What great things have you found for free?

Dionysus · #1 06-26-2007, 06:24 PM

It could be a literal thing, a place that usually charges but you somehow got in for free, or a service.

A couple of years ago, I went to sectionals for my fraternity...housing is usually for free, but you usually stay in a brother's apartment or dorm room. But, this time we were assigned to stay with a brother who didn't have an apartment or dorm room. Instead, we stayed at her grandparents house, which was a (edit) mansion. We had one floor to ourselves. They cooked us dinner each night, so we didn't have to go out to eat. It was great.

Drolefille · #2 06-26-2007, 06:28 PM

Free samples online. Either the freebie group from LJ or freebie forums. (Walmart.com and Dove.com too) I don't need to buy fabric softener for forever and travel sized deoderant and shampoo is always useful!

SOPi_Jawbreaker · #3 06-26-2007, 10:27 PM

I did not have to pay for cover, beer, or food at Kildare's on Friday.

I've signed up for a few samples (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, razors, floss, deoderant, etc.)

I've also signed up for a couple contests. I won a guitar from Hot Topic and a t-shirt from Seventeen magazine.

cheerfulgreek · #4 06-27-2007, 01:31 AM

I always have to pay.

AlphaFrog · #5 06-27-2007, 07:17 AM

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Oh, come on, who the hell is complaining about that???

CrimsonTide4 · #6 06-27-2007, 08:16 AM

In 2003, I flew to New Orleans. On my return flight I had a four hour layover but happened to see when I landed at the layover location that there was a flight that left in ten minutes to my final destination. I approached the gate and asked if I could fly on the departing flight instead of waiting three more hours. I was able to change and the woman gave me a seat in first class. It was my first time and it was heavenly. You get fed before the flight even leaves.

AlwaysSAI · #7 06-27-2007, 09:14 AM

This past summer when I was beginning to move into my first apartment a woman that my mom has known for many years donated an old loveseat and a dinner table to what I like to call the "Needy AlwaysSAI Fund". The stuff isn't new, but it's in great shape and I love it all!

Being a poor college student, I have also aquired a few things from dumpsters. I have an end table, a swiffer, and a broom from the dumpter behind my old dorm.

Still BLUTANG · #8 06-27-2007, 09:16 AM

my job sent me to a conference in Nashville, about 2 months after close friend moved there and bought a house. i took her to all our conference stuff and she took me to all her hot spots. i think the only thing i paid for was a lemonade during my week there. so it was like i got a free trip to see a friend!

Lil' Hannah · #9 06-27-2007, 09:48 AM

In college I went skiing at Sugarbush in Vermont for free. One of my sorority sisters had a place up there, and at the time I was working for an outdoor/camping store that had a lift ticket program with a bunch of resorts, so I got a free lift ticket there. I have my own skis, so I didn't have to pay for rentals. I did have to pitch in for gas and food, but other than that it was free.

I also got a lot of free stuff working at that outdoor store, most notably a used bike. The guys in the bike shop fixed it up for me and let me have it.

Glitter650 · #10 06-27-2007, 03:54 PM

I've been bumped to first class for free once

I got a free trip for taking an earier flight to a city closer to home

free meal at Chevy's once when the server spilled water on me.

kathykd2005 · #11 06-27-2007, 03:57 PM

I found this awesome Shakespeare in the Park performance for free.

I also found a concert for free in my city.

Yeah for free stuff!

mr.kev84 · #12 06-27-2007, 04:58 PM

i have not paid for breakfast in a while. i stop by hotels and eat their continental breakfasts.

kev

LeslieAGD · #13 06-27-2007, 05:17 PM

I won a $500 Gucci watch in a radio station contest a few years ago.

scbelle · #14 06-27-2007, 05:34 PM

I love it when I get bumped to business class on planes (for me it's happened about 5 times, and mostly on transatlantic flights).

I won a whitewater rafting trip on the radio a few years ago. It was pretty fun.

My new obsession is cheap (not free) designer sunglasses. The PX has been selling Juicy and Gucci all for $39 a pair, compared to their $200-250 pricetags, it seems like a steal!

Denise_DPhiE · #15 06-28-2007, 05:31 PM

Best thing yet - chaise lounge for patio...

Go to this website and click on your county/state and join...

www.freecycle.org

I've give away much and received even more (probably b.c it is good karma to give away)

The concept is to keep stuff out of the landfill. Started by some crunchy granola folks in San Francisco no doubt but it is a fantastic thing. People give away furniture, appliances, clothing, toys - you name it.

I picked up a high end patio chaise lounge last week - matches my furniture really well and these are about $150. Not even a scratch on it.

I've gotten handbags, toys, huge bag of high end samples, lotions etc.

I've given away tons of baby stuff, household stuff. It is a win win for everyone.

Everyone should look into it and tell a friend or three.