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“I work there.

Madrid, Spain, May. 19 2022: View of Costco wholesale store in Las Rozas

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We call them vultures,” a Costco employee commented.

“I think it depends on the sample and how busy the store is.

I may try a 1 or 2 samples throughout 4 or 5 total visits.

Advertising, Business, Food, Health Concept - Offering food samples to customers in shop. Smoked tuna and Smoked salmon on a wooden stick. Select focus

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“I’ve never seen that at TJs.

But I do see it at Costco.

The lure of “free” is powerful, though.