Instacart Shopper Review: Everything you need to know before you start. Step by Step Tutorial (2024)

[@WhitneyBonds]

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[@channelneo7519]

Signed up today!

[@WhitneyBonds]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes

[@mermaidlu5125]

Yes looking into it

[@lees8242]

Thanks so much for this! I am a mom of 3 also. Just had a newborn last year. I experienced so much pregnancy/family discrimination from my employer during the pandemic and during my pregnancy last year, I had to quit my job. I have never not worked. I just signed up! Praying for the best! 🙏🏽

[@cjdodobutter9862]

How long did it take for Instacart to ship the package with the card

[@MissMarchHare]

I quit in tears last night after 9 years at home depot, up all day watching instacart video. Gonna start Friday morning. Getting gear together. Wish me luck

[@emilyaitch8143]

Onto bigger and better things

[@Ohboyshesit]

What happened? Is it too personal to talk about? I was thinking of applying to home Depot...

[@natashawatkins3598]

U got this!! Much luv❤ and blessings🙏

[@sugarfiendd]

update?

[@Melly_6]

Lots of 💖 and Luck

[@itzamia]

After a while you'll be able to hawk eye the batches. I look for batches that pay over 20.00 with less than 15 items and a distance no more than 20 miles. You don't have much time to accept a good order so you got to be fast. The reason is mainly because it has to be worth your time. If you're taking an order that pays only 12.56 for a batch that requires you to pick 40 items (old people love Aldi's and don't like to tip) you'll be there for over an hour trying to find everything. And then you get to drive 5-10 miles to drop it off, unloading and making trips to the door. By the time you take your next order almost an hour and a half went by plus gas for what? 12.56? You basically made 6.00 an hour. Go for high paying batches where you're in and out in 10 minutes and if you have to drive 20 minutes to drop it off go for it. Rinse and repeat. Make sure you're tracking you miles with the stride app to save on your taxes at the end of the year.

[@1Smylez2]

I’ve been doing instcart for a year now and I must say you did touch on EVERYTHING. but yea definitely a great side hustle I have 4 kids and it’s times I haven’t had any daycare tuition or gas and I’ll go do instacart and first batch=gas money and by the end of the day I would have tuition plus some. Lol my little Testimony

[@WhitneyBonds]

Wow! I love that, as a mom we will do what we can for our kids and you are DOING IT MAMA!

[@matthewjohnston1017]

How do you factor in taxes? Do you keep a certain portion of your funds to the side for this? I would be worried that since the cash is in your account that many don’t think about tax implications due when the time comes.

[@1Smylez2]

@@matthewjohnston1017 when you make over $600 you have to file and you would file just like any other job… and keep your receipts so you can claim/file mileage, repairs, gas etc…

[@lizaw.7313]

Did you find that people change their tip after the service? I ve heard horrors stories.

[@stanleyjewell620]

💪🏿💪🏿

[@katekat1064]

I've had the greatest Instacart drivers! I live in an apartment on the third floor. Fortunately we have 2 elevators in each building. If I order a large amount that includes heavy items like water, soda, cat litter....I have a buggy that I leave downstairs for the driver to use. That way the driver only has to make 1 trip.

[@76jaimec]

If only everyone was as thoughtful as you are. ...ahhhhhh the possibilities🤔

[@katekat1064]

@@76jaimec that's very kind of you to say. Thank you!

[@_AmikaC_]

MVP!!!!

[@euphoricwrld]

we need more ppl like you!

[@katekat1064]

@@euphoricwrld thank you. I've had the most wonderful folks delivering to me

[@suzanreaper4518]

My job is a homemaker of 3... but to help my family, I'm also a Realtor, Substitute teacher & help run a small business. After watching this video, I think I'm definitely going to add this to my routine! Thank you for the encouragement just for being real & giving great advice for us newbies! Appreciate it!

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you so much and you got this mama!!!

[@zen_mindset1]

Hustler 👏

[@lmc7806]

Just watched this video and came across your comment . I am thinking of becoming a realtor. What's the best way to pursue this? I don't know where to start and have no close friends who are realtors either. Idk what to look for in a company to work for either.

