Freebies, Competitions, Market Research

I have been a Freebie Hunter & getting “free stuff”, since I was a young child – long before the Internet was available! So, u could say, I am well & truly addicted to it!

This Post will list URLs to Websites that I recommend using for your Freebie Hunting! I am going to add to the list, as I find the sites amongst my vast list of Bookmarks! So, for the moment, the list of URLs in this Post is not complete! I suggest you might Bookmark this post. I will not be changing the date on this post, each time I update – but it has definitely been updated since April 27th 2008!

I wish ALL companies would be really active in samples & freebies. They could surely claim it on tax & I guarantee they would find their products would get even more buyers, so that’s a positive for them & the consumer. With the cost of living as high as it is, who really wants to buy full size products just to trial.

I have actually bought so many things over the years, only after trying a sample.

With the amount of allergic reactions, caused by things such as Food & Beauty Products – sampling is the only way to know if something is suitable for u, & if u even like it. It is also best to trial a product at home with no sales pressure & to see a better result. So, I think mailing out samples is the best option & also better than having to take a coupon to a store.

I honestly think, some of us Master Freebie Hunters would do a better job at setting up sample & trial campaigns much better than some companies do.

I really like the companies that offer sample boxes with numerous items for a reasonable purchase price. More companies should seriously do that!
I also love when u get a replica miniature version of the real size product & not just a tiny sachet.
I am also a real sucker for buying the Magazines at the Newsagency with Free Gifts!

If only all companies & marketing departments truly realised what they are doing right & wrong with consumers!

My Pet Peeve is GREEDY People who – get more than one of the same item (often under false names etc), get something they will never use, just for the sake that it is free (& so often other genuinely interested people then miss out) or complain about the size & so forth of a freebie! I feel the same as above about Competitions too. I have never entered a competition for something I did not want or need.

Now, a bit of advice for those new to Freebies.

Create a new email address just to use for signing up to these sites. Download RoboForm – http://www.roboform.com/download.html . RoboForm saves so much time when u fill in online forms. Just put your basic (name, postal address, telephone, email address & birthdate) details – not your bank account etc. It is a safe site – I have never had issues with it. Always click on fill form, NOT on fill form & submit with the RoboForm Screen. Make sure u check RoboForm puts the right details into the right places and that all details needed by the companies freebie form are complete, before u click send.

I also suggest you click on all freebies that seem interesting, even if it says the offers have expired, as there may be a new offer available. Also, click on links to other Freebie Web sites that are linked or discussed on the sites I have given u – u never know what you may find. It is worth checking back regularly on Freebie sites as they get updated randomly.

Doing Surveys & Market Research for $ is a good thing too! (Links for these type of companies, are on many of the sites I have given u).

I also do Google & Yahoo searches for free stuff & find many things not even listed on these Freebie sites – the choice with those searches is endless!

URLS:

Freebies/Samples:

• http://www.thefreebiesblog.com/
• http://www.shopfree.com/ – American Offers
• http://www.shopfree.com.au/ – Australian Offers
• http://www.shopfree.co.uk/ – UK Offers

Competitions:

Market Research & Rewards etc:

http://www.yourviewscount.com.au/ is a Website that you must read before undertaking ANY Market or Social Research.

NEVER pay for a list of Survey sites – you will find that those lists are purely $ making online SCAMS. I will be listing links to some of the sites that I can honestly recommend signing up with. (I am not promoting SPAM sites either – I DETEST Spam as much as you do!) I won’t be charging you to access such info either!

• EmailCash
• The Parents Jury
  
• Wellness Interactive
  
• Test Spin
• ClickGreen
• iDonate
• SMSPup
• WDYT
• Ciao Surveys
• Australian Lifestyle Survey
• Search & Win
• Ticketek Rewards
• GlobalTestMarket
• Dynamic Rewards
• BlueSkyFrog
• Snap Dollars
• Jumbo Rewards
• The Great Australian Survey
• Rewards Palace
• pureprofile
• sendearnings
• Ciao Surveys (different company to the one listed earlier with the same name)
• All Woman Talk
• Matrixmails
• Gomez PEER
• Valued Opinions
• Spider Metrix
• Interactive Opinions
• Planet Pulse
• Matt Cashback
• AussieThink
• ClickSense
• aShopFor
• Yuwie
• AdBux
• Deals ‘n’ Cash
• Hits4Pay
• BreezyRewards

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Paid to Read Emails etc:

• JJClix
• Cash Launcher
• Deep-C-Links
• GrapeBizs.com
• Polarbear Clicks
• aPairOf.com
• ubizs.com
• AllMyMoneyForYou
• Bird Crazy Mail
• Aquamails
• Awesomeemails4u
• bizbizs.com
• CashDepotEmails
• Fairy Clicks Ptr
• Fishing4Mails
• GetPaidMail
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• Grammas Whiz Kids
• ILoveMailz.com
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• MyBizs.com
• NileCash
• Paying Cash
• Surf 4 Pay Emails
• Sweet Tooth Mails
• UGains
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• Tickled Pink PTR
• St Cash Unlimited
• White Tiger Emails
• Precious Poms Ptr

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Hello world!

Inquisitive Isabel (‘I I’) is an Australian Female in her 30s. She has been using the Internet solidly since the beginning of 1995. In that time ‘I I’ has discovered a vast amount of amazing things online. This Blog is intended to share many of the sites & virtual curios she has stumbled upon, in the Never ending Maze that we call the Internet. Sometimes posts will include a sprinkling of personal opinions & anecdotes.

I have lots of diverse Interests! I will just list some of the things I like and like doing, otherwise I will be here for years!

Reading, Books, Magazines, Sport, Soccer, Calcio, Futbol, Listening to Music, Art, Design, Being Creative, Absolut Vodka Advertising, Meeting People, Spending time with Friends, Talking, Writing, Internet, Postal Mail, Talking on the Phone, SMS’, UK Telephone Booths, Flirting, Vespas, History, Travel, Cultures, Languages, Italian, Spanish, Texas, ALL things Italia, The Camorra, La Cosa Nostra, Ndrangheta, Sacra Corona Unita, Italian Mafia, Multiculturalism, Cuisine from different Cultures, Cupcakes, Beverages, Cocktails, Midori, Coca Cola Memorabilia, Starbucks Memorabilia, Cafes, Day Spas, Fashion, Clothes, Shoes, Beauty Products, Perfume/Fragrance, Handbags, Accessories, Labels, Designers, Advertising, Black n White Photography, Homewares, Interior Design, Retro, Miniature Replicas (Perfume/Alcohol Bottles etc), Chupa Chups, Jelly Belly Gourmet Jelly Beans, Giving & Receiving Massages, Crosswords, Expanding my Knowledge/Learning, Current/World Affairs, ESL,TESOL, Deafness, Sign Language, AUSLAN, Helping Children Learn, Being around Babies & Toddlers, Premature Babies, Astrology, Clairvoyance, Shopping, Free Samples etc, Collecting Stuff, Gerberas, Geraniums, Herb Gardens, The Environment, Supporting Charities, Sleeping, Wearing Pyjamas, Kisses, Hugs, Teddy Bears, Skansen Beanie Kids, Clydesdales, Armadillos (so much more to add).