The Other Way, or the MSE Way: My Personal Challenge

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Sorry for the long absence everyone, it was due to different circumstances. I hope I don't get a smacked bum from anyone :rotfl:....Some people like that sort of thing, or so I hear .
Right, I'll give you all a quick update about some of the things I've done .

• A certain famous washing machine stopped working :eek:... I thought a true extreme money saver would wash their clothes by hand or with a poss stick - but I didn't fancy that . So I looked for a part (brushes), I consulted a large parts supplier. They informed me that said machines 'brushes' came as a complete unit with the motor. This was over a £100 :eek:. I sucked my teeth and said no thank you; for a start, you can pick up a second hand machine for less. I called the machine manufacturer, the same thing spouted from their lips. So I looked on e**y. After photo swapping and discussing the situation with a supplier, I got some parts that had the same markings. Hey presto, they fit :j:D:j...Only £9.99 Mmmmm
• Drying machine, broke, there was no heat coming through. For a decent second hand machine, roughly £90 upwards, for a new one roughly £200.So off on a search, for a heating element I went. Over £50 in some places, thanks to some research, I picked one up from e**y, only £24 approximately Yee haw...:rotfl:...
• Tyre on the car was on it's way out...Searched all over nearly £50 and upwards for a budget one in my size (it's awkward like me ). Wasn't as keen on this, as some budget ones I bought recently, slipped round on water, like a drunk on ice :think:. Off I went searching, I finally found a Continental tyre for £30 (which is still going strong). On top of that they normally go for £80 upwards - good times ...

There are loads more things to tell you about, but I'm starting the year afresh on this challenge from now :T. I'm hoping to start showing you a lot more pics, and I'll be asking the rest of you and the forums for a lot more help :rotfl::D:rotfl:. I'm probably going to need it :whistle::D:whistle:.


Hope you've all had a good year, if not I hope next year's better for you :beer:.

nu1isit?

For those who are interested the 2012 challenge has started. The thread is here:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/49542777#Comment_49542777

Your support would be appreciated :beer:. This years 2012 challenge will be a bit more determined .

nu1isit?

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I think I'd better get back on track with this now ...

2012's contribution here:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3687327

My latest 'project' here:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/60373455#Comment_60373455

Hello to all the SPC'ers too :wave:.

Happy MSE'ing everyone