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    i had previously been told you can ask a sephora rep for any perfume sample in the store (they have empty sample bottles to fill). i shop there all the time and i did this once with no problem. however, last time i was there i asked (and yes i was purchasing other items) and the sales rep looked at me like i was insane and told me they don't do that.

    wtf?!

    are they not supposed to do this? is it wrong for me to ask? sorry, but i don't want to buy a 65-100 dollar bottle of perfume if i don't like it... and sometimes spritzing it at the store once just isn't enough to tell.

    anyone know what the deal is?

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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    Never heard of being able do that...I'm interested in the answer too!

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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    Ah, some of those ppl are just b*tchy, in my opinion. I have run into this as well. They are supposed to give you samples. I would either ask another rep, report it, try another store, or, in my case I would prob insist on it. Are you by a Nordstroms? They are great about giving out samples.


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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    yeah, they're definently suppose to do that , and not just with perfumes.I get tiny bottles of foundation from them every 4 mths this way- i just point to the one i want and they fill up the tube. noone has given me any crap about it yet, so i'd definetly complain
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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    i've looked it up and i've gone back and you're all right, they're supposed to give you samples if you ask. it's a limit 3 per visit supposedly. i wouldn't abuse it, but i'm a bit miffed now that that girl acted oblivious.

    i'll have to try nordstroms and see if they are any friendlier.

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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    Good for you, Penny! Also, try Ulta they don't give samples for everything, but I always ask at the cashier, & sometimes they leave things out on the floor, usually skin care type of things. They sometimes have makeup/skincare 'events' & they give 'em out then too. Prob. most of the dept. stores, (Macy's, etc.) would give 'em out. Good luck.


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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    Nordstroms gives out lots. Macy's will give 1-2 ( usually what they are promoting ). Dilliards is stingy ( I don't think they give samples at all ). Find one person you like and have them always help you. Once you buy a bit, they will give you a ton of freebies.

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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    Sephora's whole thing is that they let you try just about everything in the store. Some sales associates have a really stuck up attitude. Not sure why considering you're the one shopping and they're the one working....

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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    for a limited time you can get a free mini vial sample of Hilary Duff's frangrance "With Love" from your local Walgreen's cosmetic counter rep. (saw it on their site)
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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    I work in a make up shop, and I give out so many samples! Any shop that doesnt is kinda stupid, cos its such a good way to get people buying stuff. Like, I would never spend big money on foundation or perfume unless Id tried it...

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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    ^yeah. that's exactly my point. i'm not going to "risk" buying a perfume (for example) for 45-90 bucks, only to discover i don't like it enough to even use 1/2 the bottle. walking around wearing it at the mall just isn't enough to tell. i also like to see how others react to it.

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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    i love going to sephora! i usually get 3-4 samples of perfume every time i visit. i've never had a problem getting any samples. it sounds like it was just the sales associate you spoke to.
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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    Remind these bitchy sales assistants that perfume changes on your skin over about 5 hours, and as your body chemistry changes through the month so you'd really like to know what youre buying into...

    *I have perfume training and am not afraid to use it!*

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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    just received this in my inbox, hurry in ladies for your free 10-sample skincare bag, NO PURCHASE REQUIRED!!

    http://shop.sephora.com/m/p/sph/prw/...334460:8732538
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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    Wow that's pretty bunk of her, I'm fed up with sales reps that act like your money isn't as valuable as the next customer's. Also, Hilary Duff's perfume smells like bug spray to me lol.
    But seriously, I would tell the chick that I have done it at their store many times before and if she can't help you she needs to find a rep that can.

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    Default Re: speaking of perfume - asking for samples at sephora

    That sephora in tampa is the absolute worst one Ive been to. They are rude and not knowledgeable of the products at all. The nordstroms isnt much better but they will give you perfume samples there.

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