5 ways to get free shipping when you shop online
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We’ve got a rule around here: If you can only get free shipping through a monthly or annual membership fee, you can hardly call it “free.” What’s the best way to score this gift-giving season without the hidden costs?
Shopping comparison sites are great, but the stuff that we want to buy often isn’t on the list. What’s the best way to get free shipping when and where you need it most? Here are five ways you can get free shipping when shopping online.
1. Use Honey to scope great deals and offers
Honey is the bee’s knees when it comes to a universal coupon and offer tool. Our favorite way to use it is as a browser extension, which automatically farms each site you visit for promo codes and other useful perks. Sometimes, free shipping may be among them.
To use Honey everywhere you shop online, you’ll need to download and install the browser extension, available for all major browsers. Visit the site and click Join at the top-right. After signing up, follow the prompts to install the browser extension. It’ll be there with you no matter where you shop — Amazon, Walmart or otherwise.
Most of what you’ll find includes cashback offers and other coupons, with plenty of opportunities to get your stuff shipped to you for free. It’s awesome because it’s always searching for deals for you. Try your luck and reap those sweet, sweet rewards.
2. Check out FreeShipping.com
This aptly-named website is dedicated to helping patrons like you find the best deals for all major online retailers. Few are excluded from this incredibly diverse bunch. Search for your favorite online brand on the freeshipping.com homepage, and its entry will be complete with rebates, coupon codes and other lucrative offers.
After finding the site you’re after, click through the site’s Shop Now button to get in on the action. Following your purchase, cashback and other discounts will be applied to your cart, as will any free shipping perks accessible through this service. This site is great for those with lots of retail spots on their list.
3. Use in-store pickup
Did you know that many of the most popular online stores actually completely negate their shipping fee if you pick up your purchase in-store? Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s and even high-end stores like Nordstrom all offer free in-store pickup when you shop online.
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