Love 'em or hate 'em, free samples are so central to Costco's brand that their return in June 2021 after a pandemic hiatus was newsworthy. Some shoppers no doubt rejoiced. After all, who doesn't love ...

A Costco employee working at a sample station. - The Image Party/Shutterstock Among the many perks of a Costco membership, the free sample policy has to be one of the best. Shoppers are invited to ...