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This thread is all about products which let you try me for free. A huge amount of work goes into it by a range of volunteers, led and collated by Dormouse. Thanks to all for all the hard work. Enough from me... onto Dormouse for the real info.
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What is a try me free product?
The products listed on this thread have short lived a Try Me Free (TMF) or Money Back Guarantee promotion, meaning you pay for the product but later receive the money back (usually as a cheque, Postal Orders or cash). Sometimes you get postage paid for as well.
It is essential that you buy the product and send off your claim before the closing date. TMF products usually have a bright flash on the packaging, something along the lines of "Try me free" (very imaginative ). Sometimes you'll see them on the shelf with TMF-less products and you have to make sure you pick up the flashed product in order to enter.
Read The Terms and Condition PROPERLY!!
Each TMF promotion has its own terms & conditions, which are always printed on the packaging (in annoyingly small print). Follow it to a letter - they are usually very strict!
You almost always have to send them the original receipt, and very often a brief statement of what you liked/disliked about the product.
TMFs are always (or maybe 99.999999% - anyone remember the cheese one a couple of years ago?) one per household, so you can only get money back for one product. If you've another address (parents, in-laws, friends, even work maybe) you can often legitimately buy more than one, just buy them separately and with separate receipts (and make sure no-one at the other address is a compulsive TMFer too ).
Sometimes, companies think of completely bizarre things to ask... you might have to cut bits off the packaging, send a certain-sized bit of paper, only in black ink, whateve, follow it closely .
How long does it take to get paid?
You are supposed to receive your refund within 28 days usually, but this varies a tremendous amount. Anything between 4 days and 2 months is normal.
Here is a list of all the current TMFs: Please report any new ones you find by clicking reply
Most offers require a special pack; for ones that don't, let's attempt to post the address here (just click reply)
All offers are one per household. Only 2nd class postage will be refunded, where mentioned. Remember to circle your purchase on the receipt.
I'll keep updating this post as new offers appear.
Happy hunting!
ON-GOING TMF/MBG PROMOTIONS (no closing date):
Surf 99 stains
Pick up any pack of Surf washing powder that mentions the '99 Stain Guarantee'. You have to phone the freephone number and speak to a real person and explain why you weren't happy (and mention one of the 99 stains that the powder didn't work on). You get your refund in vouchers for Unilever products (lots to choose from), and usually you get quite a generous amount.
Remember to keep the packaging as the person on the phone will ask for a code from the box
Persil liquitabs/powder MBG
The packaging states: "The quality and performance of this product is guaranteed or your money back." Elsewhere it lists Unilever's address and a freephone number to contact them (0800 776644)
When phoning, they ask lots of questions, e.g. where did i put the tablets, what wash temp, size of wash, colour of clothes etc
Also they need to know where you bought them, were they bio or non-bio, the size of the pack , and the batch number on the box.
They tend to send out money-off vouchers unless you specifically ask for a refund, in which case they send a postal order.
Dulux Once paint: money back guarantee.
If the paint doesn't do what it says on the tin i.e. cover in one coat, then they give you your money back.
You have to ring the number on the side of the paint and then the people ask you what colour you bought and what colour you were painting over, you then get a reference number which you have to write on the top of your receipt and send it to Dulux (they give you the address on the phone).
CURRENT TMF/MBG PROMOTIONS
Boots Stress Equilibrium - pack of 7- Feel the Difference in 7 days or your money back - no closing date
They have an orange label round the next stating it is a money back guarantee.
you do need to give them a telephone number and it stated they MAY ring you to check why you are disatisfied with the product.
The MBG was on both the bathroom version and the drain cleaner.
Oatibix, Oatibix Bites, and Oatibix Flakes - Satisfaction Guarantee - Closing date 30.11.09
The packs have a red luggage shaped tag on the front saying 'satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
Offer limited to one refund per product. Need the receipt, the money back flash from the front of the pack and a min 15 word letter explaining why you weren't satisfied.
Ecover Multi-Purpose cleaner, Limescale remover and general cleaner MBG - 31/12/09
NOTE this promotion only applies if product is purchased in Sainsbury's.
If you like the product you can enter a free draw and if you don't you can get your money back. Usual till receipt & 15 word statement. They have a big purple edged neck collar on the product.
"Next time you go to buy Lactofree fresh semi-skimmed or whole, look out for the limited edition promotional ‘Try Me Free’ packs. These packs enable you to try Lactofree dairy drink for FREE, along with receiving a coupon for 30p off Lactofree cheese and Lactofree fruit yogurts"
Refund up to the value of £1.37 plus second class postage will be given.
The form below needs to be completed and till receipt attached:
To claim your refund you'll need to download and fill in this claim form. Then just send it to us, along with your original till receipt and the bar code from the bottom of the pack and we'll happily send you a refund if everything's in order.
Forms should be received by 31st December 2009 or within 30 days of the date of purchase, whichever is sooner.
Wanchai Ferry Chinese food kits - MBG - closes 31/01/2010
Should you not be satisfied with a Wanchai Ferry food kit, please send your original highlighted till receipt showing purchase of a Wanchai Ferry food kit within the promotional period of 24th August 2009 to 31st January 2010, together with your name & address, telling us why you were not satisfied with your purchase of Wanchai Ferry in as much detail as possible (more than 15 words) to:
Wanchai Ferry Money Back Guarantee (3258)
PO Box 151
Ludlow
SY8 9BE
Vicks First Defence Microgel Nasal Spray - MBG- closing date 28/2/10
send name, address, receipt showing proof of purchase of Vicks First Defence Nasal Spray together with reasons for dissatisfaction. Allow 6-8 weeks for handling, one per household. No special wrapper/leaflet/logo needed.
