Internet

[hensleyll]

So Why Does Internet Say Things Are Free Then Want To Charge You A Arm And Legg

[ssliva67]

Because it is the easiest way to get people to view their sites.

[delladidit]

...Anything to get you to their site. 

[hensleyll]

I Guess It Sure Gets My Attention

[lvstephanie]

That's an old business trick... People always want stuff for free, no matter what it costs. For example, there was this fisherman that was trying to sell fly-fishing lures. He was charging a couple of dollars for each lure, but then shipping was free. Unfortunately he didn't sell many lures because people thought that $2 was too expensive for a lure. So he changed tactics and offered free fishing lures (just pay $5 for shipping and handling). Not only were people paying more in total, but he was also getting many more customers, just because people saw the "free" offer and fell for it hook, line and sinker (ok, I just had to...)

[hensleyll]

well i dont like it much but im usually one of those idiots that jump on it

[ushaann]

Because it is the easiest way to get people to view their sites.

thats correct

[katie322]

well i dont like it much but im usually one of those idiots that jump on it

ALWAYS always ALWAYS google or do a search for site reviews before you sign up or enter your information!     

[crazyzoo]

Oldest trick suck you in get your info then charge a fee for what your really looking for 

[egrant3]

why does the internet offer so many offers to make money-but they make you work too hard to get it or they break the money into bits at a time.

[luvh8tragedy87]

That's interesting about the lures. But yeah that happens all the time. As long as there's a big FREE sign people will come running.

[hensleyll]

yes i see this now,cant convinc my 9 year old grandson that though

[davidh121]

The service provider is charging you for the service rendered to get you there. I can say a show is "free" me to see, but if the distance is very far for me the value is not so free anymore. The fee that I have to pay for Internet is extensive, but I still see this as a critically valuable tool that I cannot do without anymore.

[cjohnson84]

We didn't have computers 20 years ago, The first thing about computers ,you had to spend money,But it does come in hand ,whatever a person is looking for,you can find it on the internet.I like being able to print my own pictures, and surf the web.Its a great tool for the kids to do homework, there some great site to learn off of.

[marciaenglish]

There is no such thing as a free lunch!