SHOPPING online can uncover some amazing bargains – especially during the sales.
But paying a £5 or £6 delivery charge can easily reduce the value of a discount — and in some cases cancel it altogether.
Here’s how to get free delivery on online orders.
GROUP EFFORT: Many shops have a minimum spend limit for free deliveries, typically around £40.
By grouping together purchases you’ll need in the future, you can avoid paying the delivery charge twice.
For example, members of H&M’s loyalty scheme get free deliveries over £30, so ordering two pairs of boys’ trainers for £17.99 in your child’s current size and the next one up would mean no delivery charge.
ALL ADDS UP: On Amazon.co.uk there’s a £25 minimum spend for free deliveries if you are not a Prime subscriber.
Latestdeals.com’s “Amazon UK Free Delivery Tool” finds cheap useful stuff to add to your order to reach the £25 threshold.
For example, you can say you’re spending £18 and it might suggest buying a £7 roll of Gorilla tape.
Alternatively, add one of your regular purchases, such as toilet roll.
STAY LOYAL: Sign up for loyalty scheme memberships that offer free deliveries, such as The Perfume Shop and Foot Locker.
Superdrug’s club members get it for spending more than £20, whereas the usual limit is £25.
LOCKED IN: Choose click and collect or locker pick-up.
M&S, B&Q and Dunelm all offer click and collect at no charge, while Amazon Prime members have free access to lockers, usually in supermarkets, stations or hotels.
GET ON THE LIST: Look out for free delivery promotions, which stores usually email to customers who have signed up to their mailing list.
Mountain Warehouse recently did this.
Latestdeals.com’s daily newsletter rounds up the latest deals and free delivery offers.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. All deals and offers subject to availability.
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