[@justinmileman7863]

I am a cashier at a grocery store in a major US city, we recently got into the Instacart thing. The shoppers who come in tell me they easily earn $200 in an 8-hour day, and even if they only "work" for 1 or 2 days each week, they treat it like a regular job. This more than covers a minor insurance fee and business license.

[@mariabenjamin8018]

Lol they're lying to you

[@zibtihaj3213]

Why do y say that , how long did y do it and how was u r experience? Pls share

[@nornornornor9204]

@@mariabenjamin8018 I mean they’re not… I know people who personally do instacart. Not uncommon for them to make $200 in a work day. You also have to think about paying gas however. Probably more like bringing home $150-160. Also must think about wear and tear on your vehicle and such.

[@DaigeeDeJ]

@@mariabenjamin8018 they’re not. My brother does Instacart.

[@nettamd]

Thank you for this video....I just signed up for instacart, and I'm gonna start it this week. I'm excited 😊

[@grantsims1729]

I like your enthusiasm and go-getter attitude towards helping people find ways to support their families! Thank you for real!!!

[@WhitneyBonds]

No problem :-)

[@haythe-u3m]

idk if it was even my biggest tip but it was definitely my favorite; I got a $12 tip on the app and then $20 cash from a guy who ordered just 3 cases of beer. it took me less than 10 minutes start to finish!

[@marshamarsha5680]

Biggest tip was $96 for Sephora. 😍 Only on my third full time week though so I’m sure I’ll get some more good ones. 😛

[@WhitneyBonds]

wow!!!!!!!!!!

[@Amber-zu6bg]

I wanna know how you did Sephora for Instacart!? I would do that 😂

[@marshamarsha5680]

@@Amber-zu6bg LOL. I literally just got lucky. Lol. Park near a Sephora and a batch may come through. 😛

[@Amber-zu6bg]

@@marshamarsha5680 I’ll do that. I love that so much.

[@1xkoko]

@@Amber-zu6bg yesssss that seems so fun lol

[@excusememakiyo]

I found your advice extremely helpful! It was well-structured and easy to understand, making me feel mentally prepared to do instacart. It gave me the push I needed to get started and keep going.

[@beatricemoulton3435]

Your presentation was very clear, in the near future, I will start, good work.

[@Mayckcalle]

This was the exact type of video I was looking for on my instacart research, you did such a great job! Definitely helps me weigh my options

[@WhitneyBonds]

Awesome!

[@KingBrandonm]

I'm currently a truck driver, been on the road for about 3 years. Planning on quitting at the end of this year when my 2017 Nissan Rogue is paid off and do Instacart 40 minutes away in Minneapolis. My rent is $595 and my total bills are barely $1400, so i should be able to easily have all my bills covered.

[@KingBrandonm]

I was going to see about Uber Eats but my mom does Instacart on her weekends in our hometown of 80,000 people and makes a lot more than she did from Uber Eats. Minneapolis has a population 5 times larger than my home town so i imagine i would have a lot of earning potential there.

[@PureHeartdP]

My rent is about 3x good ol expensive CA

[@pocahontas4583]

Wow. Makes me miss the Midwest. I’m from Chicago and now live in Houston. I don’t know if there’s anything in Houston other than subsidized housing for under $600. 1 bedrooms are starting at $1000 now and houses regardless of price are almost impossible to get. When I left Chicago 9 years ago it was much more expensive than Houston but now it seems to be the other way around. When I look up houses and apartments online back home it looks much more affordable.

[@isthatsquid]

Do you mind giving us an update?

[@KingBrandonm]

@@isthatsquid Haven't quit. Been working on a plan of action to quit in the next 6 years. I want to get a house first before i can afford to leave trucking.

[@danmartprov226]

Wow!!!!! You answer every question and explain very detailed. Tha k you so much I really need this extra income. Excellent tips. Would've never cross my mind about the carts to carry/load things specially to a second floor etc.. I need to start this.

