Compare Discovery Channel Store Event Deals

Today, December 23, is the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery at the stores listed below. The stores:

• Best Buy: (11 am ET)
• GameStop: (1 pm ET)
• Sports Authority: (10 pm ET)
• Toys "R" Us: (3 pm ET)
• Victoria's Secret: (4 pm ET)
• see all of today's shipping deadlines

Today, December 21, is the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery using standard shipping at the stores and services listed below. The stores:

• Best Buy: (11 am ET)
• Borders: (11 am ET, priority shipping)
• Discovery Channel Store: (1pm ET)
• GameStop.com: (3-day shipping, 1 pm ET)
• Kohl's: (express delivery)
• Target
• Toys "R" Us: (3 pm ET)
• see all of today's shipping deadlines

Today only, the Discovery Channel Store cuts up to 75% off 25 items during its Cyber Monday Sale. Plus, coupon code "SAVE5" takes an extra $5 off your order. Combined, it's tied with its Black Friday sale as the biggest discount we've seen from this merchant this year. Shipping starts at $2.95 and sales tax is added where applicable.

A best bet after coupon is Life on DVD (pictured) or Blu-ray for $14.99 or $19.99, respectively. With $2.95 for shipping, each is the lowest total price we could find by at least $7.

Today only, the Discovery Channel Store cuts up to 75% off over 60 items during its Black Friday Sale. That's the biggest discount we've seen from this merchant this year. Shipping starts at $5.95 and sales tax is added where applicable.

A best bet is the 3-foot Ultimate T-Rex Skeleton Model (pictured) for $29.99. With $6.95 for shipping, it's $20 off and the lowest total price we could find.

The Discovery Store cuts 25% off sitewide (including sale items) via coupon code "FRIENDS". It's the largest sitewide coupon we've seen from Discovery Store this year. (We saw a coupon for 20% off plus free shipping two weeks ago; however, that only applied to select items.) Shipping starts at $5.95 and sales tax is added where applicable. Some exclusions apply. Coupon expires September 1.

Notable are these Meerkat Slippers (pictured) for $12.97. The above coupon code knocks them to $9.73. With $5.95 for shipping, that's $15 off list and the lowest total price we could find. They're available in sizes M or L.

Discovery Store cuts 20% off items in its Back to School section with no minimum required via coupon code "B2S2010". Even better, the same coupon yields free shipping. That's the best coupon discount we've seen from this merchant since June. Sales tax is added where applicable. Some exclusions apply. Coupon expires August 21.

Pictured is the 4D-Shark Anatomy Puzzle for $19.96 with free shipping after the above coupon. That's $5 off and the lowest total price we could find for a see-through shark.

A dealnews exclusive! Discovery Channel Store offers dealnews readers the Discovery Atlas Collection DVD Bundle for $15.99. With $4 for shipping, that's $34 off and the lowest total price we've seen for this 6-disc collection. It includes the Best of Discovery Collection Volume 5 4-Disc Set (with episodes of Man vs. Wild, Deadliest Catch, and more), Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed, and Discovery Atlas: Brazil Revealed.

Today only, several television channel stores offer free shipping with no minimum required via coupon code "FREESHIPDAY". It's the best shipping discount we've seen this year from each of these merchants. The stores, each offering free shipping after the above coupon:

• CBS Store
• Discovery Channel Store
• FOX Television Shop
• ABC Television Shop

This weekend, NBC Universal Store, Discovery Channel Store, and History Channel Store offer free shipping with no minimum required via coupon code "FREESHIP". It's the best such coupon we've seen for use at these merchants this year. Sales tax is added where applicable. Coupon ends December 6.

Notable is this Triumph "I Keed!" Magnet (pictured) for $2.97 with free shipping via the above coupon from the NBC Universal Store.

Below, we've rounded up several ongoing sales and coupons from select merchants:

• ShopPBS.org: 30% off PBS Best Sellers + $10 off orders over $60 + free shipping no minimum
• BBC America Shop: 7-Day Sale Deals from $2
• Discovery Channel Store: Up to 70% off + $5 off orders of $25 or more via coupon code "EML2009" + free shipping with $75 or more via coupon code "FREESHIP"

Select merchants offer discounts as part of ongoing Friends and Family Sales, as listed below. Each is among the best sales we've seen from those merchants, respectively. All coupons expires November 25 unless otherwise noted. The sales:

• NBC Store: 20% off sitewide via code "NBCUFRIEND"
• Discovery Store: 20% off sitewide via code "DISCOVER20"
• UFC Store: 20% off sitewide via code "UFCFRIEND"
• CBS Store: 25% off sitewide via code "FRIENDS25"
• new: Perricone MD: 25% off sitewide via coupon code "friends"
• new: Lancôme: 20% off + free shipping via code "HOLIDAYJOY2" (ends 11/30)
• new: Mod.Skin Labs: 50% off + free candle w/ 3 or more items via code "THANKS"

It's two days til Christmas, but it's not too late to order gifts online. These 77 stores can still ship a gift for arrival by Christmas Eve. Deadlines start at 9 am ET but go as late as 6 pm ET (at Amazon.com) or even later.

Even after paying for upgraded shipping, you'll find that most electronics (except TVs) and jewelry are cheaper at these stores than at your local stores. (Apparel is likely to be cheaper at your local stores.) To be sure you're paying the minimum, also see our list of last-minute shipping deals for coupon codes and other delivery savings.

Does it feel like you're running out of time? We've compiled a list of over 80 90 stores that can still ship a gift for arrival by Christmas Eve. The deadline is TODAY for Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and many more. (Update: Even more stores added.)

See also our list of last-minute shipping deals for coupon codes and other delivery savings.

Today, December 16, is the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery using standard shipping at the stores listed below. (For Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Borders, it's the last day for free shipping.) After today, you'll have to pay extra, although some stores will offer free or discounted shipping upgrades. (See last year's list.) The stores, with cut-off times where listed:

• Aéropostale (11:59 pm ET)
• Banana Republic (2:59 am ET)
• Barnes & Noble
• Bed Bath & Beyond (11:59 pm ET)
• Bluefly.com (11 am ET)
• Borders.com
• Brooks Brothers (12 pm ET)
• Discovery Channel Store (2 pm ET)
• FogDog.com (11:59 pm ET)
• Gap (2:59 am ET)
• KB Toys
• NBA Store (11:59 pm ET)
• NFL Shop (11:59 pm ET)
• Old Navy (2:59 am ET)
• Piperlime (2:59 am ET)
• Shop MLB (11:59 pm ET)
• Shop NHL (11:59 pm ET)

Check out the dealnews Holiday shipping guide for shipping deadlines for dozens of popular merchants.

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