Get More, Pay Less (Or Nothing): How To get More Stuff For Free Or Really Cheap

A guy at WalMart once told me, "If it's free, it's for me!". True, true words, aren't they? How exactly do you go about getting stuff for free without stealing it? Well, with the internet, it's pretty easy.

Sign up for store's loyalty cards, given they're free to sign up for.
Stores like Aeria, Sephora, Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works will all give out freebies if you join their special clubs. Sign up for the Aerie A-list at an Aerie store and get a punch card to redeem monthly on Thursdays for a free mini gift like a little perfume or gym bag. You also get a new gift on your birthday. Apply in store at Sephora for a Beauty Insider card; you can of course use it for points to redeem for free samples when you shop, but even if you never buy anything you can still get a free gift on your birthday. Victoria's Secret's e-mail club will send coupons to redeem for free panties, lipgloss, etc, and if you subscribe for real mail, you get more of those coupons. Bath and Body Works is the same deal as Victoria's Secret, just, bath stuff.

Check out other blogs directed towards freebies.
I really like the blog, http://itsallfreeonline.com/, because it's constantly being updated with freebies. Become their fan on Facebook too. I've gotten everything from free DVD rentals to free tank tops to free shampoo. Also check out: http://absurdlycool.com/, http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples-And-Tools.aspx. Walmart offers free stuff including music downloads all the time.

Become a fan of your favorite companies on Facebook.
Coach gave out vouchers for a free box of cute Coach poppy pencils once.

Check out some 'win-its' sites.
http://winit.intouchweekly.com/?origin=madberries will let you enter daily to win cool prizes!

Ask.
I model, and I once asked a hairstylist if I could have some of the shampoo she had. She gave me two brand new bottles of salon-size TIGI Catwalk root booster and volumizing leave in conditioner spray.

***How To Get Stuff For Cheap***

Shop At Discount Stores.
Consignment shops, TJMaxx, Marshalls and if you live in Massachusettes try Building 19, or Maine try Marden's. These stores are prohibited from selling counterfeit merchandise, actually nobody is allowed to sell counterfeits. I've found Versace marked down to $20. TJMaxx is great if you love Betsey Johnson and Steve Madden or Ralph Lauren. In big cities you can find used Louis Vuitton or Marc Jacobs in upscale consignment stores.

Don't Pass Over The Clearance Section.
I found a $60 leather biker-chic jacket for $18 the other day. It fit perfect, and makes any girly outfit look cooler. I found a Ralph Lauren blazer on clearance for $30 once.

Look For Coupons.
Yes, you feel like a cheap-o doing it, but some people (look it up on Youtube) are master coupon varsity-leaguers. I once got two Revlon eyeliners for free combining a bogo sale, CVS extra bucks and a coupon.