The Sample It thread

lintdrummer

Lots of people asking for this as it's clogging up the freebies thread...

This thread is for everything related to https://sampleit.ie/

The premise of the site is that you sign up, indicate your areas of interest and once a month a box of free samples related to your interests is delivered to you for free. In return you fill out a survey about the samples you tried.

I signed up in December but have yet to receive anything from Sample It. How have the rest of you found it? Have you received anything that you would likely buy?

Zebrag

I signed up for a sample box in November and I'm still waiting. I think it's luck of the draw to be honest

lintdrummer

Zebrag wrote: »

I signed up and got a sample box in November and I'm still waiting. I think it's luck of the draw to be honest

Yeah, probably to do with preferences selected too I suppose. I like the idea though, fingers crossed I get something soon!

Zebrag

lintdrummer wrote: »

Yeah, probably to do with preferences selected too I suppose. I like the idea though, fingers crossed I get something soon!

I've seen a couple of people post online what they got and it's annoying because I know I would absolutely devour the chocolates! As for the drinks, my boyfriend would be glad of a free Guinness from time to time. Fingers cross we will be one of the lucky souls!

masterboy123

I signed up in November and got an email last week that I will get the box.
Exciting times!!

Pen Rua

I got the box during February.

Not a lot in it I would buy again.

The So.Beer was dreadful imo. Then again, I'm probably not their target.

yermandan

Had a look at the website, couldn't see anywhere to sign up

lintdrummer

Pen Rua wrote: »

I got the box during February.

Not a lot in it I would buy again.

The So.Beer was dreadful imo. Then again, I'm probably not their target.

Funny you should mention So.Beer, I got the free 4 pack with the coupon in the freebies thread. Found it OK to be honest. I would be happy enough with it if I was a designated driver at a party. (Sign of the times that I'd be delighted to be in that situation now )

lintdrummer

yermandan wrote: »

Had a look at the website, couldn't see anywhere to sign up

I think they are not accepting new signups at the moment, they were oversubscribed I'd say. Hopefully if it proves popular they will accept new users again soon.

jamesbondings

Be interested to see how their algorithm works on who gets what. I am getting the latest box, nothing in it that really appeals to me (of course I haven't tried any of them before so I guess that's the point tbf). However, last box the recipients got a few snacks that since seeing on their Instagram I have picked up loads since! Not sure what they were called, but they are low calorie cake type bars....

I also got the email ages ago about vaping products so hopeful about getting some new juice to try. Actually think it is a product very well suited to this model. Vape juice can be expensive enough so you tend not to move away from your trusted brands.

feargantae

I signed up in November. Got their chocolate box and i few days ago i got their "on the go" box. Coke energy drink, (awful!) graze bars and... Hand sanitiser!

A random combo but for free tis grand :pac:

JohnGreenFan

Got the email to say I'd be getting an On The Go box but no sign of it arriving yet.

masterboy123

Received my pack today

masterboy123

Received my pack today

JohnGreenFan

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

Got the email to say I'd be getting an On The Go box but no sign of it arriving yet.

Just received it a little while ago. The disappointment when I opened it and saw the ad for cheese cubes only to realise there was none inside!

SmallTeapot

Anyone get the follow-up survey yet...? How soon after delivery does it typically arrive...?

Yamanoto

lintdrummer wrote: »

Lots of people asking for this as it's clogging up the freebies thread...

This thread is for everything related to https://sampleit.ie/

Will it not just clog up the BA thread too?

Is it a bargain?

FanadMan

JohnGreenFan wrote: »

Just received it a little while ago. The disappointment when I opened it and saw the ad for cheese cubes only to realise there was none inside!

I was the same. The way the voucher was sitting, it looked like it was a pack of cheese 😠But at least there's money off

lintdrummer

Yamanoto wrote: »

Will it not just clog up the BA thread too?

Is it a bargain?

Oh for God's sake, you can't please everyone :rolleyes:

Is it a bargain? Free stuff delivered to your door sounds like a bargain to me.

dulpit

Got my pack. Also disappointed at the lack of cheese cubes, although in retrospect not sure how safe it would be to consume cheese posted in a cardboard box with no cooling...

Drank the coke drink. Vile stuff.

Yamanoto

lintdrummer wrote: »

Oh for God's sake, you can't please everyone :rolleyes:

Is it a bargain? Free stuff delivered to your door sounds like a bargain to me.

Only if it's stuff you actually make use of. Folks appear decidedly underwhelmed thus far.

Also, there's an element of exchange at play, so it ain't strictly gratis.

messrs

dulpit wrote: »

Got my pack. Also disappointed at the lack of cheese cubes, although in retrospect not sure how safe it would be to consume cheese posted in a cardboard box with no cooling...

Drank the coke drink. Vile stuff.

Yea the coke was pretty manky , thought it tasted like a mixture of coke and flat lucozade

dulpit

Just got the survey emailed to me now. I noticed they referred to the box as a mini on the go box, have people gotten bigger boxes in the past?

amber2

dulpit wrote: »

Just got the survey emailed to me now. I noticed they referred to the box as a mini on the go box, have people gotten bigger boxes in the past?

5 items in the jan box.

JohnGreenFan

dulpit wrote: »

Got my pack. Also disappointed at the lack of cheese cubes, although in retrospect not sure how safe it would be to consume cheese posted in a cardboard box with no cooling...

Drank the coke drink. Vile stuff.

Tasted like someone dumped a can of red bull into a flat glass of coke.

Skuxx

I must be loosing it but I've looked at the entire website and can't find anywhere to sign up!!

MonkstownHoop

Skuxx wrote: »

I must be loosing it but I've looked at the entire website and can't find anywhere to sign up!!

