*Some pointers/Mini Guide*

I just wanted to share some advice about finding & signing up for Freebies & Special offers.

Where can I find Freebies/Special offers?

There are lots of places you can find them - including this blog of course!

Online:

• Dedicated websites that bring you Freebies/Special Offers
• Use search engines to find what you are looking for - Google, Yahoo, Msn, etc.
• Checkout your favourte stores online and check out their special offers sections - Asda, Tesco, Topshop, etc.
• Use price comparison websites to make sure you are getting the best price - but bare in mind that they may not include all stores so use this as an additional search.
• Use auction sites - Ebay, QXL, etc.
• Sign up to Free loyalty card schemes - Nectar, Tesco Clubcard, etc. - that give you cash/products for collecting free points.

Offline:

• Check the local papers for offers, discount vouchers, free samples
• Sign up to Free loyalty card schemes - Nectar, Tesco Clubcard, etc. - that give you cash/products for collecting free points.
• Pick up any promotional leaflets when visiting stores
• Hit the sales !
• Go to car boot sales, jumble sales, etc.

What are the benefits of Freebies & Special offers?

Personally, I find it very satisfying making big savings or getting something for nothing. It means that you can put aside or splurge that saving on that something extra you thought you couldn't have. You can also try out a new product for free before buying it and realising that you have wasted your money on something totally crap! Not forgetting those objects that are given away/swapped by lovely, generous people.

Why do companies give things away for free/with huge savings?

It is usually to let a customer try a new product and hope that they will love it so much that they make it a regular part of their shopping list. It is a good way to get their brand known and talked about. It will also boost their likeability if you think they are generous and kind! But that is fine by me because I very rarely become a full time customer ;-)

General pointers

• Always read the terms and conditions thoroughly before signing up for any offers incase of any hidden catches.

• Make sure to check the expiry date on any offers - especially the older posts on this blog.

• If meeting to swap/give away/collect any objects from people you don't know please make sure you keep yourself safe, meet in a public place if possible. And never disclose any irrelavant personal details.

• Always check whether your details will be shared with other websites when applying for offers as some will send on your info (name, email, etc) to other companies to send you offers. Most sites will give you the option whether you would or wouldn't like your details sent on. I usually say no to sharing my details as you can end up with loads of spam.

• Try to create a seperate email address for freebies/special offers so they are easier to keep track of and this will also stop any unwanted spam clogging up your usual email account.

I hope these few pointers helped you, now it's time to go have some fun...