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seatownquilt-N-plant t1_jdakj0j wrote

Reply to comment by SamurottX in Alameda passes delivery fee cap even as Uber threatens exit by Xanthn

Only pizza used to deliver in low density areas. Pre-smart phone a Thai place used to deliver in our neighborhood, low density Seattle, they required $35 minimum order and only to a limited area. That was when dinner entree were ~$9 - $11 so it was only worth it if there were at least three people.

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washington_jefferson t1_jdbc4b6 wrote

I used to live 3/4 of a mile from a Jimmy John's in Portland, and they wouldn't deliver to me. They only used bikes at that time, so they may have changed their policy now that e-bikes and scooters are so ubiquitous. I emailed them once to confirm they wouldn't deliver to my address 3/4 of a mile away, and they wrote back that "maybe in the future there will be another Jimmy Johns that opens closer to you." I thought that was kind of funny, actually. Especially since their store was located in the closest area to me that was zoned for businesses. It wasn't possible for a store to be closer!

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Eleven918 t1_jdav6n2 wrote

Or just order and put it in the fridge.

Can eat it over the next few days.

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ww_crimson t1_jdazoas wrote

Except now it's $80 to order for 3 people with $30 in fees

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Eleven918 t1_jdb19w0 wrote

Then you picked a pricey joint, Not to mention you are exaggerating the fees.

There's is no way anyone is paying 30 dollars in fees on an $80 meal.

I just picked a random Thai restaurant in Seattle and added 3 entrees (Pad See Ew)

Spring House Thai Kitchen & Pho

Total came to $58 before tip. Fees was $2 for delivery and 7 dollars for service fees.

I actually have Uber Pass, they waive the delivery fee and give you 5% back.

If your order is late, they give you $5 in credit too.

If you order 3+ times a month its already worth it for the pass amount.

EDIT: Lmao downvotes for providing evidence that you can repeat yourself to see his claim is bogus.

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zaphod_85 t1_jdcs59w wrote

Do you seriously not understand that your experience is not universal?

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Eleven918 t1_jdctx83 wrote

Mine is actually way better. I only picked Thai food in Seattle because the comment I replied to picked it.

I've used the service in multiple countries on top of using it all over the US.

$30 in fees is not something the average person is paying for delivery.

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Xanthn OP t1_jdeevev wrote

For example in Australia with door dash. A family bundle $24.95 maccas meal costs $29.95 on door dash, say 3x these base price $74.85, approx $80 like the example given. Already the cost is $15 extra. Then it's $8.95 delivery. And then there's the random service fee which isn't a set amount and you won't know the price until the time you go to order. I've had it around 10% before, sometimes higher sometimes 0. So yes it easily and often works out even here at around $30 off additional prices to pay on a $80 order.

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