Companies offer free samples to consumers to introduce them to the latest and greatest from their product lines. Free samples are typically smaller versions of a full-sized product but can sometimes be full-sized as well. Free samples are great to have for when you travel, to keep in your purse or start a free sample drawer or bin in your home and wait to use them for whenever you need! Check out our guide on How to Get Free Samples.
It's easy to get free samples mailed to you every week. Below are my tips for getting started today.
Tip #1: Use a Separate Email Account Almost every free sample offer requires you to include your email address, so having a separate email address you use strictly for this purpose will allow you to easily keep track of the items you've signed up for and to help keep them separate from your personal emails.
Tip #2 Check MySavings for Free Samples Often MySavings is constantly posting free samples as well as Free Stuff & Freebies, so it's a good practice to not only sign up for our newsletter, but also check our site multiple times throughout the day and night. All free samples have a limited amount available, so they can sometimes go very quickly. To make sure you don't miss out on some of the most coveted free samples out there you'll definitely want to keep checking each day and sign up as quickly as possible.
Tip #3: Be First to Know with Free Sample Alerts Popular free samples can run out fast so getting alerts is your best chance at scoring these super popular samples. Sign up to receive email and text alerts when new samples are available. Join the MySavings email list and you'll be sent every sample we have posted in the past 24 hours. Sign up for our MySavings Telegram Channel for instant alerts sent right to your phone or computer so you never miss out.
Tip #4: Connect and Share With Others Join the exclusive MySavings Facebook Group and Facebook Page for more couponing tips and to connect with other deal-savvy shoppers. This is also a great way to let other free sample hunters know when you receive your samples in the mail. Follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes videos getting free samples in-store.
Types of Free Samples to Expect
Almost every company offers a free sample by mail of their product at some point. Get free samples of makeup, food, cleaning supplies, free perfume samples, medicine, pet food and more! Even better, getting these free samples is easy. You just need to give your name and address and your mailbox will soon be full of all kinds of free samples! You can also score a ton of Free Birthday Stuff like clothes, food and more at no-cost to you.
Free Samples on Social Media
As the internet evolves, so does the world of free samples. In recent years I've been seeing more and more free samples offered on social media. They usually show up as an ad in your newsfeed and only require you to click a button and fill in a form with your mailing info. I have some tips to help these free samples show up for you: Follow the brand on their social media pages; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok (I see them most often on Facebook & Instagram). Interact with the brand by liking and commenting on at least 10 different posts on their pages. Search for the brand and product in Google and scroll down through the results. Then just keep a close eye on your newsfeed when you're scrolling through your social media and you'll start seeing the ads for free samples.
Free Sample Boxes
Some of the best free samples out there are from free sample boxes. They give you the opportunity to try a number of products for free and they're all provided in one convenient box. These sample boxes often times include free baby samples, pet samples, beauty samples (my favorite), supplement samples, food samples and more. Be sure to complete any feedback and provide an honest review on the products you try, so you have the opportunity to try even more items for free.
Free Samples in-Stores
There are many ways to get free samples at stores you already frequent. Select Walmart, Sam's Club, Shoprite, The Fresh Grocer, Albertsons, Randalls and Tom Thumb stores have Freeosk. Freeosk are small kiosks that are usually located at the end of some aisles and have free samples of select products inside. The items change weekly and are available only while supplies lasts.
Costco is known for their amazing free samples, but did you know that Sam's Club, Walmart and many other grocery stores also hand out free samples to customers while they're shopping? They're usually promoting a new product and often times includes a money off coupon. I've found some great products that are now staples in my house just from trying a free sample while I was already shopping.
Next time you're at a department store, stop by the perfume and beauty counter and ask for some free samples. They usually have no problem handing some over and you just might find your favorite new product from the free beauty samples.
Free Samples via Newsletters
You can score a ton of free samples and products just for signing up for brand newsletters. You can get everything from free pet food samples, free beauty samples, free food, free baby samples, free clothing items and more. The best part - it's all totally free and only requires a quick sign up. Plus, if you took our advice from our tips above then you have a separate email address to help keep track of it all.
Are these Samples Really free?
Yes! The free samples MySavings shares are totally free. No shipping costs and no credit cards required. We do have some third-party advertisements on our site that aren't free, but those are not the free samples we're talking about.
Does MySavings Send Free Samples?
No, MySavings shares links directly to the companies that are providing the free samples, but we don't mail anything out ourselves. The company offering the sample has full control on when they send the samples out in the mail.
Will I receive any Spam? Is this a Scam?
No, free samples are not a scam and you can get items arriving in your mailbox without costing you a dime. MySavings works very hard to verify each and every free sample offer we share to keep you and your information safe. Some companies may send you additional promotional emails, but you can opt out or unsubscribe to those at any time.
Do I have to take surveys?
No way! MySavings doesn't make you jump through any hoops to get your free samples. For most samples all you have to do it fill in your mailing info. If there is an offer that requires a bit more information to see if you qualify for the sample we always include that info on the free sample offer page. No surveys, no hoops, no junk - just 100% free samples.
How long does it take to receive the free samples?
Most samples say to allow 4-8 weeks for delivery, but I often find the time frame really is dependent upon the company. I've gotten free samples as soon as a week after signing up and then there are some samples that took many months to arrive and some that I never received at all. Patience really is key during this time.