I Got Free Pokemon Cards Online
“When I was a (precociously computer savvy) 10-11 year old, I found a website that parents could set up as a reward system for children doing chores.
The parent would set up an account listing several chores and assign them point values. The child, after completing these chores, could then use the points to buy various items offered on the website. There was (somehow) no charge for any of the stuff.
So, I created two e-mail accounts, two passwords on the site, and set up a really generous reward system where I got tons of points for doing imaginary chores. I used this to “buy” a [ton] of Pokemon cards. That I then played with my Grandpa because I didn’t actually have any friends.” Story credit: Reddit / waningwax