Whenever I'm short on the minimum for free shipping, I just add some U.S. Constitutional silver into the order. Instead of wasting money on some random silver I don't care about, I buy silver dimes, silver quarters, or silver half dollars.
So yes, if I am a few dollars shy, that's basically an excuse to add Constitutional silver to the stack. Like this
1944 Walking Liberty Half Dollar BU
I never regret having more of it. I don't look back at the order and think, “Why did I buy that?” It’s the opposite... I’m usually glad I grabbed it.
I’m turning a shipping requirement into more U.S. Constitutional silver. It’s a tiny win every time. It keeps the stack growing without overthinking anything. It’s also one of the few impulse decisions that never backfire.
And if I’m being honest, sometimes I don’t mind being a few dollars short just so I can justify adding more U.S. Constitution silver.