I walked past the Costco Photo Center at my local warehouse club for years before realizing all of the services they perform, many of which can save you a TON of money on prints, photo gifts, passport photos, and even old VHS video transfers. So I decided to take a deep dive into everything Costco offers and found 11 clever “hacks” that will really maximize your savings at their photo center, but perhaps more importantly, save you a bunch of time.

1. Use the Costco App for Quick Uploading

Rather than going to Costco and using a Photo Center Kiosk to upload your photos, just download the Costco app and upload photos directly to your Photo Center account from anywhere in the world.

After opening the app, you’ll need to sign-in to your Costco account or create a new one to access the Photo Center.

Tip: You’ll need your membership number to make this happen.

From there you’re free to upload, edit, and crop your images and select what you want to do with them.

The whole process is quite simple and the app is fairly intuitive.

2. Turn Off “Auto Correct” for Better Pictures

According to a Costco employee on this Reddit thread, the “Auto Correct” feature is ON as a default and can seriously skew your photos and even override any edits you made.

He recommends turning it OFF to start, then checking out your photos that way first.

He also said that if you’re at a Costco kiosk, just ask a tech for help as it’s not super easy to find where to turn it off.

See Also: 7 Ways to Essentially Get a $60 Costco Membership for Free

3. Take Advantage of Home Delivery (Especially on Prints)

Many Costco members fail to realize that you DON’T actually have to visit the warehouse to pick up your pictures or photo gifts.

This is a total no-brainer, especially when ordering prints as standard shipping to your home is completely FREE.

The only time you’ll have to pay a shipping charge is if you order prints 11 x 14 inches or larger.

4. Home Video Transfer is a Steal

Do you have a bunch of priceless VHS home video tapes laying around rotting with each passing year?

It’s time to pull them out, blow off the dust, and have your local Costco convert them to a digital format that will preserve them forever.

Not only will they convert VHS, but also BetaMax, Hi-8, Digital8, DVCAM, and MiniDV.

They can also convert 8 mm and 16 mm film as well as old slides and even printed photos.

Pricing starts at a reasonable $19.99 for the first 2 hours of conversions.

5. Cheap (But High Quality) Art and Image Gallery

According to this Reddit thread, the Costco Photo Center has an extensive art and image gallery which allows you to browse prints and photos by category and have any of them made into a custom sized print for your home.

The example from the Reddit thread was a glossy 20 x 30″ print of Ko Hong Island for ONLY $9.99.

The original poster then went to Michaels and got it framed with a 40% off coupon. She ended up with a beautifully framed print for less than $40.

She also picked up a 16 x 20″ print of a sea turtle that only cost her $6.99.

6. Passport Photos are a No-Brainer

The Costco Photo Center will take and print 4 Passport photos for only $5.99.

Much cheaper than the majority of independent photo labs.

The best part is they can develop them while you shop and you can pick them up on the way out the door.

7. Copyrighted Photos Often Slip Thru the Cracks

Not sure if this a positive or negative, but I was told that copyrighted photos usually don’t get pulled unless an employee is really paying attention.

Your mileage will vary by Costco location, and employees on shift, but I figured I’d mention this.

8. The Reason Many Pro Photographers Use Costco is REALLY Surprising

The final product at Costco is so good that many pro photographers use their photo service, even instead of photo shops that ONLY do photos.

But the reason why was fascinating to me.

Again, according to a Costco employee on this interesting Reddit thread, “We get a lot of professionals who print with us for the same reason. They find the more dedicated photo shops have “bias” with their prints. Which makes sense. They have a way they like to develop through their years of photography while we are…just in a Costco, lol.”

While I never considered it before, this makes sense as pro photographers want their art to shine through and not what the developer “perceives” as their vision.

9. Refill Your Printer Cartridges While You’re There

Did you know that Costco can refill your empty inkjet cartridges for about $7 – $10 depending on the brand?

