Aside from bar trivia, there are also a bunch of websites and apps that I use to get free stuff. I don't think I've paid for iTunes or eBooks in years. I've received things like gift cards, clothing, food samples, laundry detergent, and more.
(Disclaimer: All links below are definitely self-promotion and lead either to my page or my referral links.)
CrowdTap.com is a online research/marketing site that companies use to poll the audience and participate in discussions. By answering 'QuickHits' or participating in Discussions you can earn points, which can be redeemed for online gift cards or donated to charity. I'm a points hoarder, so I have no spent any points yet. A unique feature about CrowdTap are events like Movie Previews (usually if you live in a metropolitan area), Sample and Shares (free products for you an a friend in exchange for reports/reviews/photos), hosted parties (gather friends to host an event based around a product). For a beginner it is harder to get the big ticket events like Sample and Shares, but it's well worth the dedication and it's free. I've received two samples from Old Navy (one bikini and one dress). It's free to sign up and does not require a lot of commitment.
I am not sure why people buy recipe books anymore. Almost any DYI project, recipe, or style can be found using Pinterest.com.
I just started using the Viggle App. If you watch TV at all, then you really have nothing to lose. Once you download the app, you use your cell phone to check into whatever show you are watching to earn points. Some featured shows offer more points and some shows have live trivia associated with it to earn even more. The Olympics have provided me with tons of points. After gaining a number of points you can redeem them for things like gift cards, music. If you save a couple million of points there are even opportunities for a cruise or new computer. Most people just save up for the Starbucks Gift Card.
In the past I've used SwagBucks.com, mostly to earn points for iTunes Gift Cards. You can earn SwagBucks from a variety of style like searching the internet, surveys, buying things, etc. I found this site to be a little too tedious, but the rewards were definitely real.
Did you know that most public libraries have free music downloads? I get almost all of my music from Freegal Music offered through the Orlando Public Library. All you need is a library card and pin number. You get a maximum of three downloads a week, then it resets on Monday.
Similarly, my public library offers free eBooks through Overdrive.com. Just like in the real library, you check out books for a couple weeks. If the book is out, then you are on a wait list. The best part, automatic returns = no late fees! Overdrive now has books for Nook and Kindle. Win!
As you know, I'm "Studying" for the LSAT. I've decided to not do a fancy prep program, instead going for the book method. So I've also found some free supplements for these studies. Using Youtube.com or VelocityLSAT to explain concepts has been free and invaluable.
Don't forget to enter Facebook contests. Many companies make it as easy as one-click and signing in with Facebook to enter a contest. I've won a few movie tickets and prize packs from just "Liking" a businesses page.
I'm not ashamed to say that I whore out my beautiful German Shepherd, Charger, into every pet photo contest I can find. While we have not won yet, she's starting to get a good following on her blog. I just take some good photos of her and enter on the web. I recent did a bunch of picture of Charger reading a book. Woof!
If you have any sites that I should be checking out, comment below!
What a helpful blog entry! I was not aware such sites exists to get free stuff. Thanks for letting us know!
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