The Ultimate Free Stuff Guide – Five Tricks You Must Try!

While the saying not everything in life is free, if of course true – there are a few things you can get for free. Check out these tips below.

Don’t be afraid to complain

Now I am not about to ask you to take up complaining as a living and you most definitely shouldn’t be pretending things are wrong when they are perfectly fine. What I mean is, there is nothing wrong with being vocal about legitimate concerns.

For instance, let’s say that you’re at a restaurant and there is something wrong with your food, you shouldn’t feel you need to just eat and pay for the meal without having mentioned your issues. Instead let the management know the problem, after all this is your right as a customer and you might find you are offered a free dessert or meal as a way to say sorry.

However, remember to always be polite and explain your issues, without losing your tempter.

This technique can work in many different situations, for instance this article about customer service complaints, got into the various situations you could find yourself in and have every right to complain over.

Don’t feel any shame in asking; what deal you could make me?

If you’re making a new purchase, especially something large, say an electrical appliance, don’t hesitate to ask the salesperson to make things a bit more exciting for you. Sales Staff are often working on some sort of commission basis and as such are happy to try and accommodate you with a few little “extras” to help finalise the sale.

For instance you could ask for a free software package; perhaps an anti-virus while purchasing a new computer, a free carry case with a new laptop or some free mobile phone accessories along with the product of your choice.

Go Mystery Shopping.

You can become a mystery shopper by signing up on websites like Mystery Shoppers or the UK Mystery Shopper Employment Agency and all you need to do is report back on the customer services of each shop.

A lot of mystery shoppers get paid on a daily basis or per hour for the jobs they complete, which can be anything from reporting on meals at various restaurants, to being able to have an overnight stay in a beautiful hotel.  The only drawback of mystery shopping is that you have to pay for all of the services yourself and then wait to be refunded after you have submitted your evaluation.

You may just find as well that as your reputation builds, you are offered the chance to try out bigger and better opportunities.  Do remember you need to register with HMRC if you are earning money from anything like mystery shopping or completing surveys.

Enjoy Being Under 26.

Did you know that if you are under the age of 26 then you can apply for free tickets to one of over 200 theatres across the UK from the Arts Council England? You just need to keep a look out for theatres that are a part of the Art Council’s A Night Less Ordinary initiative and then apply for tickets to the venue of your choice.

Remember that you will be asked to provide your ID or some other authentic proof that you are under 26 to get your free theater tickets.

Freebie Websites: The Best Way to Go!

One of the best ways to keep on top of all those freebies, being offered from companies around the internet, is to sign up to a website that offers an up to date list of as many as they kind find. I would suggest setting up another email account to apply for freebies as sometimes these companies do pass your details on.

However, on the whole they are hoping that you will love the sample, switch to buying it yourself and of course use word of mouth to get the word out to your friends and family. When it comes to finding a website that lists freebies, ask around for those ones people recommend, such as WOWFreeStuff to try and get access to only the most current deals.

What is your top tip for enjoy some free bits?

*This is a collaborative post.