Oh thanks for posting this I love Rhodes!

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"Cholesterol won't stick if you have the right attitude"

What exactly do you write to them? Do you just let them know that you like their products and that you were wondering if they had any coupons or promotions? Thanks

I've found that if you ask, they think you're looking for a hand-out. Once I wrote to every baby company of any sort I could think of because my best friend lost ALL of her belongings when her roof collapsed after hurricane Frances (and was then drenched 3 weeks later during hurricane Jeanne). I didn't specify what she needed, other than telling them all of her wordly possessions were gone. They treated me like a charity case and said they don't do donations. Believe me, I know they weren't going to send furniture and clothing, but come kicking a few coupons down to her, or even a gift card with a certain amount of dollars purchased would have helped.

So tip 1 is not to look like you want something. Write about how much you love their products, or write with your concern about their product. But don't ask for something.

On a better note:
I wrote to this cosmetic company (that has since gone out of business) requesting a way I could purchase any remaining colors of 2 specific shades of lipstick that had been discontinued. I was trying to get them for this elderly woman I worked with. They sent me 3 of each shade to me for no cost at all - and I was seriously willing to pay. My friend was in tears when I gave them to her. She was 75 then and still cared about her looks, and felt so bad about her lipstick being discontinued. Some companies will have a compassionate person answer your email. Sometimes it's just the luck of the draw.

I just got an email from Del Monte. I emailed them telling them how I had to pick out pieces of cardboard out of their baby cereal that were obviously coming from the inside of the box. They responded saying that they are sending several replacement coupons to restore my faith in them.... too bad DD is almost done w/ cereal, but I do have a friend thats due in Jan so I guess I can stick any extras in her baby shower gift.

I emailed Huggies (Kimberly Clark) after 4-5 diapers in one package didn't have any stick on the tabs. I got 1-$11.00 coupon and 5 or 6-$1.00 coupons. Well worth my 3 minutes of time.

After reading all your posts I decided to give it a try myself. I've mostly just filled out the customer service forms on people's websites. I've gotten coupons from most everyone--I don't think campbells sent anything and there were acouple others who just said 'thanks for the feeback'. I think the only freebie I got was from Windex. I told them how much I loved their new microfiber cloths--I had gotten a free sample. When I write, I try to be fairly specific about what I like or don't like. I also emailed Gerber. I was at Walmart and noticed a bunch of the packages were mislabeled, so I contacted them and they sent me a couple of $2.00 off coupons and I'm supposed to be getting a freebie, too!

I called Huggies this morning. One of the diapers in my pack was torn and unusable. They're supposed to be sending me coupons. I hope I get an $11 one like the person above! We'll see.

It's kinda fun. When I run across something I like and use alot, I've been trying to contact them.

I contacted Spot Shot (carpet cleaner) because the can stopped spraying when there was plenty in the can. They said the propellant must have run out and sent me a coupon for a new one.

Starbucks won't send you anything, but I told the manager about a minor concern in the parking lot and she gave me a $5 gift card.

Actually, I did write to starbucks a while back complimenting them on their service and coffee. They emailed a letter of thanks for the input and a few weeks later in the mail, I received 2 coupons for a free single beverage of my choice. I guess I got lucky b/c when I went to redeem one of the coupons the guy behind the register asked which starbucks did me wrong. He said the only time he sees these coupons is when someone complained. He was really surprised I did not have a complaint, but a compliment.

Yea! I got my free Gerber onesies! That will save me $9-10. I'll return the ones I bought. That's been my best contact so far. I'm so excited!

After sending them an email, Huggies just sent me several $1 coupons for Goodnights!!! My son REALLY needs those things and they are Expensive! I plan to combine the coupons with them being on sale in Walgreens this week and stocking up. they also sent me a few small coupons for Cottonelle products.