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If I just start a brand new channel and haven't done any review clips, can I ask a company to get free products?

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I think a handful of reviews of products that you have tried before from your own pocket would be the "seed" that started the "tree" so to speak. If you review 3-4 things from your stuff, then it gets the wheel greased.

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What happens if someone tells a company that he's going to do an unboxing or review and doesn't do it?

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It would depend on whether there was a signed contract. Even if there was no official contract, by accepting the free products to review, the reviewer binds himself into an unofficial agreement. Receiving more free products to review in the future depends on the reviewer's reputation, so reneging on an agreement may prevent the reviewer from working with the company again.

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If I have a review unit, do I have to return it or not?

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This completely depends on the agreement you come to with the company ahead of time.

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If I don't mind purchasing the product to review on YouTube, do I still need to contact the company?

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No, it is optional. They may be happy if you do (assuming they open the email), but it's up to you.

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If you get a product for free in exchange for a review, is it taxable?

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Not usually, but it depends on the company and the product.

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Do you think that a company would send me free stuff for my first video?

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No, they would not. You first need to gain a reputation.

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I started a new channel. Is it possible to get free products with a small channel?

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Sometimes. It depends on which companies you're contacting and whether you're getting enough daily views for them to think that giving you something to review is worthwhile. You should have a number of videos already on your channel and a decent number of active subscribers and video views before contacting companies.

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Can I review products on YouTube and monetize the videos? How many viewers do I need to make money?

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You can monetize any video if you are eligible on YouTube. Money-making totally depends on the impression you make with your channel -- the more subscribers and views, the more money.

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Will companies send me free products for a small YouTube channel with 23 subscribers?

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It's not impossible, but it's unlikely. Companies usually send free products to those whom they know will give them a lot of exposure (usually to thousands of people). However, smaller companies may be more willing to give you their products to try.

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How many subs/views should I have to get free products to review?

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You would probably need at least a thousand subscribers and a good reputation.

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What could be the reason why companies constantly ask me to review their products if I am only well known in art?

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They want to expand their audience to the people who are already following you.

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How do I get free products from a company that just started?

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Follow the directions above. A smaller company and/or a company that is just getting started is even more likely to respond to your request.

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Does the delivery of the free products depend on the type of videos we produce?

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Yes, absolutely. If you are reviewing a beauty product, then don't think that they will send you an LED television to review. They will check out your content before deciding what to send you.

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