Plus, how to avoid freebie scams
8 Legit Free Sample Sites
How to get your freebies
Let's talk free samples. Who among us doesn't enjoy a sample lap at our local warehouse store? Or getting something new to try from one of those free sample vending machines? Here at The Penny Hoarder, one of our favorite words is free. And as freebie-ologists, our job is to find and share our favorite ways to get free stuff.
Most recently, we looked into free sample websites. Free samples are great — not only can you try out a new product before you commit to buying it, it's a great budget hack.
But you still need to be cautious about some of the "free" sample sites out there. In a sea of scammy, less-than-reputable options, we found eight legit and trustworthy websites where you can get free samples.
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