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The company has garnered mixed feedback, with some customers appreciating the opportunity to receive free product samples, including high-quality items, in exchange for reviews. However, significant concerns have been raised regarding the reliability of the point system, long shipping times, and perceived data mining practices. Many users express frustration over unprocessed points and lack of responsiveness from customer service, leading to feelings of being misled. Overall, while some customers have had positive experiences, a substantial portion feels the service is flawed and potentially exploitative, highlighting a need for improved transparency and support.
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I have been using PinchMe for over a year now. Basically you fill out mini surveys to apply for products you want to try and if they pick you, they send you the product for free and then you review it for them. That's it! It's very easy and I've tried a wide variety of items, from health and beauty products to candy to pet products. I've gotten some amazing beauty products to try! You then pay for your shipping with coins that you earn from various activities. I only rated a 4 instead of a 5 because at times I find it hard to earn enough coins before a product offer expires. Try it though…it's a great way to try new things. The photo is one of my most recent freebies they sent me to try…a 5 pack of lip balms.
I have been using #PinchMe for many years now. When I receive samples they are for the most part really nice items. I have received new products that were expedited to arrive such as whole body deodorant in name brands. I have found that this year they have made it more difficult to earn points. Also once awarded a product to try and actually being able to keep the product in the box and the points in your total of points( with 600 being the amount needed for a box
To be shipped out) is not so easy. A window of time is given to earn enough points and if don't meet the goal you lose points and the product. Seems unfair. If there were more offers to earn points through samples it wouldn't be so unfair, her not the case. I do not like the new options to earn points at all. I will complete offer and never receive the points after spending a long amount of time completing offer. I am not to the point of leaving #PinchMe behind, I just hope they work out kinks and do better for us loyal members.
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.
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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.
It's pretty cool to sample free stuff before it hits the market. That's if you qualify. There are various products: wireless chargers, body lotions, sunscreens, pet food, jewelry, pots & pans, and snacks.
Pinch me has sent me some cool samples. Some regular size others travel size. I'm always looking forward to the samples.
This is a site that you actually just ask the questions and then get a sample instead of havi mg to pay for stuff, or having to take fourth surveys and answer unrelated questions, or getting 500 phone callls right after you get off the site, It's just real and awesome
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love Pinchme
I love Pinchme! Get free samples of Brand name items to try for free in exchange for your honest review at Pinchme or at the brand name website. I have won many items! My favorite is a self cleaning litter box! Came in super handy as I rescue cats! Try it! You won't regret joining the Pinchme family!
Date of experience: April 26,2024
Pinch me does give free samples, but you really have to work for it. Some of the games and surveys I didn't receive my coins when reaching goals. If you have time to waste they do give good samples at times
I love pinchme! I've been a part of the happy pincher community for a couple of years now and I've notice how far they have grown and how much their customer service has always gotten back to you almost immediately with any questions. In the last year alone the revamp of their website has gotten so much better and the samples are always such quality products and now their are such better ways to earn "coins" for your box check out. You can actually gain then without having to purchase a subscription or give any credit card information. Stay patient and follow the rules with completing reviews and you will see how you will qualify for more samples and have more opportunities for success!
I like the Pinchme site because it lets you apply for good samples and expensive items but sometimes you can apply and you never get the good ones you get some minimal things you can buy in the store yourself. If I got 395 in coins and you send me a couple of updated ones to apply I expect for them to go in my cart to add up to 600 to check out but it don't work that way now, samples you apply for be in your cart for some days and then it disappears then other samples that you applied are in your cart and it still doesn't add up to 600 to check out it's a repeat cycle.
I really love Pinchme now they provide awesome fill sized samples.i really love how the samples have changed.
They give you free stuff, small stuff, single items, big items,fancy items, regular everyday items, new items, old favorites and more. Shipping is all over the place in terms of shipping times but they are free so the suspense just adds to the excitement. It is a bit time consuming sometimes but hey watching TV doesn't get me completely Free items shipped right to my door.
This site is awesome to test and reviewing it sample products. I love that you can do surveys to earn points for free shipping.
I enjoy the rewards of earning coins for shipping out the samples you've qualified for. I would like to see folks get more samples to fill their boxes
I have been at PINCHme & HAPPYPINCHer for almost a year now,I love it,it's the best place to get free samples shipped to your door for free.Customer service is excellent and my free samples and full size samples arrive promptly, I'm a HAPPYPINCHer at PINCHme- FergiesBeauty411
Pinch me is a scam website. They are nothing more than a data mining site. The photo I am posting is them bribing people to leave positive reviews under the guise that someone will receive something.
I was a member for 2 months and qualified for 4 boxes. Got 3 "box is on its way" emails and two months later, never received anything. Now my phone is constantly blowing up from scammers they sold my information to.
Pinch me is great I love it I been a customer way before they updated their website some of my old samples was never recieved when they updated website but so far so good I get samples not great ones but they totally free also shipping is kind of long and no way to track it. The offers are okay.
I've been a member of PINCHme for almost two years and have received many products. I login to their website once a day and apply for the products that interest me. I generally receive one to two boxes of products every four to six weeks. Some items are sample sized (one time use), like the Moroccanoil Shampoo and Conditioner I received recently. Other items are full sized, like the ILIA Skin Rewind Complexion Stick I received. It's completely free, no credit card needed. All I have to do is try the products and give my honest feedback. I love PINCHme!
I was hesitant to try PINCHme at first. But, now that I've been a PINCHer for several months, I can honestly say I'm glad I joined. I won't lie and say that I receive every sample I apply for, but I have received quite a few. I apply for a sample nearly every day, but it only takes two or three minutes to apply. I have received three boxes so far, some even had full sized products. I have also participated in trying new mobile games and have received a surveys about the games that paid five dollars for completing. I love PINCHme and consider it a fun and worthwhile use of my time!
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.