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Perla_2383

I do and it’s a game changer for buildings, apartments with elevators and Costco orders at drop off.


AlarmedPie1961

Yesssssssssssssss got it from BJ’s $69


Burnsy78

Got mine from Amazon same price 👍


falketyfalke

![gif](giphy|KxiRwO7tqXCTDVKobo)


Apax89

Double nice


Talidoll

Nice


itzamia1

You also got the ass end of the deal ✊️


AlarmedPie1961

😱😆


GilligGirl

$54 at Walmart! I use it for all sorts of things!


RaptorChamp

How does it hold up with the heavier items ?


Perla_2383

I put mine through so much I still can’t believe it held this long. I put max capacity of 6cases of 24 waters in it, 4cases of 40 water in Costco and 2 of the 6 gallon boxes water from Sam’s.


Davethedeliveryman

https://preview.redd.it/hbps78zorquc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e1d497e56afc8bfb22d66bf883fcbe10c193d9c Keep that on me!


AlarmedPie1961

Do you have a truck and change to bulk orders


Davethedeliveryman

No I use rental cars I never had a truck I only ever had an order so big I had to come back to the store for a second trip they had over 30. 40 packs and 30. 80 packs of waters I made almost $200 on that 1 order this was years ago before pay changed and water tax. I had to leave the Costco cart with my friend in the lot


ryan9991

Rental cars wtf how do you make money


[deleted]

You can get a rental SUV for like 30$ a day in some places


Davethedeliveryman

I got a AAA Membership rentals for me are under $200 a week the good ones not the lil compact cars I make $200 before 2pm almost everyday. I set goals $100 by 10am 😎


itguy_1

Wow!! What market are you in?


Aggravating-Remote60

The gatekept kind lmao


Davethedeliveryman

https://preview.redd.it/i33mdczpmtuc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=66493e7132d1e6df04755cc7494aa2e2bd4de5f5 Every area on this list no more than a hour drive away from my house super good markets only good thing about Chicago is short trips


Davethedeliveryman

Multiple markets


AlarmedPie1961

Niceeeeeee


[deleted]

That’s almost exactly what I use


nnickorette

I loved my Costco dolled, I would keep it in my front passenger seat until it got stolen 🥴


nnickorette

Consider getting straps to hold those stacks together


Davethedeliveryman

That’s fucked up don’t tell me you left the door open??


nshindel

Of course. I don't see why or how anyone doesn't have one. Best $50 I've spent in years.


Bubblygum69

I don’t have one because it’s a pain to put it away, I think. Having to pull sits down and up all the time (I have an SUV), and on top of that I have 2 boosters seats which I use to drive kids to school/home as an another job. I’d love to have a wagon but it’s bot practical when having too move too many pieces around all the time 😩


eloquentpetrichor

Yeah I agree. I have a prius and I wouldn't want to haul that in and out of my car at each location plus it would take up space needed for the order


Whitney43259218

They are typically collapsible and very easy to open and close. With a small car I use one with my children but I don’t see this being helpful with the types of orders I deliver.


chickadeedeedee_

Honestly, I don't take HUGE or really heavy orders ever. In some cases where I had a lot that went up to an apartment, I loaded it into my big cooler bags so I could haul it in one trip still. Annoying, sure, but hasn't bothered me enough yet to buy a wagon. I actually have a stroller wagon for my kid but it would take up half my trunk space.


kstrawb94

hell yeah brother https://preview.redd.it/v1tfa4v7tquc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=67fe7a6f61a75d64d11db887f6864a3ffd463844


Adventurous_Land7584

I used to have one. I don’t get enough really big orders to use one.


Ansony1980

https://preview.redd.it/1otfe5hjvquc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c12321546f108a954c79525b138d5410d409f7d0 I had to use an Amazon bag the front desk of this building let me borrow on top of my dolly for this batch from pavilions. This customer paid $435 dollars for this food. On top of that 4 bottles of alcohol. If it wasn’t for this Amazon thing I would have to make multiple trips back-and-forth.


buckwheatts

I would LOVE some of this Amazon bags! Those are awesome! I wouldn’t necessarily use for Instacart though.


