Declining quality of free samples at major stations e.g. Leeds

[Bevan Price]

Last free sample I was offered a couple of years ago in a shop (not at a station) was a copy of The Sun "news"paper - which I refused...........

 

[Skiddaw]

I've never been offered a free sample of anything when travelling by train. Not even alcohol-free beer. I'm feeling a bit gutted now.

 

[endecotp]

I remember when Mars ice creams were new they were being given out at Waterloo. A large group of french kids were given one each, and somehow didn't appreciate that they were ice creams, rather than cold regular mars bars - so put them in their bags to eat later.

 

[chipbury]

On Tuesday it looked like there was a Tim Tams stand being wheeled into Bristol Temple Meads station.
I think it’s an Australian copy of a penguin biscuit?
Shame I couldn’t hang around and find out!

 

[Purple Train]

On Tuesday it looked like there was a Tim Tams stand being wheeled into Bristol Temple Meads station.
I think it’s an Australian copy of a penguin biscuit?
Shame I couldn’t hang around and find out!

It was originally made with the aim of "making a better Penguin", but don't ever compare the two in front of an Australian; I learnt that one the hard way... It has a bit more of a kick to it than a Penguin and I'm not quite sure what the flavour is but they are quite nice. Unfortunately they don't come with a joke on the wrapper.