Are you the type who puts off holiday shopping until the last minute? Do you experience stress and anxiety when you realize that time is running out and you still need to buy gifts? If this is the case, you'll be relieved to know there are ways to reduce your last-minute purchasing stress.
One option is to take advantage of various retailers' next-day delivery offerings. With these deals, you can order online and deliver it to your door the next day. This means you can leave your shopping until the last minute and still have time to wrap and prepare your gifts before the big day.
A report from CNET tells us that Amazon, Target, and Best Buy are just a few retailers that provide next-day delivery. Some retailers even offer same-day delivery for a charge. If you need that gift to come as quickly as possible, you can spend a little more for expedited delivery.
Same-Day Delivery Services
Amazon's same-day delivery service is available to Prime members in specific ZIP codes. To qualify, you will need to spend $35 on qualifying products. There is a daily cut-off time, and the listing will tell you how long you have left to order it. Check out this link for more information.
Meanwhile, some Best Buy locations also offer same-day delivery on in-stock products. This service is far more limited than Amazon and Walmart's. You must place your order daily by 5 pm local time (except Sunday, which is 3 pm) to qualify.
Walmart Plus members can have anything shipped to their home for free without limits. The items will need to be available in your local Walmart for same-day shipping. There are a ton of things that are available with free next-day delivery.
Target's same-day delivery service is powered by Shipt, a third-party service. You can schedule the delivery at a time that suits you (within available times). In some locations, you can get the order as soon as 60 minutes after placing it.
Other Options
- Sephora offers same-day delivery through partnerships with Shipt, Instacart, and DoorDash, as well as its own Same-Day Unlimited subscription for $49 per year with a free 30-day trial.
- Macy's offers same-day delivery through DoorDash for a fee of $15 for orders that would qualify for free standard shipping or $26 for any other order.
- GameStop offers same-day delivery for orders placed on its site or app until three hours before local store closing. Pricing is confirmed at checkout.
- Costco offers same-day delivery through Instacart for orders of $35 or more, with higher prices for non-Instacart Plus members.
- Sam's Club offers same-day delivery for a flat fee of $12 for regular members and $8 for Plus subscribers.
- Bed Bath & Beyond offers free same-day delivery for orders of $29 or more through Dec. 24, with availability based on local inventory.
- The Home Depot offers same-day or next-day delivery for a fee, with options available at checkout.
- Office Depot offers free same-day delivery on Dec. 23 and 24 for eligible zip codes with no minimum purchase required.
Take Advantage of Options
Aside from the ease of next-day delivery, several businesses provide fantastic offers and discounts on their products. This is especially true during the holiday season when shops vie for your patronage. So you may not only get your gifts delivered swiftly, but you can also save money.
Keep going if you're feeling overwhelmed by last-minute buying. Take advantage of next-day shipping options to ensure your gifts arrive on time for the holidays. It's a simple, stress-free option to help you enjoy the holiday season without feeling rushed to do everything.
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