Q&A for How to Get Companies to Send You Free Stuff

You should type the letter; it will look more professional. Despite this being a personal request, it is still technically a business letter.

It is most likely a scam as most legitimate sites would not be asking for those details.

Depending on the company size and how noticeable your email is, it usually takes a few days. If they don't respond, they're probably not interested.

You do have to complete a lot of surveys before gaining rewards. With websites such as Toluna, you only gain a few points for each one taken and you need thousands of points to access any kind of worthwhile gift or freebie. It can be worthwhile in the long run but you need to have a lot of time to invest. Also, try to choose a site that you know is legitimate and has given rewards to people before, just so you know you aren't wasting your time. Free products can take two weeks to a few months to arrive.

There is no need. However, by being polite and sending a thank you, it shows that you're grateful and the company might send you more samples if they like you and you demonstrate positive responses. This is even more likely if you thank them on social media.

The email/letter should be titled on what the topic is about. If you are writing a complaint, title it with the product you received. If you are writing to flatter and explain your positive experience with the product, use the product name as the subject. If you liked the bed mattress, write "bed mattress" as your topic.