742-dine Have you used them?

[buzz words]

I am researching the market what is your opinion about food delivery and if you use it, why?
www.742dine.com

[sgrizzle]

I've used it for work but the cost ended up being like 30% higher than just going and getting it myself.

[buzz words]

Was the convenience worth the price?

[waterboy]

When my wife was laid up with two broken wrists and depending on me for sustenance and housekeeping, someone made the thoughtful and generous gift of delivered meals through 742-DINE. They were prompt, the food was hot and the price included a tip. It sure worked well in that circumstance.

[spoonbill]

Used it dozens of times.  Quick and reasonable.  Great for anyone sick and sick of pizza!  

Great Menu books too.

[AngieB]

They don't deliver to my home zip code.

[buzz words]

Is 742-dine the only company of its kind?

[spoonbill]

quote:Originally posted by buzz words

Is 742-dine the only company of its kind?

Yes, I've lived in other cities where there were more, I don't believe we have the population density to support more than one of these in Tulsa.

[buzz words]

How do they make there money?  The delivery charge can't be enough.

[Gaspar]

I've use them when my daughter was born and my wife and I were traped in the house for 2 weeks.  It was nice.  You can look at all of the menu's online and they are very quick!

[mr.jaynes]

quote:Originally posted by buzz words

I am researching the market what is your opinion about food delivery and if you use it, why?
www.742dine.com

I am going to use it, as soon as I have decided where I want the food delivered from: so many interesting choices!

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by buzz words

Was the convenience worth the price?

Not the one time I tried. I found out that on top of the delivery fee, they were charging a dollar or more per item on our order over in-store menu price. $50 worth of food ran about $80. It was only being delivered about 8 blocks away.

[RecycleMichael]

I am good friends with the owner of 742-dine.

She has a great volume of business, partly because her service is very reliable.

[tulsa_fan]

I've used it often, and for me it is worth the cost.  It was an especially wonderful treat after I delivered my second baby and was still in the hospital.  The service has always been good and the food is always hot.

[KingMutt]

They make money because they probably get a percentage of the price of the food. That's usually how those deals work.