The Sample It thread

lintdrummer · 12-03-2021 4:52pm #1

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 · 12-03-2021 4:55pm

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 · 12-03-2021 4:57pm

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 · 12-03-2021 5:00pm

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 · 12-03-2021 5:00pm

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

Pen Rua · 12-03-2021 5:02pm

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 · 12-03-2021 5:08pm

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

lintdrummer · 12-03-2021 5:14pm

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

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lintdrummer · 12-03-2021 5:16pm

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 · 14-03-2021 3:34pm

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 · 14-03-2021 4:35pm

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 · 15-03-2021 12:29pm

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

masterboy123 · 15-03-2021 1:17pm

Received my pack today

masterboy123 · 15-03-2021 1:18pm

Received my pack today

JohnGreenFan · 15-03-2021 1:43pm

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 · 15-03-2021 3:05pm

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

Yamanoto · 15-03-2021 3:14pm

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 · 15-03-2021 5:56pm

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 ðŸ˜ But at least there's money off

lintdrummer · 15-03-2021 7:02pm

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 · 15-03-2021 8:53pm

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 · 15-03-2021 9:31pm

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 · 15-03-2021 10:16pm

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 · 16-03-2021 12:38pm

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 · 16-03-2021 12:59pm

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 · 16-03-2021 9:15pm

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 · 16-03-2021 9:53pm

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

MonkstownHoop · 16-03-2021 10:51pm

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 · 18-03-2021 12:21pm

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 · 19-03-2021 6:51am

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 · 19-03-2021 9:10am

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

Granted i basically run off Monster but...

purplecow1977 · 21-03-2021 7:35pm

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

GipsyMoth · 22-03-2021 1:11pm

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 · 22-03-2021 8:49pm

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 · 09-04-2021 9:48pm

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

jamesbondings · 09-04-2021 11:01pm

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 · 09-04-2021 11:12pm

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 · 09-04-2021 11:15pm

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:

ðŸ’™ Berry Citrus Nicotine Pouch

ðŸ’™Smooth Mint Nicotine Pouch

ðŸ’™Branded Chilli Bottle and leaflet

_Whimsical_ · 10-04-2021 12:53am

Zero boxes for me to date!

Father Frisky · 10-04-2021 8:29am

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 · 10-04-2021 10:24am

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Zero boxes for me to date!

Me neither

Toulouse · 10-04-2021 12:42pm

Knockieranlady wrote: »

Me neither

Or me

lucalux · 10-04-2021 12:45pm

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 · 10-04-2021 12:48pm

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 · 10-04-2021 12:59pm

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 · 10-04-2021 1:09pm

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 · 10-04-2021 2:05pm

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 · 10-04-2021 4:19pm

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 · 10-04-2021 5:13pm

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 · 20-04-2021 1:21pm

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 · 21-04-2021 9:19am

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 · 21-04-2021 9:49am

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.

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