How to Find Free Shipping Online

Free shipping is a major attraction for those who love internet shopping. The ease of shopping online is unbeatable but you still want bargains and good prices. After selecting a few items the shopper often abandons the cart upon seeing how much shipping will cost. And, when purchasing only a small item, the shipping can cost more than the actual purchase.

Most online stores offer free shipping but only if you spend a certain amount of money. The free shipping promise only kicks in if the shopper has spent $50, $100, $250 or more. That’s okay if you’re shopping for major items but if you’re simply buying a few health or beauty aids these are astronomical amounts to spend just to qualify for the free shipping.

There are sites that help you find where the good free shipping sites are but these sites, like www.freeshipping.com charges a fee to become a member. Only members are allowed access to the sites and links that are offering free shipping.

Some sites which encourage shoppers to go through their links are free to join. After joining you can usually shop by category such as “free gift with purchase” or “free shipping with any order”. Some of these sites are www.mypoints.com, www.memolink.com, or www.pch.com. After joining for free you’ll be able to view all of their offers. Make sure you read any and all fine print.

Some of the more popular sites offer free shipping several times a year. When you’re in the mood for shopping check some of your favorite online stores to see if they have a free shipping offer. If you receive newsletters from your favorite sites they’ll usually mention that they’re having a shipping special and you can get in on it by reading the newsletter.

Some stores offer free shipping all year round. Type “free shipping” into your favorite search engine to locate these stores. Be aware that some stores which say they have free shipping often make up for it by jacking up the prices on all or some items. Narrow your search by typing in specifics like “shoes” + “free shipping.

Forums like www.bigbigsavings.com or www.dealofday.com let you know where to find free shipping. Members who’ve visited a store and noticed that the shipping is free run to the forum to post the tip for other shoppers. Scan the categories to find the board that has the free shipping category.

There are hundreds of freebie sites online that direct shoppers to where the deals are. Categories can include free samples offered by a manufacturer, free gift with purchase offers, and free shipping deals. Check the freebies boards by typing in “freebies” at your favorite search engine and checking some of these sites.