Free stuff these days...

[Z-man]

So I got to thinking - what can you get for free anymore these days? Free as in "no strings attached, don't need to go to some silly convention to get some knick-knack with a company logo on it" free stuff.

Here's what I cam up with:

Food stuff:
- Free cold cut samples at the local deli
- Free ice cream sample at the ice cream parlor
- Free samples at Costco / BJ's / SAMS club
- Free candy at banks

Car related stuff:
- Free air for the tires at many gas stations
- Free water for your radiator
- Free maps and tourism packets at vacation spots / state tourism departments (but really, with the interwebs, you don't really need this)
- Free charging stations for EV vehicles at Walmart and many other businesses (this one is getting more popular)

Other stuff:
- Many ski mountains allow you to take the first morning run for free to see if the conditions are satisfactory for you.
- Free mulch at the local town recycling center in many towns
- Free concerts at many town squares across the USA
- Free buffet or luncheon at Sr. Assisted Living centers or Time sharing places (sometimes also includes a free gift) -- the only obligation here is to hear their sales pitch (kinda have some strings attached)
- Free internet access at many cafes & libraries
- Free books and movies to rent from local libraries

What others can you think of?

-Z

[ckelly78z]

Any Craigslist add with the words "curb alert" in it.

[Hugh R]

I got a free "Smart" sprinkler controller from my water supplier. Many in CA offer them.

[Aragorn]

Doesn't Sam's Club require a membership fee? No Membership? No soup for you...

[Tobra]

Nothing is free, there is only the illusion that nobody pays.

[widgeon13]

Actually, Lime Rock offers free admission to all veterans and active duty military personnel. Check their website. I just showed my ID and was in this past summer season. I think that's pretty great.

[onlycafe]

free advice..... worth twice the cost.

[pksystems]

I don't think air is free at any gas station around here anymore. I believe it's $1 to turn the machine on.

I do get a call saying I won a free cruise every 2nd day tho.

[Scott Douglas]

I got some free flashlights and a tape measure at Harbor Freight before they put the 'with any purchase' on the coupons.

[dafischer]

Lunch.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Free Scott mountain bike handlebar

[on2wheels52]

"nothing ain't worth nothing but it's free"

Jim

[john70t]

Free nibblets at Costco.
Free RV parking in Wallmart lots. Bicycles in back. Fishing pole and wood stove.
Free gas points on the cc.
Free vacation?

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Z-man

Car related stuff:
- Free air for the tires at many gas stations
- Free water for your radiator

Not many places that have either of those around here. I know of 1 gas station that's got free air very near where I used to live. Now the closest gas station has a machine like most, that costs $1 to get air, except that this one takes credit cards.

Yeah, lots of free food samples at grocery stores these days. I usually don't go on the days that they are most abundant and usually pass them by.

Free help and stuff from many Pelican folks gets passed around.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Health care!

Oh wait...

[Porsche-O-Phile]

PPOT is still free!

[Z-man]

Originally Posted by Aragorn

Doesn't Sam's Club require a membership fee? No Membership? No soup for you...

I know that at Costco, you do not need a membership card to enter for Rx purchases. So I guess once you are in to pick up your drugs, you can roam and sample the vittles. But don't expect to actually buy any non-Rx items without a membership!

-Z

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

PPOT is still free!

That's true!

[dad911]

Library Card
Wildwood, NJ Beach
Entry to Knoebels amusement park
Free Museum Day - A City Based List of Free Museums and Museums With Free Admission Days
Smithsonian museums and National Zoo

[Nostril Cheese]

Coffee at rest stops.
Wi/fi at most places.