Comments on: Attaching Value: Is something always worth it just because it’s free? http://queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/ We're here, We're queer, and We're not going Shopping without Coupons Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:23:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Emily http://queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/comment-page-1/#comment-148835 Emily Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:17:31 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/#comment-148835 I feel you on this one. When I was younger, I pounced on anything free...because it was free! But then my place started getting more and more cluttered with useless junk. Now, before I do that, I force myself to pause and ask myself those questions you mentioned. A coworker recently returned from a huge convention with bags full of knickknacks -- keychains, card decks, notepads, DVDs, pens, etc. I grabbed a few little things that would be useful, but have done my best to stocking up on other free things that would just create more clutter and mess. It's hard to turn down free things, but a must!<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-148835">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I feel you on this one. When I was younger, I pounced on anything free…because it was free! But then my place started getting more and more cluttered with useless junk. Now, before I do that, I force myself to pause and ask myself those questions you mentioned. A coworker recently returned from a huge convention with bags full of knickknacks — keychains, card decks, notepads, DVDs, pens, etc. I grabbed a few little things that would be useful, but have done my best to stocking up on other free things that would just create more clutter and mess. It’s hard to turn down free things, but a must!

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]]> By: The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Major Cold Edition http://queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/comment-page-1/#comment-148809 The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Major Cold Edition Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:01:29 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/#comment-148809 [...] Attaching Value: Is Something Always Worth It Just Because It’s Free? The word “free” bothers me (unless it’s a friend or family member that I know well) because I’ve learned over time that there’s never such a thing as a free lunch. You only get “free” stuff if there’s some sort of catch somewhere. (@ queercents) Related Posts Slowing Down, or Starting on My DreamsThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Post-Super Bowl EditionThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Early Cold EditionThe Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Crunch EditionThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Moving Monday Edition Did you like this article? You can get the complete text of all the latest articles at The Simple Dollar in your email inbox each morning by entering your email address below. Your address will only be used for mailing you the articles, and each one will include a link so you can unsubscribe at any time. Report an unethical ad No comments yet. Be the first. Leave a reply [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-148809">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] Attaching Value: Is Something Always Worth It Just Because It’s Free? The word “free” bothers me (unless it’s a friend or family member that I know well) because I’ve learned over time that there’s never such a thing as a free lunch. You only get “free” stuff if there’s some sort of catch somewhere. (@ queercents) Related Posts Slowing Down, or Starting on My DreamsThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Post-Super Bowl EditionThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Early Cold EditionThe Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Crunch EditionThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Moving Monday Edition Did you like this article? You can get the complete text of all the latest articles at The Simple Dollar in your email inbox each morning by entering your email address below. Your address will only be used for mailing you the articles, and each one will include a link so you can unsubscribe at any time. Report an unethical ad No comments yet. Be the first. Leave a reply [...]

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]]> By: Jennifer http://queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/comment-page-1/#comment-148582 Jennifer Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:29:21 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/#comment-148582 Dawn, I really appreciate this post; if we're really going to reduce waste and live more mindfully, we need to do more than just acquire junk because it's free/cheap. Magazines are huge time-suckers/tree butcherers. Thanks for writing this!<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-148582">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Dawn, I really appreciate this post; if we’re really going to reduce waste and live more mindfully, we need to do more than just acquire junk because it’s free/cheap.
Magazines are huge time-suckers/tree butcherers. Thanks for writing this!

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]]> By: Alissa http://queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/comment-page-1/#comment-148349 Alissa Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:57:35 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/#comment-148349 Thank you for the mention :)<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-148349">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Thank you for the mention :)

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]]> By: Liza http://queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/comment-page-1/#comment-148272 Liza Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:11:16 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/08/04/attaching-value-is-something-always-worth-it-just-because-it-is-free/#comment-148272 I've been thinking about this from the other side all weekend. We are doing a huge purge of crap we never use, in anticipation of selling our house. Of the maybe 10 things we listed on freecycle over the weekend, all but one were claimed in less than 2 hours, most in less than 15 minutes. The only thing that no one seems to want? A box of VHS tapes. Even the box of cassette tapes went.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-148272">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I’ve been thinking about this from the other side all weekend. We are doing a huge purge of crap we never use, in anticipation of selling our house. Of the maybe 10 things we listed on freecycle over the weekend, all but one were claimed in less than 2 hours, most in less than 15 minutes.

The only thing that no one seems to want? A box of VHS tapes. Even the box of cassette tapes went.

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