Not only does it keep empty cartridges out of your local landfill, but it saves you a ton of money compared to buying new ink.

Brands they currently support include HP, Canon, Epson, and Brother.

Just bring your cartridges to the photo center and they’ll refill them in about an hour.

10. Most Centers Don’t Develop Old Film Anymore

Costco stopped developing film at most locations as it just wasn’t profitable as the world has moved to digital photos.

But if you’re old school and still need film developed, many retail spots still do it.

The most popular stores that still develop film include Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid.

11. Take Advantage of Costco Photo Before It Goes Away

Lastly, many Costco photo centers struggle to make a profit and most barely break-even.

Because of this, Costco has been closing some of their centers across the country in recent years.

Takeaway? Use ’em before you lose ’em.

BONUS Tip: Photo Gifts Compare Favorably to Shutterfly

The pricing on photo gifts with Costco is VERY competitive when compared to other online services likes Shutterfly, TinyPrints, and Snapfish.

Costco sells photo mugs for $8.99, photo book for $19.99 and personalized calendars starting at $9.89.

Try and beat those prices…it’s gonna be difficult.

Ask the Reader: Do you use Costco’s photo services? If so, what do you like best about the services they provide? Any money saving tips I may have missed?

By Kyle James

The return policy at Ulta Beauty appears pretty darn lenient on paper, but when I started digging a little bit deeper I discovered that it’s not as lenient as it may appear. Specifically, your mileage may vary (depending on the store) when it comes to returns beyond the return window and how they are handled. Hopefully this article will answer all of your questions and make your next Ulta return a breeze.

How Long Does Ulta Give Me to Return Stuff?

60 days.

This was stretched to 180 days during the COVID-19 pandemic but has since gone back to 60.

See Also: 12 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Save Money at Ulta Beauty

Can I Return Makeup That I Opened and Tried?

Their website made no mention of returning used items so I hit up their live chat and asked (see above screenshot).

I asked if I could return makeup that I used for a couple weeks but decided I didn’t like.

Surprisingly, the answer is YES.

I even asked if they monitored such returns and could deny my return if I returned too many “half used” beauty items and was told there was NO limit.

But buyer beware, if you do this all the time they’ll probably flag your name and information.

Can I Return Something After 60 Days?

According to this Reddit thread you CAN return something (for store credit) after the return window has expired but your mileage may vary by store.

Manager’s seem to have the final say and it’s save to assume they are more likely to deny you if you make frequent returns, used significant amount of the product, or you’re flat-out rude.

Also, it’s worth noting that you must have your receipt or proof of purchase for these types of returns.

You’ll get store credit for the lowest selling price in the past 90 days.

Is My Receipt Necessary for a Return?

If you’re within the return window, NO, you don’t necessarily need your receipt.

If you are an Ultamate Rewards member or have an Ulta.com account they can look up your purchase that way.

If they can’t locate your purchase in their system, they’ll give you the lowest selling price of the item in the past 90 days in the form of store-credit.

Also, for this to happen they’ll ask for a valid photo ID if they CAN’T find any record of your purchase.

They’ll use your information to track your return history and can deny future returns if they feel you’re abusing their return policy.

Are Any Items Non-Returnable?

According to the Ulta rep that I spoke with, the only items that CAN’T be returned are broken products.

Meaning items that you took home and broke and was NOT the fault of Ulta.

Everything else you can return.

See Also: Macy’s Return Policy: Everything You Need to Know On a Single Page

Can I Return Online Purchases In-Store?

Yes, absolutely.

Just bring in your packing slip or original email confirmation as your proof of purchase.

The same return window applies to online purchases.

How Do “Ulta at Target” Returns Work?

Ulta products bought at Target CANNOT be returned to a standalone Ulta location, you must return them to Target.

This applies to any store that sells Ulta Beauty products, not just Target.

Conversely, stuff bought at an Ulta store cannot be returned to your local Target.

What About Returning In-Store Purchases via the Mail?

