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Tired Of Paying For Deliveries And Shipping? Do This

Having things like food and online purchases delivered to your door is incredibly convenient.

That convenience comes at a cost, though, so unless you want to keep paying a pretty penny for deliveries and shipping, follow these tips.

Even before the pandemic and the need for social distancing, we became accustomed to getting many of our items delivered to our doors. Why? Because it saves tons of time and lets you skip lines and traffic while still getting the goods you want.

What if your budget is limited, though? And what if you need to save every penny you can? If that’s the case, deliveries may not seem so great, as their convenience can come with high markups to account for service and delivery fees.

Luckily, there are ways to eliminate delivery and shipping fees so you can get the convenience you desire without having to pay extra. Here’s a handful of them:

Avoid Shipping Costs When Shopping Online

Whether during the holidays or throughout the year, you may prefer shopping online versus going to stores. Doing so allows you to quickly find the best deals while also avoiding crowds, pushy salespeople, and having to waste gas that now costs an arm and a leg.

What’s the biggest downside to shopping online? Shipping costs that can ruin even the best deals. That’s why you should try these tips to eliminate those shipping costs, no matter where you shop on the Net:

  • Go to Google and search for promo or coupon codes for free shipping from your favorite stores.
  • Sign up for email lists. Doing so can result in coupons and extraordinary deals delivered to your inbox, as well as offers for free shipping.
  • Contact retailers via Twitter or live chat on their websites. Ask for free shipping coupons, and you’ll usually have luck, so they don’t lose you as a customer.
  • Look for free shipping promos on the homepages of retailer websites.

Get Rid Of Delivery Fees When Ordering From Restaurants

Here’s a wild statistic: When people order restaurant food using DoorDash or Uber Eats, they can end up paying a 91 percent markup for that convenience. To avoid this ridiculous cost increase, try these tips:

Get Your Groceries Delivered For Free

Do you use Amazon Prime or Walmart+? Order more than $35 of groceries, and you can get same-day delivery at no extra cost.

Also, use Anycart.com instead of Instacart, and you can get free grocery deliveries from stores like Safeway and Albertsons instead of paying a 20 percent markup.

Get Free Prescription Deliveries

Many independently owned and chain drugstores now offer free prescription deliveries. As long as it’s not refrigerated or a controlled-substance pain reliever, you can get it to your door without paying extra.

Rite Aid and Walgreens offer free 1-2 day deliveries, while CVS will offer next-day delivery that includes other items like vitamins and snacks.

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