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Summary: The Best Things in Life are (how to get stuff) FREE!
Review: As a New Yorker and an X-treme bargin hound I thought there would be little I could learn from this book. Wow. Was I in for a shock. The author reveals a universe of cheap wonders in NYC, that had somehow eluded my cheap self. Even better, it's a throughly entertaining read.I especially liked the entertainment listings and the hair, beauty and massage section. I'm all a twitter to go to the totally free Shiseido "store" for my free facial, massage and even classes. Heck, I may even apply for the free car he speaks of... The best kept NY secrets are here. Read this book and you'll finally understand how many of us can afford our rent AND have a blast every day of the week.
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Summary: The Best Things in Life are (how to get stuff) FREE!
Review: As a New Yorker and an X-treme bargin hound I thought there would be little I could learn from this book. Wow. Was I in for a shock. The author reveals a universe of cheap wonders in NYC, that had somehow eluded my cheap self. Even better, it's a throughly entertaining read. I especially liked the entertainment listings and the hair, beauty and massage section. I'm all a twitter to go to the totally free Shiseido "store" for my free facial, massage and even classes. Heck, I may even apply for the free car he speaks of... The best kept NY secrets are here. Read this book and you'll finally understand how many of us can afford our rent AND have a blast every day of the week.
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Summary: Must have for New Yorkers on a budget
Review: As a relatively new resident of New York City, I found this book to be a great source of ideas. I have already done a number of the activities suggested by the Cheap Bastard including Sunday jazz in Washington Heights, swing dancing on the Hudson River pier and at a dancing school, and free outdoor movies downtown. It seems especially good for the summer months, with lots of outdoor events. My boyfriend is not a big spender so it suits us well! Thanks!
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Summary: Not Very Helpful....Oversold
Review: I purchased this book among others prior to my recent trip to the "Big Apple". I found this book full of rather impractical and unuseable ideas and really a "come on". Wouldn't recommend it. Other guides were much more helpful. This was a waste of money.
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Summary: The Cheap Bastard Rocks
Review: Okay, at first I thought, how cute, that's not a bad idea, but after thumbing through the book, there's so many things that you can do, and some of them seem like so much fun that I plan to start a Cheap Bastard's Club, so that I can get friends to make a list and knock them out one at a time. It's a cheap, fun way, to get to know New York City. This book will be a great tourist guide, if your visiting, but I think, if you have a few weeks in New York, or if you're a constant visitor or a resident of New York, then this book is an absolute must.
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Summary: To hell with my out of town friends! I'm keeping this!
Review: Several of my old college friends still trickle into New York for a visit, and I gladly play the city's goodwill ambassador. One of my friends from Iowa (one alma mater of mine) was toting this book. I thumbed through it and thought, "This is pretty good. I'll pick up a copy for whenever other friends come to the Big Onion." I did pick up a copy, and as I read through this very well written book, I started to learn a few things for myself. Now, it's a keeper FOR ME. This is something every New Yorker should own, but I hope doesn't. If too many people discover the secrets in this book, they might go away.
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Summary: Cheap Bastard's Rich Rewards
Review: This is a great guide for finding entertainment on the cheap. Most of these tips are well-known, while some are not. Personally, I found some of the suggested itineraries not very interesting, but hey, maybe someone else may find them useful. This book does not discuss how you can get the really good stuff like free movie tickets to current hollywood films--it offers tips for other types of films--or free tickets to Carnegie Hall, etc. I guess I have to write my own book :^D
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