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How to get free stuff on Amazon

Amazon is by far the largest online retailer in the US. One estimate says 40% of online shopping in the US will be through Amazon in 2021. The second biggest online retailer, Walmart, will get 7%. So yeah, they can afford to give away some free stuff on Amazon now and then. We’ve collected some of the best ways you can take advantage of this retail giant. There will be no shortage of Black Friday deals at Amazon, but with these tricks, you can score awesome savings all year round.

Amazon may be the largest online retailer, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t few freebies to be had — you just need to know where to look. And while finding a great deal is always a thrill, there is something about being able to combine those savings with world-leading shipping and variety that really gets the blood pumping. There’s no need for couponing, birthday freebies, or pesky survey sites to get the free stuff on Amazon you deserve. Put that credit card away and check out our tips on how to get free stuff on Amazon to help you on your frugal journey.

From air fryers and blenders to laptops and TVs, there’s no shortage of fnatastic deals happening at Amazon today.

Become a Vine reviewer

What is Amazon Vine?
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Have you ever heard of Amazon Vine? The Vine program that gives consumers free stuff on Amazon as a reward for an honest review of the products. These products are often things that haven’t been released yet (which is why you’ll see them on a lot of review sites) that need a bit of consumer backing to get started.

You can only become an Vine Voice through invitation. You can get noticed by the right people by getting a reputation on your Amazon profile as someone who writes honest and fair in-depth product reviews. If your “reviewer rank” is high enough in a certain category, like gardening equipment or pet food, you may get an offer to review a free product. Here are some tips on increasing your Amazon rankings to become a Vine reviewer, or just click on the button below for more info about Vine.

TRY VINE

Sign up for Amazon Music Free

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Did you know Amazon has a huge library of free music and podcasts? By free, we mean actually free, not Spotify-membership-free. There’s no trick to this one, like a free trial that turns into an unexpected monthly bill. You do have to sign in with an Amazon account, but you don’t need Amazon Prime and you don’t need a credit card. The options are certainly more limited than Amazon Music Unlimited, and the music section works more like a radio station than a custom playlist, but hey, it’s free! Consider it the bait on the Amazon Music Unlimited hook.

You can also snag a Buy Now  to gain access to even more free downloads.

Start Streaming

Browse free Kindle e-books

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If you’re an avid reader on a budget, finding free stuff to read can be difficult. Luckily, Amazon has a variety of free Kindle e-books available online. This list is populated with a new freebie or two every day, so be sure to regularly check to see what’s new. There are literally hundreds of free books. If you don’t already have a Kindle, you can shop current Black Friday Kindle deals to take advantage of the best discounts.

While some ebooks may be permanently free, many are just for a limited time, from new up-and-coming authors. You can always exchange one free book for another if you don’t like what you’re reading, that’s the beauty of free.

FREE BOOKS!

Get free cloud storage

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Do you need a way to back up your most important files? Amazon Drive will give you free admission to 5GB of storage absolutely free. Upload files, photos, and videos to the cloud to make sure you don’t lose your most important files.

If you’re an Buy Now , you will also receive unlimited photo storage, as well as the 5GB of free storage. There are other freebie sites that offer free cloud storage, but Amazon is sure to outlast them.

FREE STORAGE

Download free apps

Free apps on Amazon
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Though there aren’t exactly free products flowing from the Amazon coffers, there are hundreds of free apps currently available. You can find everything from games to the classic apps simply by searching for “apps” and sorting the list by price. Most will eventually want you to spend money once you’re inside the app, but you can resist the microtransations! We believe in you.

You don’t need to sell your soul to start downloading apps for free.Check this list of our favorite free apps for iOS for more options.

FREE APPS!

Sign up for an Audible free trial

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There is nothing better than relaxing in a cozy little nook with a hard copy of your favorite book. That is if you have time, of course. Work, personal relationships, and adult responsibilities get in the way far more often than they should. Audible is a great way to keep up with your favorite stories while on the go.

You can sign up for a free Buy Now  from Amazon as well as two free audiobooks to get you started (only one free book if you’re not a Prime member). Even if you cancel after the trial is over, you get to keep the book! Be warned though, once you take advantage of this promotional offer, it’s hard to go back to reading with your eyes.

Buy Now

Sign up for an Amazon Prime student free trial

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Do you have a student email address? If so, you can sign up for Amazon Prime Student Buy Now , no coupon or promo codes required. This includes free shipping, access to thousands of free TV shows and movies, and exclusive college discounts. Free shipping is basically free stuff on Amazon, if you think about it. You can cancel your subscription at any time, or pay just $6.49 a month once your trial ends — it’s worth it to keep it for the whole year.

This free trial is great for holiday shopping or an unhealthy six-month binge of your favorite movies and shows.

Get it for free

Watch free movies and TV shows

Amazon Instant Video
If you are currently an Amazon Prime member or have a Buy Now , you have access to thousands of free movies and TV shows. Watch original content such as The Ticknew movies, and a slew of classic films — you won’t find that at Walmart.

You can enjoy unlimited streaming and more with Amazon Instant Video. If you don’t want to sign up for everything Amazon has to offer, that’s okay too.

Get it with Amazon Prime

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