It may seem obvious, but I'll state it anyway! It helps to have different days covered by different Dutchies, preferably in between your Metz days. This hasn't quite worked out perfectly for us as we get Metz and a Dutchman on a Friday, but we've learned to split what we need between the two, esp as we've ordered Metz two days prior, and can top up from his choice when we see it.

We tend to have a standard list of favourite essentials from Metz; lisi, lilies, etc and use their Specials. Great for sundries and plants too. There are some things we never buy from them, for no reason other than we know our Dutchie always has them to choose from on the spot.

So first off, I would check what days your Dutchmen will come to you, and be wary of a Monday delivery, as it will be from over the weekend, and he'll prob try to charge you full whack regardless.