I've added a couple of pics. One is what my packs look like. The other is promo items I've received. You don't need fancy bags to put the promo items in, you can just use zipper bags. I'm going to try to work on a topper you all can print out to put on your bags to let customers know what they are.
As far as an amount, it depends on both the receiver and you. Me I take any amount anyone wants to send. If you're limited on the amount you can send, no biggie, I usually say, send what you can.
So send me what you can and they'll go in my packs, which are getting fuller and fuller and I love it. The customers seem to like them too, especially when there's little samples or gifts included.

Thanks for the clarification on promo packs, Leanna! Just posted a picture of the sampler or Promo pack that we put in with every order. Can anyone tell me how many promo items you normally exchange with each other??

Cupcake and Lanak, I will get some promos sent out to you in a couple of weeks. Bearlady and Neeterthings, I will pm you to see where to send you some promos.

~Lori

This sounds like a great idea but could someone explain it a bit clearer? I put a "Free Sample" pack in with all my bead orders that include different beads and findings I sell as well as the web address and business card. Is this what you are talking about here or is there more that I missed? Is the idea to trade with others here with common interests? Sorry, but 6 weeks of steady company has made me a bit brain dead!

I think this is a great idea. I would like to join in and will send to others something to help promote me and will be glad to include your items in my shipping.

Oh darn leanna, forgot to let you know I got them! LOL

I'll be looking out for them....my packs are getting full...and I love it!!!!