10 things that used to be free but now cost money

They say the best things in life are free - but the list of such things seems to be getting shorter by the day.

Businesses are constantly coming up with more ways to nickel and dime customers, and many items that used to be gratis now come with a fee.

We can only imagine how much longer this list will be in 10 years - and what new items will be on it.

Click through the slideshow to see some products and services that, back in the good old days, used to be free of charge but now will cost you.