Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Where Else Can You Go For Free Stuff Online

By Leroy Hadison


One of the great things about living in the internet age is that it is so easy to get free stuff online. Not only can you win online contests and sweepstakes but you can also get free samples online too. Contests and sweepstakes are regulated by US Federal law that don't allow sponsors to charge a fee for entering the contest or to get the prizes. Because it is so easy to enter online sweepstakes and contests many people have turned this pursuit into a lucrative hobby. They even attend annual conferences for sweepstakes and contests. Companies have realized that contests and samples area great marketing tool so more and more have jumped on the bandwagon.

As with other hobbies, there are ways to manage your pursuits that make it more enjoyable. Start by setting up a dedicated email account for your contest and sample activities. This keeps your personal in-box clear of newsletters, special offers and other notifications from giveaway sites. Also, because each site and each contest has its own special set of rules it is important to carefully read through them. This is the only way to make certain you are eligible to enter that particular contest. Sometimes residents of certain states or recent winners are prohibited from entering. This is also the best way to find out whether you need to take a specific action first, such as subscribing to a newsletter or "liking" a company on Facebook. Some contests allow you to enter more than once and more than one time a day. You want to enter as often as possible to up your chances of winning a good prize. Some folks use so-called autofill programs to make it easier to enter the same information over and over. The only down side of winning is that your winnings are taxable.

You are probably curious about just what you can win online. You might be surprised to learn that you can win practically anything. Many contests are part of a larger marketing campaign to build brand and product awareness. They attract entrants by offering extravagant grand prizes such as fat checks, luxury automobiles and amazing vacations. But they also offer smaller prizes such as personal electronics, gift cards, smaller sums of cash and fun activities. It's no wonder that a lot of people use online contests and sweepstakes to pad their holiday gift budget. You could also build a nice portfolio of fun date night and family activities with concerts, amusement park outings, movies and restaurants.

While sweepstakes and contests give you a chance to win great stuff, free samples are a fun way to know exactly what you will receive. Just as with online sweepstakes and contests there are often requirements and limits for receiving the samples. Read these carefully and follow the directions to ensure you get your free stuff. Use your dedicated email account to get your samples to keep your personal inbox clear of newsletters and other offers from these companies. You won't get luxury trips but you can find free makeup, cleaning and personal hygiene products, food and over the counter drugs. You might even find classes and services too.

It has never been easier to find free stuff online. Many people start with one online contest and quickly find it becomes a fun hobby. With online sweepstakes, contests and free samples you need to read through the eligibility requirements to make sure your efforts aren't wasted. If you win something you don't need check out the prize exchange forums to trade it for something you do want. These contests are real and there are plenty of people who have won really fun prizes and have received samples of cool products.




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