Things that used to be free

[vsjhoc]

Originally Posted by Drumm

Directory Assistance, once upon a time, was free. Now it's at least a buck-fifty per 411 call, unless you're listening to an ad through 1-800-free411 or something.

Call 1-800-free411 or 1-888free411. It's free from a landline, and if you're calling from a cell phone, you pay only for air time. The only other "cost" is listening to a 15-20 second ad.

[rob62521]

Originally Posted by PRICEPLUS

I remember when you could write to most ball players and get a free autographed picture. Try that today!

Well, I bet those ballplayers who gave the free autographed pic didn't make the millions the ones do today who charge!

[markio26]

i was just speaking with my cousin this morning, her unkle spent 45 yrs. as a coach for the local high school for free.... she said many guys have took up coaching because of him and his example, but, she added they get paid for it... he still volunteers for soccer coach as a sub when someone is ill.. and still free....