Art of Shaving giveaway

[sehrgut]

Skeptic that I am, I almost deleted this as "too good to be true". Turns out, though, that AoS is sending "preferred customers" (i.e. those on their spamlist) a request to re-up, and a sho' 'nuff deal as a bribe: their $25 starter kit that comes with their shaving oil, SC, and ASB (1 oz each), as well as a travel brush (pure badger, but hey, it's free! *grin*) -- all with free shipping on the order including that. (So if you wanted to get some AoS stuff anyway, here's free shipping plus the goodies for you.) The kit comes with a $25 giftcard for a future order ('s a pity they don't let you use it on that order, but that really would be TGTBT, I suppose . . .

The url is http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6/reoptin.php. Not sure if it works if you're not a re-up, but if you're not on their list you might as well try it . . . Me? I'm waiting for my schwag in the mail!

 

[40boy]

We're Sorry...

The Free Starter Kit offer is valid only for existing customers who are renewing their subscriptions

If you would like to subscribe as a Preferred Customer and receive future offers from The Art of Shaving click the Sign Up Now link below.

 

[mmack66]

We're Sorry...

The Free Starter Kit offer is valid only for existing customers who are renewing their subscriptions

If you would like to subscribe as a Preferred Customer and receive future offers from The Art of Shaving click the Sign Up Now link below.

I don't see the link.

 

[Cuttingboard]

Received mine a couple weeks ago. I'm afraid the brush will disolve in water.

 

[dal_irv]

Thanks this worked for me

 

[richmondesi]

I got this deal today too, and kept looking for signs of a phishing site... Seemed legit, so I got it (free shippng too). I'm really interested in giving these products a shot

 

[cricky101]

Thanks for the heads-up! I looked in my spam folder and sure enough, there was the message.

Placed the (free) order just a few minutes ago.

 

[mmack66]

Received mine a couple weeks ago. I'm afraid the brush will disolve in water.

I think that is, quite literally, the idea. Somebody posted that it was only supposed to last 30 days.

 

[michiganlover]

I think that is, quite literally, the idea. Somebody posted that it was only supposed to last 30 days.

Correct, the starter kit has a coupon for $25 off of the Full Size $100 kit. The entire idea of the starter is to get you hooked on the products, so you will spend an additional $75.

As such the brush is designed to only last as long as the other items in the kit.

P.S. My freebie kit is now headed my way as well.

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

This is not entirely related, but I emailed the AOS asking if they had free or inexpensive samples of their products with my address suggestively in the signature line. I received back an email stating that they sent "my free samples", of what, I don't know. Any ideas? I hope it's one of the starter kits! If it is, it might just be easier to email them than to wait for one of these odd and infrequent offers.

 

[Sullybob]

I got the email today, I renewed my subscription.

I'm excited to try the shaving cream, I used the cream years ago, before I knew what I was doing. It will be fun to see if its as good as I remember.

 

[DSB]

Here is the message I get:

You are already subscribed as a Preferred Customer

Our records indicate that your subscription to our newsletter has already been renewed. The Free Starter Kit offer is valid only for expiring subscriptions . Please check your inbox for next week's exclusive offer.


Oh well, no free stuff for me.

 

[jersey_boy]

I picket up a free starter kit at an AOS store in NJ a month back. They only give unscented one and the brush is useless. It is tiny and sheds a lot.

 

[rickboone1]

Awesome! Thanks for posting. Too bad it's only for unscented, but oh well. It's free! I got a kit from a store a while back. Personally, I liked the brush. Use it quite often. If anyone doesn't want their brush, pass it this way .

The knot wants to come out of the handle sometimes. But, nothing a little glue won't fix. It has been well used. So, good to know another one is on its way. I just finished some of the products in my last one not too long ago.

 

[my19]

Correct, the starter kit has a coupon for $25 off of the Full Size $100 kit. The entire idea of the starter is to get you hooked on the products, so you will spend an additional $75.

As such the brush is designed to only last as long as the other items in the kit.

P.S. My freebie kit is now headed my way as well.

It hooked me. Well, let's say it hooked me on wet shaving after a long time away from it. And I liked the AOS shave cream and ASB quite a bit. The little brush will work fine for travel.

And I lucked into a second "starter kit" a couple of months later, which makes my travel kit complete.

On the other hand, I haven't cashed in that $25 coupon on the full-size kit yet.

 

[mmack66]

Is that $25 gift certificate only good for the full-size version of the starter kit?

 

[jersey_boy]

Is that $25 gift certificate only good for the full-size version of the starter kit?

Yes. Only on a full-size version which costs 100 bucks.

 

[Blaine]

aww. I'm not 'cool' enough.

I wish I got a hold of that brush because me and a tube of 2-part epoxy says it'll last longer than a month!!

 

[Sullybob]

aww. I'm not 'cool' enough.

I wish I got a hold of that brush because me and a tube of 2-part epoxy says it'll last longer than a month!!

 

[strat1117]

Awesome! Thanks for posting. Too bad it's only for unscented, but oh well. It's free! I got a kit from a store a while back. Personally, I liked the brush. Use it quite often. If anyone doesn't want their brush, pass it this way .

The knot wants to come out of the handle sometimes. But, nothing a little glue won't fix. It has been well used. So, good to know another one is on its way. I just finished some of the products in my last one not too long ago.

The unscented SC that comes in the kit is absolutely wonderful stuff. You won't be disappointed.