Men's GIVEAWAY thread- NO REQUESTS ALLOWED! Revised 1/29/13

[30 Roses]

I think we all give away stuff behind the scenes, Brian. The other ladies and I do for sure and no doubt many of you men do as well.

I think what the mods are trying to avoid is a situation where a gesture intended to create community and goodwill becomes something else, something that makes people upset with each other.

If everyone minds their manners it can work.

[stuigi]

Having observed the general interaction of Basenotes members for many years, it is quite obvious that the guys behavior leaves much to be desired as compared to the ladies, particularly where sales and swaps are concerned. As there are 5+ times as many male threads as there are from the ladies and 3-4 times as many male posts, the number of male caused marketplace type issues is far greater than those proportions. Maybe 100 to 1 or more. So yes, it will be watched and yes, decants may be given away.

PS- this is not an open forum for outing bad swappers or any other topic as several such posts were just deleted.

[hedonist222]

That's great Stuigi. I'm glad Grant gave you the green light permission allowed you to do this. Good job.

To celebrate I'm going to share carded samples of :
Ambre Sultan
Sables
Myrrhe Ardente
Timbuktu
AlOudh

[FullCollapse]

Im trying to clear out some much needed space in my frag closet so Ill offer up these Blind Buys gone bad:

Bijan Pour Homme-Claimed
Tsar(ribbed bottle)-Claimed
Quorum-Claimed
I-12-Claimed
Curve Crush + aftershave & deodorantClaimed

Two bottle max per member please! Also note, I will be shipping the cheapest way possible, no priority mail or tracking info. Lets try to keep it in N. America, but if shipping is low enough I would consider locations beyond. Bottle will be safe and secure.

[Brenster]

Sweet! I would love to get in on it , thanks for setting this up Stuigi ...

I have two designer sample packs to give away.

1) Kenneth Cole Signature x2 , and Burberry Brit x2 GONE
2) Baldessarini Del Mar x2 , Nautica Aqua Rush x2 GONE

Lets keep it within the lower 48 please. thanks!

[hedonist222]

That's great Stuigi. I'm glad Grant gave you the green light permission allowed you to do this. Good job.

To celebrate I'm going to share carded samples of :
Ambre Sultan
Sables
Myrrhe Ardente
Timbuktu
AlOudh

all gone

that was quick

[calilove]

Can I trade sex for samples?

lmfao!!!!

[mumsy]

How do I distinguish between a sample and a decant? Can I give away decants?

And what if I don't like the person who has requested my samples? Can I wait for someone else to come along?

Can I trade sex for samples?

Whenever generosity of time and fragrance are concerned, heavy regulation must be defined and enforced. Otherwise who knows what chaos will ensue? Next thing you know, I might even split more than one bottle at a time!

Yes

No

Yes ()

Only regarding the above.

[martinijo]

How do I distinguish between a sample and a decant? Can I give away decants?

And what if I don't like the person who has requested my samples? Can I wait for someone else to come along?

Can I trade sex for samples?

Whenever generosity of time and fragrance are concerned, heavy regulation must be defined and enforced. Otherwise who knows what chaos will ensue? Next thing you know, I might even split more than one bottle at a time!

Come on show a bit of initiative.
It should be quite clear that trading sex for samples is perfectly acceptable within the regulations of the thread. (As long as it is only man on man sex. If women want to jump on the bandwagon the thread will have to be moved from Male Fragrance Discussion and you can imagine how complicated that could get.

[Possum-Pie]

I am glad this finally got set up. I have asked several times for this, and it always got shot down. STUIGI- You did a great job of walking the tightrope and figuring this out...Thanks. Sometimes if I happen to see a frag. that I have, listed in someone's "to test" or "want" list in their wardrobe, I P.M. them and offer a free sample, so keep your lists up to date!!!

[Scent-imental]

Sweet! I would love to get in on it , thanks for setting this up Stuigi ...

I have two designer sample packs to give away.

1) Kenneth Cole Signature x2 , and Burberry Brit x2
2) Baldessarini Del Mar x2 , Nautica Aqua Rush x2

Lets keep it within the lower 48 please. thanks!

Shipping doesn't cost any more to AK and HI. we are part of the US

[mumsy]

Come on show a bit of initiative.
It should be quite clear that trading sex for samples is perfectly acceptable within the regulations of the thread. (As long as it is only man on man sex. If women want to jump on the bandwagon the thread will have to be moved from Male Fragrance Discussion and you can imagine how complicated that could get.

Oh, alright then..... without any of the the forementioned....who would like a sample of:-

Tom Ford - White patchouli = GONE
Tom Ford - Santal Blush = GONE

Both sprays, with a squirt or two gone.

- - - Updated - - -

That was quick on the draw... I will have a rummage for some more things...

