Yeah, she gives away a lot of free stuff. But remember this...

+ The stuff isn't bought. It's donated to the show at no cost her company.
+ People have to pay PRIZE TAX on the items!

Yes, even the people who got the new cars had to pay a nice chunk of change to keep them.

In fact, one year Oprah took her entire staff and their families on a cruise. And once again, no cost to her but a cost to the employees. (Because it was considered a work bonus.)