𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 & 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 Delivery charges, handling fees, and other service charges by quick commerce platforms like Zepto and Blinkit may seem like modern innovations, but the concept has been around for much longer than we think—just in a different form. As children, whenever we helped our parents with a quick trip to the grocery store, we were often rewarded with a small treat, whether it was a 1 rupee coin, a chocolate, or a packet of Kurkure. This "reward" was, in essence, a handling or delivery fee for our efforts—an acknowledgment of the service we provided. Fast forward to today, and while technology has made the process faster and more efficient, the basic principle remains the same. Companies add delivery charges to compensate for the convenience, effort, and time saved for the consumer. It’s fascinating to see how practices from our childhood have evolved and found their way into the modern digital economy! #QuickCommerce #Convenience #DeliveryCharges #Blinkit #Zepto #ChildhoodMemories #EvolutionOfServices
When we do something for others, we expect to be compensated for the convenience we caused. However there’s hesitation to pay while we sit back at house and order one popcorn packet and 300ml soft drink from couch, while someone drives in heavy rain to fetch us those.
It's amazing to see how childhood experiences have evolved into the modern digital economy. Your post beautifully highlights this transformation. Great insights!