[oldfriend]

These are two words that I feel have been abused and overused in net-working.

So much so that I think they are becoming a "Liability" and your Web Site, Blog, and Articles will suffer greatly when you use these words.

When I see something on T.V. that I like and I only want one, I normally will not buy the item because I get a second one FREE.

I don't want a second one FREE. I just want one at a fair price.

Anyone else feel this way?

Oldfriend

But wait, If you reply within the next ten minutes, I'll send you a second comment FREE! (Oh, just pay me shipping and handling.)

[Hugop]

I know what you mean, I see a lot of hosting plans that gives you a free domain 1year for a purchase that is bigger than $10, but I just want to host and already have a domain.

[morgoodie]

I get what you are saying and I agree. It is not really free because you have to pay shipping and handling. If I wanted two I would order two. I guess they figure that it makes it sound like a much better deal when they offer something free since people love free stuff. What I really hate is when they say that you would normally have to pay X amount but through this special off get it for x dollars. If it is really worth $99, how are they making any money by selling it at $19.99? I exaggerate but that is really how it sounds.

[DreekLass]

Lol. I like your sense of humor, OP ANd I have to say that I agree with you. Often the one item that you want will cost more than it otherwise would have, due to the fact that it is part of a promotion to give away a second item for free.

[oldbuddy]

What is worse to me is getting an email touting the amazing properties of a one time deal that will be gone if you don't beat the clock counting down and the product is software that doesn't cost a penny more after the first one is sold. Why would anyone in their right mind terminate selling it when there is no added cost no matter how many are sold?

[Vinaya]

I was recently tricked by "free." I was looking to create a logo and was searching for free tool.I found a websites that said free logo. After I created logo, it asked me to pay $60. The word free was used as a trick.

[oldbuddy]

I was recently tricked by "free." I was looking to create a logo and was searching for free tool.I found a websites that said free logo. After I created logo, it asked me to pay $60. The word free was used as a trick.

That's when I would do a screenshot and leave.

[philo]

I won't allow me to get fooled,whenever I notice free service or item i will calculate whether it is worth or not.shape our mind to deal with it.

[thisnthat]

Ha ha, that was good.

Yes, I agree with this. I get that they use these tactics for a reason, and they probably work on a lot of people, but I'm not one of them. I hate feeling like I'm being taken advantage of and will refuse to buy on principle.

I also agree with the limited time offer thing, which is often just a lot of hooey.

[IcyFirefly]

I am scare seeing those two words! Nothing is really and actual free; and guaranteed is very sketchy. They can always use some kind of reasons or excuses to not guaranteed anything and there isn't a thing you can do about it.

[DreekLass]

What is worse to me is getting an email touting the amazing properties of a one time deal that will be gone if you don't beat the clock counting down and the product is software that doesn't cost a penny more after the first one is sold. Why would anyone in their right mind terminate selling it when there is no added cost no matter how many are sold?

Countdowns are another pest, yes. If there is one thing that I don't respond favorable to is any sort of manipulation or peer pressure. I don't like being given a limit in order to get me to pay for something, or pay more.