The phrase "giveaway copies" refers to free copies of something that are being distributed to people.
Sentences with «giveaway copies»
It's an easy, free way to giveaway copies of your book. (creativindie.com)
Since there are no setup costs for Createspace, and they also provide ISBNs for free, I just had to pay for my cover art and title page from the artist, I paid the $ 39 for ProPlan so I could sell it cheaper, get giveaway copies cheaper, and keep more of sales, and I had to pay for my proof which was under $ 3.50 plus the shipping. (kaitnolan.com)
The publisher Little, Brown has sent me TWO giveaway copies of Sew U Home Stretch. (soulemama.com)