18: How-to: Online Shopping, Home Delivery, and Self-Pickup Service
Question: During the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to avoid crowds. But what if I want to buy something or eat outside? 💁 Tracy: If you can rely on a good internet, you can shop or dine without going out. Here are some examples of online shopping (we are not endorsing or recommending these merchandises, but just using them as examples for the explanation. Detailed charges and services vary during the pandemics. Please check each vendor for specific charges and delivery details). Please refer to our article “3: Disinfecting Takeout and Deliveries” https://tracysguide.blogspot.com/2020/04/3-disinfecting-takeout-and-deliveries.html on how to disinfect these items when they arrive at your home. Choose businesses with good reputations. Some popular online grocery shopping merchants are: Amazon Fresh, Costco, Whole Food, etc. Pay attention to whether there is a membership fee or a Prime fee. Shipping cost may be increased if you do not have a premium account. Self-pickup service and