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67 Online Shopping Websites With Free Shipping

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With the holidays upon us, it’s time to start thinking about gift shopping. And this year carries good news for online shoppers: more websites than ever are offering free shipping.

To compete with the all-powerful Amazon.com, more and more sites are jumping on the free shipping bandwagon. As with Amazon, though, you might have to take a few steps (and possibly spend some money) to earn free shipping. Here are 72 sites that are offering free shipping this holiday season, and what you need to do to earn it:

Get Free Shipping From These Online Stores

  1. 6pm - 6pm.com carries a variety of discounted merchandise. They offer free standard shipping on any order, regardless of value.
  2. Accessory Geeks - To qualify for free shipping at this accessory website, just choose first class mail. It takes longer, but it’s free regardless of the size of your order.
  3. Alibris Books - For the bibliophile in your life, order at least $49 worth of eligible items from this book store and get free super value shipping.
  4. Amazon - With Amazon Prime, you can get free shipping on anything on the site that Amazon ships directly, which is a lot of stuff. A one-year membership costs $99 and comes with free two-day shipping and a variety of other benefits
  5. American Eagle Outfitters - For free shipping from American Eagle Outfitters, just spend $50 or more on their clothes, accessories, or gifts.
  6. Apple - Shopping for an iPhone lover this holiday season? Apple offers free two-day shipping on in-stock items and free next-day shipping on in-stock iPhones. Just check your cart when shopping to ensure that your item is in-stock and qualifies for free shipping.
  7. Ashford - This watch and jewelry website offers free ground shipping on all orders, regardless of price or size.
  8. ASOS - For free shipping at ASOS.com, you’ll need to spend a minimum of $40. Shipping at this fashion site is an affordable $4 flat rate for orders under $40.
  9. Babies R Us - Items marked Free Shipping on the Toys R Us and Babies R Us websites can be counted towards the free shipping special. For orders of $19 or more, free standard shipping applies. If there are oversized items in your order, a surcharge may apply.
  10. Barnes & Noble - Members at B&N qualify for free express shipping when they purchase at least $25 worth of eligible items. Membership is $25 a year and comes with other benefits, as well.
  11. Barneys New York - To save on high-quality designer gifts this holiday season, check out Barneys New York, which offers free ground shipping on all orders.
  12. BeautyBar.com - For free one to two-day delivery at BeautyBar.com, just spend $49 or more at a time.
  13. Beauty.com - Have some gift ideas for beauty products, but don’t want to drop fifty bucks? Check Beauty.com instead, which offers free shipping on orders of $35 or more.
  14. Best Buy - To qualify for free shipping from this electronics powerhouse, just spend $35 or more on certain items. This deal excludes items like Best Buy Marketplace items, scheduled delivery items, In-Store Only items, and items like gift cards and digital downloads won’t count towards the $35 minimum.
  15. Blindsgalore - Need to spruce up the house before your holiday hosting begins? Just order blinds or shutters from BlindsGalore.com. They offer free ground shipping when your orders are 100 or less in width.
  16. Bloomingdales - For free shipping at Bloomingdales.com, you’ll have to spend $150. But if youre planning to spend on high-quality designer items, it’s definitely one store to shop.
  17. Blue Nile - This jewelry site offers free FedEx shipping on every U.S. order (and to many European countries). For U.S. customers, a $200 order minimum applies
  18. Bonobos - Looking for great clothes for the man in your life? Bonobos offers great quality clothes and free UPS Ground shipping on all orders.
  19. Bouqs - Order flowers for a loved one around the holidays, and enjoy free same-day delivery from The Bouqs.
  20. Campmor - Take advantage of free shipping when shopping for outdoorsy friends with Campmor, where orders of $50 or more qualify for free standard shipping.
  21. Charlotte Russe - At this trendy clothing store, customers qualify for free shipping when they purchase $50 or more in items online.
  22. Columbia Sportswear - To qualify for free shipping on Columbia products, all you have to do is become a member for free. Besides free standard shipping on all orders, you’ll get points for each order, which you can redeem towards future purposes.
  23. Dell - For a great shipping deal, shop Dell.com, where you can get free three- to five-day shipping on everything, every day, with no minimum purchase.
