Please Delete

[FeldBum]

DEAD

[M3wThr33]

I guess it makes sense. Right off the bat I see 4 that are free to join and quit.

[FeldBum]

At least 5. Regular AOL is also free for 30 days (Haven't updated it yet) and you CAN sign up for both and receive points.

:)

[Steggy]

HAHAHA love the cutout for the ipod.

[ElwoodCuse]

Sounds like many of the same offers from freevideogames.com, beware of companies that say "sorry, you already signed up for this".

[Diiz]

Not sure I get how this works. That being said, I'm not going to try it.

[DrunkTigerWoods]

Nice find FeldBum, Im going to try this. Though, I saw on the ipod link that 4/21 is the last day to register. Also, can you list those offers that are free and easy to sign up for and quit?

[_heretic]

Nice find FeldBum, Im going to try this. Though, I saw on the ipod link that 4/21 is the last day to register.

I think that date is just for the code they give you. I looked at the page yesterday, and it said 4/20.

[FeldBum]

* Bargain.com is the easiest to sign up for and quit. The process is all automated. Point registers very fast.
* Ebay is free and youd on't have to quit, just bid on an item, but the time it takes to get the point varies: some get it within a week, took me 3 weeks.
* AOL and AOL Broadband are free, and easy to quit--who can't think of a reason to stop using AOL?
* Ancestry.com is free, easy to quit, 14 day trial
* Netflix is free for 2 weeks, and you get DVDs

:)

[DrunkTigerWoods]

I think that date is just for the code they give you. I looked at the page yesterday, and it said 4/20.

Is that code important?

[FeldBum]

No, it's just there to make you think the offer is fleeting and extra important.
If you click on the link tomorrow it will say the Offer expires on April 22, 2004!

[FeldBum]

Finally got my point for eBay. Only 1 more to go.

[Wshakspear]

I have been considering XM lately. I know its a pay service...but hell, i dont play PSO anymore... :)

[mario23air]

This is a scam. There was an article on Wired.com about this. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS!!!!!

[jeffreyjrose]

Yeah, I've heard about this site before. Do not sign up... it's just spam heaven if you do!!!

[FeldBum]

Where's the article in Wired? I can't find it. Can you provide a link.

Of course it's going to generate SPAM. I said so in my OP:

"It goes without saying that this will generate SPAM. Do not use your regular email address. "

Use a Spam address GiveitToMe@mail.com or something

[FeldBum]

This is a scam. There was an article on Wired.com about this. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS!!!!!

You're not talking about Sendmails Corp are you? That has nothing to do with FreeSlide/SubscriberBase

http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,63146,00.html

[XboxMaster]

I've tried freevideogames.com, there were too many credit card offers for me to get enough points for anything.

[FeldBum]

What were you trying to get in FVG? I used the following to get a GBA and I still had 60 points left over:

Ancestry.com
HomeWorks Plus
Essentials Free DVDs
Galleria
Connections
Privacy Plus
GoToMyPC
AOL
Clever Clubhouse
NetMarket
Travelers Advantage
Complete Home
AutoVantage
Vitalitrim
TrimLife

[eljedi13]

I just signed up for a couple offers and I'll see if they pan out. By the way FeldBum, how many points are you up to now?

[FeldBum]

I have 5 points, but I have like 4 offers that should be pending

[Jive3D]

I have been considering XM lately. I know its a pay service...but hell, i dont play PSO anymore... :)

SIRIUS Satellite Radio's programming is FAR superior! I have 2 units for myself and am considering buying for the rest of my family.

With that said, go for the iPod mini or the camera over xm any day.

[uesc]

i have to agree with jive3d.

i've had sirius for over a year now, and just re-newed for another year. XM is ok, but i didn't like the audio decks that came with the service.

i use a Kenwood KDC-X969, and i love it!

[eljedi13]

FeldBum, are you the same Feldbum that's been posting on the FatWallet Forums? I've been doing some checking to see if other people were trying this and found you over there.

[FeldBum]

It's me--one and the same. Figured I've gotten enough Game deals here that I should post this deal here as well.

I've been with FatWallet since September 2000--an old timer.

Are you over there as well? It's a great forum.

