We have been without cable for over 3 years and even though we have an antennae on the roof it isn't connected. We do however have a large collection of DVDs and VHS movies. My hubby is self-employed and likes movies running in the background while he works in the shop and when he gets done with work around 10-11PM he likes to relax with MASH espisodes. Most of the MASH episodes on DVD were received either as gifts or I got them through Amazon using gift certificates from my credit card use (from my ebay business) so even though the whole MASH series would have been about $250 retail we got them over the course of time for less than $25. We find VHS movies at yard sales etc also. Very rarely do we actually buy a new DVD. Most of what we have gets watched over and over again. I prefer to read even when watching TV so sinces for us it is mainly 'reruns' I have probably read at least 1000 books in the last year with no cable. It is just not something we can afford, so not having it for us leaves us that money to put towards something else that needs to be paid for.
One benefit to not having TV via cable or antennae is not having to see commercials which means you don't get all those subtle clues that your life is without meaning if you don't have the latest gadget or goodie.
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