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Include shipping in your gift budget
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Quick answer
Online shopping seems cheap until shipping eats your budget.
Many gift-draw budgets are 'all-in' — gift plus wrapping plus shipping. Forgetting to count postage means suddenly five euros over budget.
Plan ahead and choose smartly.
Count shipping with online purchases
Product twenty euros plus shipping five = twenty-five. Does that still fit the agreement?
Combine orders for free shipping
Order with a housemate or reach threshold at one webshop.
Consider pickup or local buying
No postage, often faster, and you support local shops.
Discuss shipping in the group
If everyone ships far, raise the budget slightly or agree postage may be separate.
Conclusion: how to put it into practice
Shipping costs belong in your budget. Count them, combine orders, or buy locally — then the math works.