If you go to webmaster forums one of the most common forms of advice given newbies with a brand new site is... "Submit to the Directories" - that will get you some quick backlinks (AKA some easy link juice).   These directories will include your site for free or for a small inclusion fee. 

I think that this is a ton of bull.  I think that you can blow a load of dough and a lot of time chasing these links - which are mostly going to be low quality - and bring you very little real traffic.

Weigh in and tell me if I am wrong! 

*whispering*  ...or better yet... share some ideas on how to find the good ones    :D