The Freebie Challenge ; See If You Can Live Without Money for a Week, We Challenged This Writer. The Result? By Exploiting Our Giveaway Society She Was Able to Enjoy Seven Days of Luxury...
Daily Mail › February 25, 2005
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IS IT possible to survive on nothing for a week in London, one of the most expensive cities on Earth? Can one exist purely on free samples?
TANYA GOLD locks up her credit cards and cheque book in a drawer, eats an enormous dinner and prepares for life as a professional 'blagger' . . .See the full content of this document
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The Freebie Challenge ; See If You Can Live Without Money for a Week, We Challenged This Writer. The Result? By Exploiting Our Giveaway Society She Was Able to Enjoy Seven Days of Luxury...
DAY ONE
ON THE first day, I dress with more care than usual. The first rule of successful blagging is: look and sound like you can afford the products you are 'testing'.So this week I'll drape myself in satins, silks and furs and wear every piece of jewellery I own. My first chore is to get free gym membership. I ring Club Kensington on Kensington High Street. 'I'm thinking of joining your club,' I say, in my poshest accent. 'Might I sample your facilities?' They immediately offer me a three-day trial, including a free personal training session and a free physiotherapy session.I'll cycle down after lunch.But where shall I go for lunch? I decide t...See the full content of this document
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