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2010 Holiday Ordering Deadlines for On-Time Delivery

From Amazon to Zappos, here is Dealhack's preliminary 2010 list of holiday shipping deadlines for over 170 top retailers. For each, we assume that items ship out one day after ordered unless merchant guidelines specify otherwise. This year, Christmas is Saturday December 25, so we are targeting delivery by Friday December 24.
 
The check mark () indicates special holiday deadlines published by the merchant. All others are based on the site's standard shipping guidelines.
 
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Store Standard Expedited Fastest APO/FPO Gift Card E-Gift Certificate Customer
Service
Exceptions
1-800 Contacts Dec 10 4pm ET Dec 17 4pm ET Dec 21 4pm ET Via USPS Priority No No 800-266-8228 Processing time takes up to 2 days
1-800-Flowers Dec 24 1:30pm local (by florist); Dec 14 by carrier Dec 21 by carrier Dec 22 by carrier No Dec 15 No 800-716-4851 Items ship via carrier or florist; varies by product
6th Ave Electronic Dec 14 Dec 16 Dec 17 No Available for in-store purchases only No 877-684-283 Add days if item in stock at retail store but not warehouse; info on product page
Abt Electronics Dec 17 Dec 21 2pm CT Dec 23 2pm CT Dec 8 Dec 17 Dec 24 12pm CT 888-228-5800 Items via APO/FPO under 25 lbs. only
Adidas Dec 16 11am ET Dec 22 11am ET Dec 23 11am ET Via USPS Dec 14 7pm ET; can also expedite No 800-982-9337 Items via APO/FPO under 70 lbs. only
Aeropostale Dec 17 12pm ET Dec 21 12pm ET Dec 23 12pm ET Via USPS Dec 10; can also expedite Dec 24 877-289-2376 Estimated delivery dates usually shown at checkout
Amazon Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 23 3pm PT Dec 10 Dec 15 Dec 24 800-201-7575 Last day for free Super Saving shipping is Dec 17; Local express delivery available through 12/24 in select cities; APO/FPO varies by zip
American Eagle Outfitters Dec 17 6am ET Dec 22 6am ET Dec 23 1pm ET Dec 10 Dec 15; can also expedite Dec 24 888-232-4535
AmericanWinery.com Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 17 No No No 800-366-5649
Apple Store Dec 18 PT Dec 18 PT Dec 23 10am PT Via 3rd party vendors Dec 17 No 800-MY-APPLE Add days if estimated shipping over 24 hrs.; + 1 day for engraving; + 2 days to customize a Mac; 10 extra days for Magic Mouse
AppliancePartsPros Dec 17 Dec 22 4pm ET Dec 23 4pm ET Call for APO/FPO deliveries No No 877-477-7278 Orders by 4pm ET on in-stock items ship same-day
Ashford Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 22 No No No 866-274-3673
Athleta Dec 17 Dec 21 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Dec 4 Dec 10; can also expedite No 877-3ATHLETA Shop with four other stores for one shipping charge: Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy and Piperlime
Avon Dec 20 12:30pm ET Dec 22 12:30pm ET Dec 23 12:30pm ET No No No 800-500-2866
B&H Photo Video Dec 21 11am ET Dec 22 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Via USPS Dec 17 No 800-221-5743 No orders taken btwn Fri 4:30pm ET and Sat 6pm ET; expected delivery dates shown during checkout
Backcountry.com Dec 17 3pm MT Dec 22 3pm MT Dec 23 3pm MT Via USPS Email only Dec 24 800-409-4502 Freight shipping (kayaks, etc) takes 10-14 business days
Banana Republic Dec 17 Dec 21 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Dec 4 Dec 10; can also expedite No 888-277-8953 Shop with four other stores for one shipping charge: Athleta, Gap, Old Navy and Piperlime
Barnes & Noble Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 11-18 (standard or expedited) Dec 14; can also expedite Dec 24 800-843-2665 Add days if "usually ships" more than 24 hrs and for PCs and videogames
Beauty.com Dec 20 3pm ET Dec 22 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Nov 24-Dec 10 (standard or expedited) Dec 15; can also expedite Dec 24 800-378-4786
Best Buy Dec 21 11am ET Dec 22 11am ET Dec 23 11am ET Dec 15 Dec 10; can also expedite No 888-237-8289 In-store pickup available through Dec 24 3pm local; add days if "usually leaves our warehouse" more than 1 day; oversized items take longer
Bike Nashbar Dec 11 Dec 22 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Via USPS Dec 11; can also expedite Dec 24 800-NASHBAR Some items ship directly from manufacturers
Blue Nile Dec 23 5pm ET Dec 23 5pm ET Dec 23 5pm ET Via USPS Priority Email only Dec 24 800-242-2728 Add days if estimated shipping over 1 day; add 1 day for orders with diamonds; varies by products; see details
Bluefly Dec 10 Dec 21 12pm ET Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 11 No No 877-BLUEFLY
Bodybuilding.com Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 17 Via USPS Priority Email only Dec 24 877-991-3411 Most orders arrive in 2-3 days; heavy orders in 3-5 days.
