Make £10 a day - November 2020 thread - please join

makingmehappy

I hope it's ok for me to start this thread. This is a long-running challenge and I just think that it would be such a shame to let it end now, especially in these strange and worrying times. So, here is Aesop's introduction to last month's challenge.

This is the 157th month of this challenge, which was first started by Batgirl, in September 2007. Here is a link to the original thread as I am sure some of you are interested to read where it all began.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/542835/make-10-a-day-extra-every-day-in-sept-challenge

Thanks to Batgirl for starting it and for everyone who has kept it going for more than 11 years! Thank you to SSDD23 who has been running the thread for a good few months. (And also to Aesop). 

The original purpose of this challenge was to help people to try and make an extra £10 a day on top of their normal income to help things along. Ie paying off debt, making savings, paying for holidays, overpaying mortgages etc.

I know this first post is long, but please read as it give tips on how this challenge works. Some of the content has changed

If you're new to the challenge don't be scared - here's how it works:

The aim of this challenge is to make £10 extra a day everyday for the month. A lot of people think this is impossible but it can and has been done, over and over. If you feel £10 is too much why not start at £5 or if you're brave join those who aim for £20 a day! Anything extra you make is great so set whatever target you think you can manage.

It also doesn't have to be £10 each and every day - some days you make more and some days you make less, but aim for £310 extra at the end of the month.

The idea is that everyone posts how they are making extra money and these shared ideas help all of us to learn new ways to help cut debt or earn/save money.

What cannot be added:
Wages from your main job

What can be added:
Overtime
Income from a second job
Daily clicks
Interest
Vouchers
Mystery shopping
And much, much more.

This board moves pretty quickly, so be sure to subscribe and read it regularly. Below are some ideas to get you started and a great place to read when you're in need of inspiration.

Sell your old books/DVDs/CDs/games here:
Amazon.co.uk, play.com, webuybooks, zapper, CEX

eBay - a place to sell anything and everything.

Gumtree, Preloved, cquot, ebid, craigslist, vivastreet, netmums.com, trade-it , Friday ad, priceminster - these are all places you can sell items too.

Survey sites - mysurvey and pinecone, prolific academic tend to be the best but there are many more it really depends on you finding the ones that work best for you - toluna, harris poll, valued opinions etc

also join Topcashback and Quidco - type in surveys in the search engine and some will pay you to join up with them.

Sealed Pot Challenge - updated to deal with restrictions of Covid19      https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6064910/sealed-pot-challenge-13/p67

Mobile phone to recycle? try https://www.onrecycle.co.uk/sell-my-phone/

etsy and folksy - If you enjoy making crafts why not have a go at selling them on etsy or folksy. They've been getting increasingly busier each year.

Collect Boots points while shopping online.

Don't forget to search for your online shop at nectar.com before you buy, and earn nectar points for buying online, including ebay.

Trying to find other ways to make money? Check out the Boost Your Income board. It is full of ideas, including survey companies and product testing.

Want to help someone else out? Sign up through their referral on the referral board, and leave yours, so someone else can do the same for you.

Keep reading for lots more ideas on how to make more money each month.

So who wants to join us?

makingmehappy

I'll update my incomings so far this month. I sold an online voucher that I wasn't going to use; I just googled sell gift cards and used a company that came up, so I was a bit wary, but it was all very easy and I got the money after about three weeks. It wasn't at face value obviously, but better than just spending it on something I didn't want. 
I also had £10 from pay pal in an account I hadn't used for a while, not sure why but thank you pp  £12 bonus vouchers from Tesco clubcard christmas savers. A small win from a charity lottery.
Total so far for November is £72. 

moneyonmymindsam

Well done on the boost. I'm in please. So say 17 days left... Count me in for £170 I like a challenge 
Started my ebay listing again 
Thank you 
Sam x

makingmehappy

Hi Sam, welcome 
Good luck with your ebay listings.

A_Random_Man

Sign me up please for full £300 currently at £407 for month but want to make as much as I can as I am saving for a house I made about £60 today

makingmehappy

Hi A_Random_Man, welcome 
Good luck with your target.

MidsHollie

Hey, I’ve never done this challenge before, but I would love to try and make an extra £100 this month, and see if I can build up to the full £300/£310 over the next few months. 

Thank you 

A_Random_Man

Evening made about £11 today

A_Random_Man

makingmehappy said:

Hi A_Random_Man, welcome 
Good luck with your target.

Thanks for setting up a new thread

moneyonmymindsam

Hello money makers... £99 in so far. One day I might actually run out if things to sell 
The last £71 is really going to be a struggle but couple of weeks to go yet. 
Sam x

moneyonmymindsam

MidsHollie said:

Hey, I’ve never done this challenge before, but I would love to try and make an extra £100 this month, and see if I can build up to the full £300/£310 over the next few months. 

Thank you 

Well done for giving it a go. If I can do it anyone can.