[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