@tgooberbutt wrote:

Yeah, if you're in NYC, that burger with taco chain is not in your hood. In your area, it looks like a lot or storage rental, beauty product counter competitive shops for a fashion house known for quilted purses with chain straps, mall audits, and a money wiring chain.

@myst4au wrote:

I am sure that you will be able to figure this out because you are: clever, bright, smart, quick, sharp, acute, alert, rational, penetrating, enlightened, apt, discerning, knowledgeable, astute, well-informed, brainy, perspicacious, quick-witted, sagacious, and ?? Yikes - I just can't think of the perfect word! Well, time to shop for a thesaurus.

@shopnyc wrote:

@tgooberbutt wrote:

The company also shops the national burger chain that also sells tacos.

Sigh. I have no idea what this is supposed to be. Anyone got any other hints?

@myst4au wrote:

I am sure that you will be able to figure this out because you are: clever, bright, smart, quick, sharp, acute, alert, rational, penetrating, enlightened, apt, discerning, knowledgeable, astute, well-informed, brainy, perspicacious, quick-witted, sagacious, and ?? Yikes - I just can't think of the perfect word! Well, time to shop for a thesaurus.

@shopnyc wrote:

@tgooberbutt wrote:

The company also shops the national burger chain that also sells tacos.

Sigh. I have no idea what this is supposed to be. Anyone got any other hints?

@hinakhuynh wrote:

its a sassie based program that they use if that helps. its hard to give away hints but I have contact with matt liasse. that should help.

@rmkeith wrote:

So are the Whole Foods shops posted or do I have to get on some super secret special list to get a shot at them?

Also, I was smart enough to figure out the MSC!

@Blkstorm wrote:

In a way yes lol! They rolled out the shops months ago and if you were chosen you committed to a year of shops and they also they had shoppers on back up that were chosen just in case the primary shoppers couldn’t fulfill their commitment for whatever reason

@hinakhuynh wrote:

Yes, so the shop is ground beef, chicken tenderloins, orange juice, broccoli, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, so many eggs, spinach, bananas and apples. it's a good shop and they pay! as a new shopper my greatest concern has been spending all this money and not getting paid but hasn't been a concern yet.

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

Thanks for everyone who listed tips here. I got assigned a new location and all the info here made the job not so stressful.

I have a question for anyone who might be able to help answer. Is it a big deal if you choose items that make your total go over $35? I had written the scheduler about choosing a non-365 item because I was looking for lower suger options and he replied that it didn't matter what the brand was, just the size. So subbing one item was fine for my first order. For my next order I'm thinking of getting a low carb bread otherwise I just need to give the bread away. However, the alternative is pretty $. Of course I don't mind paying the difference but I'm wondering if my total is closer to $40 if they'll have a problem with it. I was also planning on getting a keto ice cream (it's currently on sale and cheaper than 365) and a seventh generation dish soap because it's also on sale and cheaper than the store brand to try to lower the bill.

Thanks to anyone who can share feedback. The members here are the best!

@Blkstorm wrote:

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

Thanks for everyone who listed tips here. I got assigned a new location and all the info here made the job not so stressful.

I have a question for anyone who might be able to help answer. Is it a big deal if you choose items that make your total go over $35? I had written the scheduler about choosing a non-365 item because I was looking for lower suger options and he replied that it didn't matter what the brand was, just the size. So subbing one item was fine for my first order. For my next order I'm thinking of getting a low carb bread otherwise I just need to give the bread away. However, the alternative is pretty $. Of course I don't mind paying the difference but I'm wondering if my total is closer to $40 if they'll have a problem with it. I was also planning on getting a keto ice cream (it's currently on sale and cheaper than 365) and a seventh generation dish soap because it's also on sale and cheaper than the store brand to try to lower the bill.

Thanks to anyone who can share feedback. The members here are the best!

