Amazon...need sm item to get free shipping

beaglebiz · #1 08/02/12, 05:30 PM

Need some help...I have a $19.63 item in my cart, and need to spend another 5.37 to get free shipping. I hate buying something I dont need...but I hate paying for shipping even worse...any suggestions?? Im drawing a blank

jassytoo · #2 08/02/12, 05:34 PM

What about a small Christmas or birthday gift. Maybe a book or grocery item you could use.

JohnP · #3 08/02/12, 06:05 PM

They usually have items down below an item "people who bought this also bought this". Anything related you might need?

Bruenor · #4 08/02/12, 06:27 PM

Everyone needs a whistle.

I have one of these on my Swiss army knife, and my wife has one on her key chain. I'm making lanyards for some of these and will be giving them out at Christmas as gifts.

beaglebiz · #5 08/02/12, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruenor

Everyone needs a whistle.

I have one of these on my Swiss army knife, and my wife has one on her key chain. I'm making lanyards for some of these and will be giving them out at Christmas as gifts.

Thanks!!! This is a great idea!

Bruenor · #6 08/02/12, 06:51 PM

These are great whistles. They have no moving parts, so no little ball to pop out and lose. Also, it's made out of plastic, so no risk of it sticking to your lips in cold weather.

I'm able to get a pretty good sound out of mine. It goes everywhere I go. I have some friends with young daughters (middle school and elementary school), and I'm going to make them "pretty" lanyards for these. You never know when kids might need a whistle.

Oggie · #7 08/02/12, 06:55 PM

You could buy this stuff and sell it on the black market to make a tidy profit.

Cosmic Catnip Jar, 1-1/4-Ounce: Amazon.com: Pet Supplies

Unfortunately, any buyers for the stuff would only have mouse heads, hairballs or the occasional breath of life from a baby to trade.

But, when you deal with evil, you kind of have to take what you get.

gilberte · #8 08/03/12, 05:59 AM

Look's like they've reeled another one in. If it's nothing you need in a hurry just wait, you'll NEED something else soon enough.

DAVID In Wisconsin · #9 08/03/12, 07:27 AM

Amazon Filler Item Finder - Get Free Shipping on Amazon.com is a handy, dandy site that allows you to fill in an exact amount and it shows everything available at Amazon to get the free shipping. It's great!

PNP Katahdins · #10 08/03/12, 07:33 AM

You should be able to find a book you really need. That's how I get some pretty neat ones. Or maybe a kitchen gadget?

Peg

Kmac15 · #11 08/03/12, 09:35 AM

I go for bandaids or medical pads.

cathyharrell · #12 08/03/12, 11:10 PM

Sugar baby watermelon seeds or others

KnowOneSpecial · #13 08/03/12, 11:12 PM

I check out the Storey's book and booklets. Usually they have a topic I need to learn more about.

Packedready · #14 08/04/12, 08:54 AM

What I do is put the item in my cart and wait until there is something I need, which doesn't take long and then I buy. Check razor blades, supplements etc.