This might be an option for you as many shoppers would prefer to stay out of stores.

To make it happen, you’ll need to call Ulta at 1 (866) 983-8582 and they’ll email you a return mailing label and further instructions.

What Happens to My Ultamate Reward Points When I Make a Return?

You’ll get them all back immediately after you complete your return.

Keep in mind that if you used your points, and bought several items, you’ll only get back a proportionate amount of points.

What If I Used a Coupon on My Purchase?

If you return an item bought with a coupon you’ll ONLY get back the amount of money you paid out-of-pocket.

Also, you will not get back the actual coupon or one of equal value.

Can I Get Cashback with a Gift Receipt Return?

No, Ulta will NOT give you cashback if you request it.

But they’ll be more than happy to do an even exchange or give you store credit for a future purchase.

What About Returning Items from Ulta Resellers or Dealers? 

Only items bought from an actual Ulta location, or from their website, can be returned.

For all other sales of Ulta products you’ll have deal with the 3rd party seller directly.

See Also: Sephora Return Policy: All Your Questions Finally Answered

Can Someone Else Make the Return for Me?

If the person has your receipt or Ultamate Rewards card there shouldn’t be any problems.

But…I’ve read online of some folks being told the original purchaser must make the return so it seems your mileage may vary from store-to-store which is disappointing.

3 Ulta Beauty Policy Hacks That’ll Make You Feel Like a Genius…

1 – You GOTTA sign-up for their Rewards program – The simple fact that they track your purchases so you’ll never need to keep your receipt makes it worth it.

Then throw in the fact that you can build up reward points that’ll score you free stuff makes it a total no-brainer.

2 – Avoid Return Shipping Costs – There is ONLY one way to do this and that is to bring your online purchase to an Ulta Beauty store to process your return.

3 – Always Try to Return Items (Even if past the return window) – Their policy is pretty lenient and most locations let you return stuff for store credit well beyond their stated number of return days.

So take advantage of this and always try and return items rather than throwing them away.

The biggest problem with Ulta is that the policy tends to change depending on the store or employee you’re dealing with, so your mileage may vary when making a return of a product you’ve had a long time.

Ask the Reader: What’s been your experience returning stuff to Ulta Beauty? Let me know in the comments.

By Kyle James

The idea of getting groceries and meals delivered to your front door is more popular than ever. Because of this growing trend, many new delivery app companies (and jobs) are coming onto the scene. So I figured it was time to take a deep dive into these companies and help you figure out which is the best food delivery service to work for. I breakdown minimum job requirements, what they pay, and exactly how their business model works. I hope you find this information helpful in your job search.

Important Note: As you look through these delivery services keep in mind that you can work for more than one.

I’d actually recommend trying out more than one so you can see which works best for you and pays the best in your area.

1. Instacart

Instacart is an online grocery delivery service that has partnered with dozens of major stores like Costco, Safeway, Kroger, Publix, and Rite Aid to name a few.

Because of their reach, and continuing growth potential, they are one of the best food delivery services to work for.

• Minimum Age: 18 and must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Car Requirements: Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and car insurance.
• Phone Requirements: iPhone 5 or Android 4.4 (or newer)
• Other Requirements: Ability to lift 40-50 lbs
• Location: North America
• How Much Do Instacart Drivers Make: $20+/hr and you get paid on a weekly basis.
• Schedule: Flexible
• How to Apply: Just visit their In-Store Shopper page to sign-up.

How does Instacart work: Once you sign-up and download their app you’ll get a list of available jobs. You can then pick and choose the stores you want to shop at and can basically set your own hours.

Not sure about being a grocery shopper? Not a problem as you can also make money by ONLY delivering groceries. The cool thing about this is that you can score some fat tips that in-store shoppers won’t get.

Why Instacart is awesome: The best part about Instacart is that they are everywhere. Big cities, small towns, and rural communities. Their job reach is what puts them at the top of this list.

