The 2008 Olympic Challenge thread

andan

Hey guys, just wanted you to know that i am still in this challenge, however have had a really tight month and so am not sorting anything out till next week when i get paid as am currently living on payout from mystery shops. I prefer to put any money from this challenge such as money made from mystery shops etc, into my savings account and only include it once it goes in, so when i get paid on Monday, i can work out what i owe my savings account and then update this challenge, if you see what i mean!!

I have been doing quite a bit for it though and am currently writing up two reports from mystery shops i did today, need to get cracking with the surveys though. Did look at changing over gas and elec but found i'm with the cheapest provider anyway even when taking into consideration cash back, same goes for my car insurance! Think i've been too moneysaving. hope everyone is doing really well with this challenge. Well done mickey mouse on almost being there.

thevinternet

I know this challenge is well underway, so is it too late for me to join in?

And can I count the extra cash I've made this month, or do I start from zero?

I'd really like to go for gold - with the size of my bottom, it'll be the only gold medal I'm ever likely to win!! But I think I'd better stick to bronze instead.

V xxx

Yorkielass

Made £2.40 selling an audio tape on Green Metropolis

and another £4 from pinecone.

Not doing very well at the moment

But bought lots of books back from OH's house at the weekend that he doesn't want (clearing out his stuff still there) so hopefully will get somewhere with that.

Also meeting someone tomorrow at work to sell them some videos very cheap but better than nothing and I know they're going to someone who wants them.

Oh and just put 2 lots on ebay at last so hopefully something there too.

Hope everyone else is doing well and welcome thevinternet.

Marru

HI,

I can't believe it. I won over 90 pounds in a casino without having to make any kind of deposit at all. The cheque is in the post. I guess I believe it when I see it. Will update my signature when safely on my bank account.

Marru

Yorkielass

Made 2.30 selling one of lot videos today and 1.30 selling the other, tiny amounts but at least they've gone to people who will watch them (came from parents and inlaws and not our thing and no video player) 2nd person wants to see the rest of the videos I have tomorrow so might make a bit more then.

Will try and get 2 more lots on ebay tonight as I've got something lined up and again the next day and so on - think this drip feeding is best - was so determined to do well on ebay this month but as usual got sidetracked...

Anyway onwards and upwards - serious money making needs to start happening.

jjef

Apologies for not yet posting how I am doing, I have been doing bits and bobs but this is the first time I have sat down and added it all up. Here goes
Bingo sites - 150.88
matched betting 175.43
cashback sites 12.33
quidco 28.82
amazon marketplace 11.77
survey sites 20.40
ebay selling 12.77

TOTAL £412.40

I have only included money/vouchers actually received I still have several things pending which will hopefully filter through during April.

One question do we add in Tesco vouchers I am going to use mine to pay for my next OU course. Does this count towards my total?
jen

Avogirly

I haven't caught up with this thread for ages! Just though I'd say well done to everyone as we all seem to be doing really well. I'm up to £1204.65, but still got quite a way to go to reach my target. Off to update signature now!

Keep up the work everyone.

Avo
xXx

jet77

Hi Everyone :hello:

thevinternet - Welcome aboard!! Please can you PM Gemmzie to let her know that you're joining and she will add you to the list on the first page and then update your total when you send it to her :A

I haven't updated for a while either ... or done much towards the challenge however, I'm starting a fab new job on Tues which will allow me to put a bit of overtime under my belt :j I've got £38 extra earnings to add at the mo plus £50 that I've been kindly given to help me out with petrol costs while I go back to work so I've stashed that away :cool: :T I've also got £50+ due from quidco (am querying one so it may be more :j ) .. but will wait til it's all cleared before I add it

Altogether new total is (...drum roll ) ... £819.15

Hope everyone's ok and still going strong :T Come on guys ... we've nearly made it to the end of the 3rd month already :cool: :beer:

Gemmzie

thevinternet wrote: »

I know this challenge is well underway, so is it too late for me to join in?

And can I count the extra cash I've made this month, or do I start from zero?

I'd really like to go for gold - with the size of my bottom, it'll be the only gold medal I'm ever likely to win!! But I think I'd better stick to bronze instead.

V xxx

Adding you in, you can count this months if you'd like. You can start and bronze and upgrade through if you make more

Good luck :beer:

babs

Hi All,

Haven't updated for a while, but finally got through the 1K barrier today!

Total balance todate is £1003.21 :beer:

Joined up for the April £10 a day challenge for extra incentive this month.