Is alice.com Worth It?

I’ve been seeing a lot of ads and promotions for alice.com and decided to give it a try. Count me in on something that can save me valuable time. I signed up for the free account and began to search the site for items I typically purchase. Initially I was disappointed with the number of product offerings, but after searching more I found plenty of things that I normally buy. Although, I would hope they can expand soon.

Here’s what I purchased:

• Hair conditioner
• Paper towels
• Baby formula
• Tissues (each box counts as one item)
• Coffee
• Storage bags

You have to buy six items for each order, but shipping is free. This is the selling point for me. The second they start charging for shipping I’m outta there.

The box came and all of the items were in order. Nothing spilled, all packed neat and tidy. Who doesn’t love getting a big box in the mail?

This bottle of conditioner came with an alice sticker over the lid and not a drop spilled.

All of the packaging is “EarthAware,” recycled film, which is pretty cool.
Pricing

Pricing seems fair. I did some quick cost checking on a few items and think they are in line with my regular grocery store. I am sure you can find items cheaper if you price check and shop around, but I think alice.com is about convenience as much as price.

Site Features

The site has a lot of unique features that help frequent buyers streamline his/her purchases. Here are a few highlights:

• Ability to put items in your cart, but not purchase.
• Save items for future purchase.
• Note how often you buy items and set reminders.
• Online coupons are automatic.

Planning Needed

One sticking point for me is that you really need to plan this shopping adventure. Don’t wait until you need an item to buy it from alice.com; buy at least a week before you need it. Also, communicate with other shoppers in your home. I purchased the large size of paper towels, but failed to tell my husband (see above photo). While I was eagerly awaiting my alice.com order, my husband came home with the large size of paper towels. Now we have a year’s supply of paper towels.

Overall, I am pleased with my purchase and want to place another order. I just need to find out how online ordering falls into my monthly budget and make sure my husband knows I’m making a purchase – we don’t have room in the house for more double orders.

(Disclosure: I was not paid for this post, nor did I receive a gift card for my first purchase.)