I have a prime membership to Amazon. My sister pays $75 a year for it and is allowed I believe 5 guest e-mails on her account. I get free shipping almost all of the time. She won't let me help her pay for it because she uses it so much for her at home business. Nice perk.
Before I buy anything directly from department store websites, I do an internet search for a free shipping or percentage off coupon code and enter it into the coupon code slot. I don't normally have to pay shipping or I'll get a percentage off that I would have never known about if I hadn't done the search!
I love hearing everyone's tips!!!