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I sent a message to volcanic earth the other day and I was very nice. I told them we owned a landscape company so I was always in the sun and its very hard on my hands and feet. Low and behold, I get a message full of insults. First he says that he thought I worked barefoot and maybe should.invest in good shoes. The whole msg was typos and bad spelling. He goes on to insinuate that I don't bathe regularly and maybe that's part of my problem. I was completely dumbfounded. He finishes the email off my telling me if I follow all the steps I can have beautiful feet like him lol He was the export manager there. I replied, "Wow, this is the nicest customer service I've ever witnessed . Maybe you should export that d*** out of your butt before responding to any more emails. Haha this guy blatantly insulted.me for 3 paragraphs. I should have resisted the urge, but we sure got a kick out of it here. I guess he saw my location as Ky and assumed I was just poor white trash. He could have not responded or.said no.
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Please send his email to the president of the company, unless he is the president of the company. No one should be treated in such a disrespectful manner. If he is the president of the company, maybe an organization such as the Better Business Bureau would like to know how this business treats people. I used to tolerate ridiculous behavior like this and write it off as a one-time thing, but now I don't believe anyone should be treated like this for any reason. This company is in the business of selling products, if they feel they are too good for their consumers, then maybe we consumers should go elsewhere. If you feel comfortable with forwarding the email, I would be curious to see it. Wouldn't it be interesting for all of us to send the company emails with a copy of their own email? Or maybe it should be forwarded to a local television station? I don't know why this behavior makes me so livid, I know they haven't killed anyone or anything, but I think I am just fed up with disrespectful behavior.
 
Please send his email to the president of the company, unless he is the president of the company. No one should be treated in such a disrespectful manner. If he is the president of the company, maybe an organization such as the Better Business Bureau would like to know how this business treats people. I used to tolerate ridiculous behavior like this and write it off as a one-time thing, but now I don't believe anyone should be treated like this for any reason. This company is in the business of selling products, if they feel they are too good for their consumers, then maybe we consumers should go elsewhere. If you feel comfortable with forwarding the email, I would be curious to see it. Wouldn't it be interesting for all of us to send the company emails with a copy of their own email? Or maybe it should be forwarded to a local television station? I don't know why this behavior makes me so livid, I know they haven't killed anyone or anything, but I think I am just fed up with disrespectful behavior.
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I totally agree. And poor customer service is an understatement.
 
Does anyone know how to get samples from Jo Malone? I want to try two of their perfumes (peony & blush, and english pear & freesia), but when I went to the store near me that sells it, they said they couldn't make up samples for me. So I emailed the company but never heard back. I would like to purchase one for my wedding scent, but obviously want to make sure it smells good on me! I would appreciate any advice :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Does anyone know how to get samples from Jo Malone? I want to try two of their perfumes (peony & blush, and english pear & freesia), but when I went to the store near me that sells it, they said they couldn't make up samples for me. So I emailed the company but never heard back. I would like to purchase one for my wedding scent, but obviously want to make sure it smells good on me! I would appreciate any advice :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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Wow! They didn't give you a sample?? The ladies at Nordstrom would give me a handful of vials to test out! That stuff is expensive! Requesting in person is the only way I know how to get samples from Jo Malone. I do love, love English Pear, btw
 
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Wow! They didn't give you a sample?? The ladies at Nordstrom would give me a handful of vials to test out! That stuff is expensive! Requesting in person is the only way I know how to get samples from Jo Malone. I do love, love English Pear, btw
Yeah, it was the weirdest thing!

She was nice to tell me she could spray it on my wrists right then so I could smell it, haha! Maybe I'll go back and hope for another person. I like to be able to test perfumes out for a few days and I especially need to make sure my fiance smells it on me to make sure he's not allergic or hates the scent!

 
Hi!

I just discovered this thread the other night and I think I may be hooked! I just went on an emailing spree and have had a few responses already about sending samples my way. Yay! I have a lot of skincare products being sent out and some hair products as well, but was curious to see if any of you know of companies that will send samples of make up (eye make up to be specific), nail polish, or juices (organic, juice cleanse, ect)

Thanks for your help!

 
It's the time of year when I start craving newness.  I'm changing up my skin and hair routines again.  Over the past few days I emailed about 20 companies for samples.  Most of them haven't responded yet, but I'm hoping a few samples will show up in my mailbox. 

If anyone is interested, Michael Todd True Organics has a deluxe sample pack that the website says includes 4 trial sizes of their most popular products for 3.99. The pictures on the Michael Todd website looks like packets.

 
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Sadly, his email was the only one listed. After I sent.my reply back. He called me a bottom, dwelling, scum sucking, low life grub . So obviously I struck a nerve. Haha. Then he wrote END OF TRANSMISSION :........ as if we were communicating by Morse code or telegram .
What a moron!  I would start writing complaints and reviews all over the internet.  You should go to Yelp and any other site where you can write a review.  I would even file a complaint with the BBB and say how belligerent and verbally abusive this guy is.

