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Whats the best place to get toiletry samples? HELP!!

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  • bonsibabe
    bonsibabe Posts: 1,055 Forumite
    well i had an email back from boots to say they could not send out any samples but their staff would help me get the right products next time i'm in buying!

    but a lovely company called girlznight sent me a lovely email that they are going to send me some samples and stuff this week!

    result!!!
    LBM - August 2008 - Debts then - £33390 :eek:- 2nd LBM - November 2009 - Debts then - £18500:mad:
    Current debt levels: OD £3860, Loan 1 £6091, Loan 2 £5052, Parents £260, Total £16133 :eek: As at 01 May 2012 - 51.69% paid off :j
    Aiming for a No Spend Christmas 2012!
  • bonsibabe
    bonsibabe Posts: 1,055 Forumite
    just got another email from avon that they are sending out some goodies as well! really chuffed!!!
    LBM - August 2008 - Debts then - £33390 :eek:- 2nd LBM - November 2009 - Debts then - £18500:mad:
    Current debt levels: OD £3860, Loan 1 £6091, Loan 2 £5052, Parents £260, Total £16133 :eek: As at 01 May 2012 - 51.69% paid off :j
    Aiming for a No Spend Christmas 2012!
  • xanthe06
    xanthe06 Posts: 288 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    is it better to write letters or emails? can anyone help please , not sure as im new , thanks in advance meg x
    Comp wins
    £25 worth of costume jewels and a plaq for mothers day
    debt £7374:eek::(
    loans/goods hp £5000
    total £10375 :(:(:(:(:(:(:(
  • bonsibabe
    bonsibabe Posts: 1,055 Forumite
    Hi Meg

    I've been sending emails when I can, although I will send a letter if I can't find an email address.

    I'm going to phone my dad and ask him to go into boots and debenhams for perfume samples! He works in the shopping centre and knows the staff!

    So far 2 lots of samples on the way - let's see how many more I can get!
    LBM - August 2008 - Debts then - £33390 :eek:- 2nd LBM - November 2009 - Debts then - £18500:mad:
    Current debt levels: OD £3860, Loan 1 £6091, Loan 2 £5052, Parents £260, Total £16133 :eek: As at 01 May 2012 - 51.69% paid off :j
    Aiming for a No Spend Christmas 2012!
  • haydav39
    haydav39 Posts: 173 Forumite
    i know a few of you have asked quite a few companies, could we compile a list of available samples and where from?

    Thanks in advance.
    Wins so far: Baby show tickets £26.00, silverstone tkts, national trust tkts £25.00 Oil of olay gift set

    Ipsos: £10 boots vcher, Toluna 20,000pnts: £10 sainsburys vcher, valued opinions £10, onepoll: £19.10 Toluna 20,000pnts Shop and Scan £20
  • BatulN
    BatulN Posts: 94 Forumite
    hi all,
    i too have found that department stores are great for samples of just about all make up. i went to the chanel counter last week to buy my kohl pencils and the woman was great, she have me 3 inimitable mascara samples, very chic me thinks! ;)

    anyway, Simple, Avon, Herbal Essences, Nivea and Mac are also great for samples.

    BTW- with mac, you need to go to a counter, but you can try loads! :T
    What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger
  • Rummer
    Rummer Posts: 6,550 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Hello

    I got a lovely package of samples for Nivea but Avon emailed me to say that they do not send out samples at all. Going to try a couple more companies today.
    Taking responsibility one penny at a time!
  • bonsibabe
    bonsibabe Posts: 1,055 Forumite
    Just for info

    Boots - you have to ask in store

    Lush will only send samples if you buy something

    Superdrug - just said no

    Green people - again was a no

    Girlznight - YES

    Avon - YES

    Just now eagerly awaiting the samples that are on the way!
    LBM - August 2008 - Debts then - £33390 :eek:- 2nd LBM - November 2009 - Debts then - £18500:mad:
    Current debt levels: OD £3860, Loan 1 £6091, Loan 2 £5052, Parents £260, Total £16133 :eek: As at 01 May 2012 - 51.69% paid off :j
    Aiming for a No Spend Christmas 2012!
  • sarahf191979
    sarahf191979 Posts: 3,077 Forumite
    Thanks Bonsibabe

    Anyone else got any, I will put the list together?

    Cheers
    :D:D:D:D:D
    Where's the Coffee?? Show me the Coffee NOW!!
  • Schnoogleboo
    Schnoogleboo Posts: 2,443 Forumite
    Molton Brown, only if you buy something
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