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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Harsh Truth About Fast Delivery: In today’s run -of -the -mill life, everything needs ‘fast’. And the ‘Quick Commerce’ platforms are cashing on this need, which claim that the goods will be at your door in 10 minutes! Names like Instamart, Zepto, Blinkit are now included in our habit. Facility is getting, but do you know how big you are paying inadvertently for this ‘fast delivery’? A report has revealed the black truth of this quick commerce, after knowing which you will think twice whether it is right to get flour-rice in 10 minutes or not!
This is the expensive truth of ‘fast delivery’:
Most of the Quick Commerce platforms that are selling goods to you More than 5% to 15% money has to be paid compared to traditional grocery stores. Yes, you are spending more for your favorite Maggi, Biscuits, Dough, Rice and Snacks!
For example, if one liter of milk is available on Instamart (or Blinkit), the same milk at the nearby grocery store can be 65 or 62 rupees. This difference occurs on every item, which increases the total total of your bill.
Why is Quick Commerce expensive?
Companies cost huge spending in running this model:
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Delivery pressure in short time: To deliver goods in 10 minutes means a particular system for every delivery, more delivery partners and a strong network of small ‘dark stores’, close to residential areas.
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Heavy manpower and infrastructure: A large number of delivery executives have to be kept available immediately, the expenses of which are recovered from the customers.
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Operating Cost: Dark store fare, maintenance, electricity and employees’ costs are also added.
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Pressure to earn profits: After the initial damage, now these companies are under pressure from investors and shareholders to make profits, whose direct burden is being poured on customers.
There is a direct effect on your pocket:
If you get goods from Quick Commerce only 2-3 times a month, then you will be spending thousands of rupees inadvertently throughout the year. This is exactly the same as you are paying ‘Convinance fees’ at home, but this fee is not just the delivery charge, but also hidden in the increased prices of products.
So next time you want goods in a few minutes, then check the price once. Maybe stopping for a while and buying goods from your local shop proves more beneficial for your pocket! The facility of fast delivery is its place, but its ‘price’ can be equally bitter.
