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pauld315 09-11-2010 10:50 AM

Do you know of any free servces anymore ?
 
I just went to the optometrists to have my eyeglasses adjusted. This is a completely free sevice that is performed with a smile and they ask for nothing in return.

I thought to myself that this has to be one of the only free services left in this world. Can anybody think of anything else that is completely free like this in 2010 ?

barb1191 09-11-2010 12:45 PM

Yes, there are many compassionate people in the world....

My hairdresser shaved my head at the start of my first chemo session. I asked him how much and he replied (teary-eyed) "You take care of yourself and get outta here." With a big hug, I left feeling loved by a long-time friend.

Our ceiling showed a water stain. I contacted our roofer (who had just done a roof problem a few months ago) to check out the roof. He came about two hours later, checked the roof and fixed it. I asked him how much and he replied, "This one is on me." I couldn't accept that as he responded so quickly and on a Sunday and did the quick fix, so paid him accordingly. A fine man is he.

And so it goes.....b

zcaveman 09-11-2010 01:58 PM

You can always get a free hearing test at any of the hearing aid places.

Pturner 09-11-2010 03:35 PM

Um.... TOTV!

Thanks, admins.

villages07 09-11-2010 03:59 PM

Free tax prep by AARP tax aide in the villages. Relatively straightforward returns only.

brostholder 09-11-2010 04:54 PM

Going into any pharmacy and asking questions and getting answers about medications, drug interactions, etc. All free!

barb1191 09-11-2010 07:06 PM

Grocery stores....."Buy one, get one free." :shrug:

Pturner 09-11-2010 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barb1191 (Post 291393)
Grocery stores....."Buy one, get one free." :shrug:

Does that count? You have to buy something to "get one free". It's more like a 50 percent discount, except you have to pay full price for one to get it.

zcaveman 09-12-2010 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pturner (Post 291402)
Does that count? You have to buy something to "get one free". It's more like a 50 percent discount, except you have to pay full price for one to get it.

It is a 100% discount. If I want to buy a can of Del Monte peas and they cost 75 cents and I am going to get one free then I have saved 75 cents since I do not have to buy another can next time. I only do the BOGO on items that I want. I probably have more cereal than I can eat because of BOGO.

I really wish they would put a big box for the homeless shelters in front of the stores so I could put the BOGO one in the box.

red tail 09-12-2010 03:27 PM

travel agency...all the advice and recommendations you want. no charge

vj1213 09-12-2010 04:34 PM

I had a flat tire on my golf cart and TV golf cart store came and got it, repaired it and brought it back for free...now it was probably because it was only 3 weeks old, but hey free is free

southguy66 09-13-2010 07:41 AM

1. All the volunteer jobs. The user gets your service for free.
2. Notary at the bank.
3. All those free samples at Sam's and other stores.

Sparky-30 09-19-2010 10:27 AM

Since I am follicly impaired, my barber finally told me not to come back any more, said we will do this by phone from now on:pepper2:

jebartle 09-19-2010 11:29 AM

Thought I had battery problem
 
Went to Advanced Auto, told them about my car at home that would not start, they came home with me, jumped the car, went back to store in car with "bad" battery, tested battery in store, told me "battery is good", Cost, NO charge....Amazing!

duffysmom 09-19-2010 12:21 PM

We have our batteries checked and filled frequently at Town & Country EZ Go in Spanish Springs. Also have tires checked and filled if necessary. FREE :BigApplause:


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