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SF's road to mortgage freedom!
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Hi SF
I've bought and sold on fb. Not my preferred selling method, but handy for large/ awkward things (like a patio heater) or bundles of similar stuff (often see people putting pics up of eg: DVDs all @ £2/ £1) I find people start haggling straight off with silly offers or asking what's the lowest you'd take on the post and then there's the ones who don't turn up or who change their mind after a few hours... but it's still a way to shift stuff.
Re books/ dvds/ CDs, if you just want to shift them and get some money (but not heaps) then Ziffit/ webuybooks/ musicmagpie are a good alternative. Scan the ISBNs or barcodes with a smart phone and it's really quick - then CS the rest maybe (have done this with books and CDs myself several times) Also go through [EMAIL="topc@shback"]topc@shback[/EMAIL] to increase your funds
Not long now - for both events!
xxI am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NILNet sales 2024: £200 -
I find it easy.
I get my DS to upload pic.
I use it for things I want rid of that I have no way to get to skip.
Nothing sells for big money but it is local & handy.
Bought some bits n bobs as well I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Two sleeps :j :jI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
I didn't know you had a mfw diary, SF!
Just looking at your signature - may I ask what the 'ultimate dream fund' is for? It's a very specific number so I thought it must be for something in particular. Sorry if you've already mentioned it but I haven't had time to read through your diary yet!Mortgage - £105,5000 -
Thanks for feedback re: FB selling - might try a bit next week and see how it goes.
One day more :j :j :j
Nothing much to report; got home today and had a two-hour nap. Had the most basic tea of chicken kiev, chips and beans
and then have spent the night lazing on the sofa watching masterchef that I've recorded over the last two weeks
Transferred £12.68 to savings to round down our current account. I keep thinking that it's later on in the month than it is, so payday actually isn't for ages! July payday is the last full one for a while, so looking forward to transferring amounts and then seeing how long we can make everything else last. I'm so sad I love the payday account shuffle!
Did I mention there's only 1 day left?Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
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Happy one day left :jI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Happy Friday and last day! You made it :T"It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living." Terry PratchettBought our house 2012 Married 2015 Started renovating 2015 :eek:
Renovation fund... what renovation fund? :eek: Emergency fund 40% Future fund... ongoing...0 -
And done :j :j :j
Will do a proper update tomorrow, far too tired this eveningBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
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Well deserved rest and good old fashioned nesting time now :T
Best wishes Tilly x x2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j0 -
Well done :T. Enjoy a good rest while you still can. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort Mortgage Balance = £0
"Do what others won't early in life so you can do what others can't later in life"0
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