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Jun 20, 2008 -- Ikan can make home delivery of groceries even easier

Clark is one of those people who hates going to the supermarket. He's especially bored by the idea of making a grocery list every week. That's where a new device available from Ikan.net can help.

The penny-pincher recently ran out of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! while fixing a bagel for his son at home. If he had the Ikan, he could have used it to scan the barcode on the package. It would then be stored on a list that could be printed out before he went to the supermarket.

But the Ikan is capable of more than just compiling a shopping list. The real payoff comes in the Ikan's ability to electronically send your list to participating supermarket chains in about 10 states. The grocer can then either pull your order and have it ready for you, or deliver it straight to your home.

Several years back, there was a company that Clark's wife loved called Web Van. This startup in the home grocery delivery business wound up blowing through billions of dollars and eventually failed. Peapod is a likeminded company that had some level of success in the market, and they've now partnered with Ikan.

Clark often talks about money-saving grocery strategies like those found at CouponMom.com. But another way to save money is to not go to the store and subject yourself to the lure of impulse purchases. That's where Ikan helps. You might just reduce your bill and your weekly calorie count too!

The Ikan normally sells for $399, but a portion of their stock is available for $99 for a limited time. (Editor's note: Pricing accurate as of 06/20/08.)


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  • Not for Everyone
    As a guy, I don't like the "wasted time" of going to the grocery store either. Sure we need the food, but "hey, I've got better things to do."

    Even with this product out there, my wife (and I suspect other women, too) will still be going to the supermarket. More than shopping for food, it provides them an experience and a tangible sense of control over the situation. This, I suspect, is why places like malls continue to exist even though their products can usually be purchased more conveniently and for a lower price than shopping online; going out to stores and immersing yourself in their environment is part of the shopping experience.

    That's just my two cents.
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