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

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  • xanthe06
    xanthe06 Posts: 288 Forumite
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    many thanks for your replys, will start emailing after i finish work, meg xx
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  • Cazo
    Cazo Posts: 421 Forumite
    Just sent an e-mail to girlznight one min ago requesting some samples, let's see if they reply and send out some stuff :)
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  • calender2008
    calender2008 Posts: 149 Forumite
    Ianna wrote: »
    Hi hun see this thread for tips.

    Thank you ..:T ,lovely baskets and great tips!!!
  • I_am_mad
    I_am_mad Posts: 1,461 Forumite
    i emailed avon and asked for some samples and they said they didnt have any. Also body shop said no, I dont think im going to have any luck with anyone x
    :jHas saved so much money since joining this forum, thanks to all you kind people out there :j
  • RITETIDY
    RITETIDY Posts: 62 Forumite
    Aren't Companies GREAT........ Had 2 Parcels yesterday, one from Avon and the other from Nivea full of samples and goodies to use in the kids presents.

    :j

    :eek: 183 days til christmas :eek:
    So what was in your parcels........sorry but i'm reallly noisy!!!!
    Ritetidy x
  • xanthe06
    xanthe06 Posts: 288 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    avon said no to me too, maybe they have had tomany requests
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    loans/goods hp £5000
    total £10375 :(:(:(:(:(:(:(
  • RustyFlange
    RustyFlange Posts: 7,538 Forumite
    I personally think it is wrong for so many people to be requesting samples. I know it is MSE however if they are presents for your childrens teacher then they would be just as happy with something home made from the children. Companies are now going to be swamped with requests for everyones childrens teachers and will simply say no.
    Raising kids is like being held hostage by midget terrorists
  • sarahf191979
    sarahf191979 Posts: 3,077 Forumite
    xanthe06 wrote: »
    avon said no to me too, maybe they have had tomany requests


    I think you may be right. Avon were very kind to me, and send me a small collection of free sample to include in my childrens gift baskets.

    But it seems hundereds of people are jumping on the wagaon, so those people who want it for a specific reason (ie Pressies or youth camps) are being refused.

    It is such a shame.
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  • sarahf191979
    sarahf191979 Posts: 3,077 Forumite
    I personally think it is wrong for so many people to be requesting samples. I know it is MSE however if they are presents for your childrens teacher then they would be just as happy with something home made from the children. Companies are now going to be swamped with requests for everyones childrens teachers and will simply say no.

    My Children have made home made baskets for the teachers at Christmas and I thought they looked a little bare, this is why I asked about the samples. I was lucky enough to get a few nice little bit for the kids to pop inside. Nothing over the top, just a sample of showergel & Perfume off Avon, Moisturiser tube from simple, and body cream from nivea.

    They look really nice now they are finished. The kids are really pleased with them!!! And Yes I think home made gifts are great for teachers, much more personal than a box of chocs.

    I think you are right in your opinion that too many people have jumped on the wagon for seeing they can get freebies (Not Aimed at any MSER's), so I have removed the list of addresses.

    And hopefully any genuine requests will be answered.
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