How many of you like to "try before you buy"?

did kind of same with clothing, did five-four, but ended up canceling after two months

I will email company's and ask for samples if possible. I have a pretty bad food allergy to avocado and birch based fruits & veggies, so trying new foods or even vitamins makes me nervous. When I was pre-op I emailed several companies about samples of protein powder so I could test before buying. Most company's are good about supplying a sample or atleast a good coupon.

What a good idea! I have many allergies, but the food ones that sneak up on me are peanuts and lemon. I'll have to try this, thanks!

I know GNC has small size samples of different proteins. I agree, you can always call and ask the manufacturer if they will send samples.

With my food sensitivities- often need to do that. I try to buy either individual portions, or as small qty as I can. Or I buy the item from a place that allows "no question sked returns" even on open items. Or I ask friends to swap samples of products.

One reason I buy from Vitamin Shoppe is that they will take anything back with a receipt -- and they often will give you samples if you ask. I have returned large containers of protein because I hated the taste -- no problems asked.

Do you guys have any names of companies that provide samples?