When ‘Free’ Comes With a Price Tag

When ‘Free’ Comes With a Price Tag
"Free" things aren't always without their costs. melissamn/Shutterstock
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I couldn’t pass it up, and I mean that quite literally. Someone dumped it right in the middle of my shortcut through the back of a neighborhood center. I had two choices: hit it head-on or stop to investigate.

Closer examination revealed a unique piece of furniture—a child-size, solid wood combination five-drawer dresser wardrobe. I dragged it to the side and found it to be nearly intact. It would need a little work but had definite possibilities. Even in its needy condition, it was free—something for nothing!

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