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Free box of old computer parts turned into a three hour puzzle
Saw a post for free electronics in Tacoma, grabbed a box of random cables and drives. Spent the next three hours trying to figure out which of the seven identical looking power cords actually worked with the old hard drive. My friend watched the whole thing and just said 'maybe it's free for a reason.' Anyone else ever get stuck trying to make free stuff actually function?
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schmidt.karen17d ago
Oh man, that's the hidden cost of free stuff right there. I mean, you basically paid for it with three hours of your life. Your friend might have a point.
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barbara96717d ago
Time is only wasted if you didn't enjoy it. Those three hours could have been a fun project in themselves. Free stuff can come with a bonus experience, not just a cost.
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