While we certainly have the capability of doing this, we stopped doing this for similar reasons to the above question. Sometimes the lines can go down or there are delays in the system. We do not want our customers disappointed that their e-mail did not get through in a timely fashion.
HOWEVER, we do accept e-mail orders for grocery shopping lists. These get done the following day with confirmation to the customer first by phone. (Please e-mail or contact us by phone for further information.