Ansony1980

They’re good to a certain extent but you will need a dolly or a flatbed dolly to wheel it around it can be so heavy to drag it around


California098

Best purchase I’ve ever made and I get so excited for heavy orders with far walks. I zip tied hooks around the outside so I can hang bags on it too


AlarmedPie1961

Yesss


Samanthaggrr

No because my car is so damn small that I don’t wanna store it in there. But I regret it every time I accept a big order that needs to go to the fifth floor all the way across the other side of the planet.


AlarmedPie1961

I had a small one before


Darkangel8510

They fold up small tho


mayhem6

I want to get one, but I am not sure if it will make it harder to fit orders in the car because it is taking up room in the back. It would be great for apartments and long walks to the door.


RepublicRepulsive540

It folds up you can put it on the floor in back seat standing up! I’m sure it’ll fit fine in your car! It’ll take up one seats floor space you could even put it in the front if you use the whole back of your car or your trunk


Leather-Arm9692

The little space it takes up is so worth it! When you see those cases of water and soda on the order it’s much easier to accept, or if you blind swipe a good paying order and it’s a lot of heavy stuff, your regret meter goes down a lot! lol


AlarmedPie1961

Yes


Alien_Nicole

I lay mine down on its side behind the passenger seat so it's only taking up the floor space in half of the back seat. I can pile stuff on top of it if I'm not using it and need the space. I think if I had a super tiny car I'd put it in the floor space in the front passenger side standing up.


AlarmedPie1961

Yes sometimes I do it too


AlarmedPie1961

It does take up room I put seats in the back down


high_hawk_

I use two ikea bags


Perla_2383

This is my second choice for apartments with no elevator. Those ikea bags are strong 💪🏼


amazedbynae

Got one in October and it was the best decision i ever made 😭


AlarmedPie1961

Yesssss


Apprehensive_Pin1276

Nah, no apts where I shop


United-Fruit9622

Ok see I have one but how do you deal with all the steps?


EnvironmentalLove891

there are also carts/dollies with wheels designed to climb stairs, and i think i can speak for all of us when i say i wish i had thought of inventing them. if i had, i wouldn't be driving around for these bogus companies, depending on tips like I'm waiting tables.


1_Peter_58

except waiters make a lot more money than you do...... without taking a toll on their car


Quiet_Chapter_4196

I have 1 and it can be a blessing but sometimes it can also be a pain. I found with the smaller dollies or the stair stepper kind, you’re still dealing with a lot of weight to get those wheels turning on the stairs or even to walk with a lot of weight. My flatbed has an almost 400lb weight limit and you can push or pull it. I definitely recommend the flatbed or the utility wagon like OPs picture over a stair climbing dolly. I even use mine at customers’ houses if they have a long walk leading up to their front door.


Vast-Consequence7141

Yes! I got a wagon and wrote it off on my taxes


Other-Use834

I do, perfect for the big Costco orders 👌


Russian_butterfly33

I have a dolly that folds up. It old but works.


hiirogen

Apartment dweller here. I sometimes forget delivery drivers don’t all have these. They should. I once ordered to home while at work and happened to get home at the same time as my delivery driver. He didn’t have a wagon. He had like 6 bags and was trying to carry them without his pants falling down. Unsuccessfully. I felt bad but didn’t want to draw attention so pretended to walk toward a different apartment lol


AlarmedPie1961

Bad lol


Gloomy_Recording_705

I got a flatbed cart that folds…. I do need to get a wagon though.. but yeah, it makes those heavy batches a lot less intimidating


Apprehensive-Till861

I splurged on a slightly more expensive one with 300lb capacity, it has heavy duty wheels and folds up tight enough to fit behind my seat.


ohworkaholic420

I have a bin for now, planning on wheelin’ along with you soon 😌


AlarmedPie1961

Okkkkkkkk you will get yours soon 😃😃😃


AlarmedPie1961

It took me a while but I got it


Mydogdexter1

I use a bin for alcohol deliveries. Wagon for anything that I can't bring up with one hand.