Borders Dec 16 Dec 20 Dec 22 10am ET Via USPS Dec 10; can also expedite No 800-770-7811 Add days if "usually ships" more than 24 hrs; In-store pickup also available
BRIO Dec 10 Dec 21 5pm ET Dec 22 5pm ET Via USPS No No 1-800-KID-KNEX
Brooks Brothers Dec 20 11am ET N/A Dec 23 12pm ET Via USPS Dec 17; can also expedite No 800-274-1815
Brookstone Dec 21 1pm ET Dec 22 1pm ET Dec 23 1pm ET Via USPS Dec 10 No 800-846-3000 Express Delivery not guaranteed during holiday periods
Build-A-Bear Dec 16 12pm ET Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 23 12pm ET Via USPS Priority Email only Dec 24 877-789-BEAR Buy Now-Ship Later available
Butterfly Photo Dec 8 Dec 17 Dec 21 No No No 800-339-9960 Packages ship via FedEx and require signatures
Buy.com Dec 16 12pm ET Dec 21 12pm PT Dec 22 12pm PT No Dec 17 Dec 24 800-800-0800 Add 1 day for toys, sports and bags; add days if "usually ships" more than 1 day; last day for free shipping is Dec 13
BuyDig.com Dec 20 Dec 22 3pm ET Dec 23 1pm ET Via USPS Dec 10 No 800-617-4686 Oversized merchandise shipped via "white glove" service
Cafe Press Dec 15 Dec 20 Dec 21 12pm ET Via USPS Email only Dec 24 877-809-1659 Some items require longer processing times
Calumet Photographic Dec 17 4pm CT Dec 22 4pm CT Dec 23 4pm CT Via USPS Dec 17 4pm CT; can also expedite No 800-CALUMET Some items require longer processing times
Cell Phone Shop Dec 15 Dec 22 Dec 22 No No No 866-381-1670
Champion Dec 10 to West Coast; Dec 15 to East Coast Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS No No 800-315-0563
Chefs Dec 17 2pm ET Dec 22 2pm ET Dec 23 2pm ET Via USPS Dec 16 2pm ET; can also expedite No 800-338-3232
Chop on the Block Dec 15 2pm CT Dec 22 2pm CT Dec 23 2pm CT Via USPS Priority No No 888-571-GEAR Free ground shipping w/$50 order; extra charges on heavy items
Chumby Dec 15 Dec 15 Dec 15 No No No Email or IM only Add days if estimated ship date more than 24 hrs.