[FeldBum]

Two Updates:
1. Bargain.com no longer has an automatic phone cancellation system. You have to talk to somone.
2. Points will only post to your status once a day. From my own experience and other's, it seems to be about 10:30-11:00 a.m. Eastern Time

[Diiz]

I really want an iPod mini, but I don't want to deal with all this hassle I don't think. Has anyone else tried it with success?

[eljedi13]

Thanks for the updates Feldbum. I've just lurked at FatWallet for a while.
I've got 6 offers completed so I'll be checking in the next few days for my points.

[eljedi13]

Well, I checked my status today and after one day I have 4 points! AOL 9
optimized, AOL for Broadband, Bargain.com, and Trimlife all went through
after only one day. I'm still waiting on E-bay and Netflix but so far so good. Time will tell.

[mario23air]

Here is a link to the Wired.com article.

http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,62226,00.html

[Wshakspear]

This isnt quite that. Yes, that did say ipod at the top, but is'nt that. This is more along the reasons of all the "free" magazine deals...Memberships. Basically its getting people to sign up for services, thus getting more users on board, and the only thing they have to lose is a number, while they can gain any $ you send them for not canceling soon enough.

[cognitive77]

Will I still recieve my points if I cancel right away?

[Wshakspear]

Technically, yes. but as ive noticed, that doesnt always work out.

[FeldBum]

Here is a link to the Wired.com article.

http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,62226,00.html

This is completely different. That is a pure pyramid scheme (read: scam). This is like FVG, where the normal user will sign up and either forget to cancel or be bullied into staying enrolled by a pushy CSR. Many people don't even sign up for enough offers to get the prize.

Freeslide is paid on clickthru basis, as reported by the companies. They save the referall link from Freeslide and pay them a certain amount per traffic directed to their site. Freeslide encourages traffic with the lure of an iPod.

[cognitive77]

Well, I signed up for:
Ancestry
AOL 9.0
AOL Call Alert
Netflix
Bargain.com
and Chase Platinum

Hope this works. Should I give it a few days before I cancel some of these? I don't want to forget about em and then have it charged to my card, but I still want the points.

[FeldBum]

Write down all the start dates of the trials and cancel toward the end. I find you get better results that way.

[FeldBum]

Check the Original Post. I added some other offers that I either found myself or ppl told me about, including:
Portable DVD Player
Playstation 2
Sony HandyCam
KitchenAid Stand Mixer

[pika122689]

Ahhh... so much work, not worth it for me.

[FeldBum]

Got my 6th point today from MiracleBurn. Waiting for an email from FS

[FeldBum]

Got the Email! It reads as follows:

You did it! You have successfully earned 6 action points and are now eligible to receive your free gift. Thank you so much for your participation in our promotions.

Please send us the following information so that we may ship you your free mini Ipod:

Your First and Last Name:

Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:

[shrewmdust]

Sweeeet. If you get it I'm gonna wet my pants.

[Wshakspear]

I'm hopeful, but that eligible word makes me weary

[thealternakid]

i guess the problem that i have with this site and the offer thing is the fact that with freevideogames.com they ask you to sign up for more than 6 offers to get a 50 dollar game, or whatever price they pay for it. with this site they are giving out a 200 playstation 2? and an even more expensive ipod mini? sounds like a scam but if it just means that i have to cancel a few free trials, then i guess i am up to try it, stranger things have happened i suppose

[FeldBum]

i guess the problem that i have with this site and the offer thing is the fact that with freevideogames.com they ask you to sign up for more than 6 offers to get a 50 dollar game, or whatever price they pay for it. with this site they are giving out a 200 playstation 2? and an even more expensive ipod mini? sounds like a scam but if it just means that i have to cancel a few free trials, then i guess i am up to try it, stranger things have happened i suppose

Well they get paid about $10 per affiliate link. But since their site is kinda confusing, I don't think they expect a large percentage to "convert"--to actually finish the offers. And since most people bring in referalls as well, Freeslide still ends making money, even if they have to give away a few iPods.

I imagine FVG gets slightly less per affiliate link, but they probably make more money because you need to complete more offers. But they have no referal system to ensure a steady flow of users.

[cognitive77]

I'm on four points and awaiting AOL Call Alert and Netflix.

