Hey, It’s A Quick Favor

Posted on 10.15.2008 at 3:44 pm by in HIF News

Over the past few months Hey, It’s Free! has been featured in various newspapers, radio segments, and local news broadcasts. These pieces have brought with them new readers and more freebies, not to mention a source of entertainment for myself. The only problem is I typically have no idea when Hey, It’s Free! is featured in such a piece!

So I have a quick favor to ask. If you’ve recently read, heard, or seen Hey, It’s Free! in a news segment then please let me know. You can either leave a comment here or contact me privately and just say “I read about HIF in The Springfield Shopper” or “I saw HIF on KBBL last night.”

Consider such a kind act as your eternal freebie to me in exchange for all the wholesome goodness I try and provide every day :) Thanks!





:: 126 Comments About This Freebie ::

  1. #1 Ben | October 15th, 2008 at 03:51 pm

    learned about this site early this morning from CBS Up to the Minute. Thanks, looks like a lot of options

  2. #2 jenn | October 15th, 2008 at 03:54 pm

    heard about it on wabc channel 7 news
    great site!!!!!

  3. #3 Jennifer | October 15th, 2008 at 03:57 pm

    I read about you in the Consumer Reports Smart Shopping mag, and I’m totally addicted now. Just received my Kashi cookie,btw.

  4. #4 Theresa Bussard | October 15th, 2008 at 03:57 pm

    I saw it a free magazine I got ConsumerReports Shopsmart

  5. #5 Goob | October 15th, 2008 at 05:10 pm

    To everybody who left a comment here or e-mailed me so far, thank you! Please keep them coming!

    And b, no, I’m not spamming anybody with this. I simply would like to read or watch anything that’s been said about HIF.

  6. #6 Carole | October 15th, 2008 at 04:34 pm

    Just to add my $.02 worth – Nov 2008 issue of Consumer Reports “ShopSmart” magazine rated this site as best to find freebies!

  7. #7 Suzanne | October 15th, 2008 at 04:37 pm

    Heard about your website from WQRC radio on Cape Cod a few weeks ago.

    Thanks!

  8. #8 Jerry | October 15th, 2008 at 04:47 pm

    Saw you in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on October 3rd.

    Jerry

  9. #9 Jenn | October 15th, 2008 at 04:51 pm

    just heard about it on NewsChannel9 in Chattanooga TN Thanks!

  10. #10 Merrie White | October 15th, 2008 at 04:58 pm

    I heard about you from the Real Simple magazine and have been an avid daily reader! Thanks for all you do!

  11. #11 b | October 15th, 2008 at 05:08 pm

    why are you spamming news people with this?

  12. #12 kelly | October 15th, 2008 at 05:14 pm

    They talked about it on News channel 4 New York (WNBC) about a week ago, thanks for the great site!

  13. #13 cara | October 15th, 2008 at 05:15 pm

    I read about you in the November 2008 issue of Consumer Reports ShopSmart magazine. Thanks for the freebies!

  14. #14 COLLEEN P. | October 15th, 2008 at 05:15 pm

    I saw it in my local paper in Hawaii as one of the top Internet sites to visit.

  15. #15 Katie | October 15th, 2008 at 05:19 pm

    I’m not 100% sure. One of the morning shows. Maybe Good Morning America?

  16. #16 Bridget! | October 15th, 2008 at 05:36 pm

    Hey I saw it on WISN 12 News Milwaukee…thats how I found u guys. :)

  17. #17 Rick | October 15th, 2008 at 05:39 pm

    I read about it in Fort Lauderdale’s Sun-Sentinel.

  18. #18 Gina | October 15th, 2008 at 05:50 pm

    Saw it on WTNH channel 8 in New Haven, CT. And I forwarded it to all of my friends!

  19. #19 Cheryl | October 15th, 2008 at 05:51 pm

    I heard about it on my local NBC morning news show. KSNW 3 Wichita.

  20. #20 Cheryl | October 15th, 2008 at 06:53 pm

    Saw it on news channel 13 from Sacramento Ca.

  21. #21 RedStaple | October 15th, 2008 at 05:54 pm

    The Star Telegram Dallas-Fort Worth newspaper

  22. #22 Debbie | October 15th, 2008 at 05:55 pm

    I read about it in 11/08 issue of consumer report magazine shopsmart. went online the minute I read it, & every day since. have also told several other family/friends. not only do I get a ton of cool, free stuff, I love the witty comments you pass along, good & the not so good. sounds like I’m listening to my self! thanks & keep up the great work!

