No joke. No scam. Choose from one of these:
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| Magnavox LCD TV Composite-, S-video, and RGB-VGA PC inputs for home-theater and PC use 1,024 x 768-pixel resolution and 25 ms refresh rate for clear, detailed images 450:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness Stereo sound with 2 watts per channel x 2 |
Samsung 17" LCD Monitor Crystal-clear display Top-of-the-line Supports both DVI and analog inputs simultaneously Very bright color reproduction |
Sony 27" TV Beautiful picture, practical midsize set Convenience features such as Speed Surf Channel Selection and Steady Sound volume control 27" stereo TV with 16:9 enhanced mode V-compression FD Trinitron WEGA flat-screen technology lets you enjoy incredible image accuracy and wider viewing angles |
Toshiba 24 TV/VCR/DVD Record TV shows with a quality 4-head hi-fi VCR and play your CDs in the DVD player 24" FST PURE flat-tube monitor Built-in DVD player and VCR 4-head, 19-micron head hi-fi stereo VCR delivers excellent performance in both recording and playback Full-function integrated DVD player with DVD, DVD-R, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, WMA, MP3 and JPEG playback Front A/V jacks |
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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 flatscreen TV, and here's one for an iPod someone received for a similar
offer by Gratis.
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 flatscreen 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 iPods?
By completing an offer
and having your friends do the same, advertisers such as AOL and
Blockbuster completely cover the price of the flatscreen. 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 flatscreen, and you pay $0.
Is there anything wrong with the
items?
The flatscreen 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 to receive a free flatscreen 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).