In today’s post, I’ll cover websites and companies that will ship pens right to your door and you won’t have to pay for them.
how to get free pens
Here’s a list of companies that send you free pens in the mail.
1. 4print
try 4imprint pens by clicking “request a free sample” on any product page or call the company.
2. pens.com
this website will provide you with up to two samples. so you can get two sample pens from the company. just call to request them (the number can be found on the page linked above).
3. anypromo.com
Claim your free pen samples at anypromo.com. you even get free shipping. create your account to get them.
4. needpens.com
Simply go to any product page on needpens.com and you can request a pen sample. just scroll down the page to the “free sample” tab.
5. schoolhousesupplies.org
if you’re a teacher in the portland area looking for pens for your class, visit schoolhousesupplies.org. the website has a program called free teacher store that you can use to get pens.
The program provides school supplies at no cost to the classrooms of:
- centennial school district
- david douglas school district
- parkrose school district
- portland public schools
- school district reynolds
Teachers can get supplies for their classrooms through the program, which is great.
6. amsterdam printing house
If you are a business owner looking for pens, you can order them from amsterdam printing.
Simply call the company to request your samples. You can request up to 5 samples. items must cost less than $7 to be sampled free of charge. Samples over $7 will be charged to your account. business validation is required before your sample request will be accepted.
7. framework promotions
You can order up to 5 promo frame samples. The great thing about the site is that it provides sample pens from well-known brands like bic, paperwhite, and sharpie.
click on the brand you want and then you can click on the orange “get a free sample” button. it is more designed for business owners looking for samples.
While 98% of site samples are shipped free within the continental United States, the expensive site samples that make up the remaining 2% require payment by credit card.
8. myron promotional products
Companies and organizations that qualify can obtain samples of myron’s promotional products. all you need to do is call and ask (the number can be found on the page linked above). you can also use the chat feature (this can also be found on the website linked above).
9. ecological promotional products
ecological promotional products offers a range of ecological and environmentally friendly products, including pens.
To get a sample, simply click on the product you are interested in. On the product page, click the blue “request a sample” button. the website offers up to $10 in free samples, including shipping. samples can be blank or include random printing. there is a limit of two sample requests per customer per day. you will need to register and log in to the site to get your samples.
10. my promotional pens (save your ink)
Companies and organizations can get free pens from my promotional pens (save your ink). simply click on the pens you want and then on the product page, click on “sample request”. you will need to register on the site to get the samples.
11. deluxe.com
Offering everything from pens to executive pens, deluxe.com offers a range of promotional products for businesses. you can try many of the pens on the site for free. simply click on the product you are interested in and then on the product page, click on “request sample”. with this you will have to specify how many products you want in a future order.
12. zebra feather
This is one of the best pen manufacturers. They have promotional offers from time to time where they give away pens to professionals in different industries. for example, nurses and doctors can request their f-301 steel ballpoint pen for free. They also give away pens to anyone during events like National Pen Day. the link above will take you to the application form. fill it out to receive your free z-grip pen.
13. jails
send samples only to corporate/commercial entities with a valid address. so if you have a company, fill out the form to request your free pen samples.
14. enter
intur is a travel agency that gives away its compact pens that are “perfect to carry in your pocket, bag or notebook”. just fill out the request form and they will send you a free pen
15. crest
If you are a business owner and have an existing account with them, they will provide you with free samples. If you are not an existing customer, please fill out the form on the page we linked above and a crestline account manager will contact you to assist you with your application.
bonus: get in touch with your favorite pen brands & question!
Okay, this might not work every time and for everyone, but it’s worth a try.
Do you have a favorite brand of pen? Find the company’s contact information or follow them on facebook and twitter. then just email them or ask them on social media if they can send you free samples of their pens.
These are some of the leading manufacturers of luxury and everyday ballpoint pens:
- parker pens
- paper mate
- crusader pens
- sheaffer pens
- reynolds
- role partner
- bic
- pilot
Not all companies will respond with “oh sure, we’ll send you some free pens just because you asked for them!”, but I’m willing to bet some will.
You have nothing to lose and lots of pens to gain!
final thoughts
contact these companies if you want to know how to get free pens. Although many of the companies mentioned only send samples to business owners, there are still websites that send people free pens.
try our list!