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elysia2003

welshkaz wrote: »

just applied for my first payment of amazon vouchers from dooyoo what happens next girls x

Mine came through about six days later. You receive an email, you can't miss it - It's bright yellow. You copy and paste in into Amazon where it says 'Apply voucher to my account' simple to do, well I managed it. :rotfl:


Have a good weekend everyone xxx

rufusdog52

I have gone over the amount for my next Amazon voucher from Dooyoo as well. Just waiting for the points to change from pending to redeemable. Have another two reviews already written up ready to put on as well once the last one has got some ratings on it.

On a less positive note there is something wrong with my sewing machine which I use all the time. I had it to bits yesterday to give it a good clean and see if it made a difference but its still not working properly, it will need someone to fix it. I can use it in the mean time but its not sewing properly so I wouldnt be able to do anything that needs top stitching or machining that would show.

I have a shop in the town that used to do machine repairs so will ask up there on Monday if they still do them. Just hope it isnt going to cost too much. I dont really want to buy a new machine if I can help it as this one is only 3 years old and it is supposed to do lots of different stitches which I havent even tried out yet.

Still have 5p to go on Cashback Rewards before payout is reached. have £2 something left on Onepoll as well for cash out on that, there were quite a few surveys on there yesterday evening. I am still waiting for a cheque from Mutual Points which was for money claimed back in October. It says on my account now that the payment was processed on the 18th January but no cheque yet. Was hoping it would arrive soon as I am going to that craft fair in London next Saturday and would have liked a bit extra pocket money.

Anyway, hope you all have a nice weekend xx

Toonie

Well, I've fallen behind in reviewing for Dooyoo, but I've been reading, so still managing to get a few return rates. My savings pot is now up to £12/£20. I looked after a friends kid for an hour the other day, just as a favour, but she gave me £10, so that's in the pot. I've also made another £8 on Butlins Bingo, so that's doing well. I did buy a couple more birthday presents yesterday, which cost £6, but now that means no more presents needed until my boyfriends birthday in April, I normally get him a bottle of whiskey, so will keep my eye out for deals.

Savvybunny2009

Well done everyone :T

I'm £18.80/£20.00 on money saving challenge, wanted to buy some sale jewellery (it was gorgeous) and I managed to restrain myself, just!

So glad I did now because I had a package arrive this morning, I have won £25.00 of Topshop jewellery and it is lovely.

Haven't found the time to Dooyoo yet, but im at £15.00 from my last cheque, and have just sent off for a voucher from Toluna, wont hold my breath for anything ariving for a while.

Seems Boots wont recycle broken cameras or phones, not sure what to do with either of them now.

Shall be listing a few items on Ebay, but I don't want the hassle of signing up and using Paypal, do you think it is worth listing items without the PayPal option?

Really hoping to get all the challenges done this month, feeling really motivated now!

elysia2003

Savvy, you have to accept Paypal to sell, you can't do it otherwise.

Are you on quidco? Go to cashinmyfone - It's usually around £4.50 cashback plus whatever the phone is worth. I sent a broken one, really ancient too and got £20 but was looking to sell DD's Samsung Tocco which was new in August (she now wants a Blackberry) they only offered £20 and nothing wrong with it ???

Worth a try for the cashback alone - better than chucking it in the bin!

elysia2003

I saved £2 today, on two mugs from QS. Lovely ones with fairy cakes on, thought I could add them to a tea and cake themed hamper. Have fairy cakes on - really nice. They have been £2.00 each since Christmas but I knew if I hung on long enough they would be reduced. Went in today and they were! Another £2 saved so nearly there.

jamtart6

i just didnt spend £4.80 on a pair of earrings that i dont need well done me! usually i would hav ebought them without a second thought but I didn't!

Catch you all soon

elysia2003

:TWell done JT.:T

sophisoph

Well im waiting for pending rewards on....surveyhead and can then cash out £15, Im a few surveys away from getting £10 paypal on lightspeed and 3 REVIEWS away from the big 50! Im just so tired of reviewing lol.


*TIP* IF you ever have the luxury of getting a taxi always sit in the back and check under the floor mats. I found about £4.50 on one ride home. think of all the drunks who drop their change! Best checked late a night though as im sure the driver will do it after each shift anyway lol.

It made me think when i was looking for something in the OHs car and found £3 something....he doesnt know he lost it and it was probably mine to start with...so in the pot it goes lol

sophisoph

oh AND ....Im maid of honour for a friends wedding and they have now decided to do a limo ride and pub crawl...the deposit is £40 though! and then drinks and a meal on top of that. I kind of feel obliged to do it. I want to do the pub crawl but how would i unless i went in the limo?? lol so its money saving for that AND my overdraft now...its one thing after another isnt it lol