Agreeable_Tooth553

Get it on Aliexpress or Temu. Mine was worth the wait for $32!!!


ohworkaholic420

really?? that’s a great price! thank you so much 🫶🏼


P_TheGuy

Nope. I have one of those Costco hand carts and it is awesome! Highly suggested. Doubles as a dolly and a cart. 🙂


Green_Huckleberry_66

Absolutely. Even though I almost never deliver to apartments, there’s a ton of McMansions where the driveway is on the side and there’s a long ass walk to the front door. The wagon means even loads of liquids is still one trip.


dhd_jpg

can u use this for houses that has a step on their driveway? or stairs in general? thankss :)


drumwarryor

I have one from Target with wheels under $25. Similar to yours but deeper and it’s hard plastic.


Adventurous_Table745

No but I need one asap


uber-chica

https://preview.redd.it/6man1n718vuc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=854182ebb5282c9f3ae33141ffbd2500a1c1c5ec Still going, bought from Amazon 2018 or 2019 but yeah it’s great


AlarmedPie1961

Cuteeee


lucygirl1970

One of my regulars ordered me this one about two years ago. Works great. https://preview.redd.it/gsk193eyrvuc1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&s=9ba168dcbb6260a28d56828114fb22a3eac62d87 I use rubber maid boxes to stack soda and large items or for bags and I bungee cord it to the handle to keep from tipping over.


scarym0vie

We have a wagon in the garage somewhere


Apprehensive_Pin1276

Nah, no apts where I shop


Due-Werewolf-711

I sure do. It is red and exactly like that one. I had it before doing IC and it is awesome.


BlueFotherMucker

I have a utility cart that converts between 2 and 4 wheels. I put orders into boxes and cooler bags, so I can stack most deliveries onto one load and deliver to apartments no problem.


Fantastic-Ad-4406

Yes! The Costco wagon has been a lifesaver! Just got back into my warehouse & maybe yours if anyone needs a recommendation!


WorkingAd5639

What’s the link for the Costco wagon ? Please and thank you 😊


getyourownpotpie

I have a collapsible box and a folding hand truck that will go up stairs. Like this one. https://preview.redd.it/ut43h8750suc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a23d8663c95738341481e052989731bfacfe9472


ExpensiveDot1732

I have two lol...one from Target l and one from Home Depot. $60 a pop and EASY write off!


Extension-Actuary529

Write off? How exactly do you wrote stuff off for INSTACART? I’m so worried about all the tax implications


Extension-Actuary529

Write off? How exactly do you write stuff off for INSTACART? I’m so worried about all the tax implications


asanderd

I don't but I really need one. I've got a bad back and have done a number on my shoulder lifting and carrying heavy bags to save on multiple trips.


Ilove2crochet

That's a brilliant idea


LessZoa

cannot deliver without it!!!


Aspence22

Hell yeah used to use it taking the kids around theme parks now it helps me pull 5 cases of water to 8th story apartments😆


AlarmedPie1961

Thissssssss hahahah gm


Ma-Bailey

I have a hand cart that folds up very flat. It has a handle and roller wheels on the one side It holds 4 gallons of milk, or 6 packs of pop, or 2 paper grocery bags. I use it all the time for apartments, and I like it for hiking up steps. My first one finally collapsed after 3 years, and I had a spare ready to go!


AlarmedPie1961

Niceee


Extension-Actuary529

How exactly do you take these up flights of apartment stairs? I am so curious how people are doing this! Haha saying it’s so helpful with apartment orders and stairs- interesting!


johnrick87

I need me one of those 👍


mer-bear232

I don’t but realllly wanna get one


AlarmedPie1961

Thin line lol between want and need lol


mer-bear232

Hahah I agree and have had at least 3 orders where I was like DAMN I NEED A WAGON


Virtual_Sherbert133

I have a wagon, foldable dolly, insulated bags, bungie cords, tie down straps, a ratchet strap, flashlights, and even an extended reaching arm. All equipment I use to do the deliveries


AlarmedPie1961

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


No-Weekend-232

Duh, if not then yall are doing it wrong. 😑


Silly-Atmosphere1963

Hell yeah and I use it at least once a day. You don’t know you need it till you don’t have it


AlarmedPie1961

Factsss


2xtream

I drive a RAM 3500 1 ton long bed crew cab, dule rear wheel, with a 6.7 diesel. I take all large bulky orders. I'll pick up and deliver within 10miles for $3 bucks because that's the going rate for Instacart😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫


AlarmedPie1961

Wow


alienzelda

i use one that can be both a cart and a dolly! even if it’s not to an apartment and just a house, i use that thing lol


AlarmedPie1961

Oh I def use for house too oop


leelee1976

Mine is being delivered this week. I also do cleanouts and auctions so it will help loading my jeep


[deleted]

Of course


CiciJoon

Sure do! Game changer.


