So, I found myself hours deep into an Extreme Cheapskate marathon, and I started really paying attention to how some of these participants simply ask brands for coupons. Inspired by their resourcefulness, I decided to give it a try myself, especially since I never really stumble upon coupons for my favorite vegan brands. Why not see if I could save some money on the products I love?
I focused my emails on larger, well-known vegan brands, hoping they might be more responsive. To my delight, I received a variety of responses and even some coupons! Follow Your Heart was incredibly generous, sending me coupons via snail mail. Sweet Earth Foods also came through, providing me with coupons via email. Field Roast suggested that I sign up for their email list, where they occasionally send out coupons to their subscribers.
Beyond Meat was also quite accommodating, offering a $2 coupon just for subscribing to their email list. It’s a small amount, but every bit helps! On the other hand, some brands were upfront about their policies. MorningStar Farms, Gardein, and Upton's clearly stated that they don’t send out coupons, so there’s no point in asking. Violife, however, had a different approach. They offered me the opportunity to sign up for their email promotions and earn points on their site, which can be redeemed for various offers.
Here's a sample of the email I sent to Follow Your Heart:
Hello!
I am writing to you today to simply let you know how much I love your non-dairy cheese, specifically the smoked gouda. I've been vegan for 11 years and the one thing I missed was smoked gouda. So happy that you carry it!
I would love to know if there is any way that you can send me some coupons or otherwise put me on your mailing list for future coupons so that I may try more cheese and other products that Follow Your Heart offers.
I look forward to hearing from someone.
Best,
Dia Hancock *Insert Mailing Address*
The email was simple, to the point, and it worked! Vegan goods can really add up in my cart, so finding ways to save a little here and there is always welcome. This experiment was not only fun but also quite rewarding, and I thought it was interesting enough to share with friends.
If you’re a fellow vegan looking to save some money, I encourage you to give this a try. Let me know if you decide to reach out to any brands or if you have suggestions for other companies I should contact. It's amazing how a little effort can yield such great results!
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