Try Me Free Hunt

A question about : Try Me Free Hunt

Introduction by Martin

This thread is all about products which let you try me for free. A huge amount of work goes into it by a range of volunteers, led and collated by Dormouse. Thanks to all for all the hard work. Enough from me... onto Dormouse for the real info.

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What is a try me free product?

The products listed on this thread have short lived a Try Me Free (TMF) or Money Back Guarantee promotion, meaning you pay for the product but later receive the money back (usually as a cheque, Postal Orders or cash). Sometimes you get postage paid for as well.

It is essential that you buy the product and send off your claim before the closing date. TMF products usually have a bright flash on the packaging, something along the lines of Try me free (very imaginative ). Sometimes you'll see them on the shelf with TMF-less products and you have to make sure you pick up the flashed product in order to enter.

Read the Terms and Conditions PROPERLY!!

Each TMF promotion has its own terms & conditions, which are always printed on the packaging (in annoyingly small print). Follow it to the letter - they are usually very strict!

You almost always have to send them the original receipt, and very often a brief statement of what you liked/disliked about the product.

TMFs are always (or maybe 99.999999% - anyone remember the cheese one a couple of years ago?) one per household, so you can only get money back for one product. If you've another address (parents, in-laws, friends, even work maybe) you can often legitimately buy more than one, just buy them separately and with separate receipts (and make sure no-one at the other address is a compulsive TMFer too ).

Sometimes, companies think of completely bizarre things to ask... you might have to cut bits off the packaging, send a certain-sized bit of paper, only in black ink, whatever, follow it closely!

How long does it take to get paid?

You are supposed to receive your refund within 28 days usually, but this varies a tremendous amount. Anything between 4 days and 2 months is normal.

Here is a list of all the current TMFs:
Please report any new ones you find by clicking reply

Most offers require a special pack; for ones that don't, let's attempt to post the address here (just click reply)

All offers are one per household. Only 2nd class postage will be refunded, where mentioned. Remember to circle your purchase on the receipt.

I'll keep updating this post as new offers appear.

Happy hunting!

ON-GOING TMF/MBG PROMOTIONS (no closing date):

Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant toothpaste - MBG - closing date unknown T&Cs unknown

application form: https://www.armandhammer.co.uk/downlo...ant-claim-form
3D Lifting Cream - 100% Money Back 30 Day Guarantee - no closing date (?) Details HERE

Hill's Ideal Balance Dog or Cat food - MBG - no closing date (?)You can also get a Ј5 money-off voucher by registering on their website HERE

Note: not a postal promotion - you have to take the actual product back to the store:

We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, which is a guarantee of quality, consistency and taste. If a pet refuses to eat one of our products or it does not meet our usual high quality standards, the opened bag (or unused cans) and remaining food may be returned to the retailer for replacement (or refund).

Batiste dry shampoo - MBG - no closing date details HERE

note you can apply online on by post!

Miracle Gro Patch Magic - MBG - no closing datedetails here

Clairol Perfect 10 or Root Touch-up - MBG - no closing datedetails HERE

PEDIGREE® JOINT CARE™+ - MBG - no closing date?
Details and form HERE

Apply after 6 weeks but within 3 months of purchase!
Ozkleen 500ml trigger pack (Bath, Kitchen or Carpet Power 500ml Trigger) - MBG - no closing dateDetails HERE
Olay Professional - MBG - no closing dateT&Cs HERE
Beverly Hills Formula Natural White toothpaste - MBG - no closing dateNote you need to send in the empty tube

REFUND IS IN STAMPS!!!

Details HERE (see bottom of the page)
Dulux Once paint: money back guarantee.If the paint doesn't do what it says on the tin i.e. cover in one coat, then they give you your money back.
You have to ring the number on the side of the paint and then the people ask you what colour you bought and what colour you were painting over, you then get a reference number which you have to write on the top of your receipt and send it to Dulux (they give you the address on the phone).

Feliway diffuser - MBG - no closing dateDetails on the website
Buster drain cleaner & bathroom cleaner - MBG - no closing date.Details HERE

They have an orange label round the next stating it is a money back guarantee.
you do need to give them a telephone number and it stated they MAY ring you to check why you are disatisfied with the product.

The MBG was on both the bathroom version and the drain cleaner.