[i need scissors61]

It looks like they change the ending date for the contest to whatever day it is. Yesterday it said it ended on the 26th, today it said it ended on the 27th.

Anyways, If you get it, I'll definitly try it.

[Rabidmuskrat]

Hmm...this sounds like it definitely has potential. I'll have to keep an eye on this thread.

[DrunkTigerWoods]

It looks like they change the ending date for the contest to whatever day it is. Yesterday it said it ended on the 26th, today it said it ended on the 27th.
This was explained earlier in the thread, I too was confused at first. I'm gonna give this a try next week when I have some time. How long do you think it will take to ship the ipod after you get 6 points?

[FeldBum]

I'm gonna give this a try next week when I have some time. How long do you think it will take to ship the ipod after you get 6 points?

I don't know. I got my confirmation yesterday morning but still no shipping details. If they are ordering from Apple, I imagine it would take some time as Apple is backordered...
Hopefully, FS has a stockpile of iPods, but I'll update as I find out more.

[M3wThr33]

Well, when you get that sucker in the mail, you can bet I'm signing up.

[Acrylic]

Same here, if you get it, Im definately gonna sign up. Well, have my dad sign up that is..:-/

[jx820]

Its a scam, nothing is free and I shouldn't have to tell that to a group of sane people no matter how cheap. Anyone with a free offer is selling something. Its privacy in exchange for the possibility of merchandise those are the terms. Read the forum I provided a url for below. If you do get the shaft from this "deal" they have email addresses and phone #s for the top brass at the companies behind freeslide.

http://www.mickeytheman.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1391&st=0

[Spanky2k3]

So what are all the free offers? I did the ebay one and have 1 point.

[thealternakid]

all the offers are listed on the first page in the first post

[Zenithian Legend]

How does this FVG's business work? Cuz I wouldn't mind a free PS2 or GBA myself.

[thealternakid]

fvg works exactly like freeslide where you have to sign up for offers, i have compiled a list of all the free or cheap offers, i am going to try and get my roommate an xbox. the free or cheap offers have trials that you need to cancel before the trial ends or you will be charged massive amounts of cash.

[doomgaze_86]

Umm how do you cancel the AOL accounts? Do you have to call them about it?

Also has anyone tried referring your extra email accounts?

[thealternakid]

yeah you gotta call them, and they are really nice but sometimes they will give you the run around.

[doomgaze_86]

You're right.. The guy was really nice about it, although I used a fake address, a fake name(*ahem* Jacque Strehp) and was calling at like 5am his time.. *phew*

By the way, in the status page, what's the difference between Registered Referrals and All Referrals? It appears that 2 of my registered referrals are not listed under All Referrals...

[FeldBum]

By the way, in the status page, what's the difference between Registered Referrals and All Referrals? It appears that 2 of my registered referrals are not listed under All Referrals...

Yea, it seems as though there might be either a cap in referals, or a glitch on the site--the same happened to me.

Also, FS warns agaisnt self-referal. You don't want to get your account cancelled--but that said, it probably will work...

[doomgaze_86]

Sure hope it works...

By the way, do you get the action points even if you sign up for aol and cancel it a few hours later?

[drunken_master]

i just bookmarked this thread. I will start to work on it the day someone actually gets something. I'm a septic but i really want this to be true. I'm ganna have to be motivated to continue with it if i start. God i hope this is for real.

If i actually start it do you know if the will ship to a PO box? I might just go to open one and than ditch it after i get the loot.

Man iv always wanted a digital video camera and an ipod.

[CoffeeEdge]

This seems like garbage to me. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. I'm not going to get involved in this crap. I mean, think about it. I doubt that any legit company is going to be nice enough to send out free DV cameras and MP3 players.

[MightySlacker]

Having tried a lot of these types of sites, I give this a 97% chance of being a scam. After comparing their business model with a lot of similiar sites, I can't imagine this working. If the 3% chance that this works occurs, I'd expect to wait at least 4-6 months before seeing anything come to your door. There will probably be numerous confirmation requirements, and if you miss one, you won't get jack.

The 2 most legit and easiest sites to work with are Freevideogames.com and FreeDVD4Me.com. Even though FVG isn't nearly as hot as it was, say 6 months ago, it is still easy as cake. Last night it took me about 10 minutes and 11 bucks, and I had enough points to pre-order Season 3 of Cheers. And that's after me doing all the "easy" offers. FreeDVD4Me.com is also very easy, and you get stuff quick.

