I try to teach my kids not to take the free samples - those are for fat poor people looking for a handout.
I bought several gift baskets there this Christmas - set them out at work for everyone to share.
Who needs a gross of toilet paper?! Or a palette of Bisquick? Or a 6-pack of televisions?
Get a Costco Amex, worth the fee. Rebate coupon each year.
Least favorite items: Panasonic electric pencil sharpener - it broke after a week, and I returned it. Lane office chair I had to return - parts wouldn't fit. Beef ribs taste crappy. I don't like their skirt steaks. Hard to buy fruit and vegetables there. All of the food they cook up front sux - 'pizza', 'chicken' pocket.