The world that we live in is freebie-obsessed. Whether we attempt to break a world record when asking one of our favourite eateries to give us a lifetime-supply of chicken nuggets for free or standing in long queues for hours just to get a Krispy Kreme doughnut for free, there is no underestimating what lengths some people will take to achieve that freebie buzz. But before you join up with this freebie game, you need to be aware of the rules you need to follow so you too can make the most from it. And even when you are already an experienced free-stuff hunter, you may also learn a few new things.
When It Sounds Like It Is Too Good To Be True, It Usually Is
In some cases, the frenzy of trying to get your hands-on a few of your favoured free brands, our judgement can become clouded. Professor Dan Ariely states that the majority of transactions are usually associated with a downside and an upside, but as soon as something is offered for free, many people forget about the downsides. The word “free” gives people such an increase in emotional charge that we think we are offered with something of high value when it actually really is not.
What this means basically is that we forget about common sense, when we are offered with a free item or product in return. And when it comes to certain companies, the willingness to do more than you usually would just for a small sample. For this reason, you need to understand what you are actually getting. Ensure that a freebie looks and sounds genuine, which means you won’t be receiving a £1,000 gift voucher for free anytime soon. It is also important that you always read up on the company’s terms-and-conditions, so you are aware of what you are signing-up for.
Don’t Expect The World
The full-sized freebies are usually rare, and most of the products are delivered in small envelopes or tiny sachets. The goal is based on getting people too try out a product to assess whether you like the product enough that you will make a future purchase, and to avoid wasting your money on something that you might not like. It is also important to understand that you shouldn’t be expecting each and every freebie that you applied for.
Even when you have claimed just about every free sample currently available, it is usual that you will only receive about 70% of them. When you feel like your mail is a bit sparse, don’t give up just yet, keep on applying and you will soon find that you are receiving free samples all the time. To ensure whether the freebie that you are interested in applying for is worth the time and effort, check on the T&Cs to find out the size of the product and the amount of available samples.
If You Fail To Ask, Then You Will Fail To Get
It is well worth your time to write a letter or send an email to a company to find out if they currently stock samples that they are willing to give you. Some people have received large boxes of money-off vouchers or free items just from contacting a company to give them information on how much they enjoy their products. At the same time, if you don’t like a product you should also let them know. You will find that many companies are more than willing to give replacement freebies and extras when the product is unsatisfactory.
Never Feel Guilty
Never feel like one of your favourite brands is losing out on a lot of pounds, just because you have asked for or ordered a couple of freebies. In fact, they benefit a lot more than you actually think. For each sample that they are sending out, they are raising their potential to gain a new customer. The truth is that when you receive a product for free that you really like, you will probably buy this brand again.
Open A Second Email Address
This is probably the more important advice for people interested in claiming free products. To prevent receiving unwanted calls or spam, it is a good idea to open another email address, telephone number, and even a social-media account, which you can use for claiming your freebies. Trust me you will thank me for this advice.