Circuit City Dec 9 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 1; can also expedite; order by phone No No 800-THE-CITY Estimate assumes up to 3 days to process order per CircuitCity website
Coffee for Less Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec 22 No Email only Dec 23 888-893-7593
Compact Appliance Dec 14 Dec 22 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET No No No 800-297-6076 Add days if "usually ships" later than "next business day"; oversized items may take longer; 5% off w/ Coupon Code: 5AFF
CompUSA Dec 10 Dec 21 Dec 22 Nov 24 Dec 17 Dec 24 800-COMPUSA
Converse Dec 18 12pm ET Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS Dec 17 Dec 24 888-792-3307 Custom-made products may take significantly longer
Cooking.com Dec 18 Dec 22 11am PT Dec 23 11am PT Via USPS on some items Dec 14 Dec 24 877-999-2433
Crucial Memory Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 22 12pm MT Via USPS No No 800-336-8915
Crutchfield Dec 16 5pm ET Dec 21 5pm ET Dec 23 5pm ET Via USPS Priority Dec 17; can also expedite Dec 24 888-955-6000 Large/heavy items require special shipping
Cyberguys Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS Dec 16; can also expedite No 800-892-1010 Items via APO/FPO under 70 lbs. only
Dell Business Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 15 Via USPS No No 800-456-3355 Estimate includes 3-6 days to build system
Dell Home Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 15 Via USPS No No 800-624-9897 Estimate includes 3-6 days to build system
Dell Refurbished Dec 14 2pm CT Dec 21 2pm CT Dec 22 12pm CT Via USPS No No 800-891-8595
Design Within Reach Dec 10 Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 23 12pm ET No Dec 10; can also expedite No 800-944-2233 Room of Choice and White Glove delivery available through Dec 11 in most places, through Dec 16 in NYC, Chicago and CA
Diamond.com Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 10 No No 888-342-6663 Free shipping on all orders of $250 or more to all U.S. destinations except Hawaii and Alaska
Discovery Channel Store Dec 20 10am PT Dec 22 10am PT Dec 23 10am PT Via USPS Dec 16; can also expedite No 800-889-9950
Disney Store Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 7 Email only Dec 24 800-328-0368 Order personalized items by Dec 13 w/ standard shipping (can also expedite)
Drugstore.com Dec 20 3pm ET Dec 22 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Nov 5 Dec 15; can also expedite Dec 24 800-378-4786
Duracell Direct Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS No No 800-692-9244
Eastbay Dec 10 Dec 22 11am CT Dec 23 11am CT Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 23 800-826-2205
Eastern Mountain Sports Dec 17 12pm ET (PO Box); Dec 21 12pm ET (Street Address) Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 23 12pm ET Via USPS Dec 14; can also expedite No 888-463-6367 Same day in-store pickup available; oversized products have different shipping restrictions
EB Games Dec 21 12pm CT Dec 22 12pm CT Dec 23 12pm CT Via USPS Priority Dec 10 Dec 22 800-883-8895
eBags Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 21 No Email only Dec 24 800-820-6126
Eddie Bauer Dec 22 11am ET Dec 22 11am ET Dec 23 1pm ET Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 24 5pm ET 800-426-8020 Add 2 days for monograms, hemming or gift boxes; not all items can be sent to APO/FPO
Electronics-Expo.com Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 22 No No No 888-707-EXPO
Endless.com Dec 20 5pm PT N/A Dec 23 5pm PT Dec 3 No No 866-218-9936 Free overnight shipping on all orders except clearance items (free standard shipping: 3-5 business day delivery).
