You can buy virtually anything on Amazon. But, did you know you can get free stuff on Amazon too? Even without a Prime membership. From making use of free trials to getting freebies from writing honest product reviews, there are so many ways to get free stuff on Amazon. Or, at the very least, earn some credits off your purchase. If you’re curious about how to save big and score some freebies, read on.

Does Amazon Really Offer Free Products?

Yes, you really can get free products on Amazon.

The too long/didn’t read breakdown is by using various free trial programs, and programs that give you points and reimbursements, you’ll get free stuff.

PRO TIP: FREE STUFF VIA AMAZON RETURNS

Have you ever tried to return a product to Amazon but they tell you to keep it and STILL give you your money back? It’s a strange phenomena, which seemed to start during COVID, that I’ve written about before. Turns out the scenarios where Amazon is most likely to do this is when trying to return clothing, cheap electronics, bulky items, as well as health-related products like vitamins and supplements.

So…What Are These Free Products?

You can score quite a few freebies on Amazon.

Here’s a handy list of free stuff (or at the very least credits/discounts) you can get on Amazon.

1. Two Free Audiobooks: If you sign up for Amazon’s free 30-day trial on Audible, you get 2 free audiobooks. Just be sure to cancel your membership subscriptions in time before the 30-day trial is up.

2. Use Facebooks Groups and 3rd Party Review Sites: In some Facebook groups and other 3rd party review sites, you can find vouchers or gift cards for certain items on Amazon, usually in exchange for a review on a certain Amazon product.

3. Amazon Music Unlimited: Amazon’s music streaming service also has a free 30-day trial for new customers to use the platform for ad-free music and podcasts.

4. Free Kindle eBooks: If you have a Kindle, you can download all sorts of free e-books.

5. Free Baby Box Samples: When you sign up and create an Amazon registry, you can get a bunch of coupons for various baby items. You’ll also get a free baby box filled with different samples of baby products inside.

6. Free Amazon Prime Trial: The most obvious freebie on my list is a free Amazon prime trial membership for 30 days. Just be sure to cancel your subscription in time if you don’t want to continue your Prime membership.

See Also: Amazon Unclaimed Packages: Here’s How You Buy Them and Save BIG

PRO TIP: AMAZON WILL LET YOU KEEP STUFF SENT BY MISTAKE

Have you ever had an Amazon product show up on your door step that you didn’t order? A couple years ago, I had a $339 comforter set show up at my house and amazingly Amazon let me keep it. I originally thought it was a one off, but after writing about it, I got over 140 comments from shoppers who also got stuff from Amazon delivered to their residence that they were told to keep. I was told that since the order wasn’t actually in Amazon’s system, they had no way to process a return. The Amazon chat rep told me I was free to use it, sell it, or donate it. I ended up selling it on eBay for about $250 if I remember correctly.

Do Any of Them Require a Purchase?

Yes, some programs do require you to purchase a product, complete program requirements, and then receive reimbursement for your purchase.

Here are a couple Amazon programs that require a purchase upfront, but then provide reimbursement:

1. Amazon Vine Program: The Vine program invites trusted reviewers to write reviews of new and pre-release products.

This program is a win-win for both Amazon Vine Program members and Amazon as members receive free products in exchange for writing honest reviews which will help inform other Amazon shoppers.

2. RebateKey.com: OK, this one is pretty cool. New sellers on Amazon are trying to spread the word about their products and willing to practically give them away when they first start selling.

That’s when RebateKey.com steps in. Essentially you buy specific products on Amazon at the list price. Then when the seller verifies your purchase, they give you a huge rebate (up to 100%) and RebateKey manages the entire rebate process.

Here’s a screenshot of some of the deals on RebateKey to give you an idea:

It looks pretty darn cool and worth a look. I plan on trying it very soon and will report back my findings.

See Also: 4 Easy Ways to Buy Amazon Returns and Save Money

Ask the Reader: Have you ever scored something for free from Amazon? How did it “go down” and what was the product?

By Kyle James

Kyle James( Owner/Founder )

I started Rather-Be-Shopping.com in 2000 and have become a consumer expert and advocate writing about out-of-the-box ways to save at stores like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco to name a few. I’ve been featured on FOX News, Good Morning America, and the NY Times talking about my savings tips. (Learn more)