Why You Can Trust CNET Christmas 2011 online shopping deadlines
Time is running out to get holiday gifts delivered by December 25. Not to worry though! We've put together this list of shipping deadlines to show you where and when you can still get last-minute tech gifts that will be delivered on time.
Still haven't finished your Christmas shopping? Hey, we don't judge.
But you are down to the wire if you still hope to get some tech toys delivered before December 25. We've put together this list of shipping deadlines for popular places to pick up tech gifts to show you where and when to get your last-minute tech gifts delivered on time. Expect to pay a premium for procrastination, but these places will get the goods to your giftees just in the nick of time.
Keep in mind that the deadlines apply to the 48 contiguous U.S. states only. Also, the items that are eligible for the cutoff dates are typically items that are in stock and that "usually ship in one day." Lastly, some retailers with physical stores have last-minute in-store pickup options. Check out the links to each store's deadlines for more details.
Here are the Christmas 2011 shipping deadlines from some popular online retailers:
Amazon.com
Choose these shipping options by the listed cutoff date to receive your order by December 24.
| Cutoff Date | Shipping Option |
| Dec. 19 | Standard Shipping or FREE Super Saver Shipping |
| Dec. 20 | Two-Day Shipping |
| Dec. 21 | Two-Day Shipping by 8 p.m. PST or One-Day Shipping |
| Dec. 22 | One-Day Shipping by 4:30 p.m. PST |
| Dec. 23 | Last-Minute Christmas Delivery ($9.99/item for Amazon Prime members only) |
| Dec. 24 | Local express delivery ($3.99/item where available) |
| Dec. 25 | E-mail and printable gift cards only |
Apple
Deadline for iPad, iPod, iPhone 3GS/4 (not iPhone 4S), Mac (non-customized and popular config), and Apple TV.
| Cutoff Date | Shipping Option |
| Dec. 19 | 2-3 Day Shipping |
Deadline for non-engraved and non-customized iPad, iPod, iPhone 3GS/4 (not iPhone 4S), Mac and Apple TV.
| Cutoff Date | Shipping Option |
| Dec. 21 | Next Day Shipping |
Barnes & Noble
Choose the shipping options by the cutoff date to receive your order by December 24.
| Cutoff Date | Shipping Option |
| Dec. 19 | Express Shipping |
| Dec. 20 | Expedited Shipping |
| Dec. 22 | Nook only, Expedited Shipping |
Best Buy
Choose the shipping options by the cutoff date to receive your order by December 24.
| Cutoff Date | Shipping Option |
| Dec. 20 | Standard Shipping, Expedited Shipping, or Express Shipping, before 8 a.m. PST |
| Dec. 21 | Standard Shipping or Expedited Shipping, before 8 a.m. PST |
| Dec. 22 | Express Shipping, before 8 a.m. PST |
Buy.com
Choose the shipping options by the cutoff date to receive your order by December 23.
| Cutoff Date | Shipping Option |
| Dec. 19 | Next Day Air (sports) |
| Dec. 20 | 2nd Day Air (most categories except sports) |
| Dec. 21 | Next Day Air (most categories except sports) |
Newegg
Choose the shipping options by the cutoff date to receive your order by December 23.
| Cutoff Date | Shipping Option |
| Dec. 19 | 3 Day by midnight PST, Newegg 2 Day, or Newegg Next day |
| Dec. 20 | 3 Day Rush by 3:30 p.m. PST, Newegg 2 Day, or Newegg Next day |
| Dec. 21 | Newegg 2 Day by 3:30 p.m. PST |
| Dec. 22 | Newegg Next Day by 3:30 p.m. PST |
Target
Qualifying items that show the Seasonal Shipping option will be delivered by December 24.
| Cutoff Date | Shipping Option |
| Dec. 20 | Seasonal Shipping by 8:59 p.m. PST |
Wal-Mart
Choose the shipping options by the cutoff date to receive your order by December 24.
| Cutoff Date | Shipping Option |
| Dec. 20 | Standard Shipping |
| Dec. 21 | Rush Shipping |