  24. Drugstore.com - Enjoy everyday free shipping on any order totaling $35 or more at drugstore.com. Drugstore.com and Beauty.com are sister companies, and you can add items from either site to the same cart to meet your $35 total.
  25. eBay - It’s getting easier than ever to find free shipping on eBay. Not all sellers offer free shipping, but many - especially those specializing in discounted new products - do offer it. Just sort your searches for free shipping to see what qualifies.
  26. FragranceNet - To qualify for free shipping on fragrances and other items from FragranceNet.com, just spend $59.00 or more on your order.
  27. Fresh Pair - This site specializes in lingerie, underwear, socks, and other personal items. Stuff a stocking for a low rate with free standard ground shipping on any order.
  28. Guitar Center - To qualify for free shipping on guitars and accessories at Guitar Center, just buy $25 or more worth of items. Or choose ship to store for free shipping on all orders. Free shipping doesn’t apply to oversized or heavy items, vintage or used items, or clearance products.
  29. Hatley - This classy clothing store offers free standard shipping on all orders totaling $50 or more.
  30. Ice Jewelry - IceJewelry.com offers free shipping in two different ways. One option is to choose items specifically marked for free shipping. The other option is to fill your cart with $150 or more worth of items, which will also qualify for free shipping.
  31. J. Crew - This women’s clothing store is a great option for bulking up your own winter wardrobe or shopping for a friend. They offer free standard shipping on all orders worth $150 or more.
  32. Kate Spade - If that special someone just loves items designed by Kate Spade, fulfill their every wish with great items and free shipping. Standard shipping takes three to six business days, and is free for all orders.
  33. Kohls - Kohls.com carries a variety of home goods, clothes, shoes, jewelry, and more. It often has great sales, too. Spend $75 or more, and you can get free standard shipping.
  34. Lands End - To qualify for free shipping on cozy winter clothes and accessories, just purchase $50 or more at LandsEnd.com.
  35. L.L. Bean - Any item you order from L.L. Bean qualifies for free standard shipping, which takes two to five business days to arrive.
  36. Lowe’s - Shopping for power tools to finish up holiday projects? Check out Lowes, which offers free shipping on qualifying parcel orders of $49 or more. They also offer free in-store pickup for larger items.
  37. Macy’s - To qualify for free shipping with Macys.com, just spend $99 or more. You can also qualify for free returns by mail with a pre-addressed shipping label. Macy’s also offers free shipping when you spend $50 on beauty supplies on their website.
  38. ModCloth - With ModCloths Savvy Saver shipping, you can save on shipping on your vintage-themed clothes, shoes, and home goods. To qualify for free shipping, just spend $75 or more. Orders under $75 qualify for $4 flat rate shipping.
  39. Moosejaw - This discount outdoor goods store offers free economy shipping on orders of $49 or more, or on Moosejaw-specific item orders of $12 or more.
  40. Musicians Friend - If youre shopping for a musician this holiday season, check out Musicians Friend, which offers free shipping on all orders except those considered heavy or oversized by the carrier.
  41. Neiman Marcus - Shop this upscale department store online, and enjoy free standard shipping. Exclusions apply for oversized items and certain items on the online store.
  42. Netaya - Here’s another fine jewelry site that offers free shipping. All orders up to $249.99 qualify for free premium economy shipping. Orders worth $250 and above qualify for UPS 2nd day shipping for free.
  43. Nordstrom - If Nordstrom is one of your favorite department stores, check it out for free shipping. They offer free shipping on all U.S. orders - and even to Puerto Rico - with no minimums.
  44. Office Max/Office Depot - Shop online at Office Max/Office Depot, and you can qualify for free shipping on qualifying orders of $35 or more. Exclusions include special orders, custom printing, office furniture, and other large or specialized items.
  45. Online Shoes - Pick up a new pair of winter boots for everyone in the family this fall, and enjoy free standard shipping on any order from Online Shoes.
  46. Overstock - At Overstock, you can find most of the items on your gift list this holiday season. To qualify for free shipping, just join Club O for $16 per year. Besides free shipping on every order, your membership will get you shopping rewards and exclusive offers in your inbox.