  23. #23 cathy | October 15th, 2008 at 06:05 pm

    I read about the site in the Courior Times bucks county, pa

    i love it

  24. #24 Julie | October 15th, 2008 at 06:18 pm

    I heard about you on WSAZ out of Charleston WV, on a news segment called The Link. I spent like 2 hours on here signing up for all sorts of freebies. I have also spread the word to all my coworkers.

  25. #25 Heather | October 15th, 2008 at 06:23 pm

    I read about you in a Seattle Times article:

    “7 sites that can save you money and time shopping – The Consumer Reports publication ShopSmart recommends seven Web sites that help find bargains” By Nicole Paitsel, Daily Press (Newport News, Va)

    http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2008225803_smartshopping04.html

    I’m hooked!

  26. #26 Jill | October 15th, 2008 at 06:36 pm

    I read about HIF in the Star-Telegram out of Fort Worth, TX.

  27. #27 D | October 15th, 2008 at 06:44 pm

    I heard about from KY3 news in Springfield, MO.

    http://www.ky3.com/news/local/30916509.html

  28. #28 Donna | October 15th, 2008 at 06:45 pm

    The Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel had an article that mentioned your site (maybe 10 days ago or so).

  29. #29 BANTHAFODDER | October 15th, 2008 at 06:52 pm

    THE HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN MENTIONED YOUR SITE IN AN ARTICLE ALONG WITH WOOT.COM AND FATWALLET.COM

  30. #30 Deb | October 15th, 2008 at 07:04 pm

    Consumer Report. They were very nice about your site, and they were SO right!
    Thanks for what you do!

  31. #31 tina | October 15th, 2008 at 07:04 pm

    I read about the site in the Courior Times bucks county, pa

  32. #32 KJ | October 15th, 2008 at 07:19 pm

    Heard about your site on one of the local news stations here in Chattanooga, TN (News Channel 9). Great site. Thanks!

  33. #33 JS | October 15th, 2008 at 07:25 pm

    Heard about your website in The Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, PA. They have a Consumer Reports section called Consumer Advice. Love the site!

  34. #34 brenda goode | October 15th, 2008 at 07:37 pm

    i saw it on save with Dave on channel kovr 13

  35. #35 Kristy | October 15th, 2008 at 08:09 pm

    I saw it on the Today Show last week! I love it. I received my first “freebie” in the mail yesterday :)

  36. #36 Caitlin | October 15th, 2008 at 08:30 pm

    also Shop Smart magazine…
    i got a free pack of gum in the mail yesterday, sooo good :-) cant wait for the magazines to start rolling in!

  37. #37 Keren | October 15th, 2008 at 08:40 pm

    I first read about HIF in the Consumer Reports ShopSmart magazine, November issue. I’ve been having a blast ever since. Thanks for all your hard work!

  38. #38 Lisa | October 15th, 2008 at 08:40 pm

    The site was listed as one of the top sites in the Seattle Times Newspaper! Love it – thank you!

  39. #39 Peggy | October 15th, 2008 at 08:40 pm

    I heard about HIF on my local news channel.

  40. #40 Mary | October 15th, 2008 at 09:20 pm

    Was talked about on NBC or MSNBS as a way of becoming more fruggal.

  41. #41 Tammy | October 15th, 2008 at 09:30 pm

    I found you by googling “freebies”. Have since passed on your website to about 50+ of my friends and co-workers. It’s my new favorite site!

  42. #42 Courtney | October 15th, 2008 at 09:41 pm

    Consumer reports shopsmart mag. Love your site!!

  43. #43 Kryssy | October 15th, 2008 at 09:50 pm

    I read about you in a little blurb in the Indianapolis Star several weeks ago, and I’ve been coming here ever since — who doesn’t love freebies??

  44. #44 Carmen | October 15th, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    I saw a segment on The Today Show WNBC 4 NY about two weeks ago. Love your website. Thanks.

  45. #45 curlzy | October 15th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    I read about you in Shopsmart magazine. I love the site and is my go to page every morning. Thanks for bringing us all free

  46. #46 CiCi | October 15th, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    Heard about your site a on Sunday’s broadcast of CW31 Sac-town CA w/ Cody Stark — fun stuff!

  47. #47 Debbie | October 15th, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    I heard about this site on tv in Toledo,Ohio

  48. #48 Kelsey | October 15th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    It was on my local news in Fargo, ND!

