Getting stuff for free and/or at a great deal

Have you ever gotten something for free? Isn't it great when you get something, whether it's someone giving you a birthday gift, free samples at the supermarket, whatever, it feels nice. The last free thing I got would have to be some money for my birthday, but recently I was able to get a newer PC game at a really cheap price since it was labelled on the shelf wrong, basically got like a new $30-40 game for like $1, though I haven't opened it, some kind of Rome Civilization game or something. What have you gotten for free or at a great deal?

As for other free stuff and great deals I usually check out the website FatWallet.com for nice offers and deals there. You can sometimes find people that post links to free magazine subscriptions, random office supplies, coupons, etc. Also you can find great deals that people spot in stores near them or how you might be able to use a price match and a rebate offer in a single transaction to save lots of money, though it might not always work, sometimes the management of the store lets it slide.

Another good place to find stuff in your area for free stuff would be on the CraigsList.com, just search your local area and use the keyword "free" or browse the "free stuff" forum. Mostly you might find like free dogs or cats, but occasionally you'll find a real good deal. I missed one listing that was giving away an old Super Nintendo with a lot of games. I guess you could also look through your newspaper classifieds, but I reckon that would take much longer instead of just using an Internet search like this.

Other than that some other websites that are good for specialty items, like PriceWatch.com is good to find new, low-priced computer parts. Are there any other websites like this that you frequent to find free or cheap stuff? I also try to browse on eBay to find older games that are out of print, but some of the classics like Final Fantasy or other games that be a bit pricey, since they're like collector's items. Or do you have any other techniques or tips on how to get stuff for free or at a great deal? There are swapmeets where I live, but I'm not a good haggler, actually, I don't haggle at all, so I can't win there.

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Originally Posted by Celes

I'm a member of a freebie forum that I frequent occasionally. I love samples. I don't ever get anything really great though.. I usually miss out on those deals. I get little shampoo bottles a lot and I love them. XD Oh, and cat food. Getting samples in the mail makes my day.

Do you have a link to the forum? I also enjoy getting freebies in the mail. The best was probably a free t-shirt from Carl's Jr, at least it was probably the most expensive, well compared to like free pens and other novelty items. I also got a free razor and coupon from Schick on my birthday several years ago; how they knew it was my birthday to send it through the mail I don't know, maybe I subscribed to their website one night, the world may never know.

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