What a scary word that is: “free”

The Distinction Is Pretty Subtle

We’re sorry.  It’s probably our fault.

Maybe we haven’t drawn the distinction clearly enough, but there is still some confusion about that term “free” when it comes to the Free Offer (FO) giveaway sites. 

And, that’s because sometimes you can’t tell the players without a program.

“The Secretary Will Disavow any Knowledge…”

Right up front, the FO web site owners tell you that the offering vendors on the three selection pages have nothing to do with the main incentive item, its purchase, or its disposition. That’s strictly handled by the marketers who own the web site. They also tell you that the national brand name company whose logo is on the incentive item being offered likewise has no knowledge that their item is being used as an FO attraction.

Yes, You Will Leave Money at the Website…But That Doesn’t Count

All the web site owners are telling you is, in order to get the main incentive item that “headlines” their front page, you will need to participate in a number of offers made by their clients on the silver/gold/platinum selection pages. And yes, participating in those offers will cost you some cash. But, that’s different. Your credit card will be lighter than when you first came onto their web site, but since they only control the incentive item and not the individual ad/offers, whatever you spend on those doesn’t make the main item less free.  Are we together, so far, Bargain Seekers?

So, How Cheaply Can You Still Arrive at the Prize?

What you should really take a look at is how much of a monetary trade-off will you have to make in order to achieve the incentive item. In other words, how cheaply can you get away with qualifying for said item? And guess what? That’s what the review articles at FreeOfferDetective.com will show you on the selected sites that they research.