  47. Proflowers - Want to deliver flowers for that special occasion, or have some delivered to your home to take to a party for a hostess gift? Proflowers offers free weekday delivery on a variety of bouquets. Which ones qualify for free shipping varies.
  48. REI - Purchase at least $50 worth of outdoors items on REI.com, and qualify for free standard shipping.
  49. Sephora - Sephora.com offers free standard three-day shipping on all orders $50 and over. Shop Sephora often? Consider enrolling in the Sephora Flash program for just $10 per year. This offers free two-day shipping, and cheaper one-day shipping.
  50. Scholastic - Scholastic is a great store to shop for kids’ books, especially affordable paperback copies of your favorites. It offers free shipping on book orders of $35 or more. Plus, if your kid’s classroom is signed up, you can earn them free books for the classroom by shopping.
  51. ShopRunner - ShopRunner is a unique website in that it allows you to shop at a variety of stores, all from one online location. You can also sign into your ShopRunner account, and then shop directly at the websites of various stores. A membership costs $79 per year, but it’s free if youre an American Express Cardmember. Certain sites that are ShopRunner members do have minimum order requirements, but this varies from store to store.
  52. Shoes.com - With free U.S. shipping on any order, here’s a shoe shopping site you might want to check out for winter shoe shopping.
  53. Shopbop - Shopbop specializes in designer clothes and accessories for women. It offers free three-day ground shipping on any order.
  54. Skin Store - Qualify for free shipping on skincare, haircare, cosmetics and more when you spend over $49 at SkinStore.com.
  55. Smart Bargains - Get free shipping on top of already bargain prices on accessories, clothing, beauty products, and more from SmartBargains.com. Standard shipping is always free.
  56. Smashbox Cosmetics - Pick up some high-end cosmetics for stocking stuffers with Smashbox, and enjoy free standard shipping on all purchases, all the time.
  57. Staples - Get free shipping on items from Staples when you spend $49.99 or more (excludes oversized items); when you include ink, toner, or case paper in your order; when you place an order via in-store kiosk; or when you place orders through Staples Rewards.
  58. Sunglass Hut - Going on a Caribbean cruise for the holiday season? Pick up a pair of sunglasses from Sunglass Hut, and enjoy free UPS Ground shipping all year round.
  59. SuperJeweler - At SuperJeweler, you can get free ground shipping on any order up to $98.99. Orders between $99 and $479 qualify for free USPS Priority Mail shipping. Orders between $479.01 and $779.00 qualify for free USPS Express Mail, and those $779.01 or over qualify for free FexEx Next Day shipping.
  60. Target - To qualify for free standard shipping at Target.com, just spend $25 or more or pay for your order with any REDcard. When you pay with your REDcard, there’s no minimum order for free shipping.
  61. Topshop - Looking to gift your loved ones or friends with fashion-forward clothing or accessories? Check out Topshop, where you can get both free shipping and free returns for all U.S. orders.
  62. Trina Turk - All orders at the women’s designer site Trina Turk qualify for free FedEx Ground shipping.
  63. Under Armour - Under Armour offers free standard shipping on orders of $49 or more, and free 2-day shipping on orders of $149 or more.
  64. Wal-Mart - As you probably already know, you can get just about anything from Wal-Mart, and you can get items at fairly low prices. To qualify for free value shipping, just order $50 or more.
  65. West Marine - Live near a West Marine store? Ship to store is always free, and standard shipping is free for orders of $50 or more.
  66. World of Watches - Looking to buy your loved one a new watch this holiday season? Check out World of Watches, which offers free standard shipping on all orders.
  67. Zappos - This shoe-focused site offers free shipping on all orders with no minimums. It also gives you free return shipping if you don’t like what you’ve purchased.

Bonus: Around the holidays, especially, hundreds of online stores offer free shipping. To stay on top of who is offering free shipping at any given time, check out RetailMeNot’s Free Shipping section.

Abby Hayes

Abby Hayes

Abby is a freelance journalist who writes on everything from personal finance to health and wellness. She spends her spare time bargain hunting and meal planning for her family of three. She has a B.A. in English Literature from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, and lives with her husband and children in Indianapolis.


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