  49. #49 JT | October 15th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    I read about you in Consumer Reports ShopSmart as well. Don’t tell anybody – but I’m more addicted to Goob than Woot!

  50. #50 Karen | October 15th, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    Read about your site Consumer Reports ShopSmart – Nov 08 issue. Great find!

  51. #51 Jen | October 15th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    Read about it at Arizona Daily Star – Tucson, AZ

  52. #52 shutterbug311 | October 15th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    i read about it in this months reader’s digest. I’m a freebie fanatic!

  53. #53 Sheena | October 15th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    I heard about HIF on CBS news.This is great!Thanks so much.

  54. #54 nellie | October 15th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    Heard about you on chanel 13 in sacramento california on the 13 . A great birthday present for myself

  55. #55 Brittany | October 15th, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    I read about your site at the website for the local CBS affiliate in the Tampa Bay area. http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=90439

  56. #56 Noel | October 16th, 2008 at 12:03 am

    It was talked about on Chanel* News in Michigan last week and linked to on their sight.

  57. #57 mikeychang | October 16th, 2008 at 12:32 am

    my friend will told me about hif, but i’ve talked about the awesome that this place is on my radio show on 89.1 wxvu in villanova, pa.

  58. #58 Joe | October 16th, 2008 at 12:34 am

    CBS Up to the Minute.

  59. #59 Bellesouth | October 16th, 2008 at 12:49 am

    You were one of my recommended feeds from Google reader.

  60. #60 Frances | October 16th, 2008 at 01:35 am

    Saw this on the 11 O’Clock News on Channel 21 WFMJ Youngstown, Ohio

  61. #61 romanslady | October 16th, 2008 at 02:22 am

    I read about HIF in ShopSmart by Consumer Reports.

  62. #62 JEN | October 16th, 2008 at 03:25 am

    I found out about HIF while watching CBS up to the minute last night… or early am on 10/15…

  63. #63 Sue | October 16th, 2008 at 05:08 am

    I heard about your website early yesterday morning from CBS Up to the Minute. They had an editor/author (can’t remember which) on from Shop Smart magazine talking about various websites that could save consumers money.

  64. #64 renee | October 16th, 2008 at 06:30 am

    read about your website in the pittsburgh, pa paper, the tribune review. thanks!

  65. #65 chris | October 16th, 2008 at 07:42 am

    The Morning Call, an Allentown, PA newspaper, featured a story from Consumer Reports, on Oct. 14, 2008, that listed your website among “Web sites that will save you plenty.”

  66. #66 Gilora | October 16th, 2008 at 08:03 am

    I read about your site on the MSN Smart Money Smart Spending blog. Thanks!

  67. #67 Angela | October 16th, 2008 at 08:22 am

    I heard about your website on 106.9 FM in Peoria IL. Love the site!

  68. #68 donna | October 16th, 2008 at 08:34 am

    I saw info on your web site in the Red Eye circulated in Chicago

  69. #69 Lori | October 16th, 2008 at 08:35 am

    The Orlando Sentinel listed your site under 7 web sites for shopping, shipping bargains.
    I’m so very glad to have found it, YOU ARE DOING A SUPER JOB. Keep up the good work Goob~

  70. #70 Maria | October 16th, 2008 at 08:36 am

    I saw it in the Worcester Telegram in Massachusetts.

  71. #71 Chia | October 16th, 2008 at 09:28 am

    Learned about it on CBS News “up TO THE minute”

    I have tried to go into several free bies without any success….is there any special procedure? Please advise.

    Thanks!

    Chia.

  72. #72 Kathi | October 16th, 2008 at 09:57 am

    Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, IN

  73. #73 Johnny Skidmore | October 16th, 2008 at 10:06 am

    I read about you guys in the Redeye, out of Chicago, a division of the Chicago Trib.

  74. #74 Mary Ann | October 16th, 2008 at 11:10 am

    I read about your fabulous site in the Indianapolis Star newspaper. I am a heyitsfree.net junkie. Keep it coming!

  75. #75 Sarah | October 16th, 2008 at 11:17 am

    Seen it on the 5:30 news (consumer report) on Newschannel 9, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

  76. #76 Colleen | October 16th, 2008 at 11:36 am

    You were mentioned in the “The Life” section of the Star Telegram newspaper (Fort Worth, Texas) recently.

