Here is an interesting one. I’d like to hear everyone’s comments.
James,
Green Caps for Green Energy, contest requires a code, I filled out the whole FOUR PAGES without being aware of that. Was so dissappointed cause you are the one and only that usually tells us in advance, if you have the code you even give it to us.
I know things are SLOW but seems to me your newsletter is not what it used to be, since you now have the blog too. Am I the only one that feels this way? If you dare, put this in your newsletter, see response. I apologize in advance if I’m the only one that feels this way!
Susie
Ok, for starters. The Green Caps for Green Energy contest is now over ( http://www.silkgreencaps.com ) , but I didn’t realize everyone needed a code until I looked at the site the day she emailed me (July 28) (the contest expired on July 31). Thats when I noticed they had a “need a code” link at the very bottom of the site next to the rules. So that issue was resolved.
And as for the rest of her letter, I think she is just bringing up a question, so don’t start jumping on her! We’ve emailed each other quite a few times, so there arent any “issues”. I think she is just asking a valid question.
Now my answer…..
It’s summer and freebies are slow, but in my defense, I think I am adding even more things to the site. But you judge for yourself by taking a look at justfreestuff.com and the different category.
As far as ads, i use “ads by google” on the website. thats it. The rest are 1000% legit freebies.
Anyway, let’s here your thoughts.
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I think the blog just is an extra added bonus and lots of fun. Freebies are always slow in the summer, and hey..you can’t expect James to catch EVERY contest that needs a code. I like the format, the newsletter and the site. Keep up the good work my friend!
I used to belong to a bunch of other freebie newsletters and none of them ever offered the codes for contests or anything else.The other freebie letters all offer dummy freebies,you know,where you have to do the steps and jump thru hoops and join other things to get a small freebie and James rarely does these and even tells us he’s sorry about doing them(but hey,they pay the bills,huh,lol)I love the blog and read it before going thru the freebies.Thanks James,for all you do for us!
If it’s free it’s for me then you know where i’ll be at just free stuff dot com :o)
Look I come to this site because I WANT TOO, I wasn’t FORCED or LIED to. I would hate to try and imagine how much stuff I have recived in the mail FREE over the last years or so! I won’t even go into the contest that I have won. Look I can’t afford Jamesfreestuff, so if he offers free stuff, get the heck outta my way!
Uh the “SITE” I meant, wheres my snoops book!
I think this is the best freebie site, hands down. I have tried others, they don’t even come close. So, you left out a code, yeah, it’s a pain when you fill out all that info only to find out you need a code. But, James is a human being, therefore, not perfect. I honestly think that’s one of the main reasons I love this site; Kr8zygurl said everything pretty well! I have been a subscriber for a while, this is the first I am posting, and I just want to say I feel like you’re all a bunch of old friends here. Leave it just as it is, and I love the blog. Thanks James, (and everyone here) for being the imperfect and wonderful people you are!!!
I love this website, James always gives us codes,nobody else does that. Keep up the good works you can not satisfied everyone. As for me and other that have won a lot of gifts, Thank-you
I too enjoy this website. Your blog has not taken away from your overall newsletter in my opinion. I appreciate all your hard work and dedication to your site and your subscribers.
Thanks for all you do!
This freebee newsletter has been great and is still great. You do an awesome job James! Thanks for all you do! I have no idea what that other guy is thinking.
Bill
PS, so, can I have a T-Shirt now? hehehe
I joined this letter a few months ago and have gotten some pretty neat stuff. I love this site
I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS..
MY FAVORITE PART IS THE TOTALLY USELESS FACT OF
THE DAY AND I REALLY MISS THAT IN THE SUNDAY
POST..I HAVE ALSO GOTTEN QUITE A FEW FREEBIES
FROM YOUR SITE..AND WITHOUT HAVING TO JUMP THROUGH
HOOPS TO GET THEM…THANKS, JAMES FOR ALL OF YOUR
HARD WORK..I’M SURE KEEPING TRACK OF ALL OF THIS
IS NOT EASY…
TAM
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Let’s see, well, day after day, year after year, we all change, as well as how we do business will change. Some will prefer the old way and other’s will prefer the “new and improved” way.
