Great 'Best MoneySaving Equipment' Hunt

On_The_Cheap

Mp3 players are very cheap nowadays, and can easily be connected to a home hifi unit or even a newer TV with audio inputs.

Saves you buying a CD as you can get music legally and FREE for download off the internet, and if you want to buy a title, instead of having to buy a complete CD, most music websites allow you to listen to the tracks individually and only buy the tracks you like saving you a lot of money.

Average cost per track is only £0.79

ukmaggie45

jenniewb wrote: »

My computer is the most expensive thing I own yet reaps the best rewards. .

I agree with Jennie, computer and internet has saved me the most.

When my parents died the solicitor seemed to be taking a long time over getting Probate and passing on various bequests. Thanks to very kind suggestions from people over on the Over 50s Forum here we instructed another solicitor, who was able to claim back over £100,000 :eek: overpaid inheritance tax! So this has paid the cost of all computers we've ever bought, and still left us with a healthy "profit".

So many thanks to Martin for setting up these forums. :money: And to all of the kind people who share their information and knowledge on the forums. :beer:

Because of this we have been able to buy a house and are in the process of renovating it to be our home for our old age. This life-changing process has only been possible because of the help and encouragement we have received from members of these forums.

Thank you all a million times! :A

lindaindigo

my breadmaker.. it cost a lot but i use it all he time and know exactly whats in the bread.. plus the smell of it baking is worth a lot!!

marmitepotato

My bike. Its saved loads and loads on petrol that would have been spent going to and from work. I even brought the bike through the 'Cycle To Work' scheme so I didnt pay tax on it either. Loads of pounds and pennies saved.

cloudwalker_3

Lots of stuff really.

We, (my parner Becky, me and our son Finn) have a Kenwood BM450 breadmaker, (a Which best buy) that is brilliant and saves us load of money compared buying sliced bread. Even better, the bread that we make is way better than the processed stuff you get in suppermarkets and, as others have pointed out, there's nothing like waking up to the smell of fresh bread.

I've also got a pair of Wahl hair clippers which saves me at least £10 a month as opposed to getting a No.1 buzz cut from my local barber. Having said this, I do have my hair cut pretty short and this makes it simple to do my own hair so it's not for everyone. They're also useful for doing my son's hair though, which saves a bit more money.

I work from home so rather than spend money on an office, I'm able to write off some expenses against tax. It's nt a blank cheque, but it is worth looking into because this will save you some money off your tax bill.

Lastly, we're really into recycling, which again saves money. Printed paper from our laser printer that is unwanted is cut up and turned into scrap pads, (before eventual recycling). We top up our bottles of Ecover washing up liquid at the local health food store, (cheaper than buying new).

SailorSam

mkirkby wrote: »

Or you could always get one of these:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-AND-VAN-TYRE-PUNCTURE-REPAIR-KIT-10-STRIPS-/130411085319?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e5d1b3e07

Tons of them on ebay.

I've used one on both car and bike tyres. The bike is a 1200 bandit and it has done over 4000 miles on a repair with one of these kits with no issues.

They wouldn't be used by proffesional repairers and they would all tell you they are unsafe, but then they are liable if anything went wrong.

You take your chance obviously but I've had no problems and saved tons of money.

I had something similar to that about 30yrs ago, i didn't know you could still get them.
Thanks will send off for one.

sue.b_2

I filled a cotton bag made from an old pillowcase with pearl barley that was way past its 'best before' date. I heat it in the microwave and it is as good as a hot water bottle but much cheaper to heat than water.

nannacar

The best money saving equipment i have bought is a halogen oven,it saves 40-50% electricity against using your main oven.Even cooked xmas dinner in it and the best bit of all is a notice from my power company to say they are dropping the price of my monthly dd from £98 to £60 as my usage has dropped.My main oven has only been used twice since i bought the halogen which i also bought in the sale. happy days

ozzy2007

hi,

the best buy recently was a MIG welder from ebay for £15.
our exhaust snapped on the car, right at the catalytic converter.
quotes ranged from £70 s/h to £288 for new genuine one.

paid for itself i think... :j

austin

Sublime_2

My 6.5 litre slow cooker. I got it 1/2 price for £14.99, and it was one of my best ever buys. I cook a joint of meat in it. Just throw it in, and forget. My sort of cooking. The next day I make stock out of the bones, which I then use for soups/sauces.

I wouldn't bother without the slow cooker. It is so simple to use.