    I am hooked and have mentioned it to others. I haven’t received anything FREE yet but look forward to the stuff. Thanks!

  77. #77 herblady | October 16th, 2008 at 11:42 am

    I heard about it on the Today show.

  78. #78 Jan | October 16th, 2008 at 01:19 pm

    I read about it in The Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper about a month ago.

  79. #79 Emily | October 16th, 2008 at 01:52 pm

    Heard it on “My 103.5″ in Bozeman, MT.

  80. #80 Carlos ( the crashman ) flores | October 16th, 2008 at 02:27 pm

    i saw it on wcbs ch 2

  81. #81 Lisa | October 16th, 2008 at 04:33 pm

    I read it in our local newspaper The Daily World our of West Helena Arkansas about 2 weeks ago and now I am hooked and I have spread the word and got others hooked on it.
    You do a wonderful job THANKS

  82. #82 WENDY//NJ | October 16th, 2008 at 05:04 pm

    I heard about HIF on my local news channel 2 CBS.
    Love this site!!

  83. #83 Peggy | October 16th, 2008 at 06:55 pm

    I read about you on KOVR 13 (Sacramento, CA) website. Save with Dave gave you good reviews and I love your site. Thanks.

  84. #84 Denice | October 16th, 2008 at 07:13 pm

    I saw the site in Consumer Reports! LOVE IT!

  85. #85 Iona | October 16th, 2008 at 07:22 pm

    Heard all about you on the To Days Show. Thought to myself….self why don’t you give this guy a try and bet you will like it lol so here goes Im in………….Thanks Iona

  86. #86 Tracy McLinn | October 16th, 2008 at 07:39 pm

    i saw it on save with Dave on channel kovr 13…Sacramento, CA…great site!!

  87. #87 Rickii | October 16th, 2008 at 07:46 pm

    I heard you on the CBS evening news at 5 pm on October 13, 2008!!! I love it!! Thank you!!!!!

  88. #88 tshayes | October 16th, 2008 at 09:16 pm

    saw you in the Indianapolis Star

  89. #89 Colleen Miles | October 17th, 2008 at 12:06 am

    Hey there! Heard about you on the news early in the morning “UP TO THE MINUTE” on a TV station out of Wichita Falls, Texas! This was like Monday or so and have looked at it everyday! Love the site!
    Thanks alot for all your hard work!

  90. #90 PHIL | October 17th, 2008 at 08:15 am

    i saw this on one of the early morning shows i think it was nbc’s today show

  91. #91 Kelly Forest | October 17th, 2008 at 09:19 am

    Heard about you this morning on K95 in Richmond, VA

  92. #92 Goob | October 17th, 2008 at 10:22 am

    When I made this post, I thought to myself I’ll probably get 10, maybe 15 comments.” We’re now pushing 100! You guys rock, please keep them coming.

    Now if I could just get my hands on a video clip from that NBC Today Show episode last week!

  93. #93 Gayle | October 17th, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Heard it on the radio this morning at KOMO 101.5 in Seattle

  94. #94 Tammy | October 17th, 2008 at 10:44 am

    I heard about it on the radio station Star 101.5 in Seattle
    thanks for doing this its great.

  95. #95 Juvy L Orcine | October 17th, 2008 at 11:02 am

    Just Learned about your site on the Radio in San Diego… Kyxy 96.5 and on their webpage.

    Keep em coming, appreciate the tips.

    Best regards,
    _Juv~

  96. #96 free stuff | October 17th, 2008 at 03:45 pm

    i saw your site listed in consumer reports

  97. #97 Sue | October 17th, 2008 at 04:31 pm

    I just heard about your site on JOY FM in St. Louis, MO! Looks cool, will be checking it out more.

  98. #98 Katharine | October 17th, 2008 at 07:18 pm

    I saw your site mentioned in the Roanoke (VA) times.

  99. #99 Becky | October 17th, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    I heard about your site on my favorite Christian Radio Station, JOY FM 94.1 out of St. Louis MO. around 4ish today. I have been looking around your site & plan to send your wedsite addy to my friends & family. This is a great site, keep up the great job! & if you get a chance to listen to JOY FM it is @ 94.1 & 97.7, it is a great station to listen to. Thanks again.

  100. #100 VegasGeoff | October 17th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    Post 100!

    And I saw your site out here in Vegas on KLAS-TV Channel 8 news.

