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The BEST 'Free Shipping Day' deals for Friday

Dont Waste Your Money
Posted at 10:55 AM, Dec 15, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-16 09:29:37-05

Friday, December 16 is Free Shipping Day 2016, when nearly 1,000 retailers will offer free shipping on almost everything on their website.

It is a great time to make those last minute holiday gift purchases, because in most cases you can still receive the item by Christmas, assuming it is in stock and ready to ship. 

By Monday, you will have to pay more -- in many cases a lot more --because  you will have to pay for expedited shipping. That could mean paying $25 to ship a small electronic item, or even clothing.

You can see all the retailers participating at  FreeShippingDay.com.

Don't expect Black Friday deals

However, don't expect Black Friday or even Cyber Monday-type deals on Free Shipping Day.

As I explained in this previous report, most stores cannot afford  to give both free shipping and huge markdowns at the same time. So forget about a 60 inch 4KTV for $300, with free shipping.

In addition, Amazondoes not participate, because Prime members always get free shipping on many items. However, Amazon will offer special deals, as part of its countdown to Christmas.

But that doesn't mean there won't be any good sales.

Our friends atFatWallet.com say if Free Shipping Day only offered free shipping on list prices, it would be a bust, and wouldn't have survived this long.

So it  is a great day for those last minute online purchases, without shipping fees.

All sales not created equal

FatWallet says free shipping offers are not all created equal.  So after analyzing hundreds of offers, it has put together the FatWallet Free Shipping Deals guide

Note that while many deals have no minimum purchase, some do require  you to spend $25 or $50 to qualify.

Amongthe best deals FatWallet found:

Top 25 with Free Shipping No Minimum (plus other discounts):

Target + $10 off $50 and $25 off $100

Best Buy +free gift cards with hundreds of purchases

Microsoft Store +$100 gift card with purchase of HTC Vive or Oculus Rift

HP +up to 50% off

Under Armour +up to 25% off

Office Depot/Office Max + up to 60% off

JBL by Harmon  +up to 75% off speakers and headphones

Eddie Bauer +up to 50% off

Blue Nile +up to 25% off

Nordstrom +free returns

Overstock +up to 70% off

Crutchfield +up to $1700 off 4K TVs

Buydig +free returns for 45 days

Neiman Marcus +free returns

Samsung +up to 40% off

Toys R Us +30% off Hasbro

Bass Pro Shops +$10 promo card on orders of $75 or more

Ralph Lauren + up to 40% off

Puma + extra 20% off

Saks Fifth Avenue + up to 60% off

American Eagle +40% off Holiday Collection items

UGG +up to 50% off

Petco +up to 60% off

Famous Footwear +15% off

ASUS +up to 40% off

Top 25 with Free Shipping plus Minimum Purchase (plus other discounts):

eBay - thousands of items ship for free

PetSmart - free shipping on most orders +$20 off $100 

Lenovo - free shipping on most orders + 50% off select laptops 

Walmart - free shipping on orders $50 or more

Macy’s - free shipping on orders $49 or more + extra 20% off

Kohl’s - free shipping on orders $50 or more + 30% off

JCPenney - free shipping on orders $49 or more +$10 off $25

Lands End - free shipping on orders $50 or more +50% off one item

Lowe’s - free shipping on orders $49 or more + up to 40% off selected tools

Amazon - free shipping on orders $49 or more for non-Prime shoppers

Staples - free shipping on orders $49.99 or more

Sears - free shipping on orders $49 or more +up to 20% off

jet.com free shipping on orders $35 or more +15% off first order

Groupon - free shipping on most orders +10% off

Cabala's - free shipping on orders $49 or more +up to 75% off

ThinkGeek free shipping on orders $25 or more

Adorama - free shipping on orders $50 or more

Rakuten - free shipping on orders thousands of items

Old Navy - free shipping on orders $50 or more +up to 60% off

Nike - free shipping on orders $150 or more, $8 shipping under $150

Banana Republic - free shipping on orders $50 or more +40% off

GameStop - free shipping on orders $35 or more +up to 75% off

Bed Bath & Beyond - free shipping on orders $29 or more

Disney Store - free shipping on orders $75 or more + up to 50% off

Levi’s - free shipping on orders $100 or more +30% off

GAP - free shipping on orders $50 or more +40% off

For more daily markdowns between now and Christmas, visit our Don't Waste Your Money 12 Days of Deals page.

That way you don't waste your money.

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