When it comes to quality everyday products for your entire family and prices tailored to suit even less than generous budgets, Family Dollar is one of the go-to stores. Founded in 1959, Family Dollar is an American variety store chain that operates over 8,000 stores across the U.S., except for Alaska, Oregon, Hawaii, and Washington.
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It offers a generous assortment of products that should cover your entire family’s needs, including refrigerated and frozen foods, health and beauty care, as well as seasonal products and home décor.
To help its customers save, Family Dollar runs weekly deals and participates in several big sale events. What’s more, it has entered new partnerships with delivery service providers so that you can order the products you need from the comfort of your home. So, here is what you need to know regarding shipping options and fees at Family Dollar.
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Family Dollar Home Delivery Via Instacart
Following the step other retailers have taken, Family Dollar has partnered with Instacart for same-day delivery thus providing its customers with the possibility to have their online order delivered in as fast as 1 hour.
- Instacart Delivery Fees
If you’re new to Instacart, there are a few things worth mentioning as far as their delivery fees are concerned. You can order your favorite products from Family Dollar through Instacart’s website or app. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices.
When you use the Instacart delivery services without being an Instacart Express member, you will pay a delivery fee that starts at $3.99 for same-day orders over $35. This fee varies if you want your order to be delivered within an hour or your order total doesn’t reach the $35 mark.
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Plus, Instacart applies a service fee that can also vary based on how many items you order, your location, and the type of products you order. For example, there is a separate service fee for orders including alcohol.
- Instacart Delivery Times
One of the things we like about this delivery method is that you can have your order delivered in as fast as 1 hour or you can select a delivery time that best meets your needs. This means that you can order even days in advance and have your order delivered when it best works for you.
- Instacart Express Membership
If you’re a regular shopper at Family Dollar and intend to use Instacart frequently, you might want to consider the platform’s Express membership as it will help you save on the delivery. Members benefit from free delivery on orders over $35 and get lower service fees. However, orders must be at least $10 in order to qualify for free delivery.
Same-Day Delivery Via Shipt
Family Dollar partnered with Shipt in 2020, which means that you can benefit from same-day delivery when you order your favorite products from Family Dollar through this delivery service provider.
Using this platform is nothing complicated as it works similarly to Instacart and can also deliver your order in as fast as 1 hour. To place an order, visit the Shipt website or install the app, look for your local Family Dollar store, add the items of interest to your cart, and select a delivery time that fits your schedule.
According to the information available on Shipt’s pricing page, fees vary depending on the option you choose. If you intend to use this service regularly, you will get to save thanks to the Shipt passes and Shipt Everyday options. Such savings include free shipping on orders over $50 or up to 20% off delivery with 3 – 5 passes.
However, certain orders may include additional fees, as is the case with those including alcohol for which a $7 fee applies.
Walgreens Free In-Store Pickup
According to the information available on familydollar.com, select items can be ordered online and picked up in-store. Such products should display “In-Store Pickup,” so next time you order online, make sure to check the product detail page to see if a select item qualifies for this shipping method. You can thus save time as well as money since picking up your order doesn’t take as much as it would if you bought the items yourself.
Tips to Save at Family Dollar
While you can save on shipping only in certain cases, such as when you opt for in-store pickup or you become an Instacart Express member and spend over $35, there are other ways to save when shopping at Instacart.
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The store’s weekly ad includes deals on selected merchandise, and the retailer also offers coupons. Taking advantage of such offers will help you compensate for the shipping fee you get to pay if you don’t meet certain conditions. Therefore, checking the store’s current deals at the time of your purchase is the thing to do as your savings can add up.