Etronics Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS No No 800-323-7669
Expansys USA Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS No No 309-834-0323
Famous Footwear Dec 15 11am CT Dec 22 11am CT Dec 23 11am CT No Dec 15; can also expedite No 888-869-1053
Footlocker Dec 17 8pm CT Dec 21 8pm CT Dec 23 10am CT Dec 2 Dec 17 Dec 23 800-991-6815 Allow more time for custom orders
Frederick's of Hollywood Dec 16 12pm PT Dec 22 12pm PT Dec 23 12pm PT Dec 10 Email only Dec 23 866-729-3232 Gift Certificates can only be redeemed online
Fujitsu Computers Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 10 Nov 6 via 3rd party vendor No No 1-800-8FUJITSU Estimates include 5-7 days to build a system
GameStop Dec 21 12pm CT Dec 22 12pm CT Dec 23 12pm CT Via USPS Priority Dec 10 Dec 22 800-883-8895
Gap Dec 17 Dec 21 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Dec 4 Dec 10; can also expedite No 800-427-7895 Shop with four other stores for one shipping charge: Athleta, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Piperlime
Geeks.com Dec 17 2pm PT Dec 22 2pm PT Dec 23 2pm PT Via USPS Email only Dec 23 2pm PT 760-726-7700
Green Mountain Cofee Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 22 1pm ET No Dec 16; can also expedite No 888-879-4627
Griffin Technology Dec 16 Dec 22 6pm CT Dec 23 6pm CT FPO only (no APO) via USPS Priority No No 615-399-7000 Most orders before 6pm CT ship same day; however, not guaranteed
GUESS Store Dec 14 12pm ET Dec 17 12pm ET Dec 22 12m ET Via USPS Dec 16 4pm ET; can also expedite No 800-44-GUESS Gift cards require a signature upon delivery
Guitar Center Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS Priority Dec 10 No 866-498-7882
Hammacher Schlemmer Dec 17 6pm ET Dec 22 6pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Via USPS Dec 10 No 800-321-1484
Harry & David Dec 17 Dec 22 10am PT Dec 23 10am PT Dec 10 Dec 17; can also expedite No 877-322-1200 Use gift e-Noucements to let someone know a gift is coming
Hickory Farms Dec 21 Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 23 12pm ET Nov 26 Dec 21; can also expedite Dec 23 800-753-8558 APO/FPO shipping is free; not all items eligible
HomeDepot.com Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec 21 No Dec 10; can also expedite No 800-430-3376 White Glove delivery available; order by Dec 9
HP Home Store Dec 15 Dec 22 10pm ET Dec 23 10pm ET Via forwarding service Dec 11; can also expedite Dec 23 888-999-4747 Computers take longer; estimated shipping dates shown; can receive by Dec 24 if estimated date Dec 18 for notebooks or Dec 22 for desktops and 2-day shipping selected
HP Small & Medium Business Dec 16 Dec 22 8pm ET Dec 23 8pm ET No No No 800-888-0262 Computers take longer; estimated shipping dates shown
ICE.com Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS No No 800-539-3580
Illy.com Dec 16 Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 23 12pm ET No No No 877-469-4559
Interstate Batteries Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 21 No No No 866-842-5368
J&R Computer/Music World Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 23 4pm ET Via USPS Dec 15; can also expedite No 800-426-6027
JCPenney.com Dec 17 Dec 22 2pm CT Dec 23 2pm CT Via USPS Priority Dec 17 Dec 23 800-322-1189
Jos. A. Bank Dec 17 12pm ET Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 23 12pm ET Via USPS Dec 15; can also expedite Dec 23 800-999-7472
KB Toys Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS Dec 10 No 877-452-5437
Kmart Dec 17 Dec 22 10am CT Dec 23 9am CT Via USPS Dec 17 Dec 24 866-562-7848 Gift cards only for use in stores
K'nex Dec 15 Dec 17 4:30pm ET Dec 17 4:30pm ET Via USPS Dec 17 Dec 23 800-KID-KNEX K'NEX Custom Designed Building Set takes longer
Kodak Store Dec 16 12pm ET Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 23 12pm ET No No Dec 23 888-368-6600 Email Gift Certificate available for Kodak Gallery only
LEGO Dec 14 12pm ET Dec 21 2pm ET Dec 22 2pm ET No Dec 15 Dec 23 800-835-4386
Lenovo Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 17 No No No 866-96-THINK Add days if "estimated ship date" over 1 day; it typically takes 8-11 days to build a new system
