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For those that continually use services like Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash, etc., how does justify using the cost?

With fees and tip added, it's almost double the cost, the food arrives cold and wait time is longer than you picking it up yourself.

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[-] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

On the rare occasion I use them it’s because I’m either hung over or legitimately sick. One of my credit cards comes with dash pass so I generally only pay an extra 2-3 bucks plus the driver tip.

[-] sbv@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I couldn't. I stopped ordering deliveries when they started becoming a significant part of my regular spending.

It was supposed to be a Friday night treat for the fam, but the novelty wore off and it was turning into a massive money pit.

Now we cook at home, save $240/mo, and eat better. My kids don't seem to miss it, so I judge that a win.

[-] voight@hexbear.net 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Making workers take tons of little unsafe drives too is what blows my mind, like why deliver 4 sandwiches one at a time instead of a loaf of bread etc. Wild

[-] jlow@beehaw.org 0 points 1 year ago

Also how do you justify the absurd amounts of packaging waste?

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[-] BruceTwarzen@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

I can't that's why i don't

[-] shiveyarbles@beehaw.org -1 points 1 year ago

I don't. It's ridiculous with delivery fees and tips. I have a freezer and a Costco membership, and I'm learning to cook which is actually gratifying.

[-] wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee -5 points 1 year ago

Normally I use it when I don’t have time to cook something or go pick it up.

I typically cook at home. I’m a decent enough cook that it’s cheap and it taste better.

Unless I’m going fine dining. My cooking is better than most restaurants.

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