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Overview

PINCHme has a rating of 2.55 stars from 224 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about PINCHme most frequently mention free samples, customer service, and many times problems. PINCHme ranks 4th among Free Stuff sites.

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    52
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  • Returns
    23
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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 63%
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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 sandrac1709
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 31st, 2023

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

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Thumbnail of user leilanie1
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
September 6th, 2023

I've been using PinchMe for years and I love it. Great quality samples and all you have to do is sign up and complete your reviews once you get your samples. I tell all my friends about it. You literally have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Tip for consumers:
You also get "reward" points that you can use to redeem for more samples

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Moroccan oil serum sample and 5 pack tuna delectable squeeze tube treats for my cat

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Thumbnail of user andreb308
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 25th, 2023

I have been with pinchme for a few months now and the samples I have received in my 2 boxes have been amazing. I enjoy trying new samples on a variety of items that only gets better.If you haven't joined yet what are you waiting for. Come see for yourself how much fun being a happy pincher can be you will not be disappointed.

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Lotion, pain medication, cat treats

Thumbnail of user penelopem45
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
August 23rd, 2023

I have been part of the PINCHme society for about 5 years or more and I have found some awesome products through their sample sight. It just keeps getting better and bigger its really worth being part of this community you get so many offers to try new products in exchange for your honest opinion.Good or Bad they want to know. If you haven't signed up yet I don't know what you waiting on but I do know your missing out on finding that great product. Become a Happy Pincher just like me

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It's a great sight and it's getting better everyday

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Beauty products candy cat food and much more

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Thumbnail of user jenniferb4415
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 23rd, 2023

I love Pinch me! They have given me wonderful samples and I enjoyed pinch me! They have given me wonderful samples and I enjoyed the questions they ask.

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Thumbnail of user wheethisisfun
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 26th, 2024

I love getting the free samples, but it is getting way too hard to earn coins for shipments. I have spent so much time on surveys, games, and downloading apps, to not even be credited with the coins I should've been. It is very frustrating. I would rather pay a couple bucks for shipping than waste hours of time for nothing. Plus, the amount of spam emails I get from trying to earn coins is ridiculous.

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Thumbnail of user stacies120
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 23rd, 2023

I love pinchme! Very happy I found the site. Been very happy with everything I have been sent. Found a lot of new products I hadn't heard of and liked

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Cat products, snacks, hair products, lotions, face masks, soap

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Thumbnail of user anonn31
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 25th, 2024

Received numerous spam emails after signing up, I was supposed to receive a product and it never arrived. It's not just me though, numerous friends of mine either got the wrong item, not all items ordered or it never showed up.

They also have tons of scam links on their site and their business practices are shady, including them asking people who use their site to leave dishonest 5 star reviews!

Ridiculous, dishonest and possibly not legal, avoid this data mining site at all costs.

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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 janetm555
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 23rd, 2023

Pinch me is the best ever. Great samples, free products, free shipping and opportunities to try and review new products from food, pets, electronics, makeup, technology and the list goes on! Sign up today I guarantee you will not be disappointed! They email you, you have a choice to apply to try the products, answer a few questions and that's it. You get notified if you are selected for the product almost immediately. The box is shipped out within 2-4 weeks, free of charge. All they ask is you post your unboxing on social media such as Instagram Facebook. It's that simple. The products are full size, name brand as well. I have been a PinchMe member for years and I plan to continue. Most of us are on our phones everyday mindlessly scrolling, why not make the scrolling worthwhile, join Pinch Me! It's a win win!

Tip for consumers:
Pinch me is totally free including shipping. Great full size samples, a wide variety of products. It’s well worth the time to answer a few questions, post a few pictures. It’s fun to get surprises in the mail.

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Snacks, pet food, pet treats, makeup, facial and feet care, pain relief cream and more!

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Thumbnail of user rollyp
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 26th, 2024

Pinchme sent out a mass email telling its users to come here and leave them a 5 star review... well they get 1 star from me. Its a terrible site. If you qualify for anything, you cant actually 'checkout' unless you have enough coins. They pretty much use you to data farm. You have to do long surveys for coins, download things, or sign up for trials, some which require you to buy something or use a credit card.

Its extremely time consuming. If you do end up getting a free product, its normally Chinese made junk, or sachet sample size. Full sized products are rare. It also takes a month+ for them to ship out the products. Sometimes they dont even bother sending anything out and you'll see the item disappear from your list.

The website itself comes with its own issues. Its glitchy, full of annoying adds, offers that dont even work. Worst of all, surveys that dont even pay out. Its normal to spend 20 minutes doing a random survey and end up with NO coins.

How do you like my review PinchMe?

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Thumbnail of user christinar183
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 23rd, 2023

I love pinch me they have great products and they are always free to try so if u looking for food products and without having to pay this is the site

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Thumbnail of user jessicac2501
1 review
13 helpful votes
March 11th, 2023

I've used pinchME for a while and in the beginning it was great. But recently all samples I've ordered I never received. I had 5 orders since December 2022 and it's now March 2023 and I haven't received any of them. I reached out and they told me it was probably a supply issue. But my question is why offer the samples if you don't have them?!

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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 margaretg1446
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 23rd, 2023

I love the variety of samples that I've received! Crossing my fingers that my application for the PS5 gets accepted!

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 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 melanieh255
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
September 17th, 2020

Taste was flavorful and good but a little tough chewing. I'm sure kids would have no problem but with older adults, kinda difficult..

Tip for consumers:
This site does work and you get to try things that can help you in alot of ways..
Thanks

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I have used all the products I have received and been very pleased..

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 rej1
2 reviews
23 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 fawnj4
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 24th, 2023

PINCHme really is an actual sample site. I try to log in everyday and apply for samples since they changed their set up. It used to be just Tuesdays now its apply to try every day for something different. The only complaint I have is the amount of time it takes to receive the samples you qualify for because you never know when they will arrive. Ive received some really good stuff, snacks, pet treats, makeup, lotions, and body care samples. Its worth it to me to take 5 mins out of my day to fill out a questionnaire to see if im a match for that days sample. You can even earn points by taking surveys and use the points to purchase other products. All in all its a good site and doesnt require you to take endless surveys just to end up realizing there is no sample at the end of the survey.

Tip for consumers:
Shipping takes awhile so dont expect your samples right away, it could take up to 3 months to get them, but you will.get them.

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Cat treats, snacks, self care products, ear buds, ointments, power bank, nail stickers, etc.

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Thumbnail of user brandip123
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 23rd, 2023

I've been using this site for years now. You just have to understand how the platform operates. You have to apply for as many samples as you possibly can and at the end of a month they distribute samples. You don't get every sample you sign up for. So if you sign up for thirty samples you will receive three. Make sure you do your reviews and they will keep sending you products. Also, they often send out full sizes products not sample sizes.

Tip for consumers:
Sites legit and definitely worth using.

Products used:
ROC Multi Correxion
Head and Shoulders
Delectable Squeeze Up cat treats
Olay mineral sunscreen

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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 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
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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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