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In reply to the discussion: How to get around the paywall at national newspapers [View all]multigraincracker
(34,105 posts)The local fish wrap is $2.25/day. I tried to get the cheap E edition and when I called the number it was surreal. After they got my credit card number, I ended up getting all kind of charges on it.
Went to the bank and had cancel the account and start a new one. Had to change all of my direct deposit...in other words a cluster f**k for me.
Found a local coffee shop that always has a couple of copies around. Now I go online and see if there are any headlines of articles I need to read to keep up on local news. If so, I get out of the house, a positive for me, and get a $2.00 cup of joe and read the paper. Takes the time it takes to read the paper as drink a small coffee.
I get out and socialize for the same price. Win, Win for me.
I'll to check the library on the Reservation that I live on. I get my library card there and it gives me access to every library in the county. Love to support the Tribe too.