Here's a piccy:
https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/DCIm...leaner_Med.jpg
Colgate® ProClinical®electric toothbrush - 30 Day Challenge - no closing date?Try the Colgate® ProClinical® electric toothbrush for 30 days from date of purchase. If you are not satisfied with this product, return the product within 45 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price (shipping and handling excluded). You must return the product in its original box with all contents: handle, refill brush heads, charger, travel case (if applicable), together with the original cash register receipt showing this product was purchased in the United Kingdom. Please allow 6-8 weeks for handling. Please contact Colgate Consumer Affairs Centre, 00-800-321-321-32.
Pai Skincare - 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee - no closing date

details HERE

Murad skincare products - 30-day Money back guarantee - no closing date details in their Returns Policy HERE
SHANA GARLIC AND CORIANDER NAAN - MBG - no closing datefound in Asda, frozen World Foods

looks like this
Dr Beckmann Stain Devils Survival Kit - MBG - no closing dateDetails HERE

UltraDex toothpaste - MBG - no closing dateIf you are not 100% satisfied with the performance of UltraDEX, just send the product back in its original packaging, together with your till receipt and a letter of explanation within 28 days of purchase.

Details HERE

CURRENT TMF/MBG PROMOTIONS

Lindt Creations - MBG - closes 28/02/15 but buy before 31/12/14 and enter online by 31/01/15!Details and application form HERE

Promotional pack needed

Four varieties of Lindt Creation: Heavenly Crиme Brыl!e, Divine Hazelnut, Sumptuous Orange or Velvety Vanilla Almond
Heinz Mayonnaise - YOUR NEW FAVOURITE MAYONNAISE? OR YOUR MONEY BACK - closes 28/02/15Details HERE

The following are included:

• Heinz Mayonnaise Top Down 420g
• Heinz Light Mayonnaise Top Down 445g
• Heinz Mayonnaise Bottle 550g
• Heinz Mayonnaise Light Bottle 580g
• Heinz Mayonnaise Handy Pack 270g
• Heinz Light Mayonnaise Handy Pack 285g

Ruddles County ale - TMF - closes 1/03/15500ml bottle with a red TMF promotional collar.

See ruddlestrymefree .co.uk for more details and the printable form.

No mention of postage being refunded. You need to submit the promotional collar along with your receipt.

Purina One - Money Back Guarantee - closes 1/03/15details HERE
Wall’s Ready Baked Sausages - Totally Tasty or Your Money Back MBG - closes 6/03/2014Details HERE

Promotional sticker needed!

Activia yogurt - Smile Guarantee or your money back! - closes 31/03/15 but buy before 28/02/15Details and form HERE

Plenty Dura Cloth - MBG - closes 31/03/15Terms and Conditions
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase of Plenty Dura Cloth™. In fact, we're so confident that you’ll be completely satisfied that if you're not, we'll give you your money back subject to the following terms and conditions:
The Money Back Guarantee is only valid on Plenty Dura Cloth™ promotional packs carrying the Money Back Guarantee icon.
If you wish to claim a refund, you must make your claim within 30 days of the date of your purchase (and during the promotional period of 1st March 2014 to 31st March 2015) by sending us (i) the original till receipt evidencing your purchase of the Plenty Dura Cloth™ (photocopies of the till receipt will not be accepted), (ii) the original cut out of the Money Back Guarantee icon from the product pack, (ii) a statement (minimum of 15 words) as to why you are dissatisfied with your purchase and (iv) your name and address (including full postcode) to:

UK Entries
Plenty Dura Cloth Money Back Guarantee
PO Box 1079
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1GY

Republic of Ireland Entries
Plenty Dura Cloth Money Back Guarantee
PO Box 11219
Clonshaugh
Dublin 17

Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste range (35ml and 75ml) - MBG - closes 1/04/15details HERE

Leerdammer Slices or Light Slices - Love Me or I'm Free - closes 9/04/15

details HERE

Kinder Chocolate or Kinder Chocolate with Cereals - HAPPY TUM OR IT'S FREE - closes 31/05/15various size packs

• Kinder Chocolate with Cereals single bar (23.5 g)
• Kinder Chocolate with Cereals multipack x4 bars (94g)
• Kinder Chocolate medium single bar (21g)
• Kinder Chocolate multipack x 6 medium bars (126g)
• Kinder Chocolate multipack x 8 small bars (100g)
• Kinder Chocolate multipack x 16 small bars (200g)

T&Cs and form HERE

promotional pack needed!

Birds Eye Inspirations - 2 chicken breasts with garlic and herb / cheese & ham / tomato & basil sauce (frozen) or fish options: Sunblushed tomato, basil and orange & Juicy lemon, rosemary and thyme - TMF - closes 30/06/2015Send the try me free flash from front of pack

Explain in a minimum of 15 words what you think of the product

Send with the original receipt showing the product purchased and price paid, name & address to
PO Box 1079
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1GY
Oral-B 3D White or 3D White Luxe toothpaste - MBG - closes 30/06/2015Details HERE

You have to send pack the product!