How Instacart could be better: I’ve been told payouts have decreased recently and workers are getting pinched.

Also, you stand the chance of getting booted from your shift if you decline too many jobs.

Instacart Hacks:

– If you want to get paid sooner you should use Instant Cashout and you’ll get paid immediately by having your pay transferred to a debit card. (shoppers only)

– As a driver, be picky about your Batches. Avoid $10 batches as the wear and tear on your vehicle is not worth the effort unless the delivery locations is really close to you.

– Politely ask your customers to rate your service as you’ll make extra money for every 5 star review.

– Want free groceries? If you show up at a front door and the customer says they already got their order from another driver, you’ll often have the option to keep the food for yourself.

See Also: Trader Joe’s Does NOT Offer Delivery – Do This Instead

2. DoorDash

DoorDash is a restaurant delivery service currently available in over 4,000 cities.

They call their drivers “Dashers” and it’s a pretty darn good gig with great flexibility.

Here’s how it all breaks down.

• Minimum Age: 18
• Car Requirements: Reliable car, scooter, or bicycle.
• Phone Requirements: Decent smartphone.
• Other Requirements: SSN and you must consent to a background check.
• Location: U.S., Canada, and Australia
• How Much Do DoorDash Drivers Make: I have a friend who delivers for DoorDash and he showed me his records. For 22 deliveries he made $205 (including tips) which came out to about $9.30 per delivery.
• Schedule: Very flexible.
• How to Apply: Visit their Become a Driver page.

How does DoorDash work: Once your background check is cleared, you can log-in to the DoorDash app and get immediate access to orders in your area.

You pick the job you want and DoorDash will tell you exactly what it pays.

Then head to the restaurant, pick up the chow, and delivery it to the address provided. You keep 100% of your tips.

Why DoorDash is awesome: DoorDash offers complete transparency. You know EXACTLY what the job pays ahead of time.

They also ENCOURAGE you to work at other delivery services like UberEats, Postmates, and GrubHub in addition to DoorDash.

They’re also awesome because they don’t care what your car (or scooter) looks like as long as it’s reliable.

How DoorDash could be better: They could help out more with outside costs like parking and road/bridge tolls.

DoorDash Hacks:

– DoorDash is NOT just restaurant deliveries. My friend who drives for them likes doing Walmart grocery pickups because the tips are SOLID. For 2 recent deliveries, DoorDash paid him $7.72 and the customer tips were $10.

– Be aware that when setting your schedule ahead of time popular time slots get booked quickly.

– Avoid restaurants that get backlogged quickly as you’ll end up spending most of your time waiting for them to get the order ready.

– Plan your routes ahead of time to avoid busy highways and city streets, especially during rush hour.

See Also: 22 Online Jobs for Teens That Pay REAL Money

3. GrubHub

GrubHub is one of the more recognizable names when it comes to food delivery services.

But is it one of the best food delivery apps to work for?

Let’s break down their service and see how they stack up to the competition.

• Minimum Age: 19
• Car Requirements: Reliable vehicle, driver’s license, and car insurance.
• Other Requirements: Lift 50 lbs, speak English fluently, have SSN, must pass a background check.
• Phone Requirements: iPhone (iOS 11 or later) or Android (5.0 or later).
• Location: Located in over 4,000 cities and towns in the U.S.
• How Much Do GrubHub Drivers Make: Up to $20/hour + 100% of your tips.
• Schedule: Flexible
• How to Apply: Visit this page to apply

How does GrubHub work: Once approved you’ll get some cool gear like car decals, warming bags, and other SWAG to help with your gigs.

You then use their app to make your schedule and hit the road and start your deliveries.

No previous delivery experience is necessary as they have an in-depth online onboarding program that walks you through everything you need to know.

Why GrubHub is awesome: The ability is set your own schedule is great and the GrubHub app makes it super simple and user friendly.

In many cities GrubHub has a guaranteed minimum hourly wage whenever you’re on the clock so you’ll always make at least minimum wage.

