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Old 09-11-2010, 10:50 AM
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Default 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 ?
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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.

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You can always get a free hearing test at any of the hearing aid places.
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Going into any pharmacy and asking questions and getting answers about medications, drug interactions, etc. All free!
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Grocery stores....."Buy one, get one free."
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Grocery stores....."Buy one, get one free."
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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