[@Nikartsy]

Thank you very, very much for doing such a thorough video. I'm tight on money, but I also get really nervous with new experiences like this. This video really helped!

[@WhitneyBonds]

thank you!!! and you got this, i totally understand what you mean. The best way to get started is to just do it. You know, take a small order just to get your feet wet. Please let me know how it goes for you

[@Nikartsy]

@@WhitneyBonds Thank you! 🙌 Will do 😃

[@rochellecoleman9036]

How did it go?

[@andreamuro8074]

I love that you have some hustle, looking to quit my job and go to school and need flexibility with work

[@channelneo7519]

I can't wait to join! If it doesn't work out for whatever reason, I'll just move onto another venture.

[@Djay116]

How’s it going?

[@channelneo7519]

@@Djay116 It's gone well when I can get a batch. I'm having more luck with Doordash and Instacart doesn't really pick up until the weekends.

[@pinayazhere]

This has been by far the most straightforward and helpful video I have watched for Instacart I’ve been trying to learn more about it before I start in couple days I’m excited to do it thank you so much for making this video

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you so much and I wish you all the best!

[@plants4thewin]

Thank you for not playing music while you talk...great vid...thanks

[@WhitneyBonds]

lol no problem and thank you!

[@reygeorge6323]

Thanks much.i am from the Caribbean and don't have such service,but will start a small one

[@rexmiller8914]

Very thorough presentation. Exellent job Whitney!

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you!

[@gadoatl5133]

I just got accepted and found your video very informative. Thanks!

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you!! that means a lot

[@thestudystrategist2219]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing the info.

[@elizabethjohnston8193]

My background check was done in less than 24 hours.

[@timecop65]

I sing up on Saturday and started working on Sunday.

[@MsMarketing01]

Omg… this was the best review by far. Thank you so much for sharing all these great tips. I will definitely give this a try now

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you!!!

[@milicapuric2250]

Thank you, Whitney, as a 55-year-old woman I am starting with Insta this weekend (if I get my card). I am scared, but I have to make more money than I am doing right now. Thank you for the video - it si very informative and encouraging. Wish me luck!!

[@myperfectlyimperfectlife2816]

Me too! I’m 53 just starting this weekend!

[@Gorgeousbronze1]

😄 HEY. I'm 54 and really want to do this too. I'm going to apply because if I can get a few hundred a week is all I truly need to take of my bills.

[@zendayaforever1]

I averaged $1k plus a 5 days a week in Las Vegas only 6-7 hours a day. I must say weekends are best...just make sure to put butter on your finger tips every morning at 6:00 to swipe quickly. It's better than a side hustle

[@sabbath2112]

I’m really considering trying this out, even though I’m disabled, I like the idea of working on my own time. I just hope that my body can keep up, I don’t know if in-store or full-time would be better for me.

[@derekn5607]

Excellent video, Whitney! I've thinking about signing up for Instacart and this video was very informative! Thanks! 🙂👍👍

[@chelsiemandley7255]

I just signed up today I can't wait to start especially after a bad experience with Door dash

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

What happened with door dash?

[@only4u498]

hey idk if you have already done so but if you get a microphone that was clipped to your shirt it would sound much clear and less reverb/echo. Just a friend;y tip! thanks for the video!

[@jeffreyk9743]

Whitney After watching your video you helped ease my concerns so I'm going to give it a try .

[@marywilliamson1044]

Oh my goodness I am so excited! I am a single teacher that owns her own home. I am currently wanting to find ways to supplement my income during the summer and this sounds great. Thanks so much for the awesome tips!! I have just one question - have you ever felt unsafe at any time delivering an order? If so, how did you handle it? Thanks so much!!!!

[@kelly4039]

I just applied last night and background check came back in 5 hours so it was very shocking to see how fast I got approved so quickly. I'm in Houston Texas btw.

[@maiixiong9237]

They do the background check for you?

[@kelly4039]

@@maiixiong9237 Yes. As soon as you complete application they will ask you to submit your info and do the background check immediately, they went threw every state I've ever lived at.

