Free / Low-Cost Samples?
I emailed requests to the companies I was interested in trying the protein from and explained that I didn't want to spend a lot of money if I wasn't sure I was going to like their product. I couple companies did respond with some samples - I was very specific in my email as to what I was looking for. Not all companies will do this but you can try it. I also mentioned about my Weight Loss surgery - I think that way they know if I had a positive experience with them I would pass on the information to others (increased sales).
My favorite products ended up coming from JayRobb - I can get them at my local health food store (Wild Oats) but you can also order them from the website www.jayrobb.com - the only thing I didn't like was the unflavored protein powder you have to add it to something sweet because it is sweet. I tried adding a little to soup once and it was awful.
Hope this helps
Start: 310 / Surgery: 283 / Current: 265 / Goal: 170