Do you
enjoy shopping in general and especially for other people? Are you quick
and efficient and able to get what you need and get out of the store in a
reasonable amount of time? Have you ever thought about what it might be
like to be a personal shopper for someone else?
If you answered yes to any
of those questions, keep reading our Shipt review below! Shipt is a company that
will pay you to grocery shop for others on your own time.
What Exactly is Shipt?
Shipt is a company that
pays you to shop for groceries and household essentials for their members, many
of whom are busy professional with limited time to do their own shopping.
Through the app, members
can shop for up to 40,000 items in one of several stores. Delivery is free if
the customer orders over $35.00, but a $7 delivery fee applies if the customer
orders under $35.00.
Customers may also order
from a selected store for an extra $.30 per item. In other words, it is best
for the customer to stick to the stores in the membership. However, should the
customer chose to deviate then they are liable to pay an extra $.30 per item.
The company began in 2014
in Magic City, Birmingham, Alabama. Now in over 257 cities, Shipt strives to connect
personal shoppers to customers really needing convenience.
Which Stores Have Partnered With Shipt?
Several stores have become
part of the Shipt network. They are:
·
ABC
Fine Wine & Spirits
·
Costco
·
Dierbergs
·
E.B.
·
Lidl
·
Lowes
Foods
·
Meijer
·
Mercatus
·
MWG
·
Piggly
Wiggly
·
Target
·
Winn
Dixie
According to eMarketer, it
is predicted that by 2025, 40% of all grocery shopping will be done online.
Shipt has a customer rating of 4.9 out of 5.0. So it seems that customers are
willing to pay for convenience.
What Is The Schedule For Shipt Shoppers?
The hours are basically
24/7 if the store you have to go to is open at the time you accept an order.
You may work part-time or
full-time as a personal shopper and set
your own flexible schedule. This is good for extra cash — something to add on
as an extra income stream.
Note that some areas may
have restrictions on the hours you can work. In other words, no overnight
shopping, which may be a bummer if you're a night owl.
How Much Can You Earn as a Personal Shopper at Shipt?
The company claims that you
can earn up to $22 an hour, but this is based on 30 completed shopping trips.
This means that you earn
more as you become more in demand as a personal shopper. Most beginning shoppers
report earning closer to $8 to $12 an hour.
What Are the Requirements to Shop For Shipt?
In order to shop for Shipt,
you must:
·
Be
at least 18 years or older.
·
Have
a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
·
Have
a vehicle no older than 1997.
·
Have
a knowledge of the produce section in a grocery store.
·
Have
insulated shopping cooler bags.
·
Be
able to lift 40+ pounds.
·
Have
an iPhone (at least iOS 10) or Android (at least 5.1) smartphone.
What Do Other Say About Shipt?
Glassdoor gave Shipt a 3.8
out of 5.0. There were many happy shoppers working there and touting the
benefits of being a shopper.
Indeed gave it a 3.4 out of
5.0 review, and the College Review gave it a 4 out of 5 star rating.
Usually anything 3.0 or
over is good news. However, it is always wise to branch out from these sites
and so some additional research before making a decision.
Many shoppers seem to enjoy
the work with the biggest complaint being all of the wear and tear as well as
gas mileage racked up from shopping.
How Do Interested Individuals Apply to Shipt?
Just go to their website
and click on the apply button. There will be
an interview as part of the approval process. Once hired, you simply download
their user friendly app to get started. Payment is once a week via PayPal.
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