Can you find anyone who provides samples?

I have used this website (UK based so no help to you I’m afraid) in the past and they provide small quantities of filament for you try https://3dfilaprint.com/filament-samples/

Might be worth having a look around to see if there is anyone stateside who does a similar service.

As you asked, it’s up on my cult profile now.

https://cults3d.com/en/users/Doctor-Spork/3d-models

I’ve packed these guys away as I’ll not be doing much with them for a while, but I’ll post other FDM 3D printed minis and try to get some better pictures. I’m fairly new to miniature photography, but I’m learning so hopefully future photos will show details better.

Yes and yes and thank you.

They were printed on a stock Ender 3 (okay I replaced the plastic extruder with a metal one, but that makes absolutely no difference to the print quality). I also used a 0.2mm nozzle and a lot of patience.