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"Want to buy my wallet? – I'm selling it on Sunday" blog discussion

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  • Lynsey
    Lynsey Posts: 9,486 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    I don't do twitter etc., but I'll start the bidding at £25 (if it hasn't yet started).

    Any links to the actual "bids/offers"??

    Lynsey
    **** Sealed Pot Challenge - Member #96 ****
    No. 9 target £600 - :staradmin (x21)
    No. 6 Total £740.00 - No. 7 £1000.00 - No. 8 £875.00 - No. 9 £700.00 (target met)
  • tgroom57
    tgroom57 Posts: 1,432 Forumite
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    I'd offer to donate mine, but it's seen too much action. And I agree with churchmouse.
  • meher
    meher Posts: 15,910 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 18 February 2011 at 7:34AM
    mel12 wrote: »
    I'm all for helping oxfam but really not buying paypals attempt to look all fluffy after the wikileaks fiasco.
    In this case it wasn't paypal's decision in isolation; that was a manipulation by visa/matercard. They don't permit people to make payments using their cards towards wikileaks, through paypal.
  • CWCDiver
    CWCDiver Posts: 1,820 Forumite
    But that horrid looking wallet matches those vile looking shoes, you will look odd now without the pair.
    It must be accepted as a principle that the rifle cannot replace the speed of the horse, the magnetism of the charge and the terror of cold steel.

    The British Cavalry Manual 1907.
  • Lynsey
    Lynsey Posts: 9,486 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Lynsey wrote: »
    I don't do twitter etc., but I'll start the bidding at £25 (if it hasn't yet started).

    Any links to the actual "bids/offers"??

    Lynsey

    Not too sure how this was supposed to work - thought there was actual bidding?? It was up for only £19.99 (fixed price) when I found out how to navigate.
    Anyway, I'm now the proud owner of Martin's wallet. lol
    A little tweaking and adding a donation I managed to get this for my £25 offer (hubby's card). :j Gift aid should give this a small boost.

    I hope there is a signed picture in there. ;)
    One day he might just make it and become a celeb. :D Could be a great investment then. :rotfl:

    A small donation to a worthy cause (some of my savings made from this great site given back).

    Lynsey
    **** Sealed Pot Challenge - Member #96 ****
    No. 9 target £600 - :staradmin (x21)
    No. 6 Total £740.00 - No. 7 £1000.00 - No. 8 £875.00 - No. 9 £700.00 (target met)
  • waqasahmed
    waqasahmed Posts: 1,996 Forumite
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    I want to know what this message says inside the wallet
  • Lynsey
    Lynsey Posts: 9,486 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    waqasahmed wrote: »
    I want to know what this message says inside the wallet

    I'm intrigued as well to see what his "money matras are", probably says "Don't waste money buying cheap wallets". :rotfl:

    The "mantras" is what gives this prominence and I'm going to frame this (sad I know). I've got a small piece donated to Oxfam from the "Great Man" himself and the charity has benefited - winners all round.

    Lynsey
    **** Sealed Pot Challenge - Member #96 ****
    No. 9 target £600 - :staradmin (x21)
    No. 6 Total £740.00 - No. 7 £1000.00 - No. 8 £875.00 - No. 9 £700.00 (target met)
  • MSE_Martin
    MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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    Lynsey - thansk so much for making your donation and buying the wallet. Let me know if you think anythings missing in there and we'll see what we can do :)
    Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
    Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
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  • Lynsey
    Lynsey Posts: 9,486 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Many thanks Martin, just a bit sorry it wasn't actually auctioned to perhaps raise a bit more.
    Again, this great site has saved and made me many, many pounds over the year due to yourself and it's fab members, so just a small (very small) token of my appreciation.

    To be honest, I was very surprised to get it for only £25.................and if I had been more frugal it was available for only £19.99.
    A great cause and a little something for myself - which I'll treasure.

    Again, many thanks to you Martin - looking forward to the next one.

    Take care.

    Lynsey
    **** Sealed Pot Challenge - Member #96 ****
    No. 9 target £600 - :staradmin (x21)
    No. 6 Total £740.00 - No. 7 £1000.00 - No. 8 £875.00 - No. 9 £700.00 (target met)
  • callum9999
    callum9999 Posts: 4,434 Forumite
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    mel12 wrote: »
    I'm all for helping oxfam but really not buying paypals attempt to look all fluffy after the wikileaks fiasco.

    I highly doubt there is a connection between the two events. For a start, this would have taken a while to organise, and it's been going on for a while already (and I got an email about it in January).

    And secondly, no-one cares about paypal stopping wikileaks donations anymore. Infact, I haven't heard anyone mention wikileaks full stop in weeks.
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