That being said, before doing anything like this, take a minute to figure out what the fuck you are doing. Just randomly trying stuff and signing up for trials is a great way to screw yourself. If, in a month this thread turns into people complaining about all these charges on their cards, you will be made fun of, because it will be 100% your fault.

Good luck to everyone on getting stuff though. I'll just urge you to figure out a "strategy" before starting something like this. You wouldn't believe the list of stuff I've hauled in from sites like this. I just choose ones a little less shady.

Dave Olson
*SUPER DUPER INTERNET CELEBRITY SUPASTAR~!* TM.

[drunken_master]

why is there never an easy way to get free stuff. i wish you could just go to a store and take anything you wanted and walk out. Oh wait, you can do that. God damn it all, its illeagel. Aww, i might just have to do it anyway.

[doomgaze_86]

Umm I tried bargain.com today. For some reason, the cancellation process was still automated. I called at 5pm PST I believe..

[CoffeeEdge]

Theft sucks, drunken_master.

[drunken_master]

Theft sucks, drunken_master.

yes mother, thankyou for cheaking up on me. I fully realize the consquenses of my actions.

[doomgaze_86]

Anyone else having problems accessing the status page right now? Mine gives a php error:

Parse error: parse error, unexpected '}' in /var/www/htdocs/promotions/status.php on line 1091

[FeldBum]

Just refresh; it means too many people are trying to access the Status page...

[doomgaze_86]

Yeah I got it working.. For some reason, my AOL 9.0 and AOL Call Alert points have not come in yet... It's been like 3 days for Call Alert and 4 for AOL..

[DrunkTigerWoods]

why is there never an easy way to get free stuff. i wish you could just go to a store and take anything you wanted and walk out. Oh wait, you can do that. God damn it all, its illeagel. Aww, i might just have to do it anyway.
Communism?

[FeldBum]

Ppl just getting 6 points now may be given the option to get a $250 check or another prize instead of waiting for the iPod, which is backordered at Apple...
Just some FYI...

[FeldBum]

Someone at FW who signed up at the beginning of April has received his Digital Camera!
Hope for the rest of us!

[cognitive77]

I've got five points so far.

Still waiting on Netflix. Anyone know how long they take to post points from Netflix?

[FeldBum]

Still waiting on Netflix too--they take a while

[doomgaze_86]

I'm still waiting for AOL 9.0 optimized on both my main account and 1 of my referrals. Of course the referral just signed up today so maybe it'll show up tomorrow..

[FeldBum]

Not that anyone is doing this, but I would shy away from self referals of eBay postings.

Ppl have been getting their FS accounts cancelled for that

:)

[MightySlacker]

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php?start=0&catid=18&threadid=303755

It's looking more and more liekly that this is a scam, or that new people won't get anything. Not 100% sure, but it has all the symptoms of a scam, such as poor customer service, accounts cancelled for no reason, excuses and broken deadlines. I'd use it at your own risk....or try a very reputable service, such as the one discussed here:

http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14714

shill, shill.

Dave Olson
*SUPER DUPER INERNET CELEBRITY SUPASTAR~!* TM.

[FeldBum]

Did you even bother to read the last posts, where people just wrote they recieved emails that their checks in place of the iPod minis have been spent.

[MightySlacker]

Did you even bother to check the times of the posts and realize that I posted here before those went up?

And I didn't say that everyone would get ripped off, just that now they know more people are completing the offers than they anticipated. That means they will be doing everything they can to make sure people do not complete the offers, and they will do it under they excuse of "fraud protection".

YourFreeDVD and PlanetFreeStuff are PERFECT examples of what started to be legit sites and once word got out and they had more people "working the system" than they anticipated, they quickly crumbled because they couldn't handle it.

That's why I'm wanring people to be wary. Having done extensive research into affiliate programs, and seeing the list of programs freeslide offers, even the 6 highest affiliate payouts BARELY equal 250 bucks, so even if you were to happen to pick the offers that give FreeSlide the most money, they would barely be making money. That doesn't assume you picka free trial offer like Ancestry.com, which pays them about $20. Doesn't sound like too stable of a business model, does it? Good luck to all of those that tried it and/or have gotten their stuff though.

