I liked your post.
That said, I'm personally too cheap to blow $15 on a box of something I've heard is awful... I wish I could get free samples of stuff, I'd be way more adventurous that way. As it is, I'm sticking with the things I know I like...
You can't get free samples, but you can buy individual packets if you want to sample an item before buying a whole box. Just call customer support and ask that the sample packet be added to your order, or, if you order through the TSFL website, you can add sample packets to your online order...
China Kat.... I order from the take shape for life website, and I have been able to order 1 sample pack of the chili to see if I liked it...
Oh, I didn't know that! Thanks for the tip!..
I have a friend in town that does Medifast and we started a Medifast swap to try different things. Everyones taste are different and your taste will change. My first order I just ordered 1 box of things I thought I would like to try them. I'm taking mental notes on what makes it to the re-order list and i'm saving the icky ones to try 1 pack once a week see if it gets better...

