False. I don't remember the last time I was charged for shipping on a separate line anywhere. All the shipping costs are included in prices anyway. It's a mindfuck. Nothing is free. Somebody manufactured shit, had it shipped to a retailer who paid for shipping and they priced it accordingly with their expenses. "Free shipping" just means it's not separately noted. If the same shit is not less anywhere with or without "shipping charges," just buy it if you need it. Maybe there's a holiday discount to make it worth more.
Next person leaves shit in the online shopping cart until there's some "sale."