Since freeloaders started posting 'How to get free parts' on various websites. Might as well get all the free stuff you can, because it won't last much longer. It's a business, not a charity. They should just cut out all the middle-men, and sell on Ebay...
I've never used the sample system, even when I once recieved a 'thank for your recent interest in our product, samples are available at... E-mail, practically begging me.
Search this site, there are several posts about free samples. Couple starting out, got my free PIC samples, how do I use them...