[@maiixiong9237]

Another question say I submit everything and everything was good. And I just happen to be busy and maybe do the instacart once awhile.. would that be an issue?

[@kelly4039]

@@maiixiong9237 No it wouldn't be an issue at all. I've only shopped 3 times since I've posted my comment, I asked customer care and they said that's not an issue at all! Once your employed by them your good! We make our own schedule so your good trust me.

[@maiixiong9237]

@@kelly4039 thanks girl

[@sjb1157]

GREAT VIDEO...lots of valuable info!! I recently retired and a friend of mine who does this told me about it...he really enjoys it!!! Your video was full of great tips..THANKS!!! I'll be giving this a try soon!!!

[@AntonioMD770]

This is a really great video, and I really appreciate the links

[@codacreator6162]

Customers are like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re gonna’ get. Some are sweet, others are nuts.

[@WhitneyBonds]

Exactly

[@tayjahrivera7156]

Facts lol

[@noahiles2894]

Best comment ever

[@mbcinglewood]

Very informative! Great presentation. I enjoyed how you got right to the point. Thank you.

[@TransVangal]

Im wanting to look into this. Would be nice to not deal with people drama

[@nicoletiana]

i just got my lanyard and card today, so excited to start!!!!!

[@rescarzega1984]

I just got my Instacart debit card. Gonna start today!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@WhitneyBonds]

Yayyy how did it go?

[@fury3029]

How’s it going

[@alejandroochoa3541]

Update us my guy

[@chris4484]

How’s it go??

[@DaigeeDeJ]

Update?

[@1031Fannie]

Thank so much. Important information you mentioned.

[@Tennis2308]

Thank you so much for your tips! I’m starting tomorrow and you addressed all of my concerns. I’m just a little worried about the card not working at checkout!

[@maramillionheiress]

The card always works it’s connected to all of the grocery stores networks / systems don’t worry !

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

The only thing to remember is the pin when you have to use it and at what stores require it and the ones that don't.. When to push credit... Little things like that are what you need to be scared of! Not remembering the procedure and also using the rewards card numbers... Some have their card included and some don't and you have to text them for their telephone number etc.. It holds up the line and your timer is just ticking away...!

[@mbaguy627]

Best vid by far on the subject. Learned a helleva lot! Thanks so much. Earned a follower.

[@WhitneyBonds]

Awesome, thank you!

[@queensblade5013]

My background took 35mins. The most i have been tipped is 280 order was 305 i on average make 70-85% from tips

[@WhitneyBonds]

Wow!!!!! that is awesomme thank you for sharing

[@queensblade5013]

@@WhitneyBonds welcome!

[@emilyaitch8143]

WOW that's insane!

[@queensblade5013]

@@emilyaitch8143 yea i joke with my friend who doesnt it. Even when my account is bad its still over all better than his account since it goes down to average about 19-22 a hour vs 30-40 so i have been blessed with a good account.

[@skairoper9054]

Wow ! What area do you Iive in??😂

[@tiffanymiller8173]

I’m considering Instacart as a side hustle. Your video is so helpful and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing this info🤗

[@lorenzorocha415]

I wanna try this

[@Houstonhopscotch]

I also

[@Freckles5]

I just used your referral link! Thanks for the great info!! 💕

[@Nik-Pete]

I’m going to start the process today. Thank you for this informative video☺️

[@dreday_1455]

Your video helped me understand the basics. Thanks

[@kaylamartinez1111]

Thank you for this video! I’ve been waiting for my background check it’s been about a month, I’ve been anxious to start!

[@taylord1784]

It took mine about a month to go through too

[@beatforjesusbykellym2104]

How do you find the status of the background check?

[@goolag6536]

I was in that situation. I started a new application with a different phone number and location and my background check was done in 2 days.

[@mdgraystone]

Great information. Thanks. Cool sweatshirt btw. 👍

[@tayjahrivera7156]

The other day I got a $100 tip, but people have 24 hours to adjust the tip. I’ve had my tip adjusted before for things that were out of my control.

