How My Grocery Delivery Service Works
A straightforward process built for reliability, accuracy, and proper cold-chain handling.
This page gives you the full overview of how my delivery service operates—whether you’re ordering for your home, business, or a short-term rental. Each section links to a deeper page for those who want the details.
Build Your Costco Grocery List
Your order begins inside my online Costco store. It’s designed to mirror the Costco in-store experience and is updated constantly. Most Salt Lake–specific items are categorized so the catalog stays universal for U.S. Costco locations, and local grocery additions are added when needed.
You can create your list directly in the store or organize it using the Grocery Share Calculator if you want maximize savings with group shopping, or event planning.
For deeper details about pricing and how Costco store updates work, visit the full policy page below.
Schedule Your Delivery
Your order starts with a simple scheduling step. Choose your preferred day and time, add notes, and confirm. This gives me the information I need to shop efficiently and maintain proper temperature care from store to door.
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Easy online scheduling
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Clear delivery windows
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Real-time confirmations
Pricing Is Transparent From the Start
Every order uses the same pricing structure. Your markup percentage is based on your order size. No tricks. No surprises. Fees and policies are listed openly so you can plan your spend.
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Tiered markup from 20% down to 15%
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Clear small-order and zone-based delivery fees
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No extra charges for cold-chain care
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Deposit required at booking
Delivery Service Tiers & Fee Structure
All grocery items are priced at actual in-store prices. Revenue is generated through service fees, not hidden product markups.
Tier 1 — Base Delivery
Order Size: $35 – $100
Service Fee: 20% of grocery total
Tier 3 — Standard Delivery
Order Size: $201 – $350
Service Fee: 18% of grocery total
Tier 5 — Premium Delivery
Order Size: $501 – $700
Service Fee: 16% of grocery total
Tier 2 — Essential Delivery
Order Size: $100 – $200
Service Fee: 19% of grocery total
Tier 4 — Priority Delivery
Order Size: $351 – $500
Service Fee: 17% of grocery total
Tier 6 — Advanced Delivery
Order Size: $700+
Service Fee: 15% of grocery total
Additional Details & Notes
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3% processing fee – electronic payments (credit, debit, Venmo Business, PayPal)
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$20 same-day rush fee – if same-day delivery is available
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$20 small-order fee – for orders under $100 merchandise total
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Scheduling Hold: $50 (non-refundable; credited toward service fees)
Flat Delivery Fees by Zone
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Green Zone – $15
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Purple Zone – $20
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Red Zone – $25
Zones are based on distance from the Salt Lake Costco, shown at the center of the map.
About Your Delivery Zone
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The map provides an estimate of your service area.
Your exact delivery zone will be confirmed during our initial introduction to ensure accuracy before your first order.
A minimum order value of $35 is required for all purchases. Please note that a $20 small order fee applies to all orders totaling $100 or less.
I Shop Your Order at Costco
Once your window arrives, I head to Salt Lake City Costco and shop your list with full attention to accuracy. If an item is out of stock, I reach out immediately. I only shop what meets your expectations.
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Costco-focused grocery selection
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Substitutions approved before purchase
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Cold-chain integrity maintained from start to finish
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Clear communication while shopping
Split Multipacks Are Available
Not every household or traveler needs a full Costco multipack. Multipacks are available as singles or small bundles—properly packaged, labeled, and stored.
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Ideal for STR guests, small households, and office orders
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Single units taken from larger Costco packs
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Additional new items and improved images being added continuously
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More flexibility without buying full cases
Group Orders Save You Money
If your business, community, or STR group orders together, everyone benefits. Group orders reduce markup and streamline shopping. This is the most cost-efficient way to use my service.
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Tiered pricing automatically applies
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Perfect for offices, church groups, STR hosts, and neighborhoods
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One combined shopping trip saves money for everyone