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  • System
    System Posts: 178,364 Community Admin
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    Jo-Ann here (Director of adsoncars)

    During my conversation with Martin I mentioned that if he refers someone to our site who goes on to complete a campaign, there is no reason why he should not receive the £25 bonus.

    Nice guy that he is, however, he said that it would be inappropriate for him to receive payment, but how about giving it to [glow=red,2,300]charity[/glow]? GREAT idea, we thought!

    I shall post a link to our site in a future message on this message board. in the meantime how about suggesting some appropriate charities we could donate to?
    Either post a reply here, or email info@adsoncars.com subject title "MSE charity suggestions".

    I'll let you know the outcome and shall post the link asap.

    Jo
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  • I stand corrected.   :-[

    If this is the case then l think it is a great idea, and l may well sign up.

    I fully support the idea that Martin should received payment for people being referred to adsoncars from his site.  

    If Martin wants to give the money to charity l would recommend it goes to a poll.  Members make suggestions of charities and the most popular 10 goto a public vote.  Wow - funny how everything "goes to public vote" these days.  Pop Idol, BB etc....

    Whats do you think Martin?

    I personally l will re-read the website and make a decision to join or not.  I have to say that if the terms are as simple as stated above l will probably join.

    Thanks for your "motherhen" protection of your "brood" Martin, as usual you jump in to check the water before we all jump on in.

    [move]Bow down to the Money Saving King!![/move]
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  • MSE_Martin
    MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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    The reason I said 'give it to charity' is I am not recommending the company and haven't done enough work on it to make it a recommendation.  As therefore i cannot guarantee it has my 'stamp' I dont feel it is right to take money.  I need to very carefully make sure this site is never thought of as a 'money making for martin' rather than a 'money saving for everyone' site.

    As you know there are affiliated links on the site, but these are only for things which i would recommend anyway.  It's a fine line but an important one.

    However i do like the charity idea.  Having thought of it a little more.  Perhaps the thing to do is add the money to the Barclaycard charity pot.  (which is looking to be about £80 a month currently)

    Then we'll see if we can use the combination of the two to have a 'moneysavers charity donation'.  

    I'm still looking for suggestions of the charity. To make your suggestions go to http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=BCC;action=display;num=1057577431

    As i plan to have a vote on it soon.

    (unlike the Barclaycard donation where half goes to the site - (and pays for the moderator) all the money from Adsoncars would go to charity).  

    What do you think?

    Martin
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  • System
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    That sounds good.

    HERE IS THE LINK TO THE SITE:

    http://www.adsoncars.com/index.asp?ref=MSE1

    If you log onto the site and register via this link, a code will be automatically placed on your registration form which will ensure that if you are selected for and complete a campaign, the referral bonus will be paid to charity.

    Happy driving! :)

    Jo
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  • rach
    rach Posts: 5,476 Forumite
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    how would this work in terms of tax etc? ???
    Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j
  • I guess that it would be considered standard taxable income, however you may be able to offset some of the cost as expenses for running your vehicle (petrol, insurance, road tax, etc). Can anyone else clarify this?
  • Just registered using the charity link from AdsOnCars :)

    Just hope I'm not 'sponsored' by Durex or Pfizer (viagra) ;)

    BOL everyone!

    BR
    ADS
    something missing
  • Thorrrr
    Thorrrr Posts: 92 Forumite
    To Jo-Ann (the Director) AdsOn Cars

    Hi Jo
    A little suggestion as well as giving to charity why not utilise your business and if 50 people sign up from this site. Then put an advertisment on a car; mine even for 1 - 3 months advertising this web site.

    I have spoken to Martin and he is in favour of the idea if you are.

    PS my code is LLMP37 not heard anything yet????

    Cheers ;D
    I say what I like, I like what I say!
  • MSE_Martin
    MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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    Yes Jo-Ann, you don't have to do it, but if you choose to throw a freebie to MSE.com to test the ads we're more than happy. What Dale missed out though is he still wants paying if the ad is on his car! So it would be an expensive freebie for you! However if you want to....... I wont say no
    Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
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  • rach
    rach Posts: 5,476 Forumite
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    it would rock to have a mse ad on a car - i've signed up too - there must be quite a few of us thru this site. i think the charity thing is great too - tearfund would be my choice.

    Rach
    Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j
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