Sealed Pot Challenge 5 ~ Part 2

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honey10 wrote: »

I've edited my signature, but i've asked to join the virtual one too, so I presume thats different?
I'm very new (and very bad) at this whole saving thing, but i'm hoping to get better lol.

With the wedding and going back to proper college, I'm going to have to get good, and fast, so any tips are really appreciated :-)

Hi honey, good to see you back, Well done on popping you No on.

Yes, Virtual Sealed Pot is totally different to us, it's mostly for people who's money gets paid into the bank and they only use cheques, debit cards and so on. So, they don't get chance to save actual cash. Ours is best, much more fun!

Ways in which you can save are varied, always pot your change, you'll be surprised how much you save, and how it stops you spending needlessly. If you buy sandwiches, drinks etc from cafes then make your own to take with you, you'll save a fortune! Walking or cycling instead of taking buses etc also saves pounds! If you've bought things that you no longer use or don't want, sell them on E-bay. Take a look on the "Old style Moneysaving" boards to find ways to budget much better, eat more cheaply too. Also, every time you think of buying something, ask yourself "do I need it or just want it?" If the answer is the latter then leave it there! All the best with saving, honey.

Well done, LC 2, I couldn't agree more. If it's something big then by all means share, but tell him "it's my £10er I'm potting it, so there!"

A £5er on the pot for us.

Have a lovely day, folk, and another tomorrow.


Sue x

Anyone wishing to join, please just ask, you're more than welcome, it's never too late.There maybe a lot of us, but don't feel intimidated, we're a lovely lot, so come on in.:grinheart

Please read the 1st post on Page 1 first so you know what's what.

sparky0107

Afternoon everyone
Turned out to be a nice day. One of the lads in work appraoched me today and said "you collect change, don't you?" he then pulled out a carrier bag with £60 of change in it, I couldn't resist, so I took it off him, so I've got an lot of change going into the pot tonight when I get home.

Have a great day everyone, stay safe & keep saving

little_sweetie

Wow sparky, you'll have to watch that your scooter doesn't tip over from the weight when you corner going home! :eek:

Just popped in to say I potted 42p which is all that remains from the week's food budget. Better than nowt

Hellooooo honey10, welcome! hope you have lots of fun with us on here.

Have a lovely day everyone x

jakes-mum

another £2 sale on faceb0ok :j :j ooo my pot is just loving all this attention! what else can I sell to keep feeding it :think: anyone want a part used husband complete with spare tyre, though has a fair few miles on the clock, and is prone to breaking down on the sofa at various intervals throughout the day

Mrs_Addicted_to_Spending

Hi 20p roadkill which I found yesterday going into the pot - quite impressed with that - it's usually only 5p or coppers (the money variety) that I find .

lynnsey30

hi all £7 from ebay sales and another 80p in the pot off to update signature

lozzy81

I found 5p road kill the other day which is now in the tin!!
Went to a friends hen do last night and came home with two £2 coins!! Also in the tin!! It's getting really heavy and I can't wait to open it!

ModestyB

Hi all, I managed to put £6.13 in the pot yesterday and, to my amazement, DH contributed a £1 coin that he'd found outside the gym.
Welcome to our new potters, saving is a lot easier when you've got friends to help and encourage you.
Hope everyone is well.
Hugs to all who need one.

EverTheOptimist

£3.10 potted last night.

Hope everyone's well.

sparky0107

Afternoon everyone
Well all that lovely change found its way into my pots, there was a lot of 50p's & a couple of £2 coins for the Chicago & New York 2013 spending fund. All the other coinage went into the sealed pot.