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The Cheap Bastard's? Guide to New York City, 4th: A Native New Yorker's Secrets of Living the Good Life--for Free!

The Cheap Bastard's? Guide to New York City, 4th: A Native New Yorker's Secrets of Living the Good Life--for Free!
By Rob Grader

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This book catalogs the endless free opportunities available in the Big Apple, from theater, concerts, and museums to yoga classes, haircuts, and massages--for native and visiting cheapskates alike.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #36037 in Books
  • Published on: 2008-05-13
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 320 pages

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Editorial Reviews

Review
"Brings on attitude and humor in its revelations of how to obtain assorted freebies" -- Publisher’s Weekly

"But does it work? You Bet… Grader hilariously dissects the city to come up with his innovative money savers." -- John Deiner, The Washington Post

"The [money] you spend on this book will be recouped in no time" -- Brooklyn Parent Magazine

"The last word on living well and cheaply in the Big Apple – and, no, it is not an oxymoron." -- June Sawyers, Chicago Tribune

"There are a lot of ideas worth considering…Plenty of attractions for the casual visitor." -- Richard P. Carpenter, Boston Globe

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"The last word on living well and cheaply in the Big Apple--and no, it is not an oxymoron."
--June Sawyers, Chicago Tribune

“A penny-pincher’s nirvana—it’s as if we wrote it!”
—Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine
 
“A thoroughly impressive roundup of freebies and cheapies found throughout the
  boroughs.”
—New York Post
 
“Grader hilariously dissects the city to come up with his innovative money savers.”
—John Deiner, The Washington Post

From the Back Cover

Completely revised and updated, stuffed with attitude and humor, The Original Cheap Bastard reveals even more great finds for visitors and natives alike:
 
How to land a low-cost apartment in a luxury building—without paying a broker’s feeWhere to find half-price meals and free food, including coffee, sushi, and pub grubHow to gain free entrance to plays, concerts, museums, and television tapingsWhere to find free classes in anything from yoga to small business developmentWhen and where to find great furnishings in other people’s trashHow to get a free haircut, color treatment, manicure, or low-cost massage

    Customer Reviews

    Must have for New Yorkers on a budget5
    This book is the best I've read of its genre. Rob Grader means it when he says something's free, and he gives away the catch where there is one.
    After reading his book, I have now
    *seen a Broadway play...for FREE
    *seen the Knicks at Madison Square Garden...for FREE
    *found a bar with $3 mixed drinks and free popcorn
    *furnished my apartment FREE
    *bought half-price bagels to last a whole week
    *seen FREE acoustic performances.
    The one I haven't got yet is the free movie tickets, but that's coming.
    Oh yes--I've been in New York less than six weeks, living off savings, working as an intern and not getting paid.
    BUY THIS BOOK! (But if you're really cheap, you'll do what I did and read it at a bookstore first, then buy it used online).

    To hell with my out of town friends! I'm keeping this!5
    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.

    New to NYC...and poor!5
    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!