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Overview

PINCHme has a rating of 2.85 stars from 220 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about PINCHme most frequently mention sample boxes, customer service, and email address problems. PINCHme ranks 4th among Free Stuff sites.

  • Service
    389
  • Value
    401
  • Shipping
    388
  • Returns
    136
  • Quality
    390
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 73.9%
Positive
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • This site is great and I never miss my sample Tuesday.
  • And most aren't little samples they are full size products, so you guys definitely need to check I t out

Critical highlights

  • There is no feedback to fill out, so I assume the sample boxes were not sent out.
  • Also, they pressure you to take quizzes to win other sample boxes, which I never win either.
How would you rate PINCHme?
Top Positive Review

“Fabulous”

sandra c.
8/31/23

We Just Love Pinchme, We Get To Try Prodcts Before We Buy Them And I Love The Products Pinchme Offers And They Also Have Surveys You Can Do To Earn Points And Choose You Own Products In Full Sizes Sometimes

Top Critical Review

“Company use to be great but some idiot changed things”

Re J.
11/27/23

I would recommend pinchme like I use to but this new site is no good we still have samples we haven't even received yet from the beginning of the year and now we have to apply to try samples and when you do you don't receive any. What a waste of time they were excellent company before the change.

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Thumbnail of user rej1
2 reviews
22 helpful votes
November 27th, 2023

I would recommend pinchme like I use to but this new site is no good we still have samples we haven't even received yet from the beginning of the year and now we have to apply to try samples and when you do you don't receive any. What a waste of time they were excellent company before the change.

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Thumbnail of user pb351
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
May 4th, 2023

I got my first offer today. It said that if I downloaded an app and used it for a week, I would receive a survey about my experience with the app. After completing the survey, I would receive a $100 Amazon gift card. The problem is that their link to download and register the app is broken. This is a waste of time.

Thumbnail of user lxandras
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 26th, 2023

I have been with pinchme since they first started many years ago! I love how pinchme has expanded to better products to test!. Pinchme is real and I'm a very satisfied pincher! If it weren't for pinchme I wouldn't be exposed to products I didn't know I liked!

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Cosmetics, food, beauty, health, baby!!

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Thumbnail of user jessical2332
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
December 1st, 2023

First 3 times I did surveys to get boxes I had earned came every 3 weeks now it's been a month I haven't received my other 2 boxes I have talked to them online about it through email all they said was we don't have the tracking information to give you any they said they sent it just wait 3 weeks and you can get your boxes and give your review and sometimes items are shipped separately if it dont come come dont worry about doing the reviews online not really helpful i just dont think they will ever send something valuable if your approved for something another thing i noticed they dropped coins and it's takes me almost a month to get hardly ever approved for anything like before i will just delete my account once this box is filled ill doubt ill ever get the last couple boxes i earned

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Gum hand cream candy bars

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Thumbnail of user ashleyk715
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 14th, 2023

I absolutely love pinch me! Will most definitely be shopping with them again! I highly recommend them!

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Thumbnail of user suzannea333
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 14th, 2023

Can't get line know one want to help me out why. Can't call pick phone or call back at all. From suzanne

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None

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Thumbnail of user teresaw768
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 13th, 2022

Thanks for the free sample from Glad. Love the new Peppermint and Eucalyptus scent. These are the strongest trash bags anywhere

Thumbnail of user dianal1013
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
November 4th, 2023

I received a PINCHEme samples box that had a "TAHITIAN COCONUT VANILLA CANDLE " made by Sephora, I almost immediately fell in love with the smell of the candle. This candle smells really good. The smell isn't overly powerful. There is a lingering smell throughout my living room even after I blow it out. I have not bought the candle yet only because I am having problems with my car. But as soon as I am able to get to the mall I will be purchasing the TAHITIAN COCONUT VANILLA CANDLE.

Tip for consumers:
Thank you PINCHme for sending me the free sample. Because of PINCHme sending out Great everyday products free, I was able to sample the wonderful smelling candle TAHITIAN COCONUT VANILLA CANDLE from SEPHORA VOLUSPA.
Great product by Sephora. Thank you PINCHEme

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TAHITIAN COCONUT VANILLA CANDLE made by Sephora

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Thumbnail of user erikau20
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
August 23rd, 2023

I've been a member of PinchMe for many years now. I get free samples in the mail. I get to try items that I didn't know about. They are 100% safe and legit. I've found so many favorite products from their samples.

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Thumbnail of user hannahw536
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 28th, 2023

PinchMe offers excellent samples, but you have to be lucky enough to qualify which doesn't seem to be very easy. The samples that I've been lucky enough to receive have been decent in size so you can actually tell if you like the product. I wish the qualifying process would become easier, but overall PinchMe does a wonderful job and it's always exciting to receive a PinchMe box.

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Moroccanoil Protect and Prevent Spray, Moroccanoil Perfect Defense, Eva NYC Brass to Sass Leave-in Conditioner, Eva NYC Hair Therapy Mask, Bausch & Lomb Biotrue Hydration Boost Eye Drops, Compeed Advanced Blister Care, Delectables Squeeze Up, Delectables Bisque, Delectables Stew, Glad Trash Bags, Aveeno Body Wash, Boiron Sleep Calm Tablets and Laffy Taffy.