Dave Olson
*SUPER DUPER INTERNET CELEBRITY SUPASTAR~!* TM.

[FeldBum]

Brian, the lawyer for FS has posted as well. He doesn't advise using back door links, but otherwise it is legit

[aj219]

Hey FeldBum, how do we know you're not working for Freeslide while acting on our side to convince everyone to sign up, so that freeslide can achieve their goal, whatever that may be, (perhaps stealing private information from unsuspecting consumers)??!! You seem to know way too much about the whole thing, all the tricks only an insider would know. Besides, it seems to me that u signed up on this site just recently, the SAME DAY that u started to tell everyone about the greatness of this suspicious web offer, as if u signed up here just for the sole purpose of promoting FS. I dunno about everyone else, but to me this seems all too fishy........

[FeldBum]

Didn't you just sign up today?

Anyway read the thread on Fatwallet that MightySlacker referred to, then come back and tell me if you really think I work for Freeslide...

[FeldBum]

Here is the link: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php?catid=24&threadid=303755

[FeldBum]

At least 6 long-time Fatwallet members have gotten $250 checks since Friday!
It works!
Read the fatwallet thread linked above for more details. Read from back forward!

[goato]

I've completed an ebay item, and I sent the referal link to 5 friends. I have gotten no conformation for any of these yet.

[MightySlacker]

Hey FeldBum, how do we know you're not working for Freeslide while acting on our side to convince everyone to sign up, so that freeslide can achieve their goal, whatever that may be, (perhaps stealing private information from unsuspecting consumers)??!! You seem to know way too much about the whole thing, all the tricks only an insider would know. Besides, it seems to me that u signed up on this site just recently, the SAME DAY that u started to tell everyone about the greatness of this suspicious web offer, as if u signed up here just for the sole purpose of promoting FS. I dunno about everyone else, but to me this seems all too fishy........

LOL - he does not work for them, I can tell you that much. ANyways, some people are receiving stuff, so you had better do it the legit way and no the way previously recommended. This will be much more difficult, as they have dropped the number of offers to do down substantially. But it's worth a shot. I haven't tried it yet, but I may give it a go for the Camcorder. Still suspicious though.

And Feld, just for curiosity, I just assumed you were doing this for the referrrals, but I thought your account had been cancelled - so why are you still sticking with it?

Dave Olson
*SUPER DUPER INTERNET CELEBRITY SUPASTAR~!* TM.

[Tom]

Maybe he wants people to get free stuff?

[FeldBum]

And Feld, just for curiosity, I just assumed you were doing this for the referrrals, but I thought your account had been cancelled - so why are you still sticking with it?

As stupid and childish as it sounds, it's become like a personal battle between me and FS.
I want as many ppl to get what they can from FS. I want them to own up to their promotion and not try to duck out of it.
I've done some refs for ppl that have asked me and for friends.
:)
Good luck...

[shrewmdust]

good luck getting anyone to do freeslide ever again... this deal = fucked.

[Dakkon]

Bad news, if you've not gotten your points in by today, then you're out of luck on this deal. They've taken away the easy free offers and now you have to stick with whatever you sign up for, for a complete billing cycle instead of cancelling during the free trial period as people have been doing. So no more free ipods this deal has officially been fucked. (Unless of course you actually want to pay for all those crappy offers).

[VelvetHammer]

I noticed that this morning when checking my status. All the requirements under each Ad became a lot more stringent. They can't change the requirements to earn a point half way through a program without notifying people of a change in the TOS agreement. I've earned 5 points, the stipulations listed for those offers have now changed. Which rules am I now responsible to adhere to? The ones listed when I clicked, or the ones now?

[Dakkon]

From what I've heard, offers completed before May 18th are covered under the old terms, but any offers completed after the 18th have to meet the new terms. So to get your 5th point, you'll have to fulfill the new more stringent requirements.

[Cuzza40]

Well, I can confirm that the offer was legitimate. I got my check for $299.99 the other day. Not bad for doing absolutely nothing. Thinking of sinking $200 into a Creative Zen; way more storage than an iPod.