How To Bend The Rules To Get Trader Joe's Delivered
NEWS
By TIM FORSTER
Trader Joe’s has always prided itself in being the good old-fashioned “neighborhood grocery store,” and while it could set up its own delivery server, it doesn’t really plan to.
However, you can use apps like TaskRabbit to get a personal shopper to deliver your Trader Joe’s haul or even order popular TJ products through resellers on sites like Amazon.
The only downside of using apps like TaskRabbit is that since they aren’t officially affiliated with TJ, the shopper won’t be equipped with an inventory of what your local TJ stocks.
You may have to avoid niche items and be prepared to respond to messages about substitutes. Your helper will then pay for the groceries and file the receipt for reimbursement.
The grocery shopping app Dumpling allows you to order from TJ as well. Here, Dumpling (not the shopper) pays for the groceries, and the cost is passed on to you.
You can also purchase TJ products from resellers on sites like Amazon and eBay; however, the delivery will be far less immediate and the prices may be inflated.
