Things I don't pay for - Page 6

ifeel100 · #**101** (**permalink**) 10-29-2006, 03:04 AM

When purchasing new launched mutual funds, they usually givin out 1% free.
Example: When u buy in 1k units, they gv u 10 units FOC.

The Budget Man · #**102** (**permalink**) 11-04-2006, 03:13 AM

I had some leaking taps and a mate leant me the equipment to fix it. So instead of a big plumbers bill I only had to buy the washers.

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LuxLiving · #**103** (**permalink**) 11-04-2006, 03:06 PM

I don't pay for shhh.....s.e.x.

Garsh and golly, I've had to think a long time about what I don't pay for! How old is this thread anyway?

I also don't pay for nose hair removal. Gee, what else???????????

Hmmmm....I'll have to get back with you on this.

tinapbeana · #**104** (**permalink**) 11-04-2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxLiving

I don't pay for shhh.....s.e.x.

Garsh and golly, I've had to think a long time about what I don't pay for! How old is this thread anyway?

I also don't pay for nose hair removal. Gee, what else???????????

Hmmmm....I'll have to get back with you on this.

i'll bet you don't pay for air. unless you go to one of those fancy oxygen bars. or someone in your home might be on oxygen, in which case i have firmly wedged my foot in my mouth

LuxLiving · #**105** (**permalink**) 11-04-2006, 03:38 PM

Funny that! My dear F-I-L lived with us before he passed away. He was on oxygen, but before I called the home health company to come pick up the equipment I had myself a breath or two.

Now, now - just a little 'nip!

I had heard Kirstie Allee (sp?) talking about it once as an aid to the skin, so I had to give it a little nostril test! I'm not sure how it works but hey, it was worth a shot...but shuckydarns, the wrinkles were still there!

junger · #**106** (**permalink**) 11-08-2006, 01:42 PM

Drinks at lunch - I get it from the water cooler in my office.

The Budget Man · #**107** (**permalink**) 11-11-2006, 03:56 AM

My morning coffee when I'm on the road.

I find it far more relaxing to stop at a park and have my coffee before heading into the day's meetings than to stop at a shop and be amongst all the noise. I take my flask and can stop at any interesting place along the way. Since it is a ninety minute trip many mornings I get to see lots of interesting places.

The bonus is that I arrive at the meetings refreshed.

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rduell · #**108** (**permalink**) 11-11-2006, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxLiving

I don't pay for shhh.....s.e.x.

Garsh and golly, I've had to think a long time about what I don't pay for! How old is this thread anyway?

I also don't pay for nose hair removal. Gee, what else???????????

Hmmmm....I'll have to get back with you on this.

LOL! Good one!

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frugalmomof1 · #**109** (**permalink**) 11-13-2006, 04:04 PM

I don't buy the town trash bags that are required where I live ($1.50/bag). DH got permission to throw our trash in the dumpster at work. They said they have to pay a set price for pick up 2x's a week whether it is full or not!

I buy the the cheapy trash bags for the large kitchen trash can and use grocery bags for the bathrooms and baby's room.

januarymarch · #**110** (**permalink**) 12-09-2006, 12:23 AM

Haven't bought a trash bag in over a year. I use all the bags I get forced on me at the store.

alwaysbudget · #**111** (**permalink**) 04-07-2007, 09:13 PM

We dont pay for High speed internet,
napkins
matches
grocery bags

areareare · #**112** (**permalink**) 04-09-2007, 09:51 AM

I use Canadian Tire money to buy batteries .

puck36 · #**113** (**permalink**) 04-10-2007, 10:33 PM

Here is a list of everything I have gotten free this year.
1. vacuum
2. 2 end tables
3. 5 shelfs
4. new shoes
5. printer stand
6. computer chair
7. kids pool (for my dog)
8. small glass display case
9. microwave
10. kitchen stuff
11. juicer
12. wok

kateochang · #**114** (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 09:56 AM

Hey..I think most of us miss this one thing which is absolutely free and we don't have to pay for..

AIR!

I can't imagine if we have to pay for each breath we take...

tanya9876 · #**115** (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 08:10 AM

papers - you can normally find loads on the train or bus!

knives and folks and sauces - as they have them at all shops for free

When i was a student we didn't hardly ever buy milk, sugar, sauces and salt and pepper as you can get it all in one go from resteraunts. I am not quite as bad now, but it was a great way of saving money.

paper - from work
diary - from work
pens - from work

if you ever work from home then you are entitled surely to take some of this home as you wouldn't normally be paying for it. Obviously when it is at home you will end up using it for your personal stuff too though!

momof1in150 · #**116** (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanya9876

papers - you can normally find loads on the train or bus!

knives and folks and sauces - as they have them at all shops for free

When i was a student we didn't hardly ever buy milk, sugar, sauces and salt and pepper as you can get it all in one go from resteraunts. I am not quite as bad now, but it was a great way of saving money.

paper - from work
diary - from work
pens - from work

if you ever work from home then you are entitled surely to take some of this home as you wouldn't normally be paying for it. Obviously when it is at home you will end up using it for your personal stuff too though!

With the exception of getting papers from the bus or train I would say that all of the above is considered stealing. If you are taking more then you can use in a restaurant then you are stealing. If you are taking items from work to use at home for personal use then it is stealing. It is one thing to be frugal but taking something to save money is NOT frugal.

herm4 · #**117** (**permalink**) 08-28-2007, 09:51 AM

Magazines. I get lots of them free through E rewards.

zee8 · #**118** (**permalink**) 08-29-2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kateochang

Hey..I think most of us miss this one thing which is absolutely free and we don't have to pay for..

AIR!

I can't imagine if we have to pay for each breath we take...

Water, public places..

Kedi · #**119** (**permalink**) 12-02-2007, 01:25 PM

I am a certified addicted freebie-holic .. so I receive a ton of things for free
I especially like the freebies they give for test-drives
I have received AMEX gift cards, music CD's, t-shirts, a picnic backpack,
duffle bags, umbrellas, books & free food all from test-driving new cars

things I receive for free on a regular basis:
movie screening passes
magazines
pens
books
music downloads & CD's
movie downloads, rentals & DVD's
calendars
rubber bands (from produce & the postal mail)
shipping materials - boxes, peanuts & bubble wrap
free food coupons- Sonic, What-a-burger, Chick-fil-a (not BOGO)

things that take longer & more work that I get for free:
airline tickets (earned through frequent flyer miles & e-miles)
gift registry freebies (items vary - cookware, bakeware, picture frames, cookbooks, etc)
MyPoints rewards (have received Omaha Steak packages, Sharper Image gift cards & Spa gift vouchers)

ThriftoRama · #**120** (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 04:42 PM

I don't pay for DVDs.
We either rent them for free from the library, share between friends, or buy movies we absolutely love using Amazon gift certificates we earn with credit card rewards.