Contests, Sweepstakes, Freebies, and Savings
Tutorial
In today’s economy, every little bit helps. So we’ve put together a sampling of sites where you can win, earn, get freebies, and save money.
When using any of these sites or other’s like them, beware of ‘free trials’ that ask for credit card information up front. Often, after the free trial, you will automatically be enrolled into the program unless you remember to cancel. One way to avoid this is to always use a pre-paid gift card instead of a regular credit card. That way, you will never be charged more than the amount left on the gift card. You can pick them up at almost any corner drug store or go online at http://affiliates.giftcards.com/z/31/CD5794.
Some of the same tips apply as for ‘get paid to’ sites, so if you haven’t already, read through our Tips and Tricks page to avoid common pitfalls.
Word of Mouth Campaigns
Many companies will offer you free product or other prizes for trying their product, providing feedback, and spreading the word to your friends and family. No legitimate company would ask for a fee in order to give your opinion. Registering should always be free.
Free samples of all the latest products. Earn points or cash for participation.
Choose from hundreds of samples and submit your feedback. Earn frequent 'tryer' miles (not a typo - its tryer miles) to cash in for prizes.
Try samples that come in your mailbox or inbox. Give your opinion and spread the word.
A women's research and marketing group. Dozens of opportunities each year.
Register to be considered for free products to use at your house party. 1000's of house parties are held at the same time all over the country to introduce new products from candy or housewares to cars and TV shows.
Register to become an agent and be eligible for opportunities to try products and spread the word.
Contests
If you like to wax creative while in the kitchen, cooking contests can be a great way to cash in. Here is a great website that compiles cooking contests from many different sources. It does require a membership fee to join.
Design a Pepsi can using your tools or theirs. If selected you could win $5,000.
The biggest recipe contest of all is $1 million for the grand prize.
Promotions and Sweepstakes
Promotions, drawings, competitions, and prizes from BH&G
Promotions and prizes offered by Proctor and Gamble.
Freebies
Focus Groups
You can also search for local focus groups on Craig’s List. Focus groups usually take a couple hours during the day and will pay anywhere from $30-$100.
Rebate Shopping
If you shop on-line often, using one of these sites will get you a rebate of 4-6% on any purchase from a variety of on-line retailers.
Shop from home online and receive a portion of your sale back in rebate. Also print on-line coupons, subscribe to magazines, or shop for travel discounts.
Sign up for free. Then shop at all your favorite on-line stores. Earn a cash rebate of about 4-6% on all purchases. They also scour the web for coupons and specials so you don't have to.
Sign up for free. Then shop your favorite on-line stores listed on the site, and earn 4-6% cash back on all purchases.
Savings
Print coupons and other savings from a variety of merchants.
Coupon codes for over 200,000 on-line stores. Coupons can be submitted by users. Plus, if you join in the forum discussions, you can sign up to earn a share of the ad revenue from your postings. Save and Earn!
