Get free stuff instead of doing homework!

Here's another thing I do in my spare time instead of homework, I get stuff for free! I only started doing this out of interest to see if any companies actually would send me something for free. I haven't perfected my technique yet by any means but I've managed to get some pretty good stuff. After I've written this I'll post a photo of all the stuff I've got for free, the best thing I've got won't be shown because I'll use it to take the photo, a Nikon CoolPix S2700. I got this by contacting my local electronics store. 

Thought I should at least link to the Nikon CoolPix S2700 Camera so you guys can check it out and realise how much you can get just by sending a few emails to the right people. I find that I have a better success rate if I point out what I'll do that'll benefit the company (e.g. mention on my blog! or even just showing your "brand loyalty") Surely it's worth trying? I found branded t-shirts the easiest thing to get hold of when I started. Find the PR company of a brand you like, then email them and ask for a t-shirt so you can show off their brand, add in anything that you can do that will benefit them (but remember ... you do actually have to do it, so don't promise to win the Tour de France if they send you some shoes!) I actually do this for most new things I want, and if it doesn't work for you, you won't have lost a penny!