Cheapest Way To Move?????

PrincessPlaty

Jowo wrote: »

So the situation is that you've got virtually no cash, less than £300, no access to credit and you want to move halfway across the country?.

Well yes to put it bluntly i have just paid £1400 deposit on a house sorry i dont know how many single parents with 2 children you know that have thousands and thousands of pounds worth of savings laying about.

Sometimes due to certain circumstances you just have to do things and think about them later on, im not going to go into why im having to move but im having to do so for myself and my childrens safety, I dont have a lot of choice in the matter.

PrincessPlaty

Jowo wrote: »

So car hire places don't accept cash transactions? I never knew that, thanks.

Yes they do accept cash transactions with a refundable deposit when the vehicle is returned of around £250 to £300 which is where my problem is at the moment.

There are companies out there that dont ask for a deposit is you are paying in cash its just a case of trying to find one, and whilst i cant do this on a Saturday night i thought i would ask on here to see if anybody could think of an alternative. :rolleyes:

loki13

I'm not sure if you'd qualify, but have you thougght of a crisis loan

carefullycautious

If you are in essex now could you ask around if there are any charitable organisations who could help. What about Gingerbread, or the local church. Or you could put an advert in the local paper up north and see if any lorry drivers may be able to help, a sort of SOS.

You could try to get a crisis loan as someone has suggested. Im sure there is a scheme whereby you can take out a loan and pay a small amount back each week without heavy interest. My mind has gone blank on who runs them.It is for people on low incomes and is a community based lending scheme. We have one in our town.

Come on people of Essex surely someone can help this lady in distress

Another thought - Im sure if you approached your local vicar at the church he would rally the troops and try to help you get basic furniture etc. You will be surprised at the help out there. I know if you are not religious this may seem difficult but im sure that when people realise the predicament you are in they will help. Social services may also be a good source on local schemes etc. Dont be to proud to ask for help. You have been very brave to uproot yourself and your children and your safety is paramount. There are good people and organisations out there that can help you

Good luck for the future

jackomdj

Have you thought about asking the bank for an overdraft facility for a few weeks? Or if you already have a facility asking them to up it for the few weeks?

superfran_uk

You don't have a credit or debit card? How do you function??

PrincessPlaty

superfran_uk wrote: »

You don't have a credit or debit card? How do you function??

I pay for things with cash, sorry i dont rely on plastic if i dont have the money i go without its the way i was brought up

becky2011

One of my friends recently used Chelmsford Van Hire and they paid in cash, maybe worth a try

PrincessPlaty

becky2011 wrote: »

One of my friends recently used Chelmsford Van Hire and they paid in cash, maybe worth a try

Thanks Becky I will try and google them now x

superfran_uk

PrincessPlaty wrote: »

I pay for things with cash, sorry i dont rely on plastic if i dont have the money i go without its the way i was brought up

I've never been in debt and I pay for things outright, but I honestly can't imagine how i'd live without my debit card. No internet shopping, always having to carry cash and not being able to buy things if the banks are closed...