Sample packs of soaps/creams from West Coast Shaving

West Coast Shaving now has sample packs of soaps/creams. Lots of good ones - TOBS, Simpson, artisan...check them out here: http://shrsl.com/?dhhq

1/2 tbsp? For 14 samples for almost $30.00 plus shipping. Let's figure that one out.
1/2 tbsp= 1/4 oz.
2tbsp= 1oz.
5.3oz= $14.00 + shipping =$21.00?
1/2×14=28
Buy my numbers 3.5oz=30+shipping?????
Am I crazy, stupid or correct?

@"gregkw12" it seems like your calculations are based on the TOBS sample pack since that's the only one they have with 14 samples. The price is $27.98 (plus shipping) for the 14 samples - not outside the realm for the TOBS sample packs out there in my opinion. They do have some cheaper sample packs - just depends on what you are looking for. And some good news...West Coast Shaving is actually offering 50% off standard shipping (domestic only) on any order that includes a sample pack through August 12th with promo code CREAMPACK.

Samples packs are usually way more than the price of a tub. The labor and time involved in making them (probably in house), adds greatly to the cost of the samples.

Not to mention using small amounts of product doesn't allow you to load properly or get a proper indication of scent.

Some guys love samples....I'm not one of them.

Samples packs are usually way more than the price of a tub. The labor and time involved in making them (probably in house), adds greatly to the cost of the samples.

Not to mention using small amounts of product doesn't allow you to load properly or get a proper indication of scent.

Some guys love samples....I'm not one of them.

You can get a more than good enough load from sample. Done it many times. All you have to do is scoop it out and put it in a bowl. Nobody tries to load out of those tiny containers. And how do you not get a "proper indication of scent" after having 5-10 shaves with a product?

They are selling them way too cheap, the labor involved in repackaging and relabeling is more that the product.

And how do you not get a "proper indication of scent" after having 5-10 shaves with a product?

It's more the quantity of soap in a small sample vs a large tub, that I am referring to in regards to the scent. I don't have any clinical proof, but when I smell a full tub it's stronger to my nose than a 3g sample.

As for pressing the sample into a container, it definitely works. But when you spread it out over a dish or container, it's so thin or is a small surface area. Again, this is based only on my experience with small samples. I know some artisans are know making their samples 25-30g, which is a much more accurate way to judge a product vs a 3-5g sample.

I used to think they were great and loved getting them. But every time I went to use them, I begrudged them.

It is really the only way to tell if you like a scent by having a multitude of choices I'll probably wind up spring for a couple anyway

West Coast Shaving now has sample packs of soaps/creams. Lots of good ones - TOBS, Simpson, artisan...check them out here: http://shrsl.com/?dhhq

Thanks for the heads up. Its good to see more companies offering samples.

Am I crazy, stupid or correct?

Your math is right, your logic is incorrect. You will never get the same value from a smaller packaged product than the giant economy size. Any stroll through a supermarket will show you that. The point isn't to save money. The point is to decide whether or not you want to spend your money without throwing it away.

Think taking them for a test drive before you buy the car.

And how do you not get a "proper indication of scent" after having 5-10 shaves with a product?

I usually hear that question from people pushing their wares. I've read that posted by two people. Both sold stuff. I took that as "You really want to buy the full size product to get the full experience". I'm not buying that.

I grant that the scent of the soap itself rather than lathered product can be different, stronger, less stronger, even changing. But I'm not seeing why you can't tell the scent? Can you explain?