Nov 7, 2009 6:58 pm US/Eastern
3 On Your Side: Free Stuff Online
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
Your Money Team knows it's hard to pass up something when you can get it for free and these days it's easier than ever to get something for nothing. As 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan reports, there are a growing number of places that'll clue you in on what's up for grabs.
John Morgan loves free stuff and jumps online whenever he can to grab a giveaway.
"I can pick up toiletries, software, bathroom supplies, things of that nature," Morgan said.
These days companies offer promotions on everything from trips to toothbrushes. Finding the deals used to be a treasure hunt, but now there are sites that do the search for you.
"More and more very credible web sites are popping up on the Internet that are talking about steals. It's like a goodie bag. Those are the ones you really want to follow," said consumer expert Robyn Spizman.
From 'active freebies' to 'totally free stuff' to 'hey, it's free', you can find what you need in one centralized location.
"It gives me a chance to try out new products things that I otherwise might not use if I had to buy them, also it's nice to save money," Morgan said.
While each site works a little differently, typically you have to register and answer a few questions to get the goods. But beware: you shouldn't have to share a credit card number or account information.
"Free means it's free. That means it does not cost you anything. It does not mean that then there's a shipping and handling charge and then there are follow up calls or automatic refills," Spizman said.
If you are afraid that your inbox is going to be inundated with offers and spam, set up another email address and use it only to reply these kinds of offers.
Related Links:
http://www.active-freebies.com
http://www.totallyfreestuff.com
http://www.HeyltsFree.net
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