You know the saying, "nothing in life is ever free"? I have to disagree. You can get free samples by mail every single week and not pay a dime. In fact, you can get free full size products, books, computer programs, and more. For this article, we'll just stick to samples. First we'll talk about why companies would spend so much money to send people free stuff, and then we'll cover how you can get in on the action. You may wonder, why would I want just a sample? I'll tell you a few ideas you can use the samples for as well.
So, why would companies spend money to send out thousands of free samples, not charge shipping, and seemingly get nothing out of it? It's simple... it's advertising. If they can get you to try the product, you may come back and buy full size products. Not only that, you'll brag to your friends about the products, and they'll become interested. The company is already set in a good light because they have given you something free, and people appreciate the chance to try before you buy. But isn't it a gamble to send out all of those free samples when the customer may in fact hate the product and not buy it? Yeah, but that is a chance the company is willing to take. Even negative advertising is advertising, and some people may try things just to see why their friends thought so poorly of it. Hey, it happens! What they are hoping though, is that you'll love it, tell all your friends, and that they'll have loyal customers for life.
How can you get in on these free samples? You have to know where to find them and sign up for them. Each week, tons of blogs list free samples by mail that you can sign up for. Some do a weekly round up and some list them as they find out about them. Anna & Essie does a Freebie Friday post with a list of the latest free samples by mail. So, get on the net and get to searching...you'll find lots of stuff you can get. When it comes in your mailbox it's really fun. Especially on days you get eight to ten in one day and you feel like it's a mini-Christmas. Do remember that each free sample campaign is while supplies last. Not every sign up program has the ability to cut the entry form off when the number of requests reach the limit. You will get some that you sign up for, and some you will never see. It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to start getting them once you start signing up. This may seem like a long time, but remember that if you're signing up every week, once those initial ones start, you'll be seeing them more and more often.
What types of free samples by mail can you expect? Shampoo, crackers and food, beauty products, you name it. You can do more with these than just use them yourself. If you have a friend getting married or going away on a special weekend, make him or her a little travel gift basket. If you travel a lot, you can use top name brand shampoos on your your trip rather than a little bottle that just says "shampoo" on it at the hotel. Give food samples to your kid's class for a variety snack time, or put the samples in your purse for when you're out with the kids. Tampon and pad samples are great for women on the go, they fit nicely in your purse and you'll have them when you need them (or your best pal does).
Whatever the reason or use, getting free samples by mail is fun and easy. Get started signing up today and four to six weeks from now, you'll have a mailbox full of fun!
