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The Sample It thread

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    #32
    GipsyMoth
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭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


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    #33
    jamesbondings
    Registered Users Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭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.


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    #34
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users Posts: 5,075 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


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


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    #35
    jamesbondings
    Registered Users Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭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


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    #36
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users Posts: 5,075 ✭✭✭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 '


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    #37
    aisling86
    Registered Users Posts: 584 ✭✭✭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


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    #38
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,955 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Zero boxes for me to date!


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    #39
    Father Frisky
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭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


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    #40
    Knockieranlady
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭Knockieranlady


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    Zero boxes for me to date!

    Me neither


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    #41
    Toulouse
    Registered Users Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭Toulouse


    Knockieranlady wrote: »
    Me neither

    Or me


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    #42
    lucalux
    Registered Users Posts: 1,147 ✭✭✭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?!


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    #43
    Toulouse
    Registered Users Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭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?


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    #44
    lucalux
    Registered Users Posts: 1,147 ✭✭✭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?


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    #45
    thesandeman
    Registered Users Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭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.


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    #46
    feargantae
    Registered Users Posts: 536 ✭✭✭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.


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    #47
    penelope2012
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭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


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    #48
    lucalux
    Registered Users Posts: 1,147 ✭✭✭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.


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    #49
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭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!


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    #50
    messrs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭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


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    #51
    Fat_Fingers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭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.


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    #52
    messrs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭messrs


    Fat_Fingers wrote: »
    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.

    As far as I know they are not taking on any new registers as apparently they had so many in the beginning they closed it


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    #53
    Fat_Fingers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭Fat_Fingers


    messrs wrote: »
    As far as I know they are not taking on any new registers as apparently they had so many in the beginning they closed it

    Cheers. They should fix their web site. Thanks for the info.
    maybe also would be good to post here expired note for this one.


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    #54
    Aleece2020
    Registered Users Posts: 269 ✭✭Aleece2020


    feargantae wrote: »
    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.

    I received the chocolate and hand sanitizer box too; don't smoke/vape so no liquids for me. Hope we both get the next one.


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    #55
    FanadMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    Got email saying this months box is on its way


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    #56
    SleetAndSnow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭SleetAndSnow


    Finally, just saw the email saying I will be getting the Spring box. First box for me.


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    #57
    thesandeman
    Registered Users Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭thesandeman


    My box just arrived. Haven't opened it yet. I'm having a fag first.


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    #58
    thesandeman
    Registered Users Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭thesandeman


    thesandeman wrote: »
    My box just arrived. Haven't opened it yet. I'm having a fag first.

    Mint and berry pouches and a bottle.


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    #59
    FanadMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    So far, the bottle is the best thing in the box. Not over the moon with the pouches.


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    #60
    thesandeman
    Registered Users Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭thesandeman


    FanadMan wrote: »
    So far, the bottle is the best thing in the box. Not over the moon with the pouches.

    I googled the bottle. It's worth nearly €30. I only had one pouch but had a drink after a few minutes so had to lose the pouch. I'll try again on its own.


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    #61
    FanadMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    thesandeman wrote: »
    I googled the bottle. It's worth nearly €30. I only had one pouch but had a drink after a few minutes so had to lose the pouch. I'll try again on its own.

    Wow.....didn't realise it was worth that much! Have mine sterilized and ready to go already :)


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