Do NOT get the low carb ice cream! They specifically sent an email that people were buying it and to only get the 365 brand. You probably will get away with the bread and soap. I went a bit rogue and ordered foaming hand soap and dinner rolls last time lol

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

@Blkstorm wrote:

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

Thanks for everyone who listed tips here. I got assigned a new location and all the info here made the job not so stressful.

I have a question for anyone who might be able to help answer. Is it a big deal if you choose items that make your total go over $35? I had written the scheduler about choosing a non-365 item because I was looking for lower suger options and he replied that it didn't matter what the brand was, just the size. So subbing one item was fine for my first order. For my next order I'm thinking of getting a low carb bread otherwise I just need to give the bread away. However, the alternative is pretty $. Of course I don't mind paying the difference but I'm wondering if my total is closer to $40 if they'll have a problem with it. I was also planning on getting a keto ice cream (it's currently on sale and cheaper than 365) and a seventh generation dish soap because it's also on sale and cheaper than the store brand to try to lower the bill.

Thanks to anyone who can share feedback. The members here are the best!

Do NOT get the low carb ice cream! They specifically sent an email that people were buying it and to only get the 365 brand. You probably will get away with the bread and soap. I went a bit rogue and ordered foaming hand soap and dinner rolls last time lol

Eek, that's too bad! I did not get that email but I'm also really new to the program. I don't want to set off too many alarms. Thanks for writing.

Oooh, @Blkstorm what has been your experience with going over $35? Is that a big deal? I'm looking at $39 and definitely don't mind paying the difference but also don't want to get banned lol. Thanks again!

@Zek wrote:

I have never had a problem when my order went over $35 and receiving the full reimbursement.

Sometimes it plays out that way regardless if you chose to order something different or not. For example, several times ground beef or chicken (only marinated) was not available, so I had to order alternatives that were $10+ more. I explain the situation in the comments.

I generally order soughdough bread as I'm told the best when watching gluten intake. I've ordered many of the more expensive brands with no problem. Key to the bread item is it has to be sliced and cannot be english muffins.

If Clover brand milk is on sale I will buy it instead of the 365 brand. I generally buy the 365 brand cheese but if Tilamook is on sale, I switch it up.

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

@Blkstorm wrote:

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

Thanks for everyone who listed tips here. I got assigned a new location and all the info here made the job not so stressful.

I have a question for anyone who might be able to help answer. Is it a big deal if you choose items that make your total go over $35? I had written the scheduler about choosing a non-365 item because I was looking for lower suger options and he replied that it didn't matter what the brand was, just the size. So subbing one item was fine for my first order. For my next order I'm thinking of getting a low carb bread otherwise I just need to give the bread away. However, the alternative is pretty $. Of course I don't mind paying the difference but I'm wondering if my total is closer to $40 if they'll have a problem with it. I was also planning on getting a keto ice cream (it's currently on sale and cheaper than 365) and a seventh generation dish soap because it's also on sale and cheaper than the store brand to try to lower the bill.

Thanks to anyone who can share feedback. The members here are the best!

Do NOT get the low carb ice cream! They specifically sent an email that people were buying it and to only get the 365 brand. You probably will get away with the bread and soap. I went a bit rogue and ordered foaming hand soap and dinner rolls last time lol

Eek, that's too bad! I did not get that email but I'm also really new to the program. I don't want to set off too many alarms. Thanks for writing.

Oooh, @Blkstorm what has been your experience with going over $35? Is that a big deal? I'm looking at $39 and definitely don't mind paying the difference but also don't want to get banned lol. Thanks again!

@Zek wrote:

I have never had a problem when my order went over $35 and receiving the full reimbursement.

Sometimes it plays out that way regardless if you chose to order something different or not. For example, several times ground beef or chicken (only marinated) was not available, so I had to order alternatives that were $10+ more. I explain the situation in the comments.

I generally order soughdough bread as I'm told the best when watching gluten intake. I've ordered many of the more expensive brands with no problem. Key to the bread item is it has to be sliced and cannot be english muffins.

