I haven't purchased much, but I have bought a few items this year. I find it much easier to not buy anything when I stay away from the forums. This thread seems like having an AA meeting at a bar.
I need a ruling. I haven't purchased anything. However I will need some consumables next year, MWF, Blades and some aftershave (actually only one Clubman Musk). One supplier has free shipping through today per an email I received. If I purchase items not needed until early 2017 now to take advantage of the free shipping am I out?