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Convenience often comes at a cost. Online holiday shopping is a great way to avoid crowds in the mall and shop from the comfort of home. However, you will generally have to pay for delivery. Keep an eye out for online retailers that offer free shipping and beware of retailers that try to gouge you with inflated shipping costs. Where possible, combine your orders into one package to save shipping costs when shopping online.

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Chances are that when you order something online, you’ll have to have it shipped to you. Shipping costs can sometimes be expensive. And some Ebay sellers and other online retailers will charge more for shipping to make up for a lower purchase price. So when buying something online, it’s best to look at the final cost of something and compare it on other sites to be sure that the final price is the lowest. Amazon.com offers free shipping on a lot of items over a certain dollar figure. So you may see free shipping and then click on the details link and you’ll see that can get free shipping on purchases over $25 which is great especially if you’re buying a lot of things but have the same offer. If you need an item right away, be prepared to pay for expedited shipping. So you may want to make sure to claim your shopping in advance. Most websites have a section about their shipping policies. It’s usually at the bottom of the page. And then you can learn all about US and international shipping rates which can get expensive. Thanks for watching and don’t miss the next episode in the Shopping Safely and Finding Deals Online series.