Types of sample offers
Common sample routes include official brand request forms, samples included with an order, in-store or kiosk samples, product-testing panels and adult-only product trials with age restrictions.
Some offers are not truly free because they require a paid order, delivery fee, purchase, loyalty account, content task or collection at a specific store.
Check the source first
A safer sample page should show the brand, eligibility, collection or delivery method, whether stock is limited, whether age restrictions apply and what personal information is collected.
Avoid sample pages that ask for card details for a free item, send you through unrelated survey walls or claim everyone has already won a high-value voucher.
How Freehub should talk about samples
Use cautious labels such as sample offer, product testing, with order, limited stock or adult-only where appropriate. Do not label an offer free-entry if it requires a purchase, delivery payment or age-gated product claim.
When in doubt, keep the item as an editorial guide mention instead of publishing it as a competition-style listing.