I’m not typically one to hype online contests, because usually the odds of winning are pretty terrible. But I ran across LuckySearch last week and have earned $25 in Amazon gift certificates already.

Here’s how it works. LuckySearch uses the same search results as Google. Every search gives you a shot at winning points which can be redeemed on the site. There’s a lot of garbage in their rewards catalog, but points can be redeemed for Amazon.com gift certificates in $5 increments. Five hundred points is good for $5 in credit. I redeemed a few thousand points I had accumulated, and received my gift certificates the next day.

Amazon’s a great site for photographers. While Amazon itself carries an ample supplies of photo goods, Adorama also sells their products through the site. While you’re not likely to pay for a new Digital SLR using LuckySearch, it is a good way to earn some money toward memory cards or other photo accessories for doing something you’re probably doing already.

In case you’re wondering, LuckySearch makes money through the ads placed at the top of the search results. While I don’t know if the business model is sustainable for the long hall, there’s no harm in hitting them now while they are paying out.

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