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There
Is Still Time to Shop Online
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2000
2:05:00 PM EST
NEW YORK, Dec 19, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- For the procrastinators out there, there are still plenty of opportunities to shop online in the next few days. Over 40 top sites are taking Christmas orders through Thursday December 21 and several even later, according to WhenU.com, makers of WhenUShop.
Several top sites are offering free shipping or free upgrades from standard shipping for last minute shoppers. Even at sites that charge a premium for overnight shipping, there are many great deals available as e-tailers compete aggressively for last minute shoppers.
"Even if consumers pay premium shipping prices for last-minute delivery, they will often find that by using a combination of rebates and coupons, they pay considerably less than they would at a store", said Avi Naider, CEO of WhenU.com. "For example, Amazon.com is offering some $50 off coupons on electronics that more than makeup for the additional shipping charges."
WhenUShop is a free, un-biased software tool for consumers that lets online shoppers cut through the e-tail chaos, take advantage of special rebates and coupons, avoid late deliveries and find hidden information -- such as tax and shipping charges -- instantly.
The following sites are taking orders through Thursday, December 21 (cut-off times vary) or later for delivery by Christmas. To get orders delivered in time shoppers should be sure to:
* Select only items that are "in stock" or have "24 hour availability" * Select the express shipping option * Skip overweight or heavy items * Ship only to addresses in the continental U.S. (not P.O. Boxes) * Have someone present to receive the delivery * Pay attention to special terms and restrictions
There Is Still Time to Shop Online
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2000 2:05:00 PM ESTNEW YORK, Dec 19, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- For the procrastinators out there, there are still plenty of opportunities to shop online in the next few days. Over 40 top sites are taking Christmas orders through Thursday December 21 and several even later, according to WhenU.com, makers of WhenUShop.
Several top sites are offering free shipping or free upgrades from standard shipping for last minute shoppers. Even at sites that charge a premium for overnight shipping, there are many great deals available as e-tailers compete aggressively for last minute shoppers.
"Even if consumers pay premium shipping prices for last-minute delivery, they will often find that by using a combination of rebates and coupons, they pay considerably less than they would at a store", said Avi Naider, CEO of WhenU.com. "For example, Amazon.com is offering some $50 off coupons on electronics that more than makeup for the additional shipping charges."
WhenUShop is a free, un-biased software tool for consumers that lets online shoppers cut through the e-tail chaos, take advantage of special rebates and coupons, avoid late deliveries and find hidden information -- such as tax and shipping charges -- instantly.
The following sites are taking orders through Thursday, December 21 (cut-off times vary) or later for delivery by Christmas. To get orders delivered in time shoppers should be sure to:
* Select only items that are "in stock" or have "24 hour availability" * Select the express shipping option * Skip overweight or heavy items * Ship only to addresses in the continental U.S. (not P.O. Boxes) * Have someone present to receive the delivery * Pay attention to special terms and restrictions Site Xmas order Approximate Cost Additional cutoff Terms/Restrictions Amazon.com 12/21/2000 Not yet published, Only items with 11:59 pm PST $15 est. 24 hour availability 12/23/2000 Not yet published, Only items with 11:59 pm PST $20 est. 24 hour availability Ann Taylor 12/21/2000 $17 - $32 Holiday orders accepted 3 pm EST but not guaranteed Ashford 12/24/2000 Free Two dozen roses if 2 pm CST order is late! At Your Office 12/21/2000 $4.50 2 pm Free for orders local time over $50 Best Buy 12/23/2000 Free 12 pm CST (in-store pick-up only) Brooks Brothers 12/22/2000 $18.45-$23.45 noon EST Brookstone 12/22/2000 $12.95 12 am EST Circuit City 12/21/2000 Varies by item