[@ashleygilchrist6762]

The biggest tip I ever got was 40 tipped threw the app and 20 given at the door from the same customer... So my biggest tip was 60 bucks... But I live in a very rural area and I have to drive 45 min to a store in any direction.

[@reggiet5622]

This was very helpful im actaully going to start today. I cant wait

[@WhitneyBonds]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes

[@reggiet5622]

@@WhitneyBonds Didnt go good. I was very frustrated because my payment card didnt work. I was only able to do 2 batches and on the 1st batch it didnt accept but I was able to use my phone as the card because I set it up that way. But when I went to another store I wasnt able to use my phone and the card wasnt working. Bummer I know. I had to cancel the order and it was very frustrating. I did talk to IC and they're sending me another 1 and I'll give it another shot. But that wasnt a good feeling on my 1st day

[@WhitneyBonds]

Oh no, talk about being frustrated! I hate you had to go through that. Did you know you could choose which stores you go to? I recently found that out so if that happens again you can purchase the items at the store that would accept your payment. when you arrive at the store it will tell you that you aren’t at the right store but you’ll have an option that will say “shop here anyway” just in case you have to use your phone again if this ever happened again

[@igotnewyorkshook4190]

Right now a lot of electronic payments and such are definitely jacked a bit due to high volumes in US. Dont get frustrated just stay in that grateful mindset. Diff forms of electronic payouts are oddly slow...just a sum of 'em bc of the drama 2020... be easy bruh !

[@jesseniaocasio3854]

Great video!! Thank you.

[@adylos_2875]

Loved the video! I signed up last night and I’m excited to start! Thank you for the tips 😊

[@BuyWithRey]

Great video. I use to work for Instacart during the Pandemic and made decent amount of money. I wonder if they will ever go public on the Stock Market..

[@BuyWithRey]

If you know, please drop the dates! :)

[@shelleypritchard7669]

I love this video. I am one of your subscribers to your emails. Thank you so much

[@WhitneyBonds]

Awesome!!! And no problem :-)

[@keepitforreally4501]

Need to talk about how many miles your car has acquired along with the wear and tear and the cost of the maintenance in one year my new tires need to be replaced that’s one example

[@v.c.954]

we're going to try it..sounds great! thx for the info!

[@GigLife]

nice tips video on IC. love'n your videos on making side money

[@GigLife]

@Michael Myers nice!

[@WhitneyBonds]

thank you!!!

[@WhitneyBonds]

thank you!!!

[@aracelig6764]

I just tried joining as a full service shopper and had to join a wait list!

[@jamesboyd4059]

Easy money, I love it!

[@WILRENO]

sounds great. would like to try this. great video.

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you!

[@Lilpetty4]

i got 45$ tip before as my highest tip

[@WhitneyBonds]

that’s awesome!!!!

[@summerlyric506]

Second video of yours that I'm watching. Love your presentation. Subbed! I need to complete the Instacart application.

[@WhitneyBonds]

Awesome! And thank you

[@1231hotnspicy]

Thank you for sharing Whitney, I recently signed up and have been looking at videos similar to this one on tips on how to be successful earning through Instacart. I'm just nervous at trying it out. Thank you, this was helpful!

[@carolsanders3979]

Just signed up and I'm doing the same thing I'm watching a lot of KZbin videos on how to instacart and writing down the tips I'm just going to give it a shot hopefully it works for me if it doesn't I can move .

[@WhitneyBonds]

Definitely try it out, do a couple small orders just to get your feet wet

[@josevillanueva1524]

@@carolsanders3979 Its pretty i just tried it today. Made $100 on 3 delivery. One tip dont take orders over 30 items unless its like a $40 to 50 dollar order. I did one with 65 items and it took over an hour.

[@christandaniels571]

Helpful, thanks

[@katarinasimeone1358]

This was an awesome video! You went through everything perfectly! Best video on KZbin about Instacart!

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you so much!!

[@christopherbelizaire9742]

Great video, very thorough explanation. I think I might try this thank you!

