re: #2 lawhawk

You’ll probably miss Christmas if you ship using super saver (which can be free for eligible purchases $25 or more), but if you sign up for Amazon Prime (annual membership of $79), you get unlimited 2 day shipping. If you do most/all of your online shopping through Amazon and have a need for speed, Amazon Prime may be right for you…

I second the Amazon Prime recommendation! I’ve been a member for several years - it’s one of the greatest deals on the web.