Talked to a friend who is a Top Dasher with a 90% AR. He worked the same area and same time that day and made twice as much as I did. I don't think cherry picking is the way to go in my zone. Confirms my reasoning for becoming a Top Dasher 5 months ago. I wasn't making any money as a cherry picker at that time either. Oh well. Was worth a try.
In my area, you have to cherry pick otherwise you could end up losing money. I see plenty of 10 to 15 mile one way orders for $5 - $7 and sometimes lower, so factor in another 10 to 15 miles back, this is why dashing in non metro/small town areas isn't a great option. As with everything, location location location matters
I dash in a large metro and found that I get about the same offers now that my AR is in the low 60s as when I kept it above 70. Yesterday alone was a $19 order and a $29 order. Got so tired of accepting trash orders to keep my AR above 70.
I too prefer the earlier times to Dash. It has been very slow as of late though. The late afternoon into evening traffic can be hectic, however I just persevere and keep going. As individuals, We do what works best for us in our particular markets. Keep 'keepin on' ......
I use my camera outside the door dash app to take a picture of the customers food and there house or apartment number, and I send it to them. They can never say the food never arrived, and door dash can go back in and verify from looking at the chat
Yeah I don't mind the low mileage orders even if they don't pay too much. Can squeeze a good number of those in each hour. Delivering in Colorado Springs, CO.
You have to work 10 hours. It always works out for me. There's hours I make 13 dollars. Then there's hours I make 40. Yesterday I did 56 dollars in 75 mins. I make most of my money at Meijer.
Cherry picking now a days won’t cut it especially with tier program you just screw yourself better to get your ratings as high as it can be to get the top orders it’s how it works now
No, it’s part of your cost of doing business. That is easy to factor, but depreciation on your car with all the extra miles and factoring in repairs and maintenance are a bit harder. It’s a fools errand delivering for these apps. It’s like slave labor.
Gotta factor all that in when accepting orders, that's why some people refuse to take the no tip or low tip offers. Can end up being a charity delivery if you aren't paying attention (after gas and maintenance).
Talked to a friend who is a Top Dasher with a 90% AR. He worked the same area and same time that day and made twice as much as I did. I don't think cherry picking is the way to go in my zone.
Confirms my reasoning for becoming a Top Dasher 5 months ago. I wasn't making any money as a cherry picker at that time either.
Oh well. Was worth a try.
In my area, you have to cherry pick otherwise you could end up losing money. I see plenty of 10 to 15 mile one way orders for $5 - $7 and sometimes lower, so factor in another 10 to 15 miles back, this is why dashing in non metro/small town areas isn't a great option.
As with everything, location location location matters
For sure. I feel sorry for some of these gig workers who are doing a ton of miles on those lower paying orders.
So interesting you like the morning more than nights. I love nights lol
Learning to appreciate the evening business a bit more. Definitely better restaurant quality than those in the morning!
I dash in a large metro and found that I get about the same offers now that my AR is in the low 60s as when I kept it above 70. Yesterday alone was a $19 order and a $29 order. Got so tired of accepting trash orders to keep my AR above 70.
I hear you! Taking charity orders gets old. Feel like I'm being used by DoorDash AND the customer... :(
I too prefer the earlier times to Dash. It has been very slow as of late though.
The late afternoon into evening traffic can be hectic, however I just persevere and keep going. As individuals, We do what works best for us in our particular markets.
Keep 'keepin on' ......
I deliver for a local pizzeria in the evening, luckily it's tucked into a neighborhood so I can usually avoid some of the more congested areas.
I use my camera outside the door dash app to take a picture of the customers food and there house or apartment number, and I send it to them. They can never say the food never arrived, and door dash can go back in and verify from looking at the chat
Keep on, Keeping on! 😊💪
You too! :)
Good comparison. Thanks for video
You had some good orders. I like the short mileage. They are the best. Especially if the pay is good
What state are you delivery in?
Yeah I don't mind the low mileage orders even if they don't pay too much. Can squeeze a good number of those in each hour. Delivering in Colorado Springs, CO.
We have two seasons in our state- winter and construction. Looks like it's the same in Colorado.
Lol sounds about right.
little ceasars quick and easy? You must be lucky mine take 1 hour and always have to unassign after 10 minutes of waiting
Rarely have to wait for a little Caesars order around here. Wish I got more of those orders, usually not a far drive either.
4:06 my arch nemesis (the portal) 😂😂😂
Lol usually works for me no problem. Confused me that time.
4:24 I was like quick and easy? oh ok 😂😂😂😂
I didn't make much today, im in California.
I feel ya! Are you cherry picking or Top Dasher/platinum tier?
I cant seem to get over $12/hr in my area, regardless of AR. My market is a dumpster fire.
Ouch. Hope you have other options available, Uber Eats, Spark etc.?
You have to work 10 hours. It always works out for me. There's hours I make 13 dollars. Then there's hours I make 40. Yesterday I did 56 dollars in 75 mins. I make most of my money at Meijer.
For sure, most of the times I am able to deliver is in the off hours late mornings or afternoon. I have definitely had some good hours here and there.
7:26 a mess indeed
5:08 I just send text that I arrive and leave at door
I'll start doing that, will save some time.
@@RoamingMaxTravels take a pic and send through doordash they make records.
I do way better as a top dasher, cherry picking killed my cash per hour
Thats what seems to be the best in my zone. Not enough orders and/or too many dashers to be cherry picking here.
Cherry picking now a days won’t cut it especially with tier program you just screw yourself better to get your ratings as high as it can be to get the top orders it’s how it works now
Does door dash pay you for gas?
No, it’s part of your cost of doing business. That is easy to factor, but depreciation on your car with all the extra miles and factoring in repairs and maintenance are a bit harder. It’s a fools errand delivering for these apps. It’s like slave labor.
@@laurafratoni7931 ouch I thought they would atleast pay for that..
Gotta factor all that in when accepting orders, that's why some people refuse to take the no tip or low tip offers. Can end up being a charity delivery if you aren't paying attention (after gas and maintenance).
6:18 empty per usual