I really like the site and have received thousands of dollars in samples, gifts, gift cards and checks!
I use ALOT of what James and his readers recommend! Not sure what you mean when you say “It is not what it used to be?” Perhaps you can be more specific. James, PLEASE, PLEASE, keep up your site! Were waiting for that gasoline Freebie to show up! LOL!
Now, don’t count on that one, it was a joke y’all, so please don’t get excited! Oh Darn, I wish it was for real!
Have a good one James!
Sincerely,
Maria
Orlando, Florida
Well, I personally love the news letter, and the blog. even if I don’t find something every day; I enjoy going to the blog and seeing what new and creative thing I’ll find there.
I like the useless facts you throw in at the beginning of the newsletter.
Anyway thanks for the things you do. Have a good one. Mari
)::( I am disapointed by the person writing this….DON’T dare coem back if its sooo slow then. Come on! Its a great site and people should be glad to use it for FREE. Dont gripe if its not as good as it should be then make it better yourself by leaving so more of US APPRECIATIVE MEMBERS CAN WIN AND ENTER THE CONTESTS AND NOT LET ANY SPOILSPORTS COME AND TAKE AWAY FROM THIS SITE. Please dont waste our newsletter for dumba$$ comments like this. YES YOU MUST BE THE ONLY PERSON WHO FEELS THIS WAY—SO LEAVE AND DONT COME BACK!!! That is how all us happy members think and happy to get samples, for free.
i think this site is awesome! the best freebie site on the internet. the only complaint i have is i havent won a tshirt yet! lol! seriously james your the best this person should be thanking you for what you do not complain about one little contest. this person should be thankful for all the freebies and contest that they can enter. james please keep up the good work i am disabled and get up every morning at three thirty because of pain and not being able to sleep. your newsletter is the first thing i look for. my day wouldnt be the same without it
Love,Love,Love your Site!Thanks for all your work. I have gotten too many free things to mention so keep on doing whatever you do..Thanks again…
Yep, she’s probably the only one who feels that way. Personally I love the newsletter, have been a member for years, and have received countless things for free.
Sheesh, anyone can overlook something sometimes.http://jfsdaily.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/5.gif
I have tried other sites and this one beats them hands down by a mile.
It takes so much work for James to get this out everyday as it is.
I love the blog as it helps us get to know James better…so keep up the good work and I will keep coming back to your site as it is a great one and I enjoy it so much!!!
In James defense….Thank you for all your hard work and I guess you cant please everyone. If you dont like the site there is this nifty little thing called UNSUBSCRIBE. You rock James. We love you. Dont let one spoiled sport bring you down.
Theresa
Codes are out there fro the finding. Go to Sweepstskes Advantage sign up for free and in the forum section there is a blog called Sweepstakes Codes. Mebers sharew codes for all kinds of contests. Hope this helps you in the future. Next time you may want to read the rules before entering.
Benniece
i love ur site and if someoneis worried always go to another site and post to yours. after all the word is FREE SAMPLES not abracadabra lol
Freebies are really slow right now….seems like they usually are this time of year. I subscribe to a few freebie newsletters, & none of the others have a single thing that Just Free Stuff doesn’t have. Lots of times he has MORE than they do, & his newsletter is THE BEST out there.
I think she is soooooo wrong ..
You are doing a GREAT job as always..
your newsletter is the best !
Keep up the SUPER job James,
I’m with you 100%
SusieQ ( a different, nice Susie :-)
James,keep up the fine work that you do.
oh come on!!!! since when has anyone been forced to go onto a site that you are so disatified with???
very simple–if you don’t like it–don’t go there!!
i personally love your site james and start every morning with it and my coffee (lots of free coffee samples thanks to you)
love your site–keep up the hard work. most of us are grateful for it!!!
gloria)::| )::|
:q Some People!! SHe recieves things for free, gets one bad site and she has the AUDACITY to complain? WHATEVER! James I have recieved NUMEROUS Free items, Things that would cost more then a couple dollars in the stores and even have won a few contest. I couldnt love this site more. Reading your blogs allows us to get to know you better. I have yet to read comment aggreeing with her. Seems to me you are the BEST one out there. I TOTTALLY LOVE your USELESS FACTS, because of you JAMES, I am now a little smarter. Like that saying goes… “You learn something new everyday”, well in James newletters you REALLY DO LEARN SOMETHING NEW EACH DAY!! (((HUGS))) Keep up the AWESOME job James!!