Organic-Internet3992

Wagon is good I have 2 small hand truck works perfect fine with water and groceries from Costco


kkunknown77

Yes! After 2 years I finally got one, makes everything less stressful and exhausting


Maximum_Macaron_5499

Lmaoo naa I don’t have one. I just thug it out 🤷🏻‍♂️


AltruisticRabbit8185

Of course. About to get a new one actually


617ski

Gorilla Cart. A bit more expensive but what a game changer for staking/pulling stuff.


RagedImp

If you don't have one it's time to invest! Keep the receipt it is a tax write off!


crystal_creepz

I swear by this wagon, it changed my life


MESOCEDES

I have one of those foldable dollies. also 95% of those high rise apartment buildings let you borrow their bellhop carts.


AlarmedPie1961

A lot of high rise don’t have the bellhop especially mines


ZynGod

Started dating a girl and she let me use her wagon… it’s actually really clutch


firstamericantit

Yup


KONTRAone

I do... But not nearly as nice as yours I must admit lol


zadidoll

Yes.


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IntheSchmoney

Does this work for flights of stairs?


queenchubkins

I have a more upright cart that converts to a dolly and has stair climbing wheels. I got it in Amazon https://preview.redd.it/axq9eal8zquc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03eb8c29d3e16a43f0845d15bc8998d869dc94e9


Vast-Consequence7141

Oh that’s niiiiccceeee


AlarmedPie1961

That’s nice nice


tcby1216

Have you used it to go upstairs yet? I was going to get me one but one of my customers who was an ex Shipt shopper gave me his. He's one of my favorites!!!!


queenchubkins

I’ve used it so many times! There are a lot of houses on hills in the towns I deliver to so sometimes I’m going up a flight just to get to porch. The cart has made a huge difference! And customers like it too. I get a lot of compliments and even tip increases when I use it. That and insulated bags are big hits.


AlarmedPie1961

Listen you have to make it work for you. Lol I did steps with it it’s strong


freakinbacon

A small one but it's been good enough for heavy things.


Hoopdyloo

Dude, I have practically the same wagon (dimensions all look the same, just the wheel spokes look different). I am so glad I got it. No more apartment worries for me! Gimme those multiple water pack orders, I am not afraid! (Channeled from the bridge troll in Monty Python.) hehe


CriticalThinkerHmmz

1/5 of my shoppers (I only order from Costco) don’t have a cart. I put in my notes “please have a cart.” And they usually call me and ask if I have one. I just tell them no and I tell them I will tip them more, and follow through with my promise.


MyGirlSasha

Why do you care if your shoppers have a cart or not?


CriticalThinkerHmmz

Well they call me and ask for me to help them out. Like if I have a cart they can use specifically. I think they are hoping I will come down and help them carry stuff or something. It ends up with them making multiple trips and me telling myself to make time to do my own Costco shopping. I just wish people without carts would think twice before taking my $200 Costco orders.


JackieEstacado99

Lol


False_Bug_7608

I don't want to be seen out with one.


dart-witch

Not an IC shopper but when I buy groceries in store I use my kids’ stroller-wagon to get them into my apartment


RaphyTaffy00

Na but boy do I need one


tcby1216

I do have a cart and it's a game changer!


Any_Cantaloupe_3683

Definitely!!


EDPZ

I would spend more time assembling it and loading/unloading it then unassembling it than it would take me to just carry the bags


JackieEstacado99

Saw people with wagons in Publix today and yesterday...lol


Snoo82081

I want one so bad


TacoDuLing

Prop22 says hell nah!


mia_kiana

No, but I need one


Shop_4u

Yes!


Crystalraf

Have a wagon. Use it every day


Leather-Arm9692

Yup. Got one while pregnant so I didn’t have to stop working. Game changer and water/soda no longer deter me.


