Holiday shoppers may be paying hidden markups on delivery apps, KING 5 consumer report finds

A side-by-side comparison at a Ballard Fred Meyer found shoppers could pay nearly 10% more for the same items through Instacart, even before tips and fees.

SEATTLE — As the holiday rush intensifies, more shoppers are turning to delivery apps to save time. But a KING 5 consumer report reveals convenience may come with a hidden cost: prices that don’t match what you would see inside the same store.

A side-by-side comparison at a Ballard Fred Meyer on Tuesday found shoppers could pay nearly 10% more for the same items through Instacart, before factoring in tips and delivery fees.

KING 5 tested five items,

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