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7 Tips From an Expert on Getting Freebies

Savvy Sugar
Posted on May 23, 2011

I’m sure all of you agree that there’s nothing as gratifying as getting a freebie. It’s hard enough to scour the web for coupon codes, which a lot of the times don’t work or have expired, so the best thing to do is to call in an expert.

Kathy Spencer, author of the How to Shop For Free, spills the dirt on how to get some really awesome freebies. She calls them her “Lucky 7 Tips,” because you’ll feel lucky after you get such good stuff for free! Be sure to also check out her website at HowtoShopForFree.net.

  • Have a free girls’ night out. Call up Bath and Body Works and ask to reserve one. They’ll close the store down for you and your friends, and give you free foot soaks, mini facials, make up applications, and more.
  • Get your make up done for free at Sephora. Sephora offers complimentary 15-minute make up applications during which they teach you how to do it yourself—things like smoky eyes and luscious lips. You’ll walk out feeling beautiful, and you’ll get free samples.
  • Free monthly gifts. Register for an Aerie store card and get a free gift like lotions, gift bags, or undies once a month.
  • Shop for free at Kohl’s. Register for email alerts at Kohl’s.com and they’ll email you a 5/5 coupon. It’s like a $5.00 bill to play with. Grab a free beach towel or tank top.
  • Are you paying for makeup? If so, stop. Makeup always works out free at CVS and Rite Aid either with a “buy one, get one free” sale combined with a manufacturer “buy one, get one free coupon” or with a sale that says free after ECBs (Extra Care Bucks).
  • Want to eat out on the cheap? Go to Restaurants.com and grab up a $25.00 gift certificate for about $2.00 when you add in a coupon code. Coupon codes are updated regularly on www.howtoshopforfree.net.
  • Looking for free sexy undies? Sign up for deals at Victoria’s Secret and get coupons in the mail for free panties. Want lots of undies quick? Go on eBay and start bidding on free Victoria’s Secret undies coupons and grab them for 99 cents.
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  • Anonymous

    They ask for your zip code to provide ones that match the products in your local Target and “Printapons” and other online sources. Be sure to check out the websites of your favorite products often has coupons

  • Anonymous

    They ask for your zip code to provide ones that match the products in your local Target and “Printapons” and other online sources. Be sure to check out the websites of your favorite products often has coupons

  • Cjgreene159

    Bath and Body Corporate line and they said they have never done that and never will (May 25, 2011)

    • Missy

      That’s probably one of the craziest ideas I’ve heard.  No retail store is going to shut down.

    • Missy

      That’s probably one of the craziest ideas I’ve heard.  No retail store is going to shut down.

    • Missy

      That’s probably one of the craziest ideas I’ve heard.  No retail store is going to shut down.

    • Missy

      That’s probably one of the craziest ideas I’ve heard.  No retail store is going to shut down.

  • Cjgreene159

    Bath and Body Corporate line and they said they have never done that and never will (May 25, 2011)

  • Jodi

    I worked at Bath & Body Works for five years during college. If they closed their store, they would have to charge something to make up for the lost revenue (and, depending on the time of day, the sales goal of that hour could be incredibly expensive for a party). They also couldn’t have the party after-hours, because that would be illegal. I honestly don’t see how something like this would be feasible.

  • Jodi

    I worked at Bath & Body Works for five years during college. If they closed their store, they would have to charge something to make up for the lost revenue (and, depending on the time of day, the sales goal of that hour could be incredibly expensive for a party). They also couldn’t have the party after-hours, because that would be illegal. I honestly don’t see how something like this would be feasible.

  • Michelle

    Restaurant.com is a rip-off because there are all sorts of restrictions on when and how you can use their gift cards.  For example, you can only use a $50 “gift certificate” if you spend over $100 at the restaurant you choose.  And they have a very limited selection of restaurants — they’re never places you’d go to normally!  Read the fine print…

  • Michelle

    Restaurant.com is a rip-off because there are all sorts of restrictions on when and how you can use their gift cards.  For example, you can only use a $50 “gift certificate” if you spend over $100 at the restaurant you choose.  And they have a very limited selection of restaurants — they’re never places you’d go to normally!  Read the fine print…

  • Michelle

    Restaurant.com is a rip-off because there are all sorts of restrictions on when and how you can use their gift cards.  For example, you can only use a $50 “gift certificate” if you spend over $100 at the restaurant you choose.  And they have a very limited selection of restaurants — they’re never places you’d go to normally!  Read the fine print…

  • Michelle

    Restaurant.com is a rip-off because there are all sorts of restrictions on when and how you can use their gift cards.  For example, you can only use a $50 “gift certificate” if you spend over $100 at the restaurant you choose.  And they have a very limited selection of restaurants — they’re never places you’d go to normally!  Read the fine print…