They say that the best things in life are free. While many people may find that somewhat hard to believe, the truth is that there’s quite a lot of things you can get without paying a penny – especially if you use the Internet!
If you look hard enough, you’ll soon discover a wealth of freebies on the World Wide Web. What’s more, you don’t have to sign up to any spammy marketing lists to get your free goodies! So, what’s the secret, I hear you ask? Well, there isn’t one; you just need to know where to look!
Here are a few examples of how you can find genuine free stuff online using nothing more than a computer, web browser, and Internet connection:
Upcycling websites
Let’s say that your living room sofa has seen better days and you need to replace it. Or maybe your TV has gone on the blink and is likely to stop working altogether soon. The thought of spending hundreds of pounds on new replacements is likely to be a bitter pill to swallow.
What if you could get those replacement items and more without paying a penny for them? Believe it or not, it’s entirely possible to do so thanks to upcycling websites like Freecycle! Even sites such as Gumtree list items that people are giving away, either because they are surplus to requirements or they don’t have the energy to list them on eBay.
If you’re moving to a new home and you can’t afford to furnish it, upcycling websites are brilliant sources of freebies for your abode!
Free offers and samples websites
You might not realise it. But, many well-known brands, including High Street chains, are literally giving away free items and samples of new products! You can easily source things like perfumes, coffees, and even meals by visiting freebie sites such as WOW Freebies.
Some sites give away products in exchange for a few minutes of your time to answer brief lifestyle surveys for research and development purposes.
Smartphone apps
Do you own and regularly use a device such as the Apple iPhone or some other smartphone? If so, you will no doubt be aware that you can use a plethora of apps on your mobile.
What you may not know, however, is that some apps give you access to a lot of free products and services! For instance, if you’re an O2 customer, you can use the O2 Priority app to get all kinds of freebies like food, cinema tickets, and children’s toys.
Forums
If you have an interest in a particular hobby, pastime, or topic, it’s likely there will be some Internet forums online dedicated to them. While they are brilliant places to chat with like-minded individuals, they sometimes offer a hidden benefit: freebies!
For example, if you’re a car enthusiast you may join a forum devoted to your particular make and model. More often than you care to think, you will find people giving away free items such as car parts, books, and workshop training manuals.
As you can tell from the above list, there are many ways to find freebies online!
