Amazon is Giving Away a Free Gift With Every Order (With One Catch)

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Score a free gift with your Amazon order from December 11 through December 17. The complimentary items are a surprise, but will range from expensive presents like Bose speakers to more basic household items, Delish.com reports.

The catch? The free gift with purchase is only valid if you opt to have your order delivered to one of the Whole Foods’ Amazon lockers in Manhattan.

Not located in New York? Amazon lockers, available in a wide range of locations (not just at Whole Foods), are still a smart idea if you’re online shopping this holiday season. The service is free to use, and allows you to have your packages delivered to a location near you, where they will be kept securely until you pick them up. This way, you don’t have to worry about your boxes being stolen off your porch.

You can also return many items to the Amazon lockers, which is faster than waiting in line at the post office.

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