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26 Common Items That Used To Be Totally Free, But Now Cost Money
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Consider this your warning: this list might make you mildly infuriated. As a Viral Resident Writer at BuzzFeed, I cover politics, trending news, and pop culture through a lifestyle lens. —rsamacct"Southwest used to be my go-to airline because of their free checked bags. I have no reason to fly Southwest now."—ru_benz —onaplinth"Free air for your tires at the gas station. The reason it costs money now is inflation."—oldfatguy62 —angelamace"TV was once free (after you bought the TV and paid the electric bill 😊)."—Wonderful_Shame_4986"Commercials for streaming services. You're telling me I have to pay to see ads? Or pay more to stop seeing ads?"—Curious-Coat9918 —Inevitable-Device-81"Love. What do you mean I have to send you a dress that you will wear for our date, and then send an Uber to pick you up?"—29xyxy —BobSacramanto"Firewood in provincial parks. When I worked in parks, we just cut up trees that blew down into firewood length and let campers load up on what they needed. Now, you have to buy it in bags."—ChrisRiley_42