Lens.com Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 17 Via USPS Priority No No 800-LENS.COM Prescription verification can add 1 day; Toric lenses often take 5 extra days
Lucky Brand Dec 10 11am PT Dec 22 11am PT Dec 23 11am PT Via USPS Dec 10 11am PT; can also expedite No 800-964-5777
MacMall Dec 17 5pm ET Dec 22 9pm ET Dec 23 7pm ET Via USPS Dec 11: can also expedite No 800-622-6255 Must place APO/FPO orders by phone; deadlines assume "same day, in stock" status on product page
Magazines.com N/A N/A N/A N/A Dec 17 Dec 24 800-MAGAZINES
Maxstudio.com Dec 10 Dec 23 10:30am PT Dec 23 10:30am PT No No No 888-334-4629
Meijer.com Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 18 No Dec 10; can also expedite No 877-363-4537
Meritline Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS No No 626-912-0668 Some APO/FPO items may take longer
Moo.com Dec 13 Dec 13 Dec 16 No No No
Mountain Gear Dec 10 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS Dec 10; can also expedite Dec 23 800-829-2009 Call for gift card or APO/FPO orders
Music123 Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS Priority Dec 16; can also expedite No 888-566-6123 Gift certificates redeemable on phone orders only
Musician's Friend Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS Priority Dec 17; can also expedite Dec 24 800-391-8762 Cannot ship items over 70 lbs. to APO/FPO
MusicNotes.com Instant Download Instant Download Instant Download Instant Download Dec 16 Dec 24 800-944-4667
Mwave Dec 16 12pm PT Dec 22 12pm PT Dec 23 12pm PT Via USPS Priority No No 800-251-4648
National Geographic Dec 10 Dec 22 1pm ET Dec 23 1pm ET No No No 800-437-5521
New York & Co. Dec 21 1pm ET Dec 22 1pm ET Dec 23 1pm ET Via USPS Dec 9; can also expedite No 800-961-9906 Standard assumes free upgrade to FedEx Ground
Newegg.com Dec 15 3pm PT Dec 22 3pm PT Dec 23 3pm PT Via USPS Email only Dec 24 800-390-1119 Choose from FedEx, UPS or White Glove options
NeweggMall Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS No No 888-863-1688 Many products sold and shipped by 3rd parties; deadlines and options vary
Nike Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 22 No Dec 10; can also expedite Dec 24 800-806-6453
Nordstrom.com Dec 20 3pm ET Dec 22 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Via USPS Dec 15 12pm PT; can also expedite Dec 23 888-282-6060 Some Beauty & Fragrance items take longer
Office Depot Dec 23 5pm local time Dec 23 5pm local time Dec 23 5pm local time Via USPS Dec 10 No 800-GO-DEPOT Products w/ "3-day delivery" icon take longer; delivery outside local store area will take longer
OfficeMax Dec 23 5pm local time Dec 23 5pm local time Dec 23 5pm local time Via USPS No No 800-283-7674 Delivery outside local trade area will take longer
Old Navy Dec 17 Dec 21 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Dec 4 Dec 10; can also expedite No 800-653-6289 Shop with four other stores for one shipping charge: Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap and Piperlime
Omaha Steaks Dec 10 Dec 17 9am CT Dec 23 9am CT No Dec 10 Dec 24 800-960-8400
OneCall Dec 17 3pm PT Dec 22 3pm PT Dec 23 1pm PT Via USPS Dec 15; can also expedite Dec 24 800-340-4770 Most items ship via FedEx Ground; "white glove" service also available
Overstock Dec 17 2am ET Dec 22 2am ET Dec 23 12pm ET Nov 14 Dec 17; can also expedite No 800-843-2446 Some items may take longer
Palm & Treo Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 17 Via USPS Email only Dec 23 800-881-7256 Gift card codes activated 24 hours after recipient receives e-mail
PC Connection Dec 10 Dec 18 2pm ET Dec 23 2pm ET Via USPS iTunes cards only No 888-213-0259 Add days if availability shows other than "today"
PCMall Dec 16 Dec 22 7pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Via USPS Dec 16; can also expedite No 800-555-6255 Call for APO/FPO shipping
Performance Bike Dec 10 Dec 22 4pm ET Dec 23 4pm ET Via USPS Priority Dec 10; can also expedite No 800-727-2433 Ship to store option available (includes assembly but takes longer)
Pfaltzgraff Dec 14 Dec 20 Dec 22 Nov 26 Dec 17; can also expedite No 800-999-2811
Philips Dec 10 Dec 21 1pm ET Dec 22 1pm ET No No No 866-464-1682 Oversized items shipped via special delivery. Expect a call in 4-6 business days to schedule a delivery appointment.