 
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Please send his email to the president of the company, unless he is the president of the company. No one should be treated in such a disrespectful manner. If he is the president of the company, maybe an organization such as the Better Business Bureau would like to know how this business treats people. I used to tolerate ridiculous behavior like this and write it off as a one-time thing, but now I don't believe anyone should be treated like this for any reason. This company is in the business of selling products, if they feel they are too good for their consumers, then maybe we consumers should go elsewhere. If you feel comfortable with forwarding the email, I would be curious to see it. Wouldn't it be interesting for all of us to send the company emails with a copy of their own email? Or maybe it should be forwarded to a local television station? I don't know why this behavior makes me so livid, I know they haven't killed anyone or anything, but I think I am just fed up with disrespectful behavior.
You are so right.  I would definitely get the word out about this guy and the company that employs him. 

 
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  Hi!

I just discovered this thread the other night and I think I may be hooked! I just went on an emailing spree and have had a few responses already about sending samples my way. Yay! I have a lot of skincare products being sent out and some hair products as well, but was curious to see if any of you know of companies that will send samples of make up (eye make up to be specific), nail polish, or juices (organic, juice cleanse, ect)

Thanks for your help!
I think eye makeup might be a tough one to get samples of, but I've never tried either.  I know some folks here recieved mascara samples Perffect.  

 
I've received some samples from loreal which made me a regular user of the hair serum it's fantastic and won't break your piggy bank. Also samples of skin care from DNA they were excellent but a little on the high end price wise but if your able to afford it buy it you won't be disappointed.

 
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Wow! They didn't give you a sample?? The ladies at Nordstrom would give me a handful of vials to test out! That stuff is expensive! Requesting in person is the only way I know how to get samples from Jo Malone. I do love, love English Pear, btw
I went to a different store and the SA gave me a sample of the 2 I asked for, and 4 others! Since I mentioned I was looking for a wedding scent, she invited me to take part in their wedding events which involve champagne, snacks and perfume buying. I'll wait to buy my perfume until the event!

 
I always start craving newness this time of year, and like to change up the products I use.

I had received tons of samples about a year ago, mostly by emailing the companies that were mentioned in this forum.  There are a few that I really want to try again, so I've emailed several requests.

Oscar Blandi sent me a very generous supply of travel sizes and samples again. They were shipped via UPS, and arrived the day after I requested them.  I'm really excited to try all of these products. 

Living Proof sent me samples of their new Perfect Hair Day line (I specifically requested PHD).

NeoStrata sent me a couple packet of one of their moisturizers and a cleanser that I had asked to try.

First Aid Beauty said they would send me a sample of one of their moisturizers and a cleanser, but said they don't have a lot of samples to send out, and if I want anything else I could inquire at Sephora.  It's very nice of them to send me what they have, and I look forward to trying them!

Jane Iredale is sending me a "kit".  I received a tracking number and should have it tomorrow!

Malin & Goetz said I could go to their shops in New York or Los Angeles if I want to try a sample. Ha!  Not very likely!  Not very likely that I will ever purchase a Malin & Goetz product either. 

Good customer service is just as important to me as the quality of a product. It's not about getting a sample or not, its the attitude and common courtesy. 

 
If anyone has been wanting to try Harvey Prince perfumes, I highly recommend writing to them, their customer service is awesome! Somehow I managed to spill the vial of Hello that they sent all over myself when removing it from the card though :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Nest also sent me 5 sample vials, like someone else said above. I have plenty of perfume to try out now!

 
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You can go to moodysisters skincare, I've heard they have great products, and when
you sign up for their newsletter they send a coupon code for a free once ounce sample. The code is trymefirst. I also just tried the code free ship and it worked also. When it makes your balance zero you can skip all the credit card info and it goes through. I've already received my order conformation.

Have you received your sample? I can't get it for free shipping so I'm wondering if spending the 2.95 shipping is worth it or not?

 
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Have you received your sample? I can't get it for free shipping so I'm wondering if spending the 2.95 shipping is worth it or not?

I got the toner and I really like it! 

 
I wanted to share this email because it sounds like general info and could be useful!! However, I filled out the survey as instructed earlier today and have not yet been offered samples but we shall see! 
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Dear Ms. Hogan

Thank you for your interest in Mario Badescu Skincare. We would gladly send you samples of an appropriate skin care regimen. Please fill out the questionnaire completely so we can better analyze your skin and send a customized sample package to you.  You will find the questionnaire on www.mariobadescu.com under "CONSULTING".

After completing the questionnaire, you will be emailed a list of recommended products suitable for your skin type.  At this time, you have the opportunity to purchase the suggested regimen. You will receive a follow up email asking if you are interested in receiving a sample regimen packet of those recommended items. There will be an option to click and request for a sample regimen at the top of that page.

Due to the high volume of requests, please allow 4-5 weeks for the delivery of your samples.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Mario Badescu Skin Care

320 E 52nd Street

New York, NY 10022

 

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