I've been writing to companies, on and off, for about 2-3 years. If I love their product (and sometimes if I have a problem) with their product, I write. 9 times out of 10, you will receive coupons that are DOLLARS OFF or sometimes, FREE! Yes, I have received coupons in the mail, just by writing to these companies, for FREE products. Let me explain....
One of the free product coupons I received was the Cascade Dishwasher tabs. I used Cascade faithfully in my dishwasher and never had any really, major concerns or problems, until one day. I opened my box of Cascade tabs and noticed that a lot of them were sticking together, some even tore while I was trying to get them apart. I sent Cascade an online letter, a nice one, that I was a faithful user of their product, loved their product, but the last box I purchased, I had problems with and told them exactly what happened. They apologized and sent me a coupon in the mail for a FREE Cascade product, ANY SIZE. Well, of course I bought the largest size of Cascade I could get my hands on...a pretty good size tub.
You don't always have to send a complaint letter, most of my letters are compliment letters, stating how much I love their product, how much my family and I enjoy their product and sometimes, if it's the first time I've used their product, I would tell them that. I NEVER ask for coupons while writing these letters. WHY? Because, I've found out, that if you write to a company and praise their products, they will more than likely turn around and send you HIGHER value coupons, sometimes for a FREE product. This is what happened when I wrote to De Wafelbakker's. I've never purchased their frozen pancake products until one day I decided to give them a try. I loved not only the value of the product, but the quality and taste and even the packaging. I let De Wafelbakker know this as well. In return, they were so generous and sent me out at least 3 coupons for FREE De Wafelbakker pancakes!
Now, I'm not saying that this will happen to everyone, but I'm letting you in to how I receive a lot of my good coupons. I just recently wrote De Wafelbakker's again and they are sending me more coupons, without me even asking for any! I can't wait to see what I get!
BUT, you also have to remember, once you write to a company and either praise, complain or request coupons, they will have you on a mailing list for at least 6 months, so if you are trying to get more coupons or sending another compliment letter....wait at least 6 months before contacting that same company again.
Here are some of the companies I write to, that are pretty good about sending out higher value coupons:
- De Wafelbakkers
- Mt. Olive Pickles
- Vlasic
- Mario olives
- Chicken of the Sea
- John Frieda (hair color)
- Country Bob's
- Mezzetta (peperoncini peppers)
Don't forget to LIKE the companies Facebook pages of your favorite companies as well. Some of them offer coupons ocassionally!
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