When I reviewed Martie in October 2023, I was grappling with rising grocery prices and inflation. The online grocery store and app had launched on October 4, 2023, and the then-new platform, founded by two moms, said shoppers could save around $600 annually. My initial experience left me intrigued.
How Martie Works
Martie was not your run-of-the-mill grocery store in our 2023 review. At the time, the company advertised discounts of up to 70% on an array of items delivered right to your doorstep.
The product range we saw in 2023 included shelf-stable food, household essentials, health and beauty products, and pet supplies, presented on a user-friendly website. It was an interesting take on the growing trend of surplus groceries, blending cost-effectiveness with the ease of online shopping.
During that 2023 review, shopping on Martie felt like a treasure hunt. At one point, I found a bottle of Brightland olive oil for $29.99, compared with a listed regular price of $40. Another listing showed a box of KIND bars at $4.49, a 40% markdown at the time. Martie also seemed to cater well to families, with deep discounts on kid-friendly items during our visit.
One customer’s experience with Martie resonated with my own situation. Juggling the demands of work and parenting, they found Martie to be a practical solution for their daily needs. Ordering groceries online and having them delivered at a lower cost than their local store proved to be both a money-saving and time-saving boon.
Martie also framed its surplus-grocery model around reducing waste, not just saving money. In our 2023 review, that gave the shopping experience an environmental angle alongside the discounts.
What We Found
On my 2023 shopping excursion on Martie, I uncovered a slew of deals. From Tonnino Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil to Rachael Ray Vegetable Stock and Kind Thins Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar, the discounts shown during that order often exceeded 60%. What caught my attention was the affordability of certain items I regularly stock up on, like Pirate’s Booty and Pocky, which easily helped me reach the $50 free-shipping threshold that applied at the time. What you see in this photo was basically $40.
Based on that 2023 order, Martie appeared to be a useful option for budget-conscious individuals and families. It offered a practical way to make some groceries more affordable without compromising on the products we received. My exploration of Martie left me curious to learn more, and it seemed like it could be a smart shopping option for families willing to browse a changing surplus inventory.
For related Famadillo coverage, see our True Story Foods lunchbox review.
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