Who doesn't love finding a little surprise in the mailbox? Free samples are a fun way to try new perfume, makeup, snacks and pet treats before you spend a dime. The hard part is finding real ones. A lot of "free sample" sites make you fill out survey after survey, or ask for a credit card. This guide shows the easy way, in five simple steps.
Prefer to watch? The video above walks through it in about a minute.
The short version: join TrySpree free, turn on the "No surveys" and "Free to get" filters, pick the samples you want, let Automatic fill in the forms for you, then watch your mailbox. Most samples arrive in 2 to 8 weeks.
Why most free sample sites feel like a trap
You click "free sample" and end up answering 20 questions, signing up for offers you didn't want, or typing in a card number "just for shipping." Real samples don't work that way. Brands send them because they want you to try the product. You should never have to pay or do a survey to get one. (We keep a running list of free samples without surveys if you want to skip straight to them.)
Step 1: Join TrySpree for free
Go to tryspree.com and tap Join free. That's it, you're in. There's nothing to pay and no card to enter.
Step 2: Turn on "No surveys" and "Free to get"
Open the filters and switch on two things:
- No surveys or social posts hides applications, sample programs and offers that want you to post on social media.
- Free to get hides anything with a purchase, rebate, shipping fee or card.
What's left are simple, truly free samples.
Step 3: Pick what you love
Browse by category: beauty, perfume, food, health, baby, pets and more. Here are a few real ones on TrySpree right now:
Giorgio Armani Si Passione Eclat fragrance
A designer perfume sample, so you can try the scent before buying a full bottle. Get this free sample →
Bobbi Brown and MAC makeup
Big-name makeup through TopBox Circle, a free beauty sampling club. Get this free sample →
Vichy Mineral 89 moisturizer
A dermatologist-loved hydrating serum, mailed to your door. Get this free sample →
Native State superfood energy bites
Plant-based snack bites with goji, chia and maca. A tasty one to try. Get this free sample →
Spring Dragon Longevity tea
A cozy tea sampler packet for your next quiet morning. Get this free sample →
Nulo Culinary Harvest dog food
Something for the pup too. Pet samples are some of the easiest to get. Get this free sample →
Step 4: Turn on Automatic for one-click samples
Filling in the same name and address over and over gets old fast. Switch on Automatic and you'll see samples TrySpree can claim for you in one click. It fills in the brand's form for you, so you can grab several in a minute.
Step 5: Watch your mailbox
Most samples show up in 2 to 8 weeks. Some come faster, and a few popular ones run out, so it helps to request a handful at once. Then just enjoy the happy mail!
Quick tips
- Request samples soon after they're posted. Popular ones go quickly.
- Check back every few days. New freebies are added all the time.
- If a "sample" asks for a credit card, skip it. That's a trial, not a free sample.
Free samples to try now
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