, short or long, but I can't miss a single day!