For the expensive-to-ship items that I've specifically looked into I've generally found that Amazon's price with "free" shipping is cheaper than the price with

For the expensive-to-ship items that I've specifically looked into I've generally found that Amazon's price with "free" shipping is cheaper than the price with 2 day shipping from anyone else, but more expensive than slower shipping. When I actually need something in a hurry that makes Amazon the best choice, but I've mostly stopped buying from them for recurring purchases that I can do well in advance.