The package arrived at your doorstep. You opened it and felt a thrill. It was all the cool stuff you just ordered from Target! Now, imagine getting it all for free.
In fact, there are some lucky shoppers who get to experience this several times a year. Who are they? They are members of the Hey, Bullseye program, an exclusive club of Target customers who regularly receive free products in exchange for leaving honest reviews on the website.
This news might make you wonder, “Where do I sign up?” Well, there’s the question: Target is asking. you It's about joining, not the other way around. So how do you get invited, and what happens when you get invited? Read on to find out.
What is Target's Hey, Bullseye program?
Hello, Bullseye is Target’s consumer experience platform that the company uses to help other customers make informed decisions about their purchases. Target asks certain guests to review products, and claims that it does not influence or edit their opinions as long as they follow the company’s review writing guidelines. Solicited reviews appear on product pages on the site alongside other guest reviews, but are marked with a special label.
How to get invited to Target's Hey, Bullseye program
So how do you get in? First, create an account with Target to get your contact information. Then, buy a product and post a customer review.
Target is looking for customers who like to share their opinions on product pages of the site. If you write a lot of helpful, high-quality reviews and frequently answer questions that other customers ask, you have a good chance of getting noticed by people in the company office. Of course, this depends on whether you have the space to accommodate more members. And this is because people ~not to do There is a tendency to leave.
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Former Hey, Bullseye member Freebies
Hi, Bullseye reviewers receive everything from furniture to clothing to tech gadgets. Their reviews are posted on the Target site, but they often post about products on their social media feeds as well. Here are some of the freebies our members have received and what they are saying.
Richco Snugle Signature Support Pillow
Hey, Bullseye reviewer JessieDoll received a free Leachco Snoogle Signature Support Pillow valued at $60.
Hello, Bullseye Reviews: “This unique multi-purpose body pillow is the mother of all pregnancy pillows and more,” she wrote on Instagram. “It’s super comfortable, well-made, and can be shaped into a variety of shapes to suit your specific needs.”
Hearth & Hand Accent Rug
Hey, Bullseye reviewer glamamama1 received a Hearth & Hand accent rug worth approximately $150.
Hello, Bullseye Reviews: “Do you have a room that needs an affordable rug refresh?” she wrote on Instagram. “Refresh for spring with this beautiful rug from Target. This gorgeous 3'x5' Woven Grid Wool-Blend Accent Rug – Hearth & Hand with Magnolia is the perfect update. The neutral color and rugged texture make a huge difference. This rug added dimension to my dining room and would be great in a bedroom or other smaller space too. It's a great choice to brighten up or refresh any room.”
Fluted Kids Table Lamp Purple
Hey, Bullseye reviewer Brandy O'Neal wrote about the Pillowfort table lamp, which would have cost $35 if purchased in-store.
Hello, Bullseye Reviews: “This table lamp is perfect!” she wrote on Instagram. “It's exactly as I imagined it. The bright purple hue and playful design are perfect for my granddaughter's room and add a splash of color and personality. It was super easy to put together… What really impressed me was how sturdy it is – it hasn't wobbled at all. It's well made and looks like it'll last a long time… Overall, a great table lamp that I would definitely recommend.”
Joylab Women's High Rise Pleated Side Shorts
Hey, Bullseye reviewer Sharon Bowlby would have paid $24 for a pair of these JoyLab pleated shorts, but instead got them for free at Target.
Hello, Bullseye Reviews: “I'm obsessed with these shorts!” she wrote on Instagram. “I love how colorful and fun these shorts are, and how casual and cute they are. They're so comfortable and cool to wear as workout shorts. I love that they have a biker shirt underneath so I don't have to show off too much! The fabric is so soft and smooth, it feels like butter!”
What the Skeptics Say
You may have noticed that all the reviews above are glowing. To be honest, most of the Hey, Bullseye reviews ~is It's positive. It doesn't take a genius to understand why.
A Reddit poster named alamohero complained about the poor quality of Room Essentials furniture sold at Target. But Hey, Bullseye, some of the reviewers gave it a perfect 5-star rating. It seems like the reviewers are incentivized to talk about the product.
“It goes without saying that Target selects these customers based on their review history and shopping patterns, meaning they are most likely to write 5-star reviews in order to continue receiving freebies,” the Reddit poster wrote.
Readers filled the comments section with warnings not to trust reviews on the retailer’s site. Alamohero acknowledged their point, but added, “(I) didn’t think they would inflate reviews like that. I expected that from a small, obscure website, but come on, Target is going to do better. LOL.”
As a bonus to Target, you'll occasionally see more thoughtful reviews. For example, here's a review of the Heydey earphones by Hey, Bullseye member Kim.
“The overall style/design is cute and stands out,” Kim began her Instagram post. “The earbud covers are soft and have a bit of cushioning. The sound quality was surprisingly clear with a bit of bass.” She then added, “Critically, the headphones are adjustable but didn’t quite fit my head shape even on the smallest setting. Also, the overall construction seems flimsy and not very durable.”
It's almost like the negative reviews that Hey, Bullseye reviews get, and that's understandable. Of course, members of this exclusive club are keeping a positive attitude. If you're in, you Want to stop free stuff from flowing to you?