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Thumbnail of user susanc3053
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 7th, 2022

So happy to be able try these samples. So happy to be a #happy pincher. Great service and great producs.

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Thumbnail of user reneec656
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
February 2nd, 2023
Verified purchase

There are no legitimate samples. Now they force you to take the awful bonus samples on Tuesday and there's no way to delete it. It becomes thee only thing you get in your samples box for the week. It's all scams. Anything decent you have to pay for subscriptions. It's advertised as this great saving service but in all my time there, the two samples I did win or get never came. So I deleted my profile and call it a SCAM. They force you to accept a bad sample while supposedly others get these fantastic things, boxes filled with things. I don't believe it at all.

Tip for consumers:
I won't recommend this site.

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None were delivered as promised.

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Thumbnail of user angelab2906
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 23rd, 2023

I really like PinchMe because it is a real website where you can actually receive free samples in the mail. You won't receive a box of free samples every month but the sample boxes are awesome when you do receive them and again, completely free. You don't even have to pay for shipping! I highly recommend PinchMe for all your free samples.

Tip for consumers:
PinchMe is a great website to get always free samples as well as free shipping.

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I've been mailed samples of face masks, shampoo and conditioner, hair masks, different great quality makeup, different face and body cleansers, etc.

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Thumbnail of user amandam210
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
July 12th, 2017

Love pinch me even I get samples to try. My only problem is their site is a bit slow when writing review's and sometimes you get coupons for hard to find items. I've had 21 samples since I stared in November 2016. Sure you don't always qualify for samples, but be patient. And remember to update your profiles. Oh and we definitely need a pinch Me app :)

Thumbnail of user michellel382
1 review
15 helpful votes
September 1st, 2018

I made the 300 tokens via surveys to get a box but I don't see anywhere on the site where I can redeem them.

Thumbnail of user kendrahc
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 19th, 2019

I absolutely love PinchMe. Their free sample boxes are great and they have good deals and offers for you too. I have found a few products I never would have known about because I go on PinchMe. Products that I now regularly use.

Thumbnail of user rhavenj
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 20th, 2019

Pinchme is amazing! It matches you to samples based on your profile and all you need to do is leave a honest review. 100 % free and so much fun.

Thumbnail of user sylviaf11
2 reviews
11 helpful votes
September 19th, 2019

This is a great site to enroll for free samples. Pinchme sends you samples, you try them and just give your honest review. I had great full sizes products and coupons for free items that I got to try and became a regular customer for some of the products.

Thumbnail of user lc421
1 review
7 helpful votes
April 7th, 2022

So, I signed up to pinch me and suddenly I've a BUNCH of scammers texting me about various obvious scams. I'm over here taking deep breaths and it says I've got a box and my 'bonus items' coming. Nope!

Just an envelope with a thing to scan. Nothing in the envelope. It's not even sealed. It's like someone did this just to say they sent it.

So they got our info and sold it to scammers and the samples didn't arrive.

Thumbnail of user debbiep715
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
December 25th, 2022

Pinchme is great. The samples help me decide if I want to buy the product before I actually do. I enjoy knowing if the product is worth purchasing.

Tip for consumers:
Definitely worth joining

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Skin care, pet care, home items

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Thumbnail of user asmao
1 review
10 helpful votes
March 23rd, 2022

Terrible! They make you take a survey to get your data, but not to send you samples that suits you. The first and only sample posted for me is nail decals for kids with unicorns and rainbows. I tried to add for test the system, but the order didn't go through after I confirmed my address. My email is bombarded with all kinds of emails from them with "free samples". I click on the link and there is nothing, only the nail stickers!

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Thumbnail of user giannahb
1 review
5 helpful votes
June 16th, 2020

I've gotten boxes in the past. The newer side just isn't for me. I went to get my box for today, and it said my box timed out! I waited all day just to catch it and GOT NOTHING. Also, the quiz me part says that none of my surveys can be used.
Waste of time and effort for me

Thumbnail of user ruths1389
1 review
7 helpful votes
November 8th, 2022
Verified purchase

PinchMe has not followed thru with even 5% of what they offer. In 4 years I have received a tiny package of Haribo gummy bears & a single packet of a mayonnaise sample to review. I have done tons of surveys & questionnaires. I've gotten a prepaid Visa card & had direct deposit set up on it & still have not received even one gift card of any amount. I'll keep devouring my time to Inbox Dollars cuz I've gotten numerous gift cards from them. Good Bye PinchMe

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Thumbnail of user maryd3448
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 23rd, 2023

Go Ahead and Join PinchMe if you would like to experience a real sample site! Once you join, you can complete surveys to earn PinchMe coins. PinchMe coins can then be used to purchase items on their website. Free samples are offered on a daily basis and you have to qualify to receive the sample. Once you have received and used the sample, you write a review for the sample. Easy and you'll get used to checking to see what sample is being offered that day. Real samples and not just endless surveys with no rewards. Join!

Tip for consumers:
Not just a survey website where you never receive the samples. Actual samples of a variety of products.

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Samples are posted daily and you have to see if you were to qualify for the sample!

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Thumbnail of user lindab1510
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 16th, 2019

Pinchme.com has new samples waiting for me every Tuesday, I love the samples gives me the opportunity to try before I buy I love pinchme

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