Do you ask for Free sample before placing an order?

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All suppliers or manufacturers may not allow free samples but in order to get buk orders they need to provide these
Not all products can be granted free samples. Those that grant it are not under obligation vto do so. So one should not be expecting free samples from all businesses for him to make purchases.
 
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I only ask for a product sample if purchased on-site. There is no sample product online, especially food. And even jewelry and clothing, there is no sample. Shat sample do you think is allowed online?
 

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In a case where I have never bought a product from a firm, I would request to be provided with a free sample before placing an order. Such due diligence is essential as it would save me from the inconvenience of purchasing an item that does not conform to my specifications.
 

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But getting sample to check out an item is very important. it will help you know what you are buying

Unfortunately this can only be possible if it is something that is already incorporated in how the particular business is being carried out, otherwise they're not going to give you the sample.
 

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Even we as consumers can ask for free sample from sellers/ shopkeepers if they know that we are trusted and like to buy in bulk and many companies also distribute free samples
 

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All suppliers or manufacturers may not allow free samples but in order to get buk orders they need to provide these
Not all companies can afford to grant free samples. The decision to grant free samples is at the discretion of every business owners. Though it is good to have free samples if possible.
 

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I am sure that not all the businesses would offer free samples to all the customers. if they start offering free samples all the time, then this may have a negative effect on their business.
 

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Big companies do ask for free samples before they place the order and many times the supplier even arranges a free trial in its presence so that it can also know the effectiveness of its product
 

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There are some products that it is impossible to get their free samples, but for the ones that I can get their sample, I always ask for free samples to know what I what to buy
 

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I think we all should and it's suited for manufacturing companies and they even call the other party to witness the process so everything stays transparent and if the sample works as per expectation then we can go ahead for a big order.
I completely agree with you Its a smart move especially when dealing with bulk orders. It gives both parties a chance to see if the product meets expectations before making a big investment.
 

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Giving a free sample is only good for food and some simple and small products like napkins, coffee, juice, biscuits and not to hard products or clothes items. I think it is a case to case.
 

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Even if you are a new company you have the right to ask free samples from the supplier and this way you can check and find if the raw material is as per your requirements
 

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The truth of the matter is that it would be awesome to ask for a free sample, but then again not all stores or shops would be willing to give out a free sample.
 

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The truth of the matter is that it would be awesome to ask for a free sample, but then again not all stores or shops would be willing to give out a free sample.
Why is sample necessary when you can see visibly the real thing? Can they give a sample t-shirt for example? Of course No. Samples are given like sachets of coffee and juices.
 

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Asking for a free sample is a big lost in the manufacturers side, I think they should have a store located to a customer's resident to check out their product. Sample should be for those purchasing in Quantities.
 

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I usually ask for free if the seller offers. This is especially for food items and fruits. I don't like to buy sour fruits so I taste first before buying. Some companies also put a display booth in the supermarkets and they give free taste and product demonstration.
 

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I usually ask for free if the seller offers. This is especially for food items and fruits. I don't like to buy sour fruits so I taste first before buying. Some companies also put a display booth in the supermarkets and they give free taste and product demonstration.
Yes, that is what we usually do to ask for a free sample before buying like coffee and shampoo.
 

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many people can provide it at lower cost for a sample in our country most of the business owners would not give it free unless if the product costs less then there might be a chance of the above happening.
 

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For me I see it as unprofessional doing the same. Though I may not refuse when the producers offer me free samples of their products before I can place an order.
 

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Yes I would want to order for a sample Before I purchase some product but here it more of a hobson choice when purchasing product online
The thing about ordering online, you can only see a video or pictures about the product if its something like electronics, clothing and the likes. But anything food related it would be best to get that offline.
 
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