The Sample Shelf

Free samples, trial sizes and no-purchase offers, listed by brand. Checked weekly.

Shelf A–C D–H I–M N–R S–Z Off the shelf How this works Shipping House rules

Added this week

Brand Sample How it is claimed Status Added
Alder & Fen 2 ml hand balm sachet Form on the brand site, one per address Live Mar 12
Ridgeline Coffee Two 12 g single-serve pouches Form, US only, asks for a phone number — skippable Limited Mar 10
Pellworth Tea Four-bag sampler card Postcard request only, no online form Live Mar 8
Curlew Paper A5 notebook, 16 pages Form, one per household, ships flat Live Mar 4
Bramble House Jam, 28 g jar In-store request at the counter Regional Mar 2

Everything on the shelf is a genuine no-purchase sample. If an offer needs a card number, a subscription, or a “shipping fee” larger than a stamp, it does not get listed, and the reason is written on the how this works page.

Fullest shelves right now

Section What is on it Live listings Checked
A–C Skincare, coffee, stationery 9 Mar 13
D–H Household, pet, tea 7 Mar 13
I–M Baby, laundry, snacks 6 Mar 11
N–R Paper goods, seeds, spice 8 Mar 11
S–Z Soap, tea, wool 7 Mar 9

Recently taken down

Nine listings came off the shelf in the last fortnight, six because the offer ran out and three because the brand added a purchase requirement. The full list with the reason for each is on off the shelf.

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