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Free Shipping vs Paying for Shipping
Is free shipping actually cheaper?
Enter two items with their shipping to see which costs less delivered.
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About this tool & how to use it
What it does
Compares the delivered price (item, shipping and fees) of two items, so free shipping is never mistaken for a saving by itself.
How to use it
- Enter item A's price and shipping (0 for free shipping).
- Enter item B's price and shipping.
- Read which costs less delivered, and by how much.
Example values are filled in so you can press the button and see what this tool does. Change them, or .
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How we calculated this
Everything is calculated in your browser: the prices and numbers you enter are never sent anywhere or stored. We do not know any store's prices or tax rates, and these results are arithmetic, not advice to buy.
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- Private: your input stays in your browser
Assumptions
- Tax, returns and delivery speed are not compared.
- "Free shipping" is only a saving if the delivered price is lower.
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