You’ll even get paid if you log on and there aren’t any current orders to be picked up.

This minimum wage is available to workers who maintain high attendance rates and low block drop rates.

How GrubHub could be better: They could get rid of fluctuating pay depending on things that are out of the driver’s control.

They are notorious for fluctuating pay based on weather, how busy they are, and how many drivers are clocked in.

GrubHub Hacks:

– Check with your auto insurance company as many will cover GrubHub drivers for part-time work BUT require you to up your policy for full-time driving.

– Take advantage of Instant Cash Out via Chase bank. Just connect a Chase checking account and get paid within a minute or two with NO fees. Other banks will hit you with a $.50 fee per transaction.

4. Shipt

Shipt is a popular grocery delivery service specializing in quick turnaround from order to delivery.

They even offer same day delivery from stores like Target, Publix, Meijer, Kroger, and H-E-B.

• Minimum Age: 18
• Car Requirements: 1997 or newer vehicle, valid driver’s license, and car insurance.
• Phone Requirements: iPhone (iOs 10 or newer) or Android (5.1 or newer)
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of produce selection, can lift 40 lbs
• Location: United States
• Pay: Up to $22/hr
• Schedule: Flexible
• How to Apply: Visit their Become a Shopper page to apply.

How does Shipt work: Shipt shoppers can work full-time or part-time. Once you get through the interview and application process you use their app to pick the jobs you want and get paid upon completion.

Why Shipt is awesome: They allow you to build your schedule in advance which is a great way to plan your work week. The flexibility piece is awesome with Shipt.

Also, they pay enough to make up for gas and still make more than minimum wage.

Shipt also has a good reputation for keeping their app updated to eliminate glitches that cost you time (and money).

How Shipt could be better: It would be great if they reimbursed for gas costs and time spent traveling between jobs on each delivery gig.

Shipt Hacks:

– Don’t accept more jobs than you can reasonably handle. If you overbook, you’ll end up on hold waiting to tell a customer service rep that you need to drop a job.

– Be polite and courteous and you’ll get some FAT tips. This is especially true during COVID-19 as folks are grateful for your service.

5. Uber Eats

Uber has expanded beyond ride sharing and now delivers food via Uber Eats. Here’s how it all breaks down.

• Minimum Age: 16 for car delivery, 19 for scooter deliver, 18 for bike delivery.
• Car/Scooter Requirements: Valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance.
• Phone Requirements: iPhone or Android
• Location: Over 6,000 cities across 45 countries.
• Pay: You’ll get paid a pickup fee + distance traveled from pickup to drop-off + time from pickup to delivery + drop-off fee. Uber then takes a 25% cut of each order. You get to keep 100% of your tips.
• Schedule: Flexible
• How to Apply: Sign-up on the Deliver with Uber page.

How does Uber Eats work: Once you get approved as a delivery person you get to set your own schedule and work when it’s convenient.

Why Uber Eats is awesome: I love how they let you deliver with a car, scooter, or bike. Depending on where you live they even let you make deliveries on foot.

Also, there footprint in over 60 countries makes it a great draw as you can move pretty much anywhere and pick up right where you left off.

How Uber Eats could be better: They need to be more transparent and show drivers ALL of the payout information upfront. Not just an estimate of earnings.

Uber Eats Hacks:

– Take advantage of the Back-to-Back Delivery feature in the app. The app will send you another delivery request while you complete the existing delivery which greatly increases your efficiency and money earned.

– Be sure to sign up for Instant Pay and cash out your earnings whenever you want, up to 5 times per day.

See Also: 11 Work From Home Jobs That Pay $12+ Per Hour

6. Postmates

Postmates is a delivery service specializing in restaurant as well as small item deliveries from local stores.

