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Who else wishes for an option that shows possible free shipping? i.e. Minimum Purchase, etc.?

Aug 4, 2012 10:28 PM

I have decided for myself that it is not "free shipping" unless it is absolutely free, but there are so many deals that can combine with higher quantities or other selections for an amount that gets free shipping. Someone else asked at some past time about an option to show Amazon Prime as a free option but Amazon Prime is a paid subscription. Suppose that all someone has to do is know they can pick out a few more items of good value to themselves to get free shipping on the entire order?

I usually like that when I see it online. It does influence a buying decision on my part and for others who I know. If that was shown as something like "free shipping with qualification" or "free shipping possible", or any other useful phrase, that would be a plus in my opinion.

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This is an ancient question. The first question in the universe, hidden in plain sight. A question that must never be answered.

I really appreciate when people post this information in the product description, when generating the deal. It's so easy to do, and so helpful. Especially when people check the "free shipping" button.

It would be great if Woot could automatically insert a "learn about about free shipping options" link on deals at stores which have a relatively steadfast option. Such as amazon's supersaver policy.

gregorylikescheapstu gregorylikescheaps…
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@gregorylikescheapstu: Well, as one of the secrets of the universe, you never know when the magic egg will crack and form the new chick, "free shipping options"! I hope so.

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@gregorylikescheapstu: When someone posts "free shipping" but strings are attached I tattle - the mods usually fix it pretty quick.

Several times I've thought a deal would be excellent only to find the "free shipping" didn't really exist ($50 purchase, prime only, not a month with an 'r' in it, whatever).

mtm2 mtm2
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@mtm2: I agree. I don't like to see "free shipping" to discover I have to qualify for it in some way.

srfoolishbuyer srfoolishbuyer
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Meh. Shipping is free, or it's not. Having to spend more money on stuff that you may/may not need is bogus. To me, that nullifies the "free shipping" because you already spent more than the shipping would probably cost just to get "free shipping". P.T. Barnum was right.

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