Groceries to Gadgets: Home Delivery from Your Phone Made Easy
There was a time when online shopping felt like something “other people” did - but now, it’s quietly becoming one of the easiest ways to lighten your week. Whether it’s groceries, vitamins or toilet paper, you can now have what you need delivered right to your door, often for less than the cost of petrol or a cab. And the best part? You can do it all from your phone or iPad, without leaving the house or carrying a single bag.
Let’s start with Amazon. It’s an enormous online shop that works with trusted brands and suppliers - selling just about everything from batteries and shampoo to bed linen and kitchen appliances. The standout feature is how fast it is. Most orders arrive within a day or two. If you sign up to Amazon Prime for $9.99/month (or $79 a year), you get free express delivery on most items, access to their movie and TV streaming service (Prime Video), plus exclusive discounts on everyday goods. The app is simple to use and keeps a record of your previous purchases, so reordering your basics is as easy as tapping a button, and you can set up recurring orders.
Then there’s Coles and Woolies, who both offer full grocery delivery. No need to worry about pushing a trolley, juggling a shopping list or carrying bags from the car. Their mobile apps let you browse everything just like you would in the shop - meat, milk, fresh produce, pantry staples - and then choose a delivery window that suits you. Prices are the same as in-store, and delivery usually costs between $2 and $15 depending on how much you spend and when you’d like it delivered. You can also choose “Click & Collect” if you’d prefer to pick up the bags without walking the aisles. For many, this means the weekly shop becomes a five-minute job from the couch. It’s especially helpful during hot weather, busy periods, or if you’re not feeling 100%.
Now here’s something not everyone knows: Priceline Pharmacy also offers home delivery through its mobile app. You can order vitamins, health essentials, skincare, and even refill prescriptions (where eligible). And it gets better - Priceline is part of a service called OnePass, which gives you free delivery and faster Click & Collect across several major retailers including Kmart, Target, Bunnings and Priceline itself. OnePass costs $4/month or $40/year, and for regular shoppers, it pays for itself quickly. You can link it to your Flybuys card too, so you earn rewards while you shop. It’s a great way to get all your essentials, including medications, delivered without paying a fortune for postage each time.
If you’ve never tried home delivery before, it’s easier than you might expect. The trick is to start with one app - Amazon, Coles, Woolies or Priceline - and give it a go with a small order. Once your details are set up and your favourites saved, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. And if you need help getting started, Greyology can give you a hand setting it all up safely.
You don’t have to leave the house. You don’t have to carry a thing. And you don’t have to pay much to enjoy the convenience. It’s one of the small joys of modern tech - and once it’s working for you, life gets just that little bit easier.
Edin Read.
Founder & Chief Technician.
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