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When it comes to free shipping deals, most buyers have the same concern: is the shipping really for free? Obviously, they are not questioning the shipping cost itself. Instead, they doubt that the so called “free shipping” is based on a higher price of the product itself. That is, the shipping fee has been transferred to the item price.
In most case, this is true and it has become a common rule among stores or sellers. Based on my study, the very essence of free shipping deals lies in the percentage of discounts a store or seller is able to gain from shipping carriers. If a deeper discount is obtained, less cost will be transferred to the item price so buyers can get a better price for the whole cost on the item. Basically, only when a store or seller is able to get a very deep discount on shipping, will an item is offered for free shipping. It all depends on the size and reputation of the company or seller. Sometimes a store can even get a shipping discount up to 90% off. So you have enough reasons to adore free shipping deals as the shipping fee contained in the item price is usually very, very low. You know, the ultimate purpose to find free shipping deals is to save cost. Continue reading Are Free Shipping Deals Really Free?