Piperlime Dec 17 Dec 21 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Dec 4 Dec 10; can also expedite No 877-PIPERLIME Shop with four other stores for one shipping charge: Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy
ProFlowers Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 22 No No No 800-580-2913 A limited selection of items is available for same day local delivery by a local florist.
Puma Dec 17 12pm ET Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 23 12pm ET Dec 17; via UPS 2nd Day Air No No 888-565-PUMA Customized items may take longer
Radio Shack Dec 10 Dec 22 11am ET Dec 23 11am ET Via USPS Dec 10; can also expedite No 800-843-7422 White Glove delivery on oversized items
RalphLauren.com Dec 20 ET Dec 21 ET Dec 22 ET Via USPS Dec 15 12pm ET; can also expedite Dec 23 888-475-7674 Can also notify gift card recipients by email
Red Envelope Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 22 No No No 877-733-3683 Add 2 business days for personalization; "shop now, ship later" available
Reebok Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 22 No No No 866-870-1743 Cardio equipment takes 10-14 days
REI Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 23 9pm PT Via USPS Dec 15 Dec 23 800-426-4840 In store delivery also available
REI Outlet Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS Dec 15 Dec 23 800-426-4840 In store delivery also available
Ritz Camera Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS Email only Dec 24 877-690-0099 Gift Certificate only for Ritz online, not Ritz Camera stores
Rocawear Dec 16 2pm ET Dec 22 2pm ET Dec 23 2pm ET Via USPS No No 800-839-6016
Roots USA Dec 8 Dec 15 Dec 15 Via USPS Priority No No 800-208-0521
Ross-Simons Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 22 12pm ET Dec 22 12pm ET Via USPS Dec 10 Dec 23 800-835-0919 An upgrade to free two-day shipping provided if necessary.
Sears.com Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS Dec 17 Dec 24 800-349-4358 Other delivery options apply for oversized & specialty items; international shipping provided by third-party shipper, FiftyOne
Shoebuy.com Dec 10 Dec 15 Dec 16 Via USPS Email only Dec 24 888-200-8414 Can specify gift certificate delivery date
ShoeMall Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec 21 Via USPS Priority Email only Dec 24 800-704-5478 International shipping provided by third-party shipper, Access USA
Shoes.com Dec 18 3pm ET Dec 21 Dec 22 No No No 888-233-6743 International shipping provided by third-party shipper, FiftyOne
ShoeSteal.com Dec 14 Dec 22 11am CT Dec 23 11am CT No No No
ShopLinksys Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 21 No No No 877-959-7467
ShopNBC Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 No No No 800-676-5523
Sierra Trading Post Dec 16 Dec 22 3pm MT Dec 23 3pm MT Via USPS Priority Dec 17 No 800-713-4534
Skechers Dec 16 PT Dec 21 PT Dec 21 PT Via USPS No No 800-746-3411 Order by Dec 21 PT for fastest 2-day delivery
Smart Bargains Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 17 Via USPS Dec 10; can also expedite Dec 23 877-865-7669
Sony Style Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 22 No Dec 9; can also expedite No 877-244-9959 Add 7 days for Sony VAIO, 5 days for 32-inch or greater TVs, and/or 1 day for engraving; all shipping methods not available for all products or to all locations
Spiegel.com Dec 10 5pm ET Dec 17 5pm ET Dec 22 5pm ET Via USPS Dec 17 No 800-222-5680
Staples Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 20 No Dec 17; can also expedite No 800-378-2753 Order by Dec 23 5pm local time for delivery within local store area
Starbucks Store Dec 15 Dec 17 12pm PST Dec 23 12pm PST Via USPS Dec 10 No 800-235-2883
Swiss Outpost Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS No No 866-845-4642
Talbots Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS Dec 16 Dec 24 800-825-2687 Express service is not available for P.O. Boxes.
