While you and I would love to get free samples, I doubt it would be a wise business move for the manufacturers.
Most of these companies are pretty small potatoes and free samples are going to be expensive marketing proposition for them since it will involve new packaging (at least). A large number of users will seek to be \"freeriders\" and will use the samples in lieu of purchased product - just like I try to do with mainstream fragrances. Perhaps a tightly controlled distribution through retailers like Bruce could limit this but that would put the responsiblity (and cost) on Bruce to distribute, mail, and restrict. Do the manufacturers\' distribution channels want to take on this effort? I doubt it although the free single samples of Excite wipes is one positive precedent.
Sure, I\'d love free samples, but I\'m not holding my breath. This Forum is a lower cost substitute that works well for me, but then I can afford to experiment with $30 or $50 bucks occasionally based on the advice available here.
Joseph Whitehall MBA
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