[30 Roses]

Shipping doesn't cost any more to AK and HI. we are part of the US

But ground shipping is only available to the lower 48.

Technically the USPS says perfumes can only go by ground, and some BNers stick to that. I will send bubble mailers with samples by air, as our local P.O. seems to be okay with it, but I have even received samples shipped by ground from some members.

[Brenster]

Shipping doesn't cost any more to AK and HI. we are part of the US

If it doesn't cost alot to ship to AK and HI then no prob. I just assumed it would. If you want the samples let me know I would be glad to send them to you.

[Teach13]

Brenster: Sent you a PM. This is a great idea!! Glad this is up and running. I'll definitely have some samples to pass along.

[SpicyPepper]

Fullcollapse just sent you a pm I'm realy excited about this thread, I love to donate

[TeenfragGent]

Subscribing.

[ChiefWiggum]

I have to get organized but I should have some samples to post in the next week or two.

[yuyu15]

I have samples of:

Jasmin Rouge Tom Ford
Santal Blush Tom Ford

Memoir Man Amouage for men
The Library Collection Opus IV Amouage
Dark Aoud Montale
Terre d`Hermes Parfum

A Taste of Heaven By Kilian
Back to Black By Kilian
Beyond Love By Kilian
Straight to Heaven By Kilian

Thanks for everybody's participation. All samples are gone.

[kalli]

Sent a pm yuyu.

I have a new 15 ml bottle of Kenneth Cole Vintage Black. Nice little travel size bottle.



I'd like it to go to someone in the U.S. only, sorry!

claimed

[del]

Also sent a PM, hopefully the ones I want are still available.

[Scent-imental]

If it doesn't cost alot to ship to AK and HI then no prob. I just assumed it would. If you want the samples let me know I would be glad to send them to you.

I didn't want the samples. I just wanted to express how AK and HI are often excluded, despite the fact that we do have ground shipping available to here, according to my source. I always ship my fragrances to the lower 48 via airmail thereby breaking their ridiculous rules. If it's ok for stewardesses to sell us duty free fragrances in the cabin, and we are allowed frags in our checked luggage, despite the obvious huge risk this poses to the safety of the airplane, then i don't understand why we cannot send our packages too.
As an example of the ridiculous shipping rules, my husband today attempted to order 2 lightbulbs online, that weren't in Lowes or Home Depot, the cost of the bulbs was 12 dollars: shipping was quoted at 108.50, or 195.84 for next day delivery. Needless to say, we'll stay "in the dark"
Sorry to go off on a shipping rant tangent, but there I am claiming shipping doesn't cost any more to send here, when retailers target us mercilessly. I do apologise.

[trex57]

Hi Everyone

I would like to offer the following four sample packages.

1.GONE
Zadig & Voltaire pour homme(1.5 ml)
Balderessini Ambre(1.5ml)
Armani Prive Ambre Soie(2 ml)
Bond No 9 Saks Fifth Ave. for him(2 ml)

2.GONE
Agonist Black Amber(2 ml)
Dunhill EDT(4 mls)
Les Nez Let me play the lion(2 ml)
Ungaro-1,2,3all are original formulations (1.5ml each)

3.GONE
Comme des garcons Vetiver (2.5 ml)
L'Artisan Al Oudh (1.5 ml)
MFK Amyris pour homme (2 ml)
Patricia de Nicolai New York (3.5 ml)

4.GONE
MDCI Amber Topkapi (4 mls)
Dunhill EDT (10 mls)
Etro Gomma (4 mls)
Ortigia Sicilia Ambre Nera (5 mls)

Well everythings been spoken for. Thanks for showing an interest.
All parcels have been mailed 12/10/12
Regards Rex

[ChiefWiggum]

I'll have some samples up in the next two weeks or so I think.

[timmy-j]

Subscribing

[Grungevig]

Also subscribing

[30 Roses]

CLAIMED by ChiefWiggum

While tidying recently I came across some spray samples, decanted last year from Penhaligon's tester bottles, that I'd misplaced.

Free to anyone in the USA:

Samples in varying amounts of: Elixer, Racquets Formula, Endymion, Quercus, Opus 1870 and Hammam Bouquet (very little remaining of that one.)

update:
Mailed Friday 10/12

[EarNoseThroat]

I'll be offering some samples in a couple of weeks.

[Beranium Chotato]

I have a variety of Slumberhouse samples (Jeke, Norne, Grev, Vikt, etc.) if someone would like to try those.

CLAIMED

[Teach13]

Maybe this is a weird question, but what's the honorable thing to do feedback-wise? Are those who claim a freebie expected to leave positive "seller" feedback to the BNer who offered and shipped the frag? Or do we just leave it alone since it's a freebie?