What Freebies Have You Received Today?

In_Martin_We_Trust

mcculloch29 wrote: »

Was the beat pad from the Olympic Torch Relay IMWT? If anyone on here hasn't seen the relay yet, look out for the Coca-Cola Bus as they dispense various freebies from it. Including the beat pad, a mini bodhran (hand drum) but with paper instead of goatskin.

yes the beat pad was from the olympic torch relay. you have to be either a child or a parent/grandparent with child to get most of the freebies. didnt fancy the hat and missed out on the backpack. the women all passed me over for the beatpad and i only got one from the guy that was giving it out. guys have no chance at freebies.

RobHannay

In_Martin_We_Trust wrote: »

yes the beat pad was from the olympic torch relay. you have to be either a child or a parent/grandparent with child to get most of the freebies. didnt fancy the hat and missed out on the backpack. the women all passed me over for the beatpad and i only got one from the guy that was giving it out. guys have no chance at freebies.

More advice for getting the torch relay freebies:

• They give them out on the left of the direction of travel only.
• They tend not to give them out on the minor roads that are being run along, only the major roads with lots of people, near town centres, famous torch bearers, etc.
• Be 'reasonably' forceful to get them. I don't want to incite violence, but you need to be quick to get them out of their hands. Although again, that said I suppose they're not going to hand them to you if you're being unfair.
• You obviously need to be right at the front, and crowds gather quickly and around you, so make sure not to get pushed back by others. Oh yeah, and the convoy handing them out is usually about 5 minutes in front, so again get there in enough time. I actually saw the torch three times by running in between street that the relay zigzagged across, but only got free stuff the last time as the first two roads were obviously not popular enough.
• Perhaps pass any you get to other people you're with to hold on to for you so that your hands are free for any more that may come along?
• Smile

Anyway back on topic... the last couple of days I received 5 packs of 5 gum to test, and 1.2kg of sweets that I spent my £10 eBay voucher on

emmlouie

garnier ambre solaire sun cream- from a comp on freebies board i think?

In_Martin_We_Trust

RobHannay wrote: »

More advice for getting the torch relay freebies:

• They give them out on the left of the direction of travel only.
• They tend not to give them out on the minor roads that are being run along, only the major roads with lots of people, near town centres, famous torch bearers, etc.
• Be 'reasonably' forceful to get them. I don't want to incite violence, but you need to be quick to get them out of their hands. Although again, that said I suppose they're not going to hand them to you if you're being unfair.
• You obviously need to be right at the front, and crowds gather quickly and around you, so make sure not to get pushed back by others. Oh yeah, and the convoy handing them out is usually about 5 minutes in front, so again get there in enough time. I actually saw the torch three times by running in between street that the relay zigzagged across, but only got free stuff the last time as the first two roads were obviously not popular enough.
• Perhaps pass any you get to other people you're with to hold on to for you so that your hands are free for any more that may come along?
• Smile

Anyway back on topic... the last couple of days I received 5 packs of 5 gum to test, and 1.2kg of sweets that I spent my £10 eBay voucher on

if you are at a point that is a sponsor point its much easier.

venus69

Electronic cigarette
pair of kids crocs

paadzer

Ainsely Harriott cous cous arrived today

horsechestnut

A small plastic Cath Kidston bus pass holder. (handing them out in Liverpool1) Quite handy as my old plastic rail card holder was almost worn out. Also gave a code for 15% off any full priced items on the website.
BAGSK if anyone is interested; I have also posted this on the Vouchers thread.

Missli

Ainsley Harriott Cous-cous sachet, in Morrocan Medley.

artydoll

Got a red leather handbag this morning,it was part of a Gratton deal posted before,it was free with a bed throw ,when you purchased an item ,I bought a headscarf

nelie

£1 voucher for naked smoothies... But hoping for some next week. Got a few things coming so hopefully more to post!