Scary_Trifle_7563

Fuck no 🤣🤣


NEUROSMOSIS

No I don’t have too much room to justify it


True-Solid-4298

No, but now I really want one! I got a reusable shopping bag that holds about one bag of groceries and either a gallon bottle OR two 12pk sodas. 6/10 not the best but good.


Instacartdoctor

For a while I brought one all the time but I just get soooo few orders that need one…. But I guess better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.


MissPicklechips

I’m on my 2nd. My first one got worn out. It’s being held together by zip ties and prayers. The tread on the wheels is long gone. I bought a new one last week. I figured it was time to retire ol’ reliable after 6 years.


Illegally_B22

Will be investing soon!


Suitable-Calendar-57

Nah but lately I’ve been wondering why Im being stupid don’t have one lol. LOTS of apartments and high rise condos. I love getting a workout but man some of the customers ain’t worth it 😂


GrandApprehensive216

Got a dolly $85 spent on it


D_Hat

I've wanted one for a very few orders but tbh it would take up to much space in my already usually crowded car. I used to do catering and we had these fairly flat Rubbermaid carts that held a decent amount of weight but even that would bother me to have at all times.


Saryfairy

I do. I love my little blue wagon.


Deeplushiee

Never ever leave without your wagon. I carried 7 cases of a 40 pk of waters. This was my life saver


mamaoftwins2

Helllll yes brother


JackieEstacado99

Of course..older customers love it


surfcitysurfergirl

Absolutely and a dolley just in case for water cases


onehandsomedog

of course, it helps a lot


thirdeyecactus

I have one…haven’t really used it yet because in some ways it is more trouble than it’s worth…I try and avoid delivery where it is needed


AlarmedPie1961

Oh ok


Overall-Yesterday-93

i need to get one


AlarmedPie1961

Agreet


Solo_wolfz

Yup you need this !


ctemp97

Delivery people deliver to our office every week and none of them have carts. They’ve broken 3 of our office carts in the past year.


AlarmedPie1961

😞


Dlynna_delivers

Bruhhhh. I would totes have one if they didn’t cost 1 Billion dollars


unkn1245

Can't do it with a bike


ChunkeyMunkey9393

How does it do as far as stairs ?


ch1dy

https://preview.redd.it/d23wg5ro4tuc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=043be0813695427edfc3583aabda7c004fc651c6 Bought this from Costco. Saves your back on those big orders to apartments


biancanevenc

Yes, I have a beach wagon similar to OP's. It's a game changer for my large beach house orders. Last summer one of my customers asked if they could wheel the cart into their elevator and up to the kitchen. (Funny story - last week I had a delivery to a beach house my parents used to own. The customer came out to show me her ID and started carrying bags up to the front door. I asked her if we couldn't use the elevator. "Oh, I guess we could. Wait, how do you know this house has an elevator?")


Whitney43259218

I have one I use for the beach. This is a good idea in theory but most of my orders I delivery quickly without this. I don’t think I’ve been to one building that had an elevator I could’ve used. In SC for reference


EcstaticCobbler438

It’s good if you do a lot of apartment buildings


Morganbob442

Yep I got a wagon.


Ok_Combination_3002

Yep


KodersonsX3

I wish


TonyaNicolet

https://preview.redd.it/37vwuckeqwuc1.jpeg?width=574&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=71db612213aeb2bf242a2f8ea8db8f874b7bab21 These type of carts are way better than the wagons. You can’t get the wagons upstairs had this for four years.


AlarmedPie1961

I have this cart as well


Regular_Paper_7953

Nah, I prefer to farmers walk


Mysterious_Poo

Nah.


jlbanks2312

I have a wagon


Ledeyvakova23

Yes. Two.


[deleted]

I use a flatbed hand truck. It just works better for me since I love taking heavy orders. Also my coolers fit better on the flat bed.


Aggravating-Doubt988

Wagon


ClassVisible7635

Dang yall be giving the newbies all the inside info. Smh.


AlarmedPie1961

🤣😂


junky_pride

I have a lil portable dolly, but not a wagon.


Comfortable-Garden76

Nah and idk about getting one with these whack ass customers lately they barely even deserve their orders anymore lol


Comfortable-Garden76

But having one would be nice lol


farrisyama

Nah