Address= Vicks First Defence Dept PB130 PO Box 10 Diss Norfolk IP98 1SP
Chicago Town Pizza - "Voted tastier than Domino's & Pizza Hut - money back if you don't agree" - Closes 31/03/10
Just found 6 pack of Ryvita Goodness Bars - Cranberry & Apple Try me Free in Tesco. Cost £1.88 and really easy to clainm £1.89 cheque back via website - no need to send off or send receipt.
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Can you post the website address for the Ryvita Try Me Free. It's not mentioned on their regular site and I was wondering if there's a special one you have to visit?
Thanks
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In sainsburys today I found some Youngs frozen salmon fillets with garlic & herb which had a "try me free" flash across the top. Inviting you to tell them whether you liked them or not in 15 words and they will send a chq up to value of £4.99 for the purchase. Sainsburys are selling them at £5.99 so not quite "purchase price" but got them just the same.
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Whilst looking for the Youngs Salmon Fillets in Tesco (which I didn't find) I did find another one in a similar vein - it's Youngs Frozen Prawns 350g pack (not sure of the price as I wasn't in a position so take frozen stuff straight home so didn't buy them). The bag has a red flash across the top with yellow TREE ME FREE TASTE CHALLENGE type stuff written across it.
I did read the packaging though - usual Ts & Cs - need till receipt, barcode from the pack and statement saying what you did or didn't like about them. They'll send a cheque for the purchase price - interestingly it says if you bought them on a multi-buy deal, send both barcodes (and presumably you'll get the full price you paid for the entire deal don't quote me on that though, it's just what I read it to mean).
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If you've not done the Sure for Women Roll On one yet, it's 2 for £2 in Boots so you'd effectively get the second one for 12p by getting the single price of £1.88 refunded.
Regina Chamomile Toilet Tissue is stocked in Wilkinsons as well as Sainsburys and Somerfield for those of you finding it hard to track down (like me)
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Whilst looking for the Youngs Salmon Fillets in Tesco (which I didn't find) I did find another one in a similar vein - it's Youngs Frozen Prawns 350g pack (not sure of the price as I wasn't in a position so take frozen stuff straight home so didn't buy them). The bag has a red flash across the top with yellow TREE ME FREE TASTE CHALLENGE type stuff written across it.
I did read the packaging though - usual Ts & Cs - need till receipt, barcode from the pack and statement saying what you did or didn't like about them. They'll send a cheque for the purchase price - interestingly it says if you bought them on a multi-buy deal, send both barcodes (and presumably you'll get the full price you paid for the entire deal don't quote me on that though, it's just what I read it to mean).
Just got 2 packs £2.99 each. Also, reading the t&c it's quite clear you can claim for salmon and prawns.
Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
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[quote=gemmalouanna;15705477]For anyone wanting an update on the Aunt Bessie's TMF products: I got a second cheque so it seems you can send multiple claims
Has anyone received anything from the Moo one milk yet?[/quote
Thanks and well done. I presume both refunds were to the same name and address? I am still struggling to receive the refund on my FIRST claim sent for 2 months ago. I rang Aunt Bessie's 10 days ago (at which time I was AGAIN told that only one claim would be accepted!). 3 days later the handling agency rang me and said they would put a 'replacement' refund in the post that same day. That was Monday, still not received anything, tomorrow I shall be writing a stinging letter to Aunt Bessie's!
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Just got 2 packs £2.99 each. Also, reading the t&c it's quite clear you can claim for salmon and prawns.
I found the prawns in Tesco, on offer for half price at £1.99, so what size did you get? Don't know the pack size I saw but as that would make them £3.98 proper price I am wondering if there are two sizes? Agree with you, from the wording on the prawns, (haven't found any salmon), they are separate offers.
(Have you had your Aunt Bessie's refund yet flyer?)
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350g pack so good price at Tesco (not that it matters!). Still nothing from AB and, interestingly, the Handling Agent is the same for Tizer, and I've had nothing from them either! Now sent 3 AB and 2 Tizer.
Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
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For anyone wanting an update on the Aunt Bessie's TMF products: I got a second cheque so it seems you can send multiple claims
Has anyone received anything from the Moo one milk yet?[/quote
Thanks and well done. I presume both refunds were to the same name and address? I am still struggling to receive the refund on my FIRST claim sent for 2 months ago. I rang Aunt Bessie's 10 days ago (at which time I was AGAIN told that only one claim would be accepted!). 3 days later the handling agency rang me and said they would put a 'replacement' refund in the post that same day. That was Monday, still not received anything, tomorrow I shall be writing a stinging letter to Aunt Bessie's!
Yes Aunt Bessie's sent to same address/same name so guess I have been one of the lucky ones!
Still waiting on the Moo one milk sent a while ago.....but loved the milk and have started buying it as a result
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Pls be nice to all MoneySavers. There's no such thing as a stupid question, and even if you disagree courtesy helps.
Try Me Free Hunt
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- closes 31/12/09
Thanks to all the contributors 
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