Dr Oetker Pizza Ristorante - Fresh Pizzeria Taste Guaranteed, or Your Money Back! - closes 31/08/2015
details and form HERE

need promotional pack!

Young's Salmon Crumble and other frozen meals - Try Me, Love Me - closes 30/09/15 Till receipt, front of packaging, 15+ word statement required. Maximum refund is Ј2.00 and you must claim within 60 days of purchase.

The rest of the range can be seen here

T&Cs HERE

Eukanuba Cat or Dog - closes 30/09/2015 but buy before 30/06/2015apply within 3 months of purchase
application form and T&Cs HERE

Alpen Muesli - TMF - closes 7/12/2015 but buy before 30/11/2015To claim your full Alpen refund please send us the following:

1. Your original itemised till receipt (highlighting your Alpen Muesli purchase) dated between 01/10/2014 and 30/11/2015.

2. The 'TRY ME FREE' flash cut from the top of this pack.

3. A short letter (no less than 15 words) describing your Alpen taste experience along with your name and full address in block capitals (please write legibly).

Send your claim to: (UK Claim: Alpen Taste Challenge, PO Box 83, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 9BE) (ROI Claim: Alpen Taste Challenge, PO Box 11430, Dublin 15). Claim must be received by 07/12/2015. We'll send you a cheque for a full refund for your purchase only (no postage will be refunded) within 28 days from receipt of a valid claim.

Terms and conditions

1. This promotion is open for purchases of promotional packs until 30/11/2015. Claims must be received no later than 07/12/2015. Purchase is mandatory.

2. The promotion is open to residents of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and Republic of Ireland, aged 18 or over, but not employees or their immediate families of Weetabix Limited (the 'Promoter'), it's agents, or anyone professionally connected with the promotion..

3. In order to participate in the Alpen Try Me Free promotion you must purchase a qualifying pack of Alpen Muesli or Alpen Porridge (Muesli: Original 750g & sachets 7 x 50g; No added sugar 560g & sachets 7 x 41g; Raspberry & Apple 560g; Dark Chocolate 625g. Porridge 6 x 40g: Fruit & Nut; Raspberry, Apple & Raisin). Qualifying products will feature a 'Try Me Free' flash on pack and details of how to claim.

4. The Alpen Try Me Free promotion is limited to one application per household for a single refund regardless of the product purchased (either Alpen Muesli or Alpen Porridge).

5. To receive the refund you will need to mail in the ‘Try Me Free’ flash printed on the top opening flaps of the promotional pack, along with a 15+ word statement detailing what you thought of the taste and include the original itemised till receipt, dated within the promotional period, 01/10/2014 – 30/11/2015 to: (UK Claim: Alpen Taste Challenge, PO Box 83, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 9BE) (ROI Claim: Alpen Taste Challenge, PO Box 11430, Dublin 15). To be valid, claims must be received by us by no later than 07/12/2015.

6. You will receive the refund in the form of a cheque which will be made payable to the original claimant. Cheques are non-transferable and cannot be reissued for any reason. The purchase values will be determined by the value shown on your till receipt up to a maximum value of a Ј2.79/Ђ3.99 for Alpen Muesli and Ј1.99/Ђ3.38 for Alpen Porridge. Please allow 28 days for delivery of your refund from receipt of a valid claim.

7. Claims submitted with insufficient postage will have the postage deficit and Royal Mail surcharge deducted from their refund. If the total refund becomes a negative figure, no refund will be issued.

8. Damaged, illegible, misdirected, late or defaced claims or till receipt will be rejected.

9. No bulk or third party claims will be accepted. Only original cut-out flashes from promotional packs sent with a valid original itemised till receipt dated within the promotional period along with a 15+ statement detailing what you thought of the taste, will be accepted.

10. Receipt cannot be returned. No responsibility can be accepted for claims or refunds that are lost, delayed or damaged in the post. Proof of posting is not proof of receipt. Photocopied receipts will not be accepted.

Daz Liquitabs - MBG - closes 31/12/2015details HERE (note the two different promotions!)
Douwe Egberts coffee -‘Love me or I’m free' - closes 31/05/2016Includes Douwe Egberts ground coffee 200g (either Classic Blend, Classic Decaff, Caf! Milano, Brazilian Samba or Morning Americano), Douwe Egberts Cafetiere coffee 2 x 250g or Filter Blend 2 x 250g

Promotional pack needed

All details HERE
Thanks to all the contributors

This is a continuation of the earlier incarnations of the thread here and here

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