In all the time, I’ve used your site, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a complaint. That’s a darn good record. You do a great job and help all of us so much. Never would I have the time to find all these offers on my own. Thank you!:A
I love your newsletter the most of any emails I recieve. You and the newsletter are the best and I love the contests the most. The freebies and the things I won are awesome! Keep up the great work. Would like to win a tshirt though. lol Jeannie
:A Keep up the good work, James. Your email is the first one I look at every day.
I know, I for one, have submitted codes to James so he could update sweepstakes. It’s a community effort here folks!
No one is perfect. S..t happens.
Its ok James. No one is perfect down to the tee and it you dont have the code oh well…my suggestion is she do a little work and get it herself and then she can give it to you to post. I have been a member for years and thanks to you the samples help when I cant run to the store so you also saved me gas money and time ::D
I absolutely love your site. I get way more freebies from JFS than I ever have from any site. Anyone that regularly signs up for freebies should know there are always fewer in the summer. I belong to 2 other freebie sites that I rarely get anything from. I dropped most of the sites I tried, because their so called freebies were not really free. I enjoy your newsletter and look forward to getting it every day. Keep up the good work.:A
I love this newsletter!! Thank you James for all you do to put this newsletter out everyday even on Sundays!!
Love your site. One of the best on the web. I have gotten so many freebies. My kids think it’s great too. Keep up the great work. Thanks!
Without a doubt, the newsletter is NOT what it used to be. I have been a JFS subscriber for a long, LONG time. (I would guess better than 8-10 years. I would have to look in my archives.) Anyway, it is not what it used to be, but this is not James’ fault at all. Companies used to give away better stuff and far more often. T-shirts were more plentiful as where hats and stuff. But you can’t hold James responsible for the change. He has done a fantastic job or he would not have been here all these years.
I think that if someone is truely not happy with your newsletter then they should just unsubscribe.
I love your newsletter, you do everything right, if she had read what it said after she filled out the registration, she would have seen there was a free code. you do everything you can to make it easy for us, so, hello!!, if someone actually has to do a little reading for themselves then so be it. You are the best, tell her to unsubscribe if shes unhappy
I look foward to your news letter,you do a great job. The quack needs to get a life!Mary
I’m a new subscriber so I cannot comment if the newsletter has declined, just simply say how much I enjoy it and the ease of the site.
There are soooo many contests out there I’d imagine it to be a heckuva task to provide every detail without our help. One of the things I enjoy about JFS is the humor folks have here. So in that spirit perhaps Cindy isn’t deserving of unpleasant comments, but encouragement to share info so it can be updated.
Have a great Monday all! http://jfsdaily.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/1.gif
Just caught my error referencing Cindy and not Susie. umm…I better call my sister-in-law Cindy now. http://jfsdaily.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
:q
:A James, You have one of the best freebie sites on the web. Keep up the GREAT work!!!
I love this newletter…James is the best at finding freebies and contest…I think it a shame when people complain about getting free stuff delivered right to their in box…its sad really….don’t change a thing James! Your doing great! The rest of us REALLY appreciate you!!!!
Hi, James! I think your newsletter is great. I love getting free stuff!! If you have to go through a little survey or have codes, no one should expect you to give them all the info for EVERYTHING! You do great on all the free stuff and contests! I look forward to getting your newsletter everday. I also would like to add that you took her letter and and gave her a chance to get others opinions. You also handled this matter in a very polite and rational way. Kudos to you!! lol You are GREAT!!
I have been a subscriber for a LONG time. I love the site and the daily letter. I have not noticed any decline in the letter or site. I used to get a ton of freebie daily letters, and paid attention to which one or ones had the good stuff. Now I only read ONE-Just Free Stuff. I started keeping a list of the free stuff I got, to see if I was really getting much stuff I sent away for. That list is over 14 pages long now. Keep up the great work, James!
