Can I really get free stuff?
The short answer is: yes, you can get free stuff. Most of the freebies listed on Freetastic really are free. However, as the old saying goes, you can't get something for nothing.
The offers on this site are from companies trying to:
Get you to try something in the hopes that you'll like it and become a customer
Get your contact and demographic data for marketing purposes
The first purpose is pretty straightforward. You sign up and they send you something to try. Keep in mind that by signing up, you'll be providing demographic data that will probably be used to market to you in the future.
The second purpose is a little more tricky. There are thousands of companies who would like to have your contact and demographic data. Some want to use it for their own marketing purposes and others want to sell it. The end result is that you will end up being marketed to, either by the web, regular mail, or even personal contact.
Many off the offers are by companies who's sole purpose is to gather demographic data for themselves and others.
So to sum it up: to get your free stuff, you'll have to provide some personal information. Some require only a small amount like your address (so they know where to send it) and email. The amount of personal information required depends on the company making the free offer.
How can I protect my privacy?
1. Get a free email account. Get more than one! There are plenty of places that offer free email accounts; Google (GMail), Yahoo, and Hotmail are most well known. Use these free email accounts when applying for free stuff.
2. Change up your free email accounts when you start to get too much spam in them. Simple delete them and make more.
3. Get a P.O. Box at your local post office. Depending on the size, a P.O. box runs $8.00 to $20.00 or so every six months. When you apply for a freebie, give them your P.O. Box. Keep in mind that some companies won't send send to P.O. boxes. Read their terms! There are plenty that will, and this will more than pay for the cost of the box rental.
4. Get a free Voice Mail account. Search on Google for "Free Interent Voice Mail". There are planty out there. You can get a free personal phone number and pick up your messages right from your computer. If you decide to give out your real phone number when applying for offers, you run the risk of getting annoying telemarketing calls. This will happen even if you are already on the National Do Not Call List.
5. Some offers, especially free trials or buy on get one free, may requires you to enter a credit card. It's up to you to decideif an offer is worthwhile enough to give out your credit card info out. If you decide to do do, here are a few suggestions:
- Always read the terms, consitions, and provacy policies.
- Look for offers from companies you are familiar with.
- Make sure the site is secure (look for https:// in the address bar).
- Get a special card to use on line with a low limit, like $250. Use this card exclusively when signing up for free offers.
- Always opt out when you are asked if you want to receive additional information. Keep an eye out for check boxes that are already checked. Read the forms carefully!
Now go enjoy your free stuff!
Is the free stuff really free?
Some freebies and trials may require you to pay Shipping & Handling or other fees. Some of the freebies are gifts for joining a club or free trial offers that you must cancel before the free trial period ends if you wish to avoid charges.
We will do our best to let you know about charges or fees. Offers can change without notice however, so make sure you read the complete details on the company's website before signing up or requesting the freebie.
Types of free stuff
1. Totally Free: No fee of any kind. Just sign-up and get it. Pretty rare!
2. Almost Free: Requires a shipping and handling fee, usually $10 or less, occassionally more for a more expnsive item.
3. Free Trials: You get to try something free for a set amount of time. After that time period is over, you start getting billed. Read the terms to make sure you understand how long the free trial period lasts. If you fail to cancel before the end of the free trial period, you'll have to pay!
4. Free With Participation: These are also called incentive offers. What this means is that you'll have to do something else (or multiple somethings) to get the offer. This can range from signing up for additional free offers to filling out a survey or a series of surveys. The additional requirements vary and depend on the value of the item being offered.
Do you send out free stuff?
Freetastic doesn't send out free stuff, it's resource of free trials, samples, products and coupons provided by other companies. By browsing Freetastic you can find free offers in many categories. Simple follow the links to offers that interest you for information on how to request whatever it is they are offering.
How do I get the free stuff and discounts?
Easy - just browse or search Freetastic until you find an offer that interests you. Then just click on the ad or link to go to the web site or page making the offer. Once there, follow their instructions to qualify for whatever it is they are offering.
What if I didn't receive my freebie?
It can often take up to 8-12 for your freebie to arrive. Some, however, may never arrive. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees that you'll receive any of the free stuff you apply for, even if it's offered by top name companies. Freetastic does its best to list only genuine offers. Please
tell us if an offer isn't genuine or if you didn't get your freebie or discount. If an offer proves not to be legitimate, we'll delete it from the site.
What can I do if an offer isn't good anymore or a link doesn't work?
If the link doesn't work or the offer is expired, please
let us know, so we can remove it.
Offers can change or expire without notice. The information on the pages we link to takes precedence over the information on Freetastic. If one of the offers we link to has ended, please let us know so we can delete the listing.
