THE COST OF BEING FREE
The warranty on a new color TV set had no sooner run out than the set started causing trouble. The lady of the house called the company, and they sent a man to fix it. When he found that the warranty had expired, he urged her to sign a contract for repair insurance. The woman was told that, if she signed it, there would be no charge for the present call. The lady, however, didn’t want to commit herself yet: She hadn’t studied the plan and its cost closely enough. She said she wanted to think it over. “Well, madam,” said the repairman resignedly, “don’t forget, if you want free service, you’re going to have to pay for it!” Quoted in Bits and Pieces, Vol. F
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