rune- it wasn't me who posted the walmart link, but i do get lots of samples from them. on the in stores now page you just click on free samples. from that page, click on the sample you want it will bring you to a page describing the product. somewhere on the product page (usually top or bottom) it will offer a sample (the phrasing varies). clicking on this will open a new tab (or window). keep in mind that you do not need to enter an e-mail address. and these do come!
Free Stuff, Samples and Gifts
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RunesageMagik
MemberLooks like I didn't scroll up 2 extra posts when checking back to see whom to credit, Funky. (SORRY MAIZEY)
Thanks for the detailed directions. Not exactly what I'd call an intuitive site, more of a wild goose chase. Regardless how I got there, each time I clicked on any phrase FREE SAMPLES, whether refreshing the link Maizey provided or via your directions at the In Store Now page, I got this. The only free items were listed individually under the misleading "See More Samples" header. "MORE" suggests there's supposed to be something ELSE and there never was! Mystery solved. thanks
I concur with FABScott, many "free" products sites are either spammy (solved with throwaway email addies) or scammy (solved by leaving as soon as you smell the scam). BuBByCo and a couple others have noted the YankOnly problem, too. I suspect it's mostly due to:
a) many US products aren't sold in many places outside the US,
b) exhorbitant mailing/shipping costs (publishers, advertisers and manufacturers can get bulk rate delivery inside the US, but premium rates for crossing oceans),
c) the myriad of tax, regulatory and trade hurdles/regs they might not care to deal with, some erected by the US govt (country of origin), but many more by the inbound countries.
It's not just a case of them being ameri-centric. There are many real and complex steps to flattening the earth.Posted 16 years ago # -
Don't feel pity for us not Americanos, we have our own FREE and GRATIS offerings :
Think, I have to learn that tiny-url thing
Posted 16 years ago # -
maizeydaze
MemberDeleted
Posted 16 years ago # -
maizeydaze
Membergraylox, use this code:
<a href=""></a>. Copy and paste this code into notepad and save it. When you want to use it, paste your URL in between the "" and your description between><then copy the whole line from wordpad and paste into the forum. Abracadabra!Here is what your link above would look in wordpad:
<a href="http://www.google.com/search?as_q=GRATIS&hl=sv&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Ade%3Aofficial&hs=qDM&num=10&btnG=Google-s%C3%B6kning&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&lr=lang_de&cr=&as_ft=i&as_filetype=&as_qdr=all&as_occt=any&as_dt=i&as_sitesearch=&as_rights=">http://www.google.com/search?as_q=GRATIS&hl=sv&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Ade%3Aofficial&hs=qDM&num=10&btnG=Google-s%C3%B6kning&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&lr=lang_de&cr=&as_ft=i&as_filetype=&as_qdr=all&as_occt=any&as_dt=i&as_sitesearch=&as_rights=">FREE and GRATIS</a>Here is what it will look like when you paste it into the forum: Free and GRATIS
Give it a try! :)
EDIT: Let me fix this.
Posted 16 years ago # -
RunesageMagik
MemberYou "forgot to mention." Yeah, I've heard that one before! :-) I've been pounding my head against a wall for 3 days trying to figure out why my screen's blank. Paranoia's running wild over here, and you go, "Oh, by the way... just a minor detail, hardly worth noting." :-)
Reminds me of the 'Everybody Loves Raymond' episode where Marie doesn't provide all the ingredients for her meatballs.
Hey Mangoette, where's your butter knife?!?!
hee hee hee
Posted 16 years ago # -
RunesageMagik
MemberNow now, Funky, don't be running in the house with sharp objects! Remember, you're a role model for a little tyke. Just walk softly and carry a big toothpick.
BTW- I hear GAOTD plans to send each lady of the night one of these so they can insert another toothpick each time I put my foot in my mouth. :-)
Posted 16 years ago # -
maizeydaze
Memberfunky, cool sticks!
Posted 16 years ago # -
Price!pinx is about saving you money with just one click. How? You tell us the products you want to buy online, we monitor the price, and send you a price drop alert right away. So easy! It is a free service my aunt uses. Comes in handy for buying PC parts/ cameras etc. She uses it a lot. It's only US unless it changed recently.
And if you are going to buy anything on line check out BBBOnLine a free service or for brick and mortars
Better Business Bureaus for both US and CA.Posted 16 years ago # -
maizeydaze
MemberHi delenn! You might be interested in this thread that I started a couple of weeks ago. It came about because a few people were looking into buying printers and cameras. Take a look at Buyers Tools for Deals, Coupons, Reviews and Searching.
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Thanks, MD. I was searching for that thread. But I guess searching for "toothpicks", "butter knives" and "voodoo dolls" just didn't "cut" it. :)
I think I will cut and paste my post over there and if Mr. B or Lee want to delete this one they can.
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RunesageMagik
MemberI was taught never to hit a woman, Funky, even if she jumps 17 steps ahead in the arms race... from toothpicks to flaming energy orbs.
Now that I'm dead, you'll have to wonder whether I'm a friendly poltergeist or something a bit more spooky! You probably ought to wonder about how my friends will react to my demise, too. mwuhahahahahahahaaw
Pssst... actually, you can't kill a sorcerer with fiery energy thingies. Didn't even singe my eyebrows.
Posted 16 years ago # -
maizeydaze
Member -
funkymom
Memberrune- my flaming orbs had hidden side effects, you should look in the mirror and reassess your damages. isn't this you in your infamous purple robes?
Posted 16 years ago # -
RunesageMagik
MemberMaizey, thought I commented on the eyebrows yesterday, but the computer crash musta ate the draft. Trust that my brow and ridgeline don't resemble Neanderthal hominids. I'm less evolved... think lemur sans furry tail.
Funky, YOU did that? Impressive! Must be my notoriously short-term memory, but I coulda sworn I always looked like that. Hmmm, prolly better I avoid the path down which tentacles and long fingers could lead this thread, lest the guttermind patrol raise a hue and cry. ;D
Posted 16 years ago # -
RunesageMagik
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maizeydaze
MemberRune, you did comment on my eyebrow reference the other day! I don't recall anything that would have caused someone to report it. Perhaps that is what happened.
Posted 16 years ago # -
RunesageMagik
MemberWuz pretty sure I had, but even I don't trust my memory. Maybe your subconscious inner child reported it to get even with my accidentally reporting one of yours? :-) I wanted to write "tit for tat" but figured that would get me reported by the gutter patrol. Ooops, did I just type that?
Mr. Squidy
Posted 16 years ago # -
"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar."
Hi Funkymom, yes my jokes can be a bit "double entendre" have a double meaning, knowingly, or due to my bad English skills and my even worse "slang knowledge".
But my intention was never, to be inappropriate or "bawdy". Sometimes such pictures result only from the fantasy of the reader ;-) - Hey, I'm an elderly "lady", grandma, senior citizen, senile, very-very weird - and into the bargain, my children are lurking in this forums, they know my nickname but I do not know theirs.
grayloxDid I say I'm weird ?
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