#16: Shipping Savvy on Amazon

Here’s a nifty Amazon trick for dodging those pesky shipping fees. Ever eye up a great find, but the shipping cost is a deal-breaker? This simple hack has been making the rounds—use an empty Visa gift card to sign up for Amazon Prime. With Prime activated, place your order to enjoy that sweet, free two-day shipping.

Before the charges kick in, cancel the membership. It’s like a magic loop; rinse and repeat to your heart’s content. But here’s the kicker: play this game wisely. With companies getting hip to the tricks, it’s best to use this hack sparingly. After all, you want to save on shipping, not invite trouble.