Target Dec 20 Dec 21 11:30pm CT Dec 21 11:30pm CT Dec 3 Dec 17 Dec 24 800-591-3869 Add days if "usually ships" more than 1-2 days
Textbooks.com Dec 15 12pm CT Dec 22 12pm CT Dec 23 12pm CT Via USPS Priority No No 877-292-6442
The North Face Dec 16 Dec 22 12pm PT Dec 23 12pm PT No Dec 16; can also expedite Dec 24 888-TNF-1968
ThinkGeek.com Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 23 12pm ET Via USPS Email only Dec 24 888-433-5788
Thinkpad ThinkCentre Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 17 No No No 866-96-THINK Add days if "estimated ship date" over 1 day; it typically takes 8-11 days to build a new system
Tiger Direct Dec 17 5pm ET Dec 22 5pm ET Dec 23 5pm ET Via USPS Dec 17 Dec 24 800-800-8300
Timberland Dec 21 Dec 21 Dec 22 Via USPS Priority Dec 15; can also expedite No 888-802-9947 Order custom boot orders by Dec 1; overnight and 2-day deliveries require a signature
Toshiba Direct PCs Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 22 No No No 888-255-7816 Times shown for products in stock; custom orders take longer
ToysRUs.com Dec 20 Dec 22 3pm ET Dec 22 3pm ET Via USPS Dec 17; can also expedite No 800-ToysRUs Add days if "usually ships" more than "1-2 days"
US Postal Service Dec 10 Parcel Post Dec 21 Priority Mail Dec 22 Express Mail Varies - see details No No 1-800-ASK-USPS
Vann's Dec 17 1pm MT Dec 17 1pm MT Dec 23 1pm MT No No No 866-896-2250
Vans Dec 18 Dec 18 Dec 22 10am PT Via USPS No No 888-698889
Victoria's Secret Dec 17 3pm ET Dec 22 3pm ET Dec 23 3pm ET Via USPS Dec 17 1pm ET; can also expedite Dec 24 800-411-5116
Vista Print Dec 10 Dec 17 8pm ET Dec 17 8pm ET Via USPS No No 800-961-2075 Add days for estimated print production (up to two weeks, depending on the item)
Wal-Mart Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 22 Nov 12 Dec 17 Dec 22 800-Wal-Mart
Wine.com Dec 18 Midnight local Dec 22 1pm ET Dec 22 1pm ET No Dec 15 Dec 23 800-592-5870 Deadlines are approximate; shipping of wine subject to applicable state law; adult signature required
Woodwind & Brasswind Dec 17 2pm ET Dec 22 2pm ET Dec 23 2pm ET Via USPS Priority Dec 10; can also expedite No 800-348-5003 No APO/AFO items over 70 lbs.
WristWatch.com Dec 15 3pm CT Dec 22 3pm CT Dec 23 3pm CT Via USPS Priority No No 800-521-5568
X-treme Geek Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 22 Via USPS Dec 10; can also expedite Dec 23 800-480-4335
Zappos Dec 23 1pm PT Dec 23 1pm PT Dec 23 1pm PT Via USPS Dec 17 1pm PT; can also expedite Dec 24 800-927-7671 Free shipping and free 365 day returns


While we've taken great care to compile accurate information, we had to do a fair amount of interpreting. Whenever unclear, we chose to err on the side of caution (these are deadlines after all). Nevertheless, there are always exceptions, so please confirm the anticipated delivery date for important purchases directly--you usually can during checkout. If you have any doubts, call or email the store before ordering.
 
We'll keep monitoring these stores throughout the season and update the information with published holiday deadlines as they become available.
 
Almost all of the merchants listed note that customers in remote areas, outside the 48 contiguous states, shipping to APOs and FPOs or purchasing oversized items might receive packages after the indicated timeframes. Therefore, please keep that in mind if it applies to your order.
 
Even if you have missed every other possible shipping deadline, there is still time to order an email gift certificate right up to the very last minute.
 
Send comments, suggestions or a link to the shipping policy page of any other merchant you would like us to include at tips@dealhack.com.
 


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