u/DrivePCHSlow

Online trials often require you to submit credit card information for the free trial, banking on the fact that you will forget to remove it so they can charge you as soon as the trial is done, regardless of if you were satisfied or not. Some places also make it difficult to remove your card number for their files. You can get pre-purchased gift cards so that those companies can't have direct access to your line of credit. For any iPhone users, it's even more coinvent to use the apple cash card.

Bonus LPT: You can cancel the trial immediately after you sign up for it. You will still get the free trial period even after the cancelation.

Why YSK: Online trials often require you to submit credit card information for the free trial, banking on the fact that you will forget to remove it so they can charge you as soon as the trial is done, regardless of if you were satisfied or not. Some places also make it difficult to remove your card number for their files. You can get pre-purchased gift cards so that those companies can't have direct access to your line of credit. For any iPhone users, it's even more coinvent to use the apple cash card.

Bonus LPT: You can cancel the trial immediately after you sign up for it. You will still get the free trial period even after the cancelation.

Why YSK: I will probably regret sharing this, but prices are too high these days to gatekeep. Clothing prices are often hyper inflated for basic branding and clothing design. Stores like Michael's keep plain, high-quality t shirts for three dollars, something like one tenth of the prices you see in department stores, or even online. For those on a tight budget, I hope this helps.