It starts like all epic weekend tales: a card check, a warehouse's concrete floor, and a small paper cup containing a microwaved meatball on a toothpick. This is Costco, where samples come at zero cost. But how does this system operate? Who finances these delightful morsels? It's a curious mystery. What was your favorite Costco sample? Which Costco location was it? Share your thoughts in the comments! #Costco #freesamples #mystery #weekendstories #favoritesample #comments See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history-food/episodes/68f14f8dab83e80106c24f43 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices