I don't order much anymore since canceling Prime (too much shoddy Chinese merchandise) but I had some credit card points to use so I placed an order ($80). Also ordered a smaller item that is hard to find locally ($13). Put both items in the basket, applied my $12 in points and selected free ship for both. They used the points against the $13 item and then charged me $6.00 in shipping charges for that item. I have always gotten free shipping if combined orders are over the amount required. By now, I figure Bezos is rich enough and I'm not playing their games anymore. I would rather shop at evil Walmart than evil-er amazon.