Freebies never arrive

Miss_Dior_x

I've only recently started applying for freebies too, but have had perfume ones, skin care ones, etc. Maybe I'm just lucky.

toffeeboy1

Yeah - as already written, be patient! I have forgotten applying when they arrive cos it can take a while.

I got the urban cricket set from npower (fab), ring sizer, perfume, aftershave, toilet hippo....

Be patient, my pretty...

tillymint7185385

i started applying over 6 months ago and have only ever recieved one of the MANY things i have asked for

JaneDoe_2

Never received Radox sample from Pigsback after receiving message from them saying I would get it at end of week, that was 2 weeks ago!

FatAndy

At the end of June I applied for a free t-shirt from JVC. I got the following e-mail off them on 30th June -

Thank you for applying for a free T-Shirt.
Your T-shirt will be posted to you as soon as possible.
We reserve the right to substitute your requested size with the nearest
available subject to remaining stock.

I'm still waiting!


I know that most freebies don't arrive and when I apply for anything from small businesses that I've never heard of I don't expect to get anything. However JVC are big name with a reputation to protect so I had expected better from them and they've really let themselves down. I suppose the message is BUY SONY!

As Al Murray might say -

SHAME ON YOU JVC!!!!!!!

salduck

I personally believe its a postcode lottery!! I am in NI and reckon I receive about 10% of freebies I apply for!
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lilylou_2

Jane_Blackford wrote: »

Always worth trying - you do get a few of them. As for giving out your email address, create a new 'junk' email address, most on here have done that! One other thing - I have two dates of birth; one when I know I have to give my real one and one for freebies/comps! Just in case.

Thanks for that tip what a good idea

Postman_Pat_2

It is very hit and miss really. I have applied for loads of free stuff and some comes and some doesn't but seeing as it's free i can't really complain.

Wildside

Jane_Blackford wrote: »

Always worth trying - you do get a few of them. As for giving out your email address, create a new 'junk' email address, most on here have done that! One other thing - I have two dates of birth; one when I know I have to give my real one and one for freebies/comps! Just in case.

I second that. I have a seporate email for freebies & sign ups and I never give my real date of birth unless it's something official where I have to.
it really annoys me that companies ask for your DOB just to sign up to an E newsletter or request a brochure. (If I phone for a brochure).
Companies shouldn't really ask for or store information unless they have a good reason for needing it but it just makes life easier to have 2 birthdays.

Mind you shouldn't lie about your age. If the site is drink/gambling related they may have a reason for asking your DOB to check it is legal for you to access that site.