• Minimum Age: 18
• Car Requirements: Reliable vehicle or bike, valid driver’s license, and car insurance.
• Other Requirements: SSN, must pass a background check.
• Phone Requirements: iPhone or Android
• Location: 20 major cities in the U.S.
• Pay: $14-$18/hour + 100% of your tips.
• Schedule: Flexible
• How to Apply: Visit this page to apply

How does Postmates work: Similar to DoorDash and Uber Eats, Postmates allows you to get paid to deliver food. 

Why Postmates is awesome: Completely your own boss, total flexibility as you make your own hours.

You can get instant payment and cash-out every day if you like, but be aware that they charge you $0.50 for every cash-out.

How Postmates could be better: Even though they’ve been around for over 8 years, it’s currently only available in 20 major cities in the United States.

Also, they don’t let drivers create shifts, you just log-in to the app when you want to work. This is fine, but many people like to create shifts and develop a schedule.

It would be nice if Postmates at least had “shift creation” as an option.

Postmates Hacks:

– Many drivers make more on tips than there base salary. So be polite, make sure you pack the napkins, forks, and ketchup and you’ll score tips.

– Drive to more affluent neighborhoods (if possible) and do your deliveries there as your tips will be MUCH BETTER.

7. Burpy

Burpy specializes in deliveries from Costco, Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, H-E-B, Target, Petco, Tom Thumb, Sprouts, and Albertsons.

• Minimum Age: 18
• Car Requirements: Reliable car, license, and insurance.
• Phone Requirements: Recent iPhone or Android.
• Other Requirements: Must be able to lift 30 lbs and pass background check and training sessions.
• Location: Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin and Houston
• Pay: Up to $25/hour
• Schedule: Flexible
• How to Apply: Visit their Become a Shopper page.

How does Burpy work: After you apply you’ll be contacted for an interview and if you’re a good fit you’ll get trained and start picking and delivering groceries.

Why Burpy is awesome: Since you’ll be doing the shopping AND delivery you can really give great customer service which can lead to BIG tips. Many employees at Burpy say they earn well over $25 per hour when including their tips.

How Burpy could be better: They are only in Texas as of this publication date. So while the service has great potential, they just are not in enough areas to be ranked any higher on my list.

8. Caviar

Owned by DoorDash, Caviar is a restaurant delivery service with a bend towards higher-end dining establishments.

• Minimum Age: 18 (must have 2 years driving experience)
• Car Requirements: Car, truck, bike, scooter, or motorcycle is fine.
• Phone Requirements: Recent iPhone or Android.
• Other Requirements: Must pass background check.
• Location: Currently in 28 markets across the U.S.
• Pay: Up to $25/hour + 100% of tips
• Schedule: Flexible
• How to Apply: Visit their Become a Courier page.

How does Caviar work: Complete the application process and orientation and you’ll be delivering meals in no time.

Just use their app to pick the gigs you want to take. The cool part is that the app will show you what you’ll earn as well as pickup and drop-off locations before you accept the delivery.

Why Caviar is awesome: The pay scale with Caviar on average is higher than many other restaurant delivery services.

You also have the option for instant payments which is a nice feature.

How Caviar could be better: It’s just not in enough markets to make it very high on my list.

If you live in the San Francisco bay area, Dallas, Chicago, Portland, Manhattan, or Boston you should definitely check it you though.

Caviar Hacks:

– Be flexible and try and work during lunch and dinner hours so you can maximize your time and earnings.

See Also: Retailers That Offer a $12+ Hourly Wage with Benefits

9. Eaze

Eaze is definitely different than all the rest as they specialize in the home delivery of cannabis and cannabis related gifts in California.

If you’re interested in delivering for them here is what you need to know.

• Minimum Age: 21
• Car Requirements: Vehicle that is 2005 or newer model. Must have current insurance and registration with your name on it.
• Other Requirements: Must consent to criminal background check.
• Location: California (mainly the SF Bay Area, Sacramento, and southern California)
• Pay: $18-$26/hour
• Schedule: Flexible
• How to Apply: Visit the Drive with Eaze page to apply.

