Ssshh, don’t tell!

There are a million things to love about Costco.

(Seriously, don’t get us started!)

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But nothing gets our hearts pumping for the big box store like a good lineup of free samples.

From meatballs to bite-sizedcheesecakes, we’ve tried it all.

But even we were shocked to learn some of the finer details of Costco’s legendary free samples.

Scroll down for an inside look at the retailer’s sample secrets.

WATCH: 7 Secrets Costco Employees Want You To Know

1.

There’s no limit.

Technically, employees can’t enforce a limit on how many treats shoppers indulge in.

“Once I was giving out Ferrero Rocher and this 15-year-old took nine trays worth.

“We can’t say no.

The people giving them out usually don’t work there.

There is a best time to go.

“On the weekends, go right around 1 or 2 because all shifts are out at that time.