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What Do Consumers Prefer: Free or Fast Shipping?
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I think it’s dependent on the ability for the retailer and shipper to follow through. Last year, due to the increasing demand several of my promised orders did not meet their 5-7 day window as promised. Within reason, I don’t have a problem paying shipping. Last year I learned my lesson that free is not a license to guarantee anything so I’m better paying for shipping. Retailers should be realistic with shipping time frames due to increasing volumes instead of giving low-end time frames and consumers should start shopping early–to avoid weather and volume delays!
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