Its full

GBX

Got my mini box in the post today:
Mini lifebuoy hand sanitizer
Graze cocoa bars
Voucher for Kilmeadan cheese
Coca cola energy drink.

Not bad

MonkstownHoop

GBX wrote: »

Got my mini box in the post today:
Mini lifebuoy hand sanitizer

If you like this it's half price in Dunnes atm, really good handwash too

feargantae

Am i the only one of us who actually liked the Coke energy drink? :pac:

Granted i basically run off Monster but...

purplecow1977

I got the January box (in February) but no March box. I guess it makes sense I can't get them all!

GipsyMoth

purplecow1977 wrote: »

I got the January box (in February) but no March box. I guess it makes sense I can't get them all!

I did not get the march box either

jamesbondings

got an email saying i got the march box but still waiting! not too worried they had these delays last time round as well.

stargazer 68

How are people getting regular boxes and others none at all?

jamesbondings

stargazer 68 wrote: »

How are people getting regular boxes and others none at all?

No idea tbh. I was scheduled to get the March one and it never arrived. Emailed them to let them know and asked about the "vaping" boxthey said that's due out in April. People have been getting emails and I haven't received one. Reckon I have been removed from the list as I didn't give feedback as I didn't receive the box

stargazer 68

jamesbondings wrote: »

No idea tbh. I was scheduled to get the March one and it never arrived. Emailed them to let them know and asked about the "vaping" boxthey said that's due out in April. People have been getting emails and I haven't received one. Reckon I have been removed from the list as I didn't give feedback as I didn't receive the box

I've seen it on their Instagram, people saying 'another great box' or 'love my monthly delivery '

aisling86

stargazer 68 wrote: »

I've seen it on their Instagram, people saying 'another great box' or 'love my monthly delivery '

I got an email today for Norwich Spirit box. Delivery after 20th April.

you are due to receive a bespoke box on behalf of Nordic Spirit that includes:

💙 Berry Citrus Nicotine Pouch

💙Smooth Mint Nicotine Pouch

💙Branded Chilli Bottle and leaflet

_Whimsical_

Zero boxes for me to date!

Father Frisky

jamesbondings wrote: »

No idea tbh. I was scheduled to get the March one and it never arrived. Emailed them to let them know and asked about the "vaping" boxthey said that's due out in April. People have been getting emails and I haven't received one. Reckon I have been removed from the list as I didn't give feedback as I didn't receive the box

This also happened to me. I didn't receive January box, contacted them, explained how I'd not received the box and they said they'd keep me on list but I've heard nothing since. I reckon it was delivered but not to me and not knowing which company was delivering it I couldn't follow it up with them. A bit unfair as there was nothing I could do about it

Knockieranlady

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Zero boxes for me to date!

Me neither

Toulouse

Knockieranlady wrote: »

Me neither

Or me

lucalux

Be interesting to know if those who have gotten boxes are active on social media? Or if those who signed up and haven't received anything are not?


I have a suspicion they only want people who regularly use Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, as a means of promoting the brands that they work with.

For example, people posting "look what I got in my Sample It box this month", tagging brands etc. More exposure..

Anyone want to chime in and prove/disprove my theory?!

Toulouse

lucalux wrote: »

Be interesting to know if those who have gotten boxes are active on social media? Or if those who signed up and haven't received anything are not?


I have a suspicion they only want people who regularly use Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, as a means of promoting the brands that they work with.

For example, people posting "look what I got in my Sample It box this month", tagging brands etc. More exposure..

Anyone want to chime in and prove/disprove my theory?!

It’s a good theory but if we’ve never gotten anything to post about then how are they to know how active we are?

lucalux

Toulouse wrote: »

It’s a good theory but if we’ve never gotten anything to post about then how are they to know how active we are?

Not 100% sure but as far as I remember there some questions in the sign-up questionnaire about what social media platforms you use.
Anyone remember?

thesandeman

I'm not at all active on social media. I read Twitter occasionally that's all. I'm getting my first box this month.

feargantae

lucalux wrote: »

Be interesting to know if those who have gotten boxes are active on social media? Or if those who signed up and haven't received anything are not?


I have a suspicion they only want people who regularly use Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, as a means of promoting the brands that they work with.

For example, people posting "look what I got in my Sample It box this month", tagging brands etc. More exposure..

Anyone want to chime in and prove/disprove my theory?!

I don't use social media at all, i hate it. I've received the chocolate, and also the box with hand sanitiser. I don't smoke/vape so i didn't receive any of the liquids.

penelope2012

Or me! and i am reasonably active on social media so don't know why i have nt got one yet.

Toulouse wrote: »

Or me

lucalux

Thanks for clearing that up for me all!
It was a theory I had but seems not to be the case so I guess it could be random. I might send them an email this week and see if there's any light they can shed on it for me, I was one of the earliest to sign up and havent received anything, and have been wondering about it.

Seve OB

I've only received the January box, filled the survey in
haven't received anything since!

My wife registered........ hasn't received a thing at all!

messrs

lucalux wrote: »

Be interesting to know if those who have gotten boxes are active on social media? Or if those who signed up and haven't received anything are not?


I have a suspicion they only want people who regularly use Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, as a means of promoting the brands that they work with.

For example, people posting "look what I got in my Sample It box this month", tagging brands etc. More exposure..

Anyone want to chime in and prove/disprove my theory?!

I have received 2 boxes so far - and have answered their surveys afterwards but have never posted anything to social media about any of it

Fat_Fingers

i've tried clicking on register using a number of different browsers on PC, laptop , Mac and Phone...and all it ever does is reloads the whole site.