NEW YORK – DECEMBER 24: Last minute shoppers peruse merchandise at Macy’s December 24, 2006 in New York City. According to the National Retail Federation, retail sales could see a 5 percent hike this holiday season, lifted by consumers who postponed buying and took advantage of this year’s extra shopping day before Christmas. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Yes, there is still hope! You do have time to buy stuff online and get it delivered for FREE before Christmas!
Amazon. If you're a Prime member, tens of millions of items will ship to you before Christmas if you order by Sunday. And if you REALLY procrastinate, some items will even be available for free one-day delivery if you buy on Monday.
Walmart. Walmart's deadline for free standard shipping is today. But they're also offering free two-day delivery for some eligible items when you spend at least $35, on orders placed by Sunday at 2:00 P.M. Eastern.
Target. Target recommends that you order by 1:00 P.M. Eastern today to get free, guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. And if you order something that doesn't arrive in time, they'll send you a gift card worth a percentage of your purchase.
Best Buy. The deadline for most items is 11:30 A.M. Eastern TODAY. So if you're ordering something from Best Buy, you'll want to get on that.
Apple. In-stock items ordered before 5:00 P.M. tonight should be at your door by Monday.
Good luck!
