Originally Posted by
JBord
... At the store near us, since the pandemic began, there's been a line outside the store (even in 20 degree weather) because they're limiting the number of customers in the store. There's no way I'm waiting in line, regardless of the weather, to buy groceries, unless they are amazing things that are worth waiting for...
Store entry lines are a huge factor for me - I tolerated them early in pandemic when there was no choice; I used my FlyerTalk skills for navigating line efficiency which meant early time shopping etc. I definitely eschewed stores during spring / summer 2020 because of the queue and my phone calendar indicated store queue etc.
now I can shop and avoid queues so it’s easy for me to go to Costco Trader Joe’s et al with no queue! Phew. I only learned this via FlyerTalk skills for finding flights and upgrades back in 2007-2010.