When is a freebie not a freebie?

[sydnie]

This question may well have been asked and answered but I don't see any recent topic lines that relate. If I'm beating an expired equine, my apologies, but inquiring minds want to know.

There have been some back-and-forths lately on Freebies forum regarding the nature of a freebie. If you can get a coupon sent to you, at no charge, to my mind that is a freebie. Doesn't matter if the coupon is only for "cents off" and doesn't cover the entire cost of the item.

Other members seem to think a "cents off" coupon belongs under Retail Deals. Far as I'm concerned, Retail Deals are A) generally worth more than 35 cents off some grocery item and B) something I can act on within a day or so (a link, code, or tip on B&M bargains) vs. mailing away for a coupon that's going to take 4-6 weeks to arrive.

If the definitive answer to this has already been given, please just direct me there. Thanks.

[kat]

A cents off coupon is NOT a freebie as it requires you to spend money in order to get a product. Therefore, under the rules for the Freebie forum, these posts do belong in the RETAIL & INTERNET DEALS.

Other things which are also NOT freebies are:

• Items that you have to pay postage to obtain (SASE's, mail in postcards, etc.). These go to RETAIL & INTERNET DEALS.
• Items that you have to call NON toll free numbers to obtain. These go to RETAIL & INTERNET DEALS.
• Items that are given by drawings or chance. These go to the CONTEST, SWEEPSTAKES & SURVEYS!

Thanks for asking! If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me.