How to Allow Substitutions for Google Shopping Express Orders
Head to Google Shopping Express., Sign into your account., Add an item to your cart., Open your shopping cart., Select “Allow substitution.” Scroll down to the Shopping Cart item list, and beside the name of the item you want to buy, you’ll see the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Head to Google Shopping Express.
To allow substitutions, open your web browser and go to the Google Shopping Express website (https://www.google.com/shopping/express). -
Step 2: Sign into your account.
Click the “Sign In” button on the upper-right corner and log in your Google/Gmail account.
Enter your username and password on the text fields provided and click the “Sign In” button. , Select the item you want to purchase and click the “Add to cart” button. , Click the shopping cart icon on the upper-right corner, below your profile picture, to open your account’s shopping cart. , Enable this option by clicking the check box beside it.
An “Options” text link will appear right below. , Click the “Options” text link, and select the kind of substitution you prefer to get.
You can choose from three kinds of substitutions, namely:
Store’s Best Choice — If the item you’re purchasing is not available, it will be replaced by the item most similar to your choice.
In example:
First Choice:
Brand A Ketchup 32 oz Substitution:
Brand B Ketchup 32 oz (different brand but same size) Same Brand — If the item you’re purchasing is not available, a similar item from the same brand will replace it.
For example:
First Choice:
Brand A Classic Ketchup 32 oz Substitution:
Brand A Spicy Ketchup 32 oz (same brand, same type of item, but different flavor) Same Variety — If the item you’re purchasing is not available, a same type will replace your item but not necessarily the same brand or size.
In example:
First Choice:
Brand A Classic Ketchup 32 oz Substitution:
Brand B Classic Ketchup 50 oz (same type of item but different brand and size) , Click the “Proceed to checkout” button on the right-hand side to pay for the item.
Now all you have to do is wait for Google Shopping Express to deliver the items you’ve purchased. -
Step 3: Add an item to your cart.
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Step 4: Open your shopping cart.
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Step 5: Select “Allow substitution.” Scroll down to the Shopping Cart item list
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Step 6: and beside the name of the item you want to buy
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Step 7: you’ll see the “Allow substitution” option.
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Step 8: Select a substitution type.
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Step 9: Confirm your order.
Detailed Guide
To allow substitutions, open your web browser and go to the Google Shopping Express website (https://www.google.com/shopping/express).
Click the “Sign In” button on the upper-right corner and log in your Google/Gmail account.
Enter your username and password on the text fields provided and click the “Sign In” button. , Select the item you want to purchase and click the “Add to cart” button. , Click the shopping cart icon on the upper-right corner, below your profile picture, to open your account’s shopping cart. , Enable this option by clicking the check box beside it.
An “Options” text link will appear right below. , Click the “Options” text link, and select the kind of substitution you prefer to get.
You can choose from three kinds of substitutions, namely:
Store’s Best Choice — If the item you’re purchasing is not available, it will be replaced by the item most similar to your choice.
In example:
First Choice:
Brand A Ketchup 32 oz Substitution:
Brand B Ketchup 32 oz (different brand but same size) Same Brand — If the item you’re purchasing is not available, a similar item from the same brand will replace it.
For example:
First Choice:
Brand A Classic Ketchup 32 oz Substitution:
Brand A Spicy Ketchup 32 oz (same brand, same type of item, but different flavor) Same Variety — If the item you’re purchasing is not available, a same type will replace your item but not necessarily the same brand or size.
In example:
First Choice:
Brand A Classic Ketchup 32 oz Substitution:
Brand B Classic Ketchup 50 oz (same type of item but different brand and size) , Click the “Proceed to checkout” button on the right-hand side to pay for the item.
Now all you have to do is wait for Google Shopping Express to deliver the items you’ve purchased.
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