Is PINCHme Legit? Honest Review of Free Samples, How It Works, and More!

But what’s the catch?

They can’t just send you free stuff all the time out of the goodness of their hearts. They’d go bankrupt within months.

Well, as it turns out, there is no catch!

Actually, that’s a lie—there is one catch!

You have to give them feedback after using the products.

This is no scam. PINCHme is a legitimate company that has more than 2 million PINCHers nationwide.

A few weeks ago, I got a box full of product samples from them to use and review (the picture you see above is one I took of the actual box and its contents).

Now, since most of the products I received were health and beauty samples tailored toward women, I asked my girlfriend to use and review the products.

But before we get to her review, let me explain how it works.

How to Join PINCHme

Want to get your own freebies and samples?

All you have to do is take a few seconds to join PINCHme for free.

It is very easy and quick to sign up.

Here’s how it works:

1. First, sign up for free on PINCHme.com.
2. Once you sign up and confirm your email, complete your member profile.
3. The next step is to order your free samples.
4. Once you receive the products, use them and then leave feedback on PINCHme.

It’s that easy.

Don’t forget to leave your feedback, though. If you don’t leave feedback, you will not be eligible for as many items in your future boxes.

How Does PINCHme Work?

PINCHme operates a little differently than most other sample and freebie sites.

Once a month at noon EST, the site releases new free samples that you can request. You can find these samples by logging into your account and clicking the “Samples” tab.

These are not your normal, crappy freebies and samples that everyone else is giving away. No, these are products from major brands that most of us probably use anyway.

You join the site for free (no credit card required), fill out your profile, pick your samples, use them, and give your feedback.

The best part is that not only do you get these free products, but you also don’t pay a cent for shipping either. PINCHme covers all shipping and handling-related costs.

All of this makes this site a fantastic option for those of us looking to try products and samples for free.

What Kinds of Samples Does PINCHme Send?

You can get samples from a wide variety of categories.

Generally, you can expect to receive a lot of snacks, personal care products, pet food and toys, cleaning supplies, and health and beauty products, but you are not limited to just those. You can get anything, really. It just depends on what they have available at any given time.

PINCHme Freebie Box Review

Since they send us a box every few months, I will update this section with comments from my girlfriend about each product that arrives with the new box.

Here is my girlfriend’s review along with the list of items we received in our first PINCHme box:

1. DenTek Comfort Clean Floss Pick: Two 1 ct trial-size packs — I love these floss picks. They are super handy to carry on the go and are great for cleaning between hard-to-reach teeth in the back.
2. Act Advanced Care Plaque Guard Mouthwash in Frosted Mint Flavor: One 3 oz bottle — Made my mouth feel fresh and clean without being too overpowering like some other mouthwash brands.
3. Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Cream: One 0.75 oz tube — Moisturizes my hands without leaving them feeling sticky or greasy.
4. Sinful Shine Nail Color and Top Coat: Two regular-size 0.5 oz bottles — One color and one topcoat. Polish looks great and hasn’t chipped after two days of wear.
5. Kashi GoLean Peanut Hemp Crunch Bar: One 1.59 oz bar. (Note from Saeed: I ate this one, and it was awesomely tasty. I might be a little biased since I love crunch bars.)
6. Olay Fresh Outlast Body Wash: One 3 oz bottle — Cooling White Strawberry & Mint scent. Smells great.
7. Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant/Deodorant: One 1.6 oz stick — Smells great, did not leave marks on black clothing.
8. Truvia Sweetener: Two 0.106 oz packets — Used to replace sugar in my hot tea. Tasted OK but not exactly like sugar.
9. Nexcare Waterproof Bandage: Two bandages.
10. Walgreens Perfection Silk Regular Tampons: Three unscented tampons.

First Update

Our new box arrived a few weeks ago.

Here are my girl friend’s comments on each product that was in this free sample box:

• Shea Moisture Sensitive Skin Mud Mask: Made my face feel really clean without irritating my skin. I like to do a weekly mud mask, and this one worked great.
• Scotch Brite Scrubbing Dishcloth: I really like this product. Instead of switching back and forth from a dishcloth to a scrub brush, this cloth does both. Very handy to have in the sink!
• McCormick Organics Taco Seasoning Mix: I typically buy whatever taco seasoning is on sale. I liked the flavor of the organic version; this one is gluten-free and non-GMO. Good taco flavor.
• Tide Pods Original: I don’t feel like pods dissolve well enough to clean all the clothes in the washer. I will probably stick to liquid detergents.
• Blistex Ultra Moisturizing Bliss Flip: Felt nice and silky. If you are a Blistex person, this works great.
• Goddess Garden Dream Repair: I don’t like the way this smells, and I have not been using it long enough to see results.
• Goddess Garden Erase the Day Cleanser: The smell is not my favorite, but it does make my face feel clean and my skin feels tight after using it.

Second Update

Since my last update, we’ve received six free magazine subscriptions! The great thing about these subscriptions is that they are totally free, with no purchase (or credit card) necessary!

They have a lot of great magazines to choose from, including Essence, Inc., InStyle, Money, Vogue, and Entertainment Weekly.

If you find that you’re only interested in one or two of the magazines offered, you can use your future codes to add another six months or years to your subscription, all for free!

I did miss out on a freebie box because I failed to leave feedback on a box before the expiration date. This was totally my fault; the site makes it super fast and easy to leave feedback; you just have to take a minute and do it!

Also, I think it’s worth mentioning that when you fill out your profile, check as many boxes as possible for your interests. This will put you in a position to have more products on offer for your future boxes of samples and coupons.

Does PINCHme Ship Samples to Canada or Other Countries Besides the U.S.?

While researching PINCHme, I found this question being repeatedly asked on forums and blogs.

So I did some searching and discovered that PINCHme is only available to residents of the 48 contiguous states in the United States.

Here is a quote from the FAQ section of the site:

“Please note: PINCHme is based in the United States of America. We offer free shipping to all areas of the 48 contiguous states in America. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. We also do not ship to Canada or internationally. As such, individuals living in these areas cannot become PINCHme members.”

Is PINCHme Safe?

Yes, PINCHme is 100% safe and legit.

There are no hidden costs or agendas.

They can afford to ship free samples because companies provide them with these products for free. In return, PINCHme gathers feedback from potential customers. This feedback helps companies improve their existing products or develop better ones, ultimately boosting their bottom line in the long run.

PINCHme earns its money by charging companies a fee to send their products to people like you and me. This allows us to become familiar with these products and, from the company’s perspective, hopefully become their customers.

It’s a win-win: PINCHme makes money, companies get valuable feedback, and you receive completely free stuff shipped right to your door!

So, to wrap up this review of PINCHme, I’d say PINCHme is a legit site that you should definitely join today!