PINCHme: How to Build a Free Sample Box and Get It Shipped Free

PINCHme lets you apply for free product samples, pick the ones you qualify for, and fill a sample box of your own. Once the box is full, it ships to you free.

“Class, remember packing your own lunch box? Today we pack a sample box instead. Same idea, fewer bologna sandwiches, and somebody else pays the postage.”

What is PINCHme?

PINCHme is a free sample box program. Instead of requesting one sample at a time from a dozen different brands, you build one box on one site. You apply for product samples, get qualified for the ones that fit your profile, and add them to your box. PINCHme says a box holds four products, and it ships free once it is full.

New samples drop every day, according to the site, so there is usually something to look at. PINCHme says joining is free and no credit card is required.

There is also an optional extra. You can complete activities and surveys to earn gift cards. Trying products and sharing feedback can also unlock future offers.

Why I assign it to my students

• You choose what goes in the box. No surprise packages of things you will never use.
• One box, one delivery. Your free samples arrive together instead of in a trickle of envelopes.
• No credit card. PINCHme says you do not need one to join.
• Optional gift cards. If you enjoy surveys, there is a way to earn a little extra. If you do not, skip it.

How to fill your PINCHme sample box, step by step

1. Join with your freebie email. Use a separate email address just for sample sites.
2. Complete your profile honestly. PINCHme uses your answers to decide which samples you qualify for. If you do not have a baby or a cat, do not say you do.
3. Apply for samples you would use. Look through the new drops and apply for the ones that suit you.
4. Add qualified samples to your box. Keep going until your box is full.
5. Let it ship, then try everything. When your box arrives, use the products and share your feedback. That helps unlock future offers.

Is PINCHme good for seniors and fixed incomes?

PINCHme’s box format is friendly for anyone who does not want to juggle a dozen sample requests. One site, one profile, one package. That makes it easier to keep track of what you asked for.

It is also a smart way to test before you buy. Try the new face cream or snack in sample size first. If you love it, you can buy it with confidence. If not, you only lost a few minutes.

The optional surveys can add a small treat to the budget, but think of them as pocket change, not income. Your time is worth something too.

Things to watch for

• You must qualify for each sample, so not every offer will be open to you.
• Your box ships when it is full. If you only add two samples, you will be waiting.
• Popular samples can go quickly.
• Expect some email from PINCHme. A separate freebie inbox keeps your main email tidy.
• Program details can change. Check the site for the current box rules before you start.

Professor Ima B. Cheap

Samples, box rules, and site features change often. Cheap101 is not affiliated with PINCHme. Always read the current terms before you share any information. More handouts: Cheap101 Class Handouts · Coupons and deals guide