Thursday 11 April 2013

This week I have placed a few things on ebay . I am shocked with how much postage has jumped up.  I have made some postage errors & ended up being out of pocket.  Before we move we are using the time to really prepare & streamline all our things.  Its a good time really take a look at things. This week I have
  • Sold a pair of roller blades on ebay for £22.
  • Sold my vintage scales for £20.00 ( the postage for these were £16.00 , I did the postage at £15.00 so only £1.00 down.)
  • Sold a t - shirt for £4.99 (cost me £1.00 at car boot sale)
  • Sold a replica vw campervan for £12.70 ( I estimated postage at £5.00 it was £8.00 yikes ggrr)
  • Sold a small sofa for £80.00
  • Sold a black top for £3.99
As I sold quite a few things I topped the emergency fund up by £100.00 .Making it to a nice round number of  £2000. 
I am not sure how long it will stay at that as things pop up but it feels nice for today!.  I still have a few bigger things I would like to sell like a cupboard & some chairs.  Things are being put into a pile for a car boot sale as I go along.  I have given a friend a tent & sleeping bag.  I am sorry to say I need a comfy sleep ! Cant cope with camping ( I am a wimp!).  I do need to track our finances better . I start doing it then forget to keep it up.
How do you keep track of your spending, computer or diary? or other way?
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6 comments:

  1. Its aways hard to judge quite what the postage will be, but that said at least it wasn't too bad and a good amount to add to your fund.

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  2. Well done with the ebay sales. I did wonder if the increased postage rates would put people off buying, but from what you've said it doesn't seem to have.

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  3. Try " My Hermes " I always courier heavier stuff as Royal Mail have outrageous prices! They're cheaper, you pay from Paypal, print off the label and they collect from you. Much more civilised :-))

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  4. Good for you!! Postage costs are insane aren't they! :( At least your EF is up there for now! Enjoy it!

    I track all my spending in a black paper ledger, I find it easier. I'm all about paper & pen. lol!

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  5. I track my spending in an old fashioned cash book and then enter on a spreadsheet. I compare it against my online banking statement to make sure I've not missed anything.

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  6. Congrats on the £2k e fund! Yay!

    Postage rates are ridiculous now. I would have a look at other firms too - especially for larger items.

    I track my spending on my phone app.

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