If Clover brand milk is on sale I will buy it instead of the 365 brand. I generally buy the 365 brand cheese but if Tilamook is on sale, I switch it up.

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

@Blkstorm wrote:

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

Thanks for everyone who listed tips here. I got assigned a new location and all the info here made the job not so stressful.

I have a question for anyone who might be able to help answer. Is it a big deal if you choose items that make your total go over $35? I had written the scheduler about choosing a non-365 item because I was looking for lower suger options and he replied that it didn't matter what the brand was, just the size. So subbing one item was fine for my first order. For my next order I'm thinking of getting a low carb bread otherwise I just need to give the bread away. However, the alternative is pretty $. Of course I don't mind paying the difference but I'm wondering if my total is closer to $40 if they'll have a problem with it. I was also planning on getting a keto ice cream (it's currently on sale and cheaper than 365) and a seventh generation dish soap because it's also on sale and cheaper than the store brand to try to lower the bill.

Thanks to anyone who can share feedback. The members here are the best!

Do NOT get the low carb ice cream! They specifically sent an email that people were buying it and to only get the 365 brand. You probably will get away with the bread and soap. I went a bit rogue and ordered foaming hand soap and dinner rolls last time lol

Eek, that's too bad! I did not get that email but I'm also really new to the program. I don't want to set off too many alarms. Thanks for writing.

Oooh, @Blkstorm what has been your experience with going over $35? Is that a big deal? I'm looking at $39 and definitely don't mind paying the difference but also don't want to get banned lol. Thanks again!

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

I do feel like a real weirdo taking these temps in the parking lot though!

@Blkstorm wrote:

About the ice cream, I should clarify. This is the email I received:

The client has asked that Jeni’s Ice Cream not be purchased for these shops. Please stick with the 365 brand, if you can.

So maybe, reading between the lines, you can get other brands, just not Jeni’s.
I bent the rules a bit and ordered cheese cubes this time. Still 365 brand, still 8 ounces. Technically it’s still blocks right!?? Fingers crossed!! I’m so nervous lol!

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

@Blkstorm wrote:

About the ice cream, I should clarify. This is the email I received:

The client has asked that Jeni’s Ice Cream not be purchased for these shops. Please stick with the 365 brand, if you can.

So maybe, reading between the lines, you can get other brands, just not Jeni’s.
I bent the rules a bit and ordered cheese cubes this time. Still 365 brand, still 8 ounces. Technically it’s still blocks right!?? Fingers crossed!! I’m so nervous lol!

Okay, well, make sure you report back!

I'm imaging a response like, "I tried to avoid the Jeni's, but I just can't" lol!



I ordered several different items last time and it went fine. No mention of it at all.

@Blkstorm wrote:

@olympia tennenbaum wrote:

@Blkstorm wrote:

About the ice cream, I should clarify. This is the email I received:

The client has asked that Jeni’s Ice Cream not be purchased for these shops. Please stick with the 365 brand, if you can.

So maybe, reading between the lines, you can get other brands, just not Jeni’s.
I bent the rules a bit and ordered cheese cubes this time. Still 365 brand, still 8 ounces. Technically it’s still blocks right!?? Fingers crossed!! I’m so nervous lol!

Okay, well, make sure you report back!

I'm imaging a response like, "I tried to avoid the Jeni's, but I just can't" lol!



I ordered several different items last time and it went fine. No mention of it at all.

Ok so the cheese was a deal breaker. They graded me a 9. Oof. Back to blocks lol. But no deduction for the dinner rolls which is good because my family eats those more than the sandwich bread.

@Blkstorm wrote:

About the ice cream, I should clarify. This is the email I received:

The client has asked that Jeni’s Ice Cream not be purchased for these shops. Please stick with the 365 brand, if you can.

So maybe, reading between the lines, you can get other brands, just not Jeni’s.
I bent the rules a bit and ordered cheese cubes this time. Still 365 brand, still 8 ounces. Technically it’s still blocks right!?? Fingers crossed!! I’m so nervous lol!