Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Free Shipping of Goods

By Priscilla Queen

Have you decided to join the online shopping crowd only to find yourself wondering why you are paying so much extra for shipping. Wouldn't you like to have the convenience of shopping online with the same sort of prices you find in the store? Well, you don't have to worry. Why? Many online businesses offer their customers free shipping on many of their products.

Well, believe it or not, many stores are catching on to this dilemma. How can they move into the future if people refuse to shop because of shipping costs? This means many stores are finding ways to offer free shipping while still making some money at the same time.

Does this mean the price of a product in the store and online are different. For many places, it may mean the difference of $1 or $2. Some may go as high as a $5 dollar difference but when you are saving money on the shipping, paying slightly more for an online product may not be a bad thing. It's all a matter of convenience especially if the store you want to buy from isn't located in your area. Sometimes you may also find that the online store is even cheaper. It really depends on which store you are visiting online.

Have you decided to utilize the Internet for your buying needs? If so, then it's time to learn where you can take advantage of your retailer's coupons (should they be offered).

First, look at your local paper. Sometimes stores will have coupons including free shipping placed inside the newspaper. Second, your mailbox can serve as another way to get free shipping coupons. However, these are near as good as the Internet.

The best place to find coupons is through the use of your home computer and Internet access. The World Wide Web is a vast place of knowledge and good sales. Start looking for coupons by using your favorite search engine.

What kind of offers can you get with free shipping? For most free shipping offers, you have to spend a certain amount of money to get the deal such as $49 or more on purchase price and get free shipping. Some places will offer free shipping depending on the kind of shipping service you choose. Either way, you save some money.

Be sure you begin checking out at any online business, double check your offer. Is it still in date? Some websites leave on coupons even after they expire so it's important to check so you aren't caught in a bind at the checkout page.

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