FreeLaptopReward.com For Real?
I have been hearing the radio ads recently for FreeLaptopReward.com. After hearing the ads enough I decided to give it a run and see how many hoops I’d have to jump through.
First, it asks which laptop you would like to receive and gives you 5 choices. Next it asks your choice of several $200 gas cards.
This is how it works. You are presented with a series of advertisers and asked to click a Yes or No radio button. You need to say yes to a certain number of these (in various categories) in order to proceed.
In case you missed it, here’s the fine print in a size you can actually read:
“*This promotion is conducted exclusively by FreeLaptopReward. To receive the gift for this promotion you must: 1) register with valid information; 2) complete the user survey; 3) complete at least 2 Silver, 2 Gold and 6 Platinum offers. Available offers will vary and some offers may require a purchase to qualify. Receipt of your item requires compliance with offer terms, including: age and residency requirements; registration with valid email address, shipping address and contact phone number; completion of user survey and sponsor promotions. Upon valid completion of all Program Requirements we will ship your item to the shipping address you provided. Unless otherwise indicated, participation eligibility is restricted to US residents, 18 and over. Void where prohibited. “
So, you need to say yes to a total of 10 vendors. Will these cost you money? In most cases, yes. How much? I can’t say for sure. In most cases you will receive something for your money spent - such as the old Combia Records deal.
If you fail to choose 10 vendors then you will be asked to choose from a lower tier prize - a $50 gift card from one of several stores.
I chose to back out at this point because I didn’t need the laptop and I didn’t want to eventually have to make all of the phone calls to cancel all of the “free” trials and to pay for the non-trial items.
My conclusions:
- Can you actually get a “free” laptop? Probably.
- Will it cost you less than buying one? Maybe.
- Is it worth the time and trouble? I doubt it.
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