I have not received one sample and have over 500 points now. I got one in a box that ran out of time because I was below the point minimum for shipping. I got another when I was close to the minimum and when I was almost there, it was removed before the due date. That's how I could tell they don't want me to have it unless I pay for something. And now that I reached the 500, I have not got one sample in a box. If you want free stuff, do ipsos, crowdtap, and other survey places where you can get gift cards.
Answer: I recently signed up on PINCHme and so far I'm happy. I had to answer a few questions (what products I like) but it took less than 10 minutes. I get some emails from them, like one every few days. I just delete them. I haven't got any from third parties. Today they released some of their free samples (they supposedly do every two weeks) and I got to order 4.
Answer: It takes a LONG time--over 6 months for some things and then when you get the items, you will be sorely disappointed to have everything tossed loosely in a box. Pinchme is no longer worth it, imo
Answer: Yes, you're fortunate that you can't sign up. They have scammed a lot of people out of everything they put into this site. Forget about it.
Answer: You;re right. They are not a legitimate sample site anymore, nor are they keeping their word. Read all the bad reviews and you'll understand.
Answer: They email the gift cards to the email address you gave them when you signed up with them. It can take up to three weeks to receive them. If it's longer than that just email them and the agents will correct it.
PINCHme has a rating of 3.2 stars from 390 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with PINCHme most frequently mention free samples, full size and new products. PINCHme ranks 4th among Free Stuff sites.