Sample Drop

Sample Drop: sample and surplus clearance for outdoor and sport

Sample Drop is a UK-based online store that sells samples, surplus and one-off items from outdoor, sport and lifestyle brands at heavily reduced prices. The company describes itself as a "sample superstore" and operates exclusively through its website, shipping to multiple countries and offering free shipping on orders over £50 within the United Kingdom.

The business model is based on selling genuine branded stock, new and unused, sourced from samples and surplus. Most items are one-offs, so, as the store itself warns, once sold they will not become available again. The company has accumulated more than 1,000 five-star reviews and more than 2,000 sales, according to the figures shown on its site.

Catalogue and brands

The catalogue is organised by sports and product categories. Disciplines covered include cycling, running, training, skiing and snowboarding. Clothing and accessories categories include men's and women's garments, jackets, shorts, footwear, helmets, luggage, youth and kids' clothing and accessories, headwear, gloves and mitts, neckwarmers and a section of products under £15.

The store works with a broad list of brands, among which are mentioned 686, Armada, Bach, Black Diamond, Bodylite, Coal, Crab Grab, Craft Sportswear, Dakine, Dolomite, Haglöfs, Mons Royale, Moonstar, Picture Organic Clothing, Pit Viper, Skins, Sweet Protection and Watts.

Promotions and featured campaigns

The site announces a summer season campaign with discounts of up to 80% across the entire catalogue. Featured actions include a Pit Viper clearance drop, with sunglasses and cases at reduced prices; for that campaign an extra 10% was offered with the code "AnnuvvaTenPlease", limited to one use per customer and not combinable with other discounts.

Other promotional sections include a Craft Sportswear selection with discounts of up to 80%, an outlet section with further discounts, a surplus campaign with full size runs and more than 70% off, and a selection from the Swedish brand Haglöfs. The addition of the Japanese brand Moonstar is also announced, which according to the store is not available at other points of sale.

The catalogue shows specific examples of reduced prices, such as Craft technical T-shirts from £10.99, shorts from £9.99, Pit Viper sunglasses from £39.99 or a Haglöfs L.I.M FH Shield women's jacket at £110 compared with an original price of £220.

Service and operations

The company operates exclusively online, although it gives an address in Norwich (Norfolk Tower, 48-52 Surrey Street, Norwich NR1 3PA) for those who wish to visit. In-person opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 17:00; they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The store offers free shipping on orders over £50 and easy returns.

The site publishes a blog with content about brands and products, such as a post about the 686 collection for 2027, an article about Craft Sportswear and a story about the founder and his journey of more than 2,000 sales and more than 1,000 five-star reviews.

Location and contact

Norfolk Tower, 48-52 Surrey Street, Norwich NR1 3PA, United Kingdom · Phone: 07824380157 · Email: awesome@sampledrop.co.uk