Yes, you probably are the only one who feels this way.
I was walking through the park yesterday when a homeless man approached me. He saw that I had a sandwich, and said he had not eaten in three days, and could he have a bite of my sandwich? I gave him half. He opened it and quite ungratefully said, ‘where’s the mustard?’…
Just forget the critics and keep up the good work, James – love your site and all my ‘packages’ in the mail!
James,
I have gotten your newsletter for a very long time, and I don’t ever remember being disappointed with anything you have posted. so please don’t let one person’s opinion bother you, you do great work.:D
i love this site. The blog just enhances it!!
I have been a subscriber to Just Free Stuff for over 4 years and could not be happier with the job that James has done with the newsletter and site.
All of the freebies and contests I have won and received to date total well over $ 3500.00. And that does not include payments from the surveys he has turned us all onto. Like you James I am still waiting for the BIG win……….But, everyday I enter contests and I am rewarded enough through those little wins (biggest was a year to Netflix) to keep doing it.
I say if you don’t like the site go elsewhere. But, beware the majority of free sites out there are really a facade offering free stuff to you after you put up a credit card and join a trial offer. Which you then have to spend months trying to cancel. What is the fun in that?
As long as James sends the newsletters I will remain a faithful reader.
Diana
Sounds like your getting a standing ovation James…take a bow & keep up the great work.
you’re…sorry have not had my coffee yethttp://jfsdaily.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_redface.gif
I see a lot of times it is the same stuff! And when you get on the website it is the same stuff in the catagories too. I think when you do your blog make sure you tell people it is a 5 page survey! OR like sometimes, tell them just register. Everybody can always do better! Never think you are at the top of your game!
Hey there James and fellow free-b-ers…..
Well, I guess you win Buddy,good for you. You and I have chatted about this before. Some people are just complainers, nothing better to do I guess. You know you have the best site James! Thanks a bunch. ~ Holly
Must have written too much and it wouldn’t go through so I’ll keep it short.
KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK JAMES!!!
If you find one of his misses of needing a code, let him know. If you have a suggestion that you think will make things better let him know.
If you still don’t like it, unsubscribe–it’s a free world!
I hope you never quit the site James–where else can I order snow from?
Yvonne from Arizona
Dear James,
Your site is awesome, in case you don’t get enought pats on the back. I entered the very same energy caps contest and had no trouble. The contest in now over, so I can’t go back and double check – but I had no problem whatsoever with the contest.
i have been getting justfreestuff newsie for years now, and belonged to several others. and this is by far the best ive run across. there are others that are good too, but james’ is the best.
this guy runs the site, finds us freebies, gives us codes, reads our letters, answers our questions, (which im sure is a full time job in itself), has a regular “out in the world” job and has a family. thats a heck of a lot of responsibility and time.
so there wasnt a code. big deal. one out of thousands. i think those are pretty good odds. i know i couldnt do all that james does. so james, if you read this, keep rockin’ on, and thanx again. you do a fantastic job!!!
Many years I have been a subscriber, have received MANY freebies and won some contests(not the grand prize yet,LOL). Personally I like what you have done with the site. The blog and useless facts are the first things I check out. James, we all are only human, this was just an oversite. OMG, the mistakes I make in just one day. You are AWESOME, keep up the GREAT WORK!
I love your site James. Can’t wait to see it. Keep up the good work and thank you.:D
susieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee? Are you trying to start a RIOT? You are a riot. James goes WELL out of his way to answer non-important emails from his followers, taking from his free time. I know because I have sent a few. His newsletter is RIGHT ON and I can’t imagine the hours he puts into this.
Should we IGGY you or will you quietly go away
Again, TY James for EVERYTHING ::) The world needs more selfless people like YOU
Just read your “don’t jump on her” comment James sorry
I think that you do a great job, James! I love your sense of humor…etc., and by far, think that you have the best site of this nature. Keep up the good work! Reality has it that you won’t catch everything, and you won’t please everyone, but heck…you don’t need me to tell you that. Perhaps she’d had a bad day or something, leading to her finding something wrong with that site, then actually taking the time to complain to you~Have a great day!
