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[Update 4/23] Several new Sample Boxes have been added. If one happens to include something you were already planning to buy, you might as well grab it for free. Note that the credit you receive can only be used to buy items in the sample box category or other specifically eligible products, so make sure to read the details carefully. The new snack box looks especially good—Pepperidge Farm cookies are my favorite. The new box list and roundup are below:

About This Deal

Amazon is currently offering an Amazon Prime member promotion where you can “buy a sample box and get the same amount back in Amazon credit.” These sample boxes cover a variety of categories, and each box includes several items for you to try. With this promotion, you get Amazon credit equal to the price of the box you purchased. If you do not have Prime, you can consider:

Important: These credits can only be used toward the full-size version of the sample you bought or certain similar items in the same category. For example, if you buy a "beauty sample box," you can only use the credit on beauty-category items. If you buy an energy bar sample, the credit can only be used on regular-size energy bars or similar energy bar products.

Current Deals

Right now, the following sample box categories are available. The links in parentheses show which products the credit can be used for:

Note: These deals may appear or disappear depending on how many people have purchased them, so just click through and check.

How to Use It

Here is a simple example to show the process, using the beauty sample box as an example:

  • If everything looks good, go to the Beauty sample box and complete the purchase
  • About one week after the Sample Box ships, you will receive an email reminder about the credit, including instructions on how to redeem it
  • If you buy an eligible item within three months, your credit will be applied automatically at checkout

Things to Keep in Mind

  • This is a limited-time promotion
  • Only Prime members are eligible; Student Prime members cannot buy the last box
  • Each person can only buy one of each type of sample box
  • The promotional credit expires three months after the purchased sample box ships

Summary of Amazon Great Deals

Best Amazon Deals Roundup

Deal Link Quick Take
Amazon App: Get $5 One-time per account. Phone number verification required, and basically anyone can claim it.
Amazon Shop With Points $25 off $50 Requires an AMEX Membership Rewards card and is a targeted offer. If you get it, it’s a great deal.
Amazon One Click $10 off You may be able to trigger a $10 off offer for Citi or Discover.
Amazon Gift Card Deal These deals usually last only a short time, and Prime gives you a strong 30-minute early-access advantage.
Free Amazon Sample Box You get the credit back after purchase, so it’s basically a free sample box.
Amazon Dash Button Moneymaker Come out $3 ahead, plus it has other useful applications.
Amazon Registry Get a 15%-20% off coupon plus free baby items.
Amazon Cash: Add $20, Get $10 Free $10, and you may also be able to stack it with credit card bonus rewards.
Amazon Assistant: Get $5 An official promotion: get $5 for free. Just install it, then uninstall it.