How does Eaze work: Eaze doesn’t actually sell the cannabis, they just facilitate the delivery from a licensed retailer to the customer.

You don’t actually work for Eaze, you work for your local licensed cannabis retailer that uses Eaze technologies to fulfill deliveries.

Why Eaze is awesome: As a driver for Eaze you get an hourly rate PLUS mileage reimbursement. They are the only delivery service on my list that pays you back for your mileage.

How Eaze could be better: There is inherent risk making cannabis deliveries as you’re carrying a product with a high resale value. This seems like a good job for a retired police officer or former military member.

10. Favor

Favor is cool hybrid delivery service that delivers not only restaurant meals, but also groceries, dry cleaning, screwdriver sets, pretty much anything you need.

They call themselves personal assistants doing “favors” for a price, not delivery drivers.

Here’s everything you need to know to apply.

• Minimum Age: 18
• Car Requirements: Reliable car and clean driving record.
• Phone Requirements: Recent iPhone or Android.
• Other Requirements: Must pass background check.
• Location: Texas
• Pay: $10 – $18/hour + 100% of your tips
• Schedule: Flexible
• How to Apply: Visit their Become a Runner page.

Why Favor is awesome: If you like the idea of exploring your city and knowing that everyday will be very different from the day before, you’ll love working for Favor.

How Favor could be better: While it’s not necessarily a negative, be aware that you’ll be driving to some pretty random places fulfilling “favors”.

If you like a set driving schedule and only picking up stuff from a couple major retailers, this gig might not be for you.

11. Roadie

Roadie is a same-day delivery service that will pretty much pickup whatever you need and get it where it needs to go.

From groceries, to over-sized items, to stuff from Home Depot, they got ya covered and are ALWAYS looking for new drivers.

Here’s what you need to know before you apply.

• Minimum Age: 18
• Car Requirements: Reliable car with license, insurance, and registration.
• Phone Requirements: Decent smartphone.
• Other Requirements: SSN and you must consent to a background check.
• Location: All 50 states.
• Pay: About $15 per trip.
• Schedule: Very flexible.
• How to Apply: Visit their Driver Sign-up Page to get the ball rolling.

How does Roadie work: Once on-boarded, you simply choose deliveries that fit your schedule via the Roadie app.

Roadie does a good job telling you upfront what the gig pays, pickup location, and drop-off instructions.

They also tell you the item’s dimensions so you can make sure it fits in your car.

Why Roadie is awesome: Roadie drivers score discounts at Waffle House…no seriously they do!

They will also reimburse you for parking fees and tolls that you incurred while making a delivery.

Bonus #1 – Point Pickup

I first learned of Point Pickup when they delivered a Walmart grocery order to a friend’s house.

The driver was super friendly and told me she was making some pretty good money just doing Walmart deliveries.

Here’s what you need to know about them before you apply to be a driver.

• Minimum Age: 18
• Car Requirements: Reliable car made after 2000. Valid license, insurance, and registration with your name on it.
• Phone Requirements: Decent smartphone.
• Other Requirements: SSN and you must pass a background check.
• Locations: 49 states and over 2,600 cities and towns.
• Pay: Depends on the job.
• Schedule: Very flexible.
• How to Apply: Visit their Become a Driver page.

Why Point Pickup is awesome: You set your schedule in the morning (via their app) and can plan your day easily with their “schedule making” technology.

You’re also only picking up from a few major retailers and not driving all over town going to a bunch of small stores and restaurants doing pickups.

Unless you actually want restaurant deliveries, in which case you can stipulate that in the app.

How Point Pickup could be better: I’ve heard that gigs go fast in some towns that have limited drivers. In these cases you need to be on the app really early in the morning (like 4 a.m.) to snag jobs while they are available.

Ask the Reader: Have you driven for any of these delivery app companies? Let me know about your experience in the comments.

By Kyle James

Photo credit to Uber Eats.