  101. #101 ALB | October 18th, 2008 at 07:41 am

    WRGB CBS6 News in Albany. NY:
    http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/cut_1257965___article.html/times_economic.htm

  102. #102 GrammyLinda | October 18th, 2008 at 11:00 am

    I heard about it on Star 101.5 radio station in Seattle, WA.

  103. #103 nicottu | October 18th, 2008 at 01:30 pm

    I saw this on keye-tv, (Austin, TX) on their mid-day news show. Not exactly sure of the day, but it was between 10/4-10/10.

  104. #104 Deon | October 18th, 2008 at 05:04 pm

    I saw it in shopSmart

  105. #105 Melanie | October 18th, 2008 at 06:37 pm

    I heard about you yesterday on the JOYFm 97.7 radio station in St. Louis, MO. It also has streaming radio at http://www.JOYFmOnline.org so it is possible that people all over the world heard it.

    I haven’t finished exploring your site, but I’ve already ordered 3 things. I LOVE freebies.

  106. #106 Eva | October 18th, 2008 at 09:19 pm

    Same as #102: Star 101.5 , Kent and Alan’s morning radio program (Seattle).

  107. #107 Anne | October 18th, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    I read about your website in Consumer Reports Smart Shopper

  108. #108 Suzan | October 19th, 2008 at 02:21 am

    CBS Up to the Minute…. I visited and haven’t closed the page yet. Thanks for such an amazing site!!

  109. #109 Joe | October 19th, 2008 at 02:38 am

    Here’s the link for CBS Up to the Minute to where your sites mentioned Goob.
    Great site, I visit daily thanks!
    http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4522607n

  110. #110 nellie | October 19th, 2008 at 10:02 am

    I dont know if you have seen this but this is the show I saw in California last Monday. http://cbs13.com/video/?cid=6.
    If this link doesnt work go to cbs13 in sacramento and then go to save with dave.

  111. #111 Kathleen | October 20th, 2008 at 02:31 pm

    I was waiting in the Sam’s Club tire department when I picked up a Consumer Reports Smart Shopping magazine and there you were. It is the current issue for October 2008. Love at first click!

  112. #112 Julie | October 20th, 2008 at 09:33 pm

    Hi! I live in Milwaukie, OR and saw your website featured on a morning show; can’t remember which one.. sorry! But I am really liking it and look forward to all the samples I am signing up for! I think your site was on KGW. (Milwaukie is a suburb of Portland.)

  113. #113 Liz | October 20th, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    Channel 7 WXYZ ABC in Michigan, featured during the 11pm news report.

  114. #114 Cheryl | October 21st, 2008 at 07:05 am

    I heard about HIF this morning on 93.3 The Drive Radio station, Peoria Illinois

  115. #115 Shannon | October 21st, 2008 at 11:30 am

    Just heard about HIF on Detroit Michigan ABC local news! Great Site :)

  116. #116 Jenn | October 21st, 2008 at 01:09 pm

    Just heard about you on 7 Action News WXYZ (ABC) in Detroit this am.

  117. #117 Barb | October 21st, 2008 at 01:40 pm

    I heard about your website on our local news station KOIN 6 Portland, Or. Thanks for all your work!

  118. #118 Lauren | October 23rd, 2008 at 02:43 pm

    Consumer Reports Shop Smart Magazine!! Thank you so much!

  119. #119 Carol | October 23rd, 2008 at 07:51 pm

    Terrific website!!! Heard about you on the radio this morning–NY station, WCBS 880 AM. Keep up the fine work!

  120. #120 dave colestock | October 25th, 2008 at 03:43 pm

    Heard about your site on WHTM channel 27 ABC in Harrisburg PA yesterday. Great site!!!

  121. #121 Sandy | October 29th, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    Heard about your site recently on KATU (channel 2) in Portland, OR.

  122. #122 Piggy | October 31st, 2008 at 02:34 pm

    Heard about your site on the local CBS evening news in Southwest Virginia.

  123. #123 Kristi | November 1st, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    collegecandy.com

  124. #124 Julie | November 5th, 2008 at 08:15 pm

    Denver local news… not sure which one

  125. #125 Laurie | November 23rd, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    Saw you on my local morning news
    Great Day KMPH FOX26 Fresno, Ca
    a couple of weeks ago and have
    been on it daily since…

  126. #126 Brian | December 6th, 2008 at 03:26 pm

    Saw an article about ‘Web sites that can save you thousands’ in the 10/26/08 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (just getting to the site today).



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