No joke. No scam. Choose from one of these models:
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| Compaq SR1010V 2.6GHz Intel Celeron Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 40GB 5400RPM Ultra DMA Hard Drive 128MB DDR / PC2100 (1 DIMM) 48x max. CD-ROM drive |
Dimension 2400 2.66GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 40GB Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive 128MB Shared DDR SDRAM 48x CD-ROM Drive, 48x CD-RW drive 17" Monitor |
Gateway Sb-310-A 2.7GHz Intel Celeron processor Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 40GB Ultra ATA100 5400rpm hard drive 128MB DDR SDRAM 48x max. CD-ROM drive |
HP Pavillion a600y 2.8GHz Intel Celeron processor Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 40GB 5400RPM Ultra DMA Hard Drive 48x Max. CD-ROM drive |
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This sounds like a scam.
We
couldn't believe it at first either. But there is proof that this is a
legitimate deal. People have sent in pictures of their receipts from other
deals from Gratis Internet, the company who is providing this offer. Here's one for a free iPod someone received for a
similar offer by Gratis, and here's one for a free flatscreen TV.
Still not
convinced? The internationally-published Wired News ran an article about
Gratis, stating that "the site appears to be legitimate. The program
almost certainly isn't a dodgy pyramid scheme; it's a new form of online
marketing supported by companies like eBay, AOL and Columbia House." But
what are you trusting our word for? Go read the article yourself.
How free is it?
Just complete an
offer, then refer 10 friends to do the same. After that, you'll receive
the PC of your choice free of charge, you don't even have to pay shipping!
Offers are usually inexpensive - some only require you to pay shipping,
others (like AOL) can be done without a credit card, and canceled at any
time. Popular offers include The da Vinci Code (or another book)
for $3, free weight-loss pills, and 5 DVDs for 49¢ each.
How can they afford to give away free PCs?
By completing an offer
and having your friends do the same, advertisers such as AOL and
Blockbuster completely cover the price of the PC. Gratis Internet receives
somewhere between $25 and $90 for each offer that is completed. With 1
offer completed by you and 10 by your friends, advertisers pay up to $990
towards your PC, and you pay $0.
Is there
anything wrong with the items?
The PC you receive is brand-new and ordered directly from a
retailer. The items aren't used, damaged, or defective. Most products even
come with a warranty and phone support from the manufacturer. In the event
that your product arrives damaged, or is lost while shipping, Gratis will
"make a reasonable effort to track the package and replace it if
necessary."
Sounds good, where can I sign up?
Sign up for to receive a free PC by clicking right here. Be sure to use a valid
e-mail address and shipping address - if they discover that you've used
bogus information, they'll deactivate your account indefinitely. It will
ask you to participate in a short survey, but you do not have to. Then
you'll want to get started on an offer right away - some take a few days
to give you credit, so complete them as soon as
possible.
Anything else I should know about?
Each of your referrals must use a valid e-mail address and
shipping address - you won't receive credit if they use fake information.
You can do as many offers as you want, but you are only credited for the
first one. Also, you should verify your e-mail address at some point - you
can do this by clicking on the "My Account" link and requesting a
verification e-mail. Oh, and, when signing up for an offer, use Internet
Explorer. Other browsers won't work (from what we've seen, at
least).