Free samples from Lush...

flumpster67

Well done!
It must just depend on how busy the shop is or which SA is on. On Saturday I bought a whole heap of stuff but not a sniff of any extras or a shot of the dice, yet today I got a freebie worth nearly a fiver

simeone

Why not just go out on the street and beg for spare change and then go in and buy something. This is not a 'freebie' this is begging. I cringed reading every post on this. I'm away to PC world to tell them I am so poor, can I have a computer free.

NOT A FREEBIE

KittyPryde

Due to the freshly made nature of the stuff there, Lush often give out samples off things like face masks etc rather than throwing it in the bin. It's completely different to a store like PC world. Lush actually state in their mailings that you can ask their assistants for help and samples :rolleyes:

nicalodian

Sorry but I have to agree to a certain extent.

If they gave out freebies and samples to every single person there'd be so many people going in for that reason alone. 99% of the time there are testers and samples out to try so if you're that desperate you can try an item in the store. If you get one to take away it's a bonus but certainly not something to feel hard done by over if not surely.

sharkgirl

simeone wrote: »

Why not just go out on the street and beg for spare change and then go in and buy something. This is not a 'freebie' this is begging. I cringed reading every post on this. I'm away to PC world to tell them I am so poor, can I have a computer free.

NOT A FREEBIE

Well said :T Lush are a wonderful shop, I love their products and buy them regularly, the small sample of toner I was given, without asking, after I had made a purchase was gratefully received and I may or may not buy some in the future. Why would anybody take advantage of that and make a point of going into a shop solely to get something free, you wouldn't go into a restaurant and ask for a free sample would you?

buzby_boy

simeone wrote: »

Why not just go out on the street and beg for spare change and then go in and buy something. This is not a 'freebie' this is begging. I cringed reading every post on this. I'm away to PC world to tell them I am so poor, can I have a computer free.

NOT A FREEBIE

Its not really the same now is it. I only asked becasue i was buying something, i wouldnt just pop in and ask for free things without buying something. The conditioner sample i got is wonderful and i can honestly say i will be going back to buy more of it and at the end of the day this is what samples are meant for.

flumpster67

For the record - I have NEVER asked Lush for any samples, if they feel like giving them out I would be silly not to take them. I dont go in a plead poverty for them to take pity on me. I am a genuinely interested repeat customer, I love the products, the shop, the sales assistants enthusiasm, the whole experience, therefore if they want to give me a little something extra, all well and good, but I would still shop there regardless
Obviously the company prides itself on great customer service as well as quality products and perhaps understands that maybe some people wont be willing to pay £3 or £4 for a bit of soap without trying it out first.

vegandiva

When I bought my grab bags in Wimbledon there was a container of American Cream samples on the counter, you could help yourself. In Kingston my mom was hemming and hawing about which shampoo or conditioner to buy and the SA volunteered to give her a decent sized sample of one of the shampoos. But I've never asked for samples and other than that they have never been offered.

kimmy393

tbh most of the samples are broken bits that they have and cant sell or products that are nearly out of date... so samples they are...

An SA told me that they happily give samples of face masks hair products deodorants as less people purchase them and its how they encourage sales.

I don't think there is anything wrong in asking for a small sample ... lush is not cheap; so samples are a great way of building up new product loyalty

SADIE

Originally posted by simeone,
Why not just go out on the street and beg for spare change and then go in and buy something. This is not a 'freebie' this is begging. I cringed reading every post on this.I'm away to PC world to tell them I am so poor, can I have a computer free.

NOT A FREEBIE

If PC world say yes could you let us know please.

simeone, I'm sure the companies are quite happy to offer us freebies to make us aware of their products, asking or haggling for something isn't begging.