Free’ shipping sounds like a much better deal than paying for it. But here’s what to consider before placing your next order.

Always compare the all-in price (item + tax + shipping), not just the sale price Hit free-shipping minimums with stuff you truly need, and hunt for hidden promos, store card perks, or a chat rep ...

The membership club will offer free shipping on “qualifying orders of $50 or more,” the company said in an email last month. If your order doesn’t reach $50, then there will be an $8 flat rate for ...

Costco is facing a new lawsuit over its online shipping fee claims. (Bigstock Photo / Dennizn) A new lawsuit accuses Costco Wholesale of misleading online shoppers by implying it offers free shipping ...

More than 200 million people pay $139 a year for Amazon Prime. For many shoppers, that price is worth it. But if you only use Prime for free shipping, the value disappears quickly. You would need to ...

Retailers are cutting back on free shipping to offset the steep costs of tariffs. Some online merchants are eliminating free shipping, while others are raising the amount customers must spend to ...