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What's the consensus on Facebook giveaway deals?

Jun 18, 2012 2:04 AM

First off, are Facebook deals allowed here?

I have seen Facebook giveaways where all you have to do is "like" a page and enter your address and they will send you a free sample of something, SUPPOSEDLY no strings attached. I'm just wondering how people feel about these deals being posted on deals.woot, if they're allowed. I want to spread the freebie love!

paigeorose92 paigeorose92

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Facebook deals are not allowed. To quote Jumbowoot, "All told.".

jsimsace jsimsace
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I encourage you to read this thread for any questions you may have on deals.woot rules.

As for it not being allowed, I'm not a fan of liking something before I know that I actually like it just to be able to try it.

lichme lichme
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Personally, I don't mine "Like"ing something, and getting a free sample. Because, I can "unlike" it right afterwards. It's simply another format for companies to get you to fill out a form instead of using a website. And, saying you "Like" it on Facebook a) doesn't mean you really like it, and b) takes .03 seconds to undo after filling out the form/printing the coupon/whatever.

I've gotten samples and coupons from this method. As well, an awesome local restaurant gives you a "VIP" card when you Like them on Facebook, which gives me 15% off every time I go.

kmeltzer kmeltzer
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@lichme: Thanks for the thread link! It's really helpful.

Thanks guys! Guess I'll have to keep Facebook deals all to myself. :)

paigeorose92 paigeorose92

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