Everyone always wants something for nothing. There is good news. Every day hundreds of companies on the web offer free samples to potential customers.
I receive samples in the mail weekly. I’ve sampled a variety of shampoos, conditioners, and lotions. I have also received perfume, make-up, and feminine products. Check the packaging. I received a Texas Hold ‘Em guide and a watch for my son. I also have a plethora of stickers, pencils, pens, and knick-knacks that we donate to a non-profit for children’s prizes.
You could spend hours looking for samples and entering contests, but are also people who scour the web looking for free samples, and contests. They are willing to share their leads and information with you.
Below is a list of websites that list free samples and free contests to enter. Prior to visiting the sites, take a minute to finish reading the article. You will find the information helpful. Then, start ordering your free samples.
Here are some good freebie sites to start with: Freakyfreddies , Fabfree , Freebieking.com , thefreesite.com.
At Coolfreebielinks you will have to work to pick the genuine free samples from the marketing offers. However, there are literally hundreds of offers on this site.
Nothinginlife.com is not aw easy to maneuver as some of the other sites. However, you can find a lot of free samples and coupons on the site.
Justfreestuff.com is my favorite freebie site. The owner stays on top of links, and eliminates outdated links. You can also sign up for a daily newsletter. This site includes tons of contests, too. Some of the smaller contests are easy to win for free sample type material. I have more Nair samples than I’ll use in a lifetime.
Check Walmart’s website. If you can’t locate their sample page, type “free samples” in the search engine. Walmart updates samples frequently. I have found they ship products much more quickly than products that are sent directly from the manufacturer.
Look for offers from actual manufacturers. Some of the lists combine genuine free offers and marketing ploys. Marketing from brandarama and similar companies offer affiliate programs that help the web owner monetize his/her website.
When you order a real free sample; it is just that, a sample. Don’t expect a full sized bottle of lotion or shampoo to be delivered to your doorstep. Brand name companies offer samples so that you will try their product. It increases the chances that you will buy it. If you receive a sample, there is usually a coupon included to further induce you to make a purchase.
Keep in mind when you complete an online application for free samples, use an email address that is not easily identifiable. I use a hotmail address. This is just to keep your information as private as possible. Another good reason to order from well known companies or manufacturers is that they have privacy policies in place to protect your personal information.
The downside of receiving free gifts and products through the mail is that you are sending an open invitation for junk email. You cannot report this as SPAM once you willingly give your information to a company in exchange for a free sample. The good news is that you always have an unsubscribe option. I utilize it frequently to keep my email box free of clutter.
Anything that offers you a *free product means you get the *free gift once you complete a series of offers. The asterisk directs you to fine print, usually at the bottom of the email that says you have to complete a series of offers in order to get your prize. These programs are not designed to give out free merchandise. They are designed to generate sales leads. Stay away from them unless you want to apply for credit, or an online degree.
Finding products that are really free is exciting. There is no need, however, to order every sample, just because it is free. Pick and choose the products you would really like to try, or that you will find useful or helpful.
