Don't Panic: Expect Last-Minute Shipping Deals til December 23

Free shipping deals for Tuesday, December 23
Holding out for some last-minute holiday sales? Based on last year's offers, these stores should offer free upgrades or complete free shipping on Tuesday, December 23:

• Altrec.com
• American Eagle Outfitters
• Apple Store*
• Cambridge SoundWorks
• Coach.com*
• Dick's Sporting Goods
• eLUXURY*
• Footsmart.com*
• Jo-Ann
• Kate Spade
• King Size Direct
• Kodak Store*
• NFLShop.com
• Overstock.com*
• RedEnvelope

Free shipping deals for Monday, December 22
Based on last year's deals, these merchants should have free delivery upgrades or complete free shipping on Monday, December 22.

• AllPosters.com
• BabyCenter.com
• Bass Pro Shops
• Bluefly.com
• Cooking.com
• Designer Linens Outlet*
• eBags.com
• Gaiam.com
• JCPenney
• J.Crew
• Limited Too
• Moosejaw.com
• Neiman Marcus (includes free gift wrapping!)
• Origins.com
• Plow & Hearth
• Saks
• Sears
• TimeLife.com
• Zales*

To our knowledge, stores not on these lists — such as Amazon.com, Target, and Walmart — didn't offer last-minute shipping deals last year. However, for Amazon.com, consider Amazon Prime. This optional service offers free unlimited two-day shipping with overnight shipping upgrades of only $3.99. Amazon Prime is currently on sale for $59/year with a free one month trial (yes, you cancel your trial before it's up).

If you're shopping for large items such as TVs or furniture, we recommend making your purchases as soon as possible. For smaller purchases like clothes, movies, most other electronics, toys, and kitchen appliances, there will be plenty of shipping deals available. Check our shipping deadlines time table for continuous updates on last-minute shipping deadlines.

Running out of gift ideas? Browse through our holiday gift guide for the best deals on gadgets, toys, and more.