Free shipping thresholds and when topping up pays off
Short answer: It can pay to top up if what you add is something you would need soon anyway. Buy something purely to save on shipping, and you have not really saved anything at all.
The maths is simple
If you are thirty kroner short of the threshold and need socks anyway, top up right away. If you need nothing right now, leave the order as it is. See bamboo socks for women to see if something fits in the last part of the order.
Basics are the right thing to add
Underwear and socks get used regardless of when you buy them, making them the safest choice when you are a few kroner short of the threshold. See bamboo underwear for women for items that never go out of style and always end up used day to day.
Save the list for next time
Do not buy something random just to hit the threshold. Instead note down what you actually need and gather it for the next order. See bamboo clothing for women and note what tempts you, so you can buy it with a clear conscience later.
Compare against the shipping cost
Buy an extra hundred kroner of goods to save forty in shipping, and you have effectively spent sixty kroner more than needed. Always run that simple sum yourself before adding an item you would not otherwise choose, just to avoid the shipping cost.
Check whether offers count toward the threshold
Some campaigns and discounted items count fully toward the free shipping threshold, while others do not. See offers for current discounted items, and check the terms before counting a cheap item toward the amount needed for free shipping.
Do not split the order in two to save
It can seem clever to split a large order in two to hit the threshold twice, but it usually adds up to more shipping overall, not less. Gather everything into one order from the start, unless you genuinely need two deliveries at different times.
Remember the threshold can vary
The threshold can differ depending on whether you order to a pickup point or straight to your door, and it can also change during campaign periods. Always check the current amount in your basket, rather than relying on a figure you remember from an earlier order.
Top up with something you know you use
Choose an item in a colour or size you already know from earlier purchases, rather than experimenting with something new just to hit the threshold. See bamboo socks for women for colours that match what you already have at home.
Ask customer service if unsure
If you are unsure whether a specific item or offer counts toward the free shipping threshold, customer service can give a quick and precise answer. That is better than guessing and ending up paying shipping anyway because a discounted item was not fully counted.
Frequently asked questions
Does it pay to top up to the free shipping threshold
Only if what you add is something you would need soon anyway. Otherwise you have effectively just moved money from shipping to an item you did not need.
What is the best item to top up with
Socks or underwear. Both get used regardless of when you buy them, so you avoid spending money on something that just gathers dust in a drawer.
What is the typical mistake
Buying more than shipping costs in order to save it. That means you have effectively spent more money, not less, even though the basket appears to have saved something.
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