Olivia Harper

USPS says mail Ground Advantage by December 17 and Priority Mail Express by December 19, 2026; FedEx Ground's last day is December 17 to 23 by transit time.

AAA lists member discounts with retail partners such as 1-800-Flowers, HP, Samsung, Dell and NAPA; you need an active membership, and offers vary by region.

Ace Rewards is Ace Hardware's free loyalty program, with member sales, personalized coupons, bonus points and member-only events like Ace Rewards Days.

Under the Twice as Nice Guarantee, Aldi refunds a qualifying Aldi-brand food item and also replaces it; here is what recent reports say about the rules.

Amazon can ship eligible orders to a Locker, a Counter or a UPS Access Point; here are the size limits, how pickup works and how long packages wait.

Amazon takes major credit and debit cards, its own cards, US checking accounts, gift cards, EBT, FSA, HSA and card reward points; here are the rules for each.

Prime Access is full Prime at $6.99 a month, not $14.99, for people on SNAP, Medicaid and similar programs or with income up to 200% of the poverty guideline.

Amazon boxes, paper mailers and packing paper go in most curbside bins, plastic bags go to store drop-off, and old devices can be traded in or donated.

If Apple cuts an Apple-branded product's price within 14 days of delivery, you can ask for the difference, except in limited-time sales like Black Friday.

Apple ships online orders free, offers free next-day delivery on in-stock devices such as Macs, iPads and iPhones, and two-hour delivery in most metros.

Order on apple.com, wait for the pickup notice with a QR code, then bring the order number, a government photo ID and the live QR code or Wallet pass.

As reported by SlashGear and the Daily Dot, AutoZone lends specialty tools for a deposit near the tool's price, refunded in full if returned within 90 days.

As reported by consumer sites, AutoZone takes most items back within 90 days at any store, in original packaging with a receipt; used parts may be refused.

B&H takes most items back within 30 days of delivery in new condition and original packaging; shipping is not refunded and a 15% restocking fee can apply.

Bass Pro Shops takes most returns within 60 days with proof of purchase, at Bass Pro or Cabela's stores; firearms, ammunition and some gear are final sale.

Best Buy takes major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, gift cards and its own cards online and in store; cash and checks work in stores only, Zip online or in its app.

Best Buy sets hours per store and posts them on each store page; one Minnesota store lists 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with an earlier close on Sunday.

Unlike Costco and Sam's Club, BJ's accepts manufacturer coupons and lets you pair one with a BJ's coupon on the same item, as news sites report.

BJ's sells two memberships, Club at $60 a year and Club+ at $120, as reported by news and shopping sites; Club+ adds 2% back in rewards and a gas discount.

Consumer sites report that BJ's takes most items back within a year and electronics within 90 days; alcohol, tobacco, gift cards and trading cards are final.

Burlington asks for returns within 30 days with the receipt for a refund to your original payment; later or receiptless returns get merchandise credit instead.

Chewy Autoship takes 35% off your first Autoship order, up to $20, then 5% off eligible items on every later Autoship order; change or cancel at any time.

Chewy takes returns within 365 days of purchase with free return shipping, opened food and litter included; activated gift cards and guest orders are excluded.

Tires bought at a Costco Tire Center include installation, lifetime rotation, balancing, flat repairs and nitrogen, plus a 5 year road hazard warranty.