One of my favorite ways to get coupons is to email the manufacturers of my favorite products.
I routinely look through my house for products that I love and use regularly. Then I go to the product websites and look for the “contact us” link. Some websites have an email form and some just have an email address.
Then I write a short note about how much I love their product, how often I use it, and why I love it/how it helps me and my family. Sometimes I ask about coupons and sometimes I just leave my compliment.
If I mention coupons, I might say something along the lines of “Do you have a newsletter or coupon mailing list that I can be added to?” Most of the time they will send coupons and offers via email, but it doesn’t hurt to include your physical mailing address in the note. That way you don’t miss out if they are still sending paper coupons via snail mail!
Doing this lets the manufacturer know that people like their products so they hopefully won’t discontinue the ones you love, and it also helps you! The companies (I’d say 8 times out of 10) will usually mail you coupons if you reach out in this manner. Sometimes they even send coupons for FREE products! It’s a win-win!
Some companies that have sent me FREE product coupons for emailing them a compliment:
It only takes a minute to do! I have a Google toolbar with AutoFill (fills in forms with my information automatically so that I don’t have to type it a million times) so that makes it much easier and faster.
It’s also so much more fun checking the mail when it’s filled with coupons and free products!
Do you have any tricks for getting free products and coupons from your favorite brands? Share in the comments below!
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awesome tip!
Love this! When I first had to eat gluten-free I had no idea what I would like to eat. I emailed around and got free coupons so I could try them out for the first time. It saved us so much money!
I need to remember to do this for a few of our favorites that never have coupons! Love this idea!
Im interested in getting coupons in my mailbox.
I have recently tried couponing and in my area I find it hard to find good deals or freebie deals. I also can't find a website with matchups for stores in my area with the same prices as my stores for example i found a walmart matchup list and almost every price on the list was different in my walmart. I am located in Long island NY..
I am very new to couponing and trying to start to save money for my family. I have three children and four step-children. Three of which are in college. Money must be used wisely so I want to maximize my use of coupons. How do I obtain the email addresses to email companies?
Most companies have contact forms on their websites that enable you to e-mail them that way.
Used this once to let a company know about a batch of defective kitty litter I had bought. Love their brand and won't stop buying it, but wanted to let them know. They thanked me and sent me some coupons for free litter as well as money off.
Great!
I love couponing so how do I get the Google toolbar for the auto-fill feature?
I tried this with a few companies. Most didnt reply but one said I would be receiving coupons by mail. That was a year ago and I havent received them yet. I must be doing something wrong or Im not emailing the right place. I love your site though!
I contacted the manufacturers of Schick Titanium and got a couple coupons for free razor refills (worth over $10 each). This definitely works! However, I contacted the makers of Secret Natural Mineral deodorant and only got an email reply saying "thanks for the comment."
I have saved so much money from couponing, which I started doing when I lost my job last spring. It definitely helped me as a single mom stretch those dollars!