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# 4 Ways to Get Free Shipping

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_Published 2015-12-11. Shopping and consumer expert Lisa Lee Freeman knows how to solve that pesky shipping problem of yours._


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## Transcript

[ MUSIC ] I'm Lisa Lee Freeman with a quick shopping tip for even quicker savings. We all hate paying shipping fees, and sometimes it seems you have no way to avoid them. But here are four ways to get free shipping every single time you shop. First, Check for special deals at FreeShipping. org and RetailMeNot. com. During the holidays there are loads of them. Some stores are waiving shipping fees entirely during the Christmas rush, including Best Buy and Target. Number two. Try ship- to- store options. Many stores, including Walmart, Kohl's, REI, and Staples, offer this service. When you check out, all you do is choose the store pickup option.

And you can drop by the store to grab your stuff. Which will be packed and ready for you. You'll get an email or a text when your order is ready. Some retailers have special pickup areas so in addition to avoiding crowds You can skip waiting in checkout lines. Number 3, sign up for a shipping service. You can get a 30 day free trial of Amazon Prime or Shop Runner, which both offer free unlimited two day shipping. Amazon service of course is just for Amazon purchases, but it also includes lots of other goodies. Such as free streaming movies, music and TV shows. Shop Runner on the other hand offers free shipping on millions of items at hundreds of retailers including PetSmart Staples and Toys R Us.

Both services charge and annual fee after the trial period of course. Amazon is $ 99 and Shop Runner is $ 79. So put a reminder on your calendar. So if you decide to cancel before the free trial is up Your credit card won't be charged. Sears and Walmart also recently ruled out shipping programs that are totally worth signing up for if you shop frequently at those stores. Number four, shop on December 18. It's this year's free shipping day extravaganza. Hundreds of major retailer websites will be offering free shipping with no minimum order requirement. And guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.

Nearly 600 merchants have signed up so far, including Cabelas, DSW, Lord & Taylor, and Omaha Steaks. You can get the details at FreeShippingDay. com. Happy shopping! [ MUSIC ]

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