[@GuidoLoko]

@Telegram me @Delilahbell16 NOOOOOOOO NO ONE WANTS TO MSG YOU!!! OMG

[@carolineroberts5918]

Best Instacart review. I used your code and signed up! Excited to give this a shot!

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you so much!

[@beautifulballoonsbybria5970]

I just signed up.✌🏾🎉💕

[@ahenry1313]

This was beyond helpful! Thank you so so much!!

[@angelmac6808]

Thank you so much for sharing 😊 I am going to get my supplies and get started. New sub😁

[@stickolascage2936]

Hey I just got those bags 💼 you recommended there huge!!! And for 5$ crazy. I know those are going to be going up soon

[@saeedaqazi]

Thank you so much for sharing great tips !!

[@katrinaestrada9480]

Awesome video! 👏🏻 my small business on Etsy has been slow lately and I’m thinking about doing this on the side since I have some experience has a business owner and I’ll be getting a new car soon.

[@WhitneyBonds]

awesome!

[@emilyaitch8143]

I'm waiting for the card in the mail. Can't wait to start! That phone lanyard is genius

[@maryanndelmonico8854]

How did you like it?? Are you still doing it??

[@itskingboy189]

I just got started

[@ManyMommaMoments]

Hey Whitney, I just watched you video. Your video had some pros and cons about becoming a full service grocery shopper/delivery person. Being your own boss, payouts, selecting orders, supplies to purchase for yourself to make the process run smoother, and you provided some great links to make those purchases.

[@pamelakilgore7836]

SHE EXPLAINED WELL. Pamela in Detroit

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you!

[@Lyzylyzy1922]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ShelbyKayla]

You convinced me. My card is on the way lol

[@zach4627]

Do you like it?

[@ShelbyKayla]

@@zach4627 Honestly, there are never any batches available in my area. I've started Doordash tho and I really like it.

[@oatmealgains2617]

@@ShelbyKayla help me out with door dash

[@ShelbyKayla]

@@oatmealgains2617 What ya need to know? Doordash is pretty easy to navigate

[@oatmealgains2617]

@@ShelbyKayla I need to know the deference between DoorDash and instacqrt which one pays more

[@jads_so_enigmatic7941]

Man dude me and my brother took 2 hours as beginners to get 60 items because we accidentally got two orders on one so we had to seperate to keep up we had it all good but was alot of work and really tired to the mind and in the end we had delayed time but managed to get the two people their orders in the end we got 50 bucks for it bad step but well try to think better for the batches and learn our way through our store

[@monicawilliams0620]

Thanks for your insight & special tips.

[@lucerogarcia1040]

video on in store shopper please

[@stevehammond2016]

Thank You , I have visited different , delivery , apps looking for the best suited for me and my area . Your explanation of the whats and hows of signing up as well the work involved itself is to the point and informative as well . Well done .

[@WhitneyBonds]

thank you!

[@calliereymann8932]

This is a really helpful video, thank you! I’ve got a couple dozen orders under my belt, but there’s still so much to learn. I had no idea that some batches were hidden due to ratings (being new I don’t have many yet) or that phone lanyards existed. Unfortunately I can’t speak to big tips, but again it might depend on rating and the area you shop for.

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you! The more you do you should start seeing more batches available while keeping a high customer rating. Definitely check out that FB group if you can, it will really help you learn how to maximize your earnings and it’s all free!

[@omarcherkaoui2243]

Thanks for the video I’m signing up now with your referral code 👍🏾

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you!

[@saintkue4682]

I have to do this

[@fishingwithmikey361]

Thanks Mom! Excited to try it:)

[@1972jojodancer]

what you do is fabulous!! thank you!

[@ozonelayercake]

Thanks so much!

[@MultiDaisy1995]

This was super informative, yet concise! I really appreciate it!

[@WhitneyBonds]

Thank you!

[@PMAUSMedia]

You our presentation skill is amazing. Clear and to -the-point. 👍👍👍Thank you

[@bryancloud3165]

how far do they go back on back ground chk?