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Last night I went to costco to get the last minute 4th of July stuff.. There were people everywhere. The minute I walked in I was greeted with a sample, then another, and another, then another....

I think by the end of the trip I had 5 samples! I ate 4 of them the 5th one I put in my purse (String cheese still in package)

Once I left I laughed so hard in the car when my kids asked what was for dinner... I responded I just went out to dinner. I was stuffed it was great!

Moral of the story if you're a bandster you can have a free meal at costco :thumbup: After that trip I am not so sure I need another fill...

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Last night I went to costco to get the last minute 4th of July stuff.. There were people everywhere. The minute I walked in I was greeted with a sample, then another, and another, then another....

I think by the end of the trip I had 5 samples! I ate 4 of them the 5th one I put in my purse (String cheese still in package)

Once I left I laughed so hard in the car when my kids asked what was for dinner... I responded I just went out to dinner. I was stuffed it was great!

Moral of the story if you're a bandster you can have a free meal at costco :thumbup: After that trip I am not so sure I need another fill...

the same thing happened to me the other day! I was there around lunch time and I was hungry! I ate the samples by the time I left, I had had steak kabobs, cheese, yogurt, grilled chicken, cherries, a cracker with spinach dip and a small piece of cake! I was done til dinner! What a great way to have a free lunch! AND they said, "there are no free lunches!" they must not have been a bander at CostCo!

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I did the same thing yesterday. I used to make the mistake of getting a salad at the snackbar before I went in and not having enough room for the samples....now I know better. You just have to be sure and chew, chew, chew. I have gotten "stuck" walking and eating. Be careful....

My husband and I always have "lunch" at costco when we shop.....hehehe. Isn't it great.

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I am afraid to eat that stuff. If it is something new I have not tried as a bandster, I dont like to eat anywhere that does not have a bathroom close at hand for emergencies.

I can just see myself eating the "wrong" thing and having to sprint across the football sized store dodging housewives pushing carts the size of small cars while vaulting over a few toddlers for good measure . . . . only to not make it to the bathroom in time and having to hyuck something up between the mouthwash and toothpaste (while in dire need of minty fresh breath).

Also, did you notice that the kind of things they have for samples tend to be high carbs, high calorie and high fat. I think that might be one of the reasons they may disagree with my stomach.

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Thanks for the laugh and good idea!!! We can really save a lot on groceries that way too! Happy 4th!

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LMAO!!! I can see that being a great idea now. I unfortuatley made the mistake of going there on the first day of my preop liquid diet. My DH and DD were eating Pasta, fruit, fish, chicken, granola bars, juices, pizza...you name it. I was politely declining but after like 8-10 samples I was ready to pull my hair out. I cannot believe how many samples they have...BIG ones too. Anyway, the next time my DH asks me if I want to go out dinner I'm saying "Yep, Costco"

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hmmm, free costco buffet. I like that idea. Next time bring the kids, and some to go boxes. Just grab the plate and dump the whole thing our to go box. Better yet, sounds like a good place to take a date for dinner! Then I can take her to best buy for a movie.

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FUNNY! Then you can go to Baskin Robbins and taste test a few flavors of ice cream!!!

No need!! They were giving out ice cream samples too :thumbup: :thumbup:

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I am afraid to eat that stuff. If it is something new I have not tried as a bandster, I dont like to eat anywhere that does not have a bathroom close at hand for emergencies.

I can just see myself eating the "wrong" thing and having to sprint across the football sized store dodging housewives pushing carts the size of small cars while vaulting over a few toddlers for good measure . . . . only to not make it to the bathroom in time and having to hyuck something up between the mouthwash and toothpaste (while in dire need of minty fresh breath).

Also, did you notice that the kind of things they have for samples tend to be high carbs, high calorie and high fat. I think that might be one of the reasons they may disagree with my stomach.

If I was you I would request them to do more healthier items!

I had 1 piece of grilled turkey breast, 1 piece of grilled chicken, artichoke heart, A string cheese, and to top it off healthy choice ice cream bar (1/4 piece)

I think I had a very good healthy meal all for free.

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FUNNY! Then you can go to Baskin Robbins and taste test a few flavors of ice cream!!!

I bet it would save money on a second date too. Considering there probably wouldn't be a second date!

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I was at costco on July 3rd too. I had tri tip, hummas on a cracker, beef jerkey, a tiny fajita wrap and about a 1/5 of a healthy choice ice cream bar. Yum yum. I was full until dinner.< /p>

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