I Love james site that said it all;;)
This is the BEST Freebie site and newsletter I have ever received. James, You rock. You give us all the information we need and I’ve received so many freebies because of your newsletter. Interesting facts to start out and then to the really good stuff. I love the emails you post, how come I don’t win all those goodies, yes I know, you have to have dedication to enter the contests daily then you’ll win! Excellent freebie site, I recommend you to everyone I know!
http://jfsdaily.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_exclaim.gif The way I see it, isn’t it enough that freebies are offered? Is it too much to ask that somebody actually have to do a little bit of work, such as get their own codes to get said freebie? The publisher of any newsletter such as this, not only has the newsletter to write, out of the goodness of his heart, to make life easier and nicer for us, who don’t always feel like going out and looking for them ourselves, but he also has to balance real life on top of doing this nice thing for us. I think it is a horrible thing to criticize him because he didn’t have a code. If it wasn’t provided for him when he was told about the freebie, he obviously doesn’t have a code. He isn’t required to go out and buy a product just to get a code for us, so we can get a freebie.
If this comment is too harsh, I’m sorry, but it is how I, and, I’m sure, other people feel. Just because a person has gotten a code in the past, lucky you, but don’t expect that all the time. You got lucky that time.
WOW JAMES=VERY COOL=and What Are You Doing In Canada?
:A Today alone I opened 5 samples I recieved from you and your site!
:=D YOUR SITE AND LETTERS ARE GREAT JAMES. I SPEACILY LOVE THE USELESS FACTS.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!
Hey James! I think that you do a fine job of giving everyone the finest freebie newsletter around. I subscribe to many freebie newsletters, and I have found that you consistently have more than others, better ones, and usually have them posted first. Your contests are always posted before anyone else, too. You can’t please everyone all the time, but, you have been a pleasure that I look forward to everyday! Thanks for all your hard work.
;D Hi James, you still rock! Moving to Indiana after living in Western Ny 4 45 years! I have one special request could you go back to just randomly picking a subscriber for a free T-shirt I can never figure out how to send it to you…she Iam dumb & never will figure it out! Thanks 4 all you do & if you do not like how James runs his site,,,Than TaTa lol :q |:| terribleterry_36@hotmail.com
Susie needs to get a LIFE! James ROCKS! His letters give more info than any of the others
You folks are allowed to have your opinion and so is this lady. Although I too enjoy the emails, I can see her point. I used to get a lot of stuff on here that no one else had, now it seems that it is almost the same as the other freebie emails I get.
You are still the best.
I have noticed that there are more contests than freebies and I have not been going on as much because of that fact. I do love the useless fact of the day very much.
I agree freebies are few in number but I will always read the newsletter cause you never know when something new wil be listed. And no I have never won anything here or on the internet. grrr
:q well, you know how some people are they just have to have SOMETHING to bitch about. Nothing is like it was, well..i guess when people look in the mirror year after year, well i am sure things are not like they use to be..hehehehe..gravity is a bitch..oops.. lol..James, your site rocks and the free shirt i won..rocks…have had many people ask me where i got it and my sister was like..hey saw your name..lol..keep up the good work and well u know what..maybe that person should start a book of codes..hey..ya that will work..lol..take care and GOD bless james..thanks soo much for ALLLL U DO!!
If you do not the the information on this website do not use it. Nobody is forcing you to use it. I for one enjoy the site and the blog and will continue to use it as long as James keeps it going. This site has saved me countless dollars by listing the software etc.
That REMINDS me: thanks to James, I haven’t bought toothpaste or deodorant in over 2 years.
Thanks James, you rock !!!!
This is one of the few freebie sites I still subscribeto and it’s because it’s one of the best. Keep up the great work James!! Oh, and I love the useless facts.
I get tons of junk email and I unsubscribe from all of it until I get to the Justfreestuff newsletter. I like the human element James adds to this site and I wouldn’t think of skipping his newsletter. Keep up the good work!
Well I stupidly responded to the email instead of coming here but what I basically said was that I loved this newsletter. The samples are actually FREE and so is everything else unlike those “free” sites where you have to participate to receive your “free” sample.
If I went to a site that was bad or I didnt understand I sure as hell wouldnt complain, no one forces you to go anywhere on the net. I would just chalk it up to bad luck and move on with my day even if I was frusterated because all in all the FREE things I have received more than make up for ONE bad site!!!!! http://jfsdaily.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif
The economy is bad period. Companies dont have the money to give out “freebies” anymore. Things are slow everywhere, thats to be expected. And it will stay that way till after the new year, if you know what I mean. You cant expect “freebies” all the time and now its even worse, I’m sure things will pick up after the Dems take over, so hang in there!
No complaints from me! Your category layout is great, the whole site is. If you recommend it I trust it, be it freebies, surveys, whatever; can’t say that but for one other freebie site & I mostly read hers for the chit chat. “Justfreestuff James” is a household name around here. I’m not kidding. And when you were gone a couple days last week I was starting to get concerned. I appreciate all the work you put into your site & the extra effort to entertain us. A day without justfreestuff James would be like a day without coffee. We lubbs ya James! http://jfsdaily.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/4.gif with kind regards, terry
Everyone else has summed up my feelings, but figured I’d add them in anyways. I love the newsletter! Many times there are sweeps & freebies in there that I haven’t seen anywhere else. It’s very important that folks read the rules in a sweepstakes…she could have easily avoided filling out those 4 pages if she had done that. And quite frankly, I didn’t see that she offered any assistance in finding codes for you. I’ll never understand when someone gets something for free, then has the audacity to complain when it’s not up to their standards! Get a grip…
Thanks to James running the HoverRound info/link, I was able to gain more freedom in my life. I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, & I used his link a few years ago to get more info on the chair. Well, guess what?? I qualified to get one for FREE…..now *that’s* a freebie!! I was able to go to the mall for my birthday, for the first time in years! Thanks so much, James, for ALL you do!
OK, Where’s the Mustard???:D
:D
James, you have so many buddies, it must cost you a bomb in Christmas cards! lol Keep up the hard work of keeping us all supremely happy every day :-) I think you do an awesome job
ps… do you remember all their Birthdays as well??
I have been receiving your newsletter for a very long time. Most things have already been said and I would like just to confirm that I certainly concur with all the posters about the newsletter. I can fill many pages with all the free things I have received through the years. Not only free things but have won some very wonderful things which includes the trip to New York City to meet “The Golden Girls”. What a great prize. I too had entered the Silk Milk contest but just did a little google and got a code. Easy enough. Also would like to mention that not only have I gotten free things but many times in your newsletter there are sites you direct me too that have been of great help from Computers to Health subjects. Thanks James, you have been a great help in many ways. never stop doing this newsletter. Its the best.
::D I am very happy with the website, keep up the good work James.
James, your site is the best. It has consistently been the best for a number of years. I, too, had been subscribed to several and finally dropped them all except yours.
You know, maybe what she is noticing is that freebies, in general, have diminished/ It’s not that you are doing less, it’s that the companies are not putting out as much as they used too. Also, more and more places are “hip” to freebie sites and close down the free or sample page when it starts getting too many hits. You should be commended on the awesome job you do, and your ability to continually find great freebies in today’s market. JFS has the most and the best…so keep up the good work. We all love this site.!!! (and you are awesome)
James, I agree your site is far and away the best for freebies. A couple of years ago, when I signed up from JFS, I was getting several other freebie newsletters, all of which I have unsubscribed to except yours. Yours are much more reliable (free rather than free*), we (usually) know what is required before we ever click on the link, aside from the freebies you have links to all sorts of helpful information about medical conditions, etc. The fact of the day is always fun and you have always responded when I send you a question or comment which is so nice. However, as you said, I don’t think there was anything wrong with Susie’s letter- she was just pointing out that there was an omission on this one thing and since it was a 4 pager, that’s a bummer- I feel like she was just trying to help the rest avoid making the same mistake. While we should always read the rules, it is easy to fall in to habits and since we are used to getting a code from you when one is needed it is easy to understand how she did that. I don’t usually read the blog because I just don’t have time but I like having it available and don’t think it has taken away from the site. So another vote for keep up great work!
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