by Tabitha M.
Member since:
January 27, 2008

freeshipping.com

April 04, 2008 01:30 PM EDT
views: 3494 | rating: 10/10 (26 votes) | comments: 27
I placed an order online today and at the bottom of my emailed confirmation was a little blurb that said the following:

NOTICE
This order qualifies you for a
FREE SHIPPING REBATE!
Go to www.ClaimYourRebate.com

I clicked on it and was redirected to this freeshipping.com site.  Apparently, you pay $5.99 for a year's membership and then any shipping you pay through their 1,000+ partners is returned to you.  I thought it was mildly interesting, since I recently tried and tried and tried to find a free shipping code for a Babies R Us purchase I had to make but couldn't find a valid one and had to pay shipping (egads!).

I didn't sign up. 

Has anyone else used this site?
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Comments: 27

Sarah (is happy to be near a T.V.) G. Apr 4, 2008, 1:33pm EDT
Sounds like a scam. I hate where you have to pay first!
John H. Apr 4, 2008, 1:37pm EDT
never heard of it, but their business plan makes no sense
Mary M. Apr 4, 2008, 1:39pm EDT
Never heard of it . . . sorry. It does sound a bit suspicious, though - how in the world would they ever make any money?
Sherry W. Apr 4, 2008, 1:40pm EDT
Maybe they assume that 70% of their users will forget they've signed up and not shop through them?
Sammie B. Apr 4, 2008, 1:48pm EDT
Sorry, I've never heard of it.
m a. Apr 4, 2008, 1:55pm EDT
I will have to check it out. Thanks for sharing
Sarah (I want points) Apr 4, 2008, 2:06pm EDT
It does sound interesting, but it also sounds a little too good to be true.
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Apr 4, 2008, 2:54pm EDT
I'm not too sure about this one. Glad you didn't sign up!
Vivian P. Apr 4, 2008, 3:00pm EDT
never heard of it
Debby O. Apr 4, 2008, 3:15pm EDT
No, I have never heard of it either
Amanda S. Apr 4, 2008, 3:45pm EDT
Not heard of it either. Sounds fishy, I wouldn't do it.
Nancy 67 Apr 4, 2008, 5:04pm EDT
I never head of it - hmmmm. I wish somebody knew one way or the other if this is for real or if it's a scam. Caveat emptor, in any case!
Austin Cushing Apr 4, 2008, 6:00pm EDT
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Holly G. Apr 4, 2008, 7:56pm EDT
I don't know, I think you should be glad you didn't sign up!!
Ellie !. Apr 4, 2008, 8:38pm EDT
it sounds too good to be true...
Ellie !. Apr 4, 2008, 8:41pm EDT
Hmmm...I work in direct mail...(REMEMBER: there is no junk mail, only junk people)..one of our companys is listed. Hmmmmmmmm...that seems odd...I will ask next week.
TAMMY C. Apr 4, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
never heard of it
Nancy S. Apr 4, 2008, 10:49pm EDT
Never heard of this before. Is there any company name you can check with the Better Business Bureau?
Patty H. Apr 5, 2008, 3:29am EDT
Never heard of it.
I've never heard of it, but I use places like MyPoints to place an online order, and get a percentage of the order back. I know MyPoints is legit, and provides the rebate, though.
Karolyn Q. Apr 6, 2008, 8:50am EDT
Sorry, but I have never heard of it either.
Dagmara H. Apr 6, 2008, 11:33pm EDT
I have never hear of it before , hope it will work for you and it is not scam.
Molly S. Apr 8, 2008, 12:19pm EDT
Hi, I have been a member of FreeShipping.com for 2 years now and have been reimbursed $745.56 so far. I was billed for two years of membership totaling $143.76. You can see how much of a profit I have made, it really is not a scam at all. I know people are weary about offers such as this, but once you become a member you are eligible to receive up to $500 in rebates, and the process is quite simple. It is an excellent program, and the customer service is amazing. If you write them an email they will actually get back to you within a half hour in all my experiences. I would definitely recommend it, even if you shop online 5 or 6 times a year you will make up the membership fee very easily! Hope this helps!
samantha b. May 10, 2008, 5:35pm EDT
haven't used this site before but it sounds cool
joe thacker Jan 7, 2009, 7:46am EST
I just ordered something and got the same link. I know they want membership for their service, but they are vague on the fees. I'm also not sure if they rebate all merchants or just a select few. I believe they're legit, but they keep some important information hidden. Most companies I buy from already offer reduced or free shippng with some orders. If membership is +$100, it's not worth it for me to join.
Noreen Walker Apr 5, 2009, 12:01am EDT
A SCAM!

Check this site: http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/free-shippingcom-c181674.html. Also even though they have an A+ rating with the BBB (http://www.bbb.org/connecticut/business-reviews/internet-shopping/clarus-marketing-group-llc-in-wethersfield-ct-30000449), they have had 45 complaints in the past year, so I don't think I will try them.

I had gotten the freeshipping.com offer on the order confirmation from Woman Within. They tell you that you will get a rebate for the shipping on the order you just placed, plus a free 30-day trial, then theyy charge you 8.97 per month, but they also ask you to enter at least one credit card number. I am leary about any place I get redirected to that asks for a credit card in which I didn;t seek them out on my own. I glad I researched it before I signed up!

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