![]() ![]() Plan ahead and try to ship your items out well before your preferred carrier’s holiday deadline. ![]() Plus, you run the risk of your item not arriving on time. Deadlines for holiday shipping vary from carrier to carrier, but the closer it gets to the holiday season, the more expensive it will be to ship your package. “There’s also Free Shipping Day on December 14, when many retailers not only guarantee on-time delivery for the holidays, they also often offer free shipping and sales.” When you visit the website, these offers will be clearly indicated,” says Trae Bodge, Smart Shopping Expert at. “Some larger e-tailers, Amazon, Target, and Walmart have been known to waive their free shipping minimums during the holidays. ![]() You’ll still have to pay a membership fee, but it will likely be cheaper than paying to ship each individual gift. Another option: consider an Amazon Prime membership for fast and free shipping. Consider doing the bulk of your shopping through one specific retailer, if you can so that you can qualify for free shipping promotions. Many retailers will ship your item for free if you meet a minimum spending threshold. Many retailers have gift wrapping and price tag removal options, and it’s often cheaper than shipping the item yourself. If your recipient doesn’t live close enough to deliver a gift to them in person and your only option is to ship a gift, try to do so directly through the retailer you’re shopping from.
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