bschwarz86, thank you very much!
Yes, apparently there are stores quite nearby my house that sells both brands. I will ask again if they have the sampler bags. But I went on some local forums and found quite a lot of people feed their dogs Orijen despite the price *wide eyes* and all are willing to buy leftovers if Orijen is just not suited to my babies. So it's been a great day so far
But you live in California? Surely in the land of conveniences some stores are willing to send to you?