Delivery by Christmas noon EST and destination or purchase is free. Must receive order confirmation by email. Cooking.com 12/21/00 $19.75 - $37.50 Delia's 12/21/00 $19.99-$22.99 11 am EST 12/22/00 $29.99-$32.99 11 am EST Drugstore.com 12/21/2000 $15.95 Does not apply to 3 pm EST orders that contain DOT-restricted items Eddie Bauer 12/21/2000 $14.95-$26.95 A $3 handling fee per 6 pm EST Free for orders address for each $100 and over order applies. Fortunoff.com 12/21/2000 $20 - $30 Applies to orders 1 pm EST shipping to CT, NJ and NY only. Gerald Stevens 12/22/2000 $7.95 Guaranteed Christmas noon in delivery recipient's time zone Gymboree 12/21/00 $17 Holiday orders accepted but not guaranteed Harry & David 12/21/00 $27.90-$54.90 Ice.com 12/21/2000 Free Guaranteed Christmas noon EST delivery for select "Last Minute Gifts" J. Crew 12/21/00 $14.95-$24.95 Guaranteed Christmas 11 am EST delivery 12/22/00 $24.95-$34.95 11 am EST 12/24/2000 $29.95-$39.95 11 am EST Kmart/Bluelight 12/21/00 Free upgrade, all Guaranteed Christmas you pay are delivery with the Standard following restrictions: ($4.95 - $8.95) * Holiday Upgrade must shipping charges be selected in the shipping menu during checkout. * Applies only to orders completed by 12:30 pm EST * Offer does not apply to items that must be shipped via Standard delivery. LL Bean 12/21/2000 $3.50-$9.95 12 am EST 12/22/2000 $11.50-$17.95 12 pm EST Martha Stewart 12/21/00 $18.90-$32.90 Holiday orders accepted 10 am EST but not guaranteed $10 - $18 Holiday orders accepted but not guaranteed Nike Store 12/21/2000 Free for orders 7 pm EST $250+ Nordstrom 12/23/2000 $21.95-$33.95 Guaranteed Christmas 10 am PST delivery with the following restrictions: * Certain shoe orders * Does not apply to fragrance orders Outpost 12/22/2000 Free 12 am EST Overstock.com 12/21/2000 Free Free overnight for noon EST specially marked jewelry only Pottery Barn 12/22/00 $21-$41 noon PST (Call in your order: 1-888-779-5176, open 24/7) Perfumania 12/21/2000 $18 + $2.95 Holiday orders 2 pm EST per item accepted but not guaranteed Red Envelope 12/22/2000 $15.95 Applies only to items 12 am EST that do not require additional processing time. (if additional time is required it will be noted on the individual product page) *** Coupon available for $10.95 off Overnight shipping, use code JUSTINTIME01 at checkout. Sam Goody 12/22/00 $1.99 per order FREE upgrade to plus $1 - $1.50 Overnight shipping. per item * Only applies to items ($10.99 maximum) with a 24 hour availability SmarterKids.com 12/22/2000 $12.00 per order 11:59 am EST + per item ($2.95 - $9.95) fee Spiegel.com 12/21/2000 $19.95-$36.95 5 pm CST Staples 12/21/2000 $7.95 Areas within 30 miles 5 pm Free for orders of Staples stores local time over $50 should get overnight, but not guaranteed by site Suncoast.com 12/22/00 $1.99 - $3.29 You pay only Standard per order shipping charges, FREE plus $1 - $1.50 upgrade to Overnight per item shipping. Target 12/21/2000 $21.95-$51.95 12 am CST The Athlete's 12/21/2000 Varies by item Delivery by Christmas Foot 3 pm EST Standard ship or purchase is free. items $13.99 Restrictions include per order + the following: per item charge * Only applies to items for which "Guaranteed Holiday Delivery" status is indicated next to the image or the item on the product detail pages. * 2 Day delivery must be selected during check out. * Recipient must be available to receive delivery. The Sports 12/21/2000 Varies by item Delivery by Christmas Authority 3 pm EST Standard ship or purchase is free. items $13.99 Restrictions include per order + the following: per item charge * Only applies to items for which "Guaranteed Holiday Delivery" status is indicated next to the image or the item on the product detail pages. * 2 Day delivery must be selected during check out. * Recipient must be available to receive delivery. The Sportsman's 12/21/2000 $20 - $50 Guide 11 am CST Victoria's 12/21/2000 $19.95-$33.95 Guaranteed Holiday Secret 3 pm EST Delivery Williams-Sonoma 12/22/00 $20-$31.50 noon PST Zales 12/21/00 $29.95 Not available for items noon CST with diamonds Holiday orders accepted but not guaranteed * Saturday delivery is not available in all areas. Please visit www.fedex.com to verify that your shipping address zip code has FedEx Saturday delivery.
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