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jrvb42 replied to BluebirdV on Hainan Airlines Return (MEL/SYD): Guangzhou $397, Shanghai $410, Beijing $411, Xiamen $426 & More [Jun-Dec] (via Haikou) @ BTF
If it is your first visit, you'll probably only get a 30 day single entry visa, which I don't believe can be extended easily. Many larger…
17/05/2024 - 10:17
jrvb42 replied to HungryRussian on Hainan Airlines Return (MEL/SYD): Guangzhou $397, Shanghai $410, Beijing $411, Xiamen $426 & More [Jun-Dec] (via Haikou) @ BTF
Definitely consider Xi'an. Apart from the warriors, the city is quite ancient, and you can see the original walls (5000 years old from…
17/05/2024 - 10:11
jrvb42 replied to mooreshady on Hainan Airlines Return (MEL/SYD): Guangzhou $397, Shanghai $410, Beijing $411, Xiamen $426 & More [Jun-Dec] (via Haikou) @ BTF
I find trip.com to be really good, and they send updates about your flight (etd changes, gate number/change, boarding commencement). Can't…
17/05/2024 - 10:02
jrvb42 replied to Tristan3344 on Hainan Airlines Return (MEL/SYD): Guangzhou $397, Shanghai $410, Beijing $411, Xiamen $426 & More [Jun-Dec] (via Haikou) @ BTF
I often go to China and have NEVER experienced racism there - unless you count being treated as an honoured visitor as "positive" racism.…
17/05/2024 - 09:56
jrvb42 replied to TightAl on Hainan Airlines Return (MEL/SYD): Guangzhou $397, Shanghai $410, Beijing $411, Xiamen $426 & More [Jun-Dec] (via Haikou) @ BTF
Counters open 3.5 hours before departure often - due to pressure from passengers lining up 4.5 hours before departure. Don't understand…
17/05/2024 - 09:48
jrvb42 replied to bemybubble on Federal Budget 2024 Discussion
Reading some of the bargains and comments here, I'd say a significant proportion of our community is NOT struggling at all. And there's…
15/05/2024 - 08:21
jrvb42 commented on Worth Engaging a Mortgage Broker in 2024? (QLD)
Eh? The banks are stretched thin? Where did you read that? Here's something worthwhile to read - look at any bank's profit and loss…
15/05/2024 - 08:15
jrvb42 replied to 10101010101 on [Pre Order] Lotus Eletre from $189,990 + On-Road Cost ($5,000 Deposit Required) @ Lotus Australia
Wasn't quite my point (insurance dwarfing other rising living expenses), but I take yours. Can't imagine anything lucky about owning one of…
12/05/2024 - 12:55
jrvb42 commented on [Pre Order] Lotus Eletre from $189,990 + On-Road Cost ($5,000 Deposit Required) @ Lotus Australia
Nice! But for only a few dollars more, I'm buying a 3 bedroom house. But if in Sydney, you could get one of these lovely vehicles with your…
12/05/2024 - 12:49
jrvb42 commented on Thinking of Going with a 5.10% Term Deposit for 5 Years, Easy but Smart Move?
5 years is a reasonable period over which any volatility in the share market (which is basically VAS/VGS) should be smoothed out. Over that…
11/05/2024 - 09:46
jrvb42 replied to jee on Coles Rewards MasterCard International Transaction Fee 3% from 1 July
HSBC global rewards
08/05/2024 - 15:27
jrvb42 commented on How Do These People Even Have A Licence?
Let's be fair. DCOA isn't getting worse - it's driver behaviour that is getting worse. But yeah, wholeheartedly agree. Tolerance is needed…
07/05/2024 - 11:47
jrvb42 commented on Free Shipping from Japan with No Minimum Spend (+ 500 Yen Charge Per Order) @ Suruga-ya.com, Japan
Hmm. $5 sales commission looks an awful lot like a replacement for shipping costs. Sure, it's not much, but I generally don't pay ANY sales…
06/05/2024 - 10:31
jrvb42 replied to cloudy on Peugeot E-2008 GT SUV MY23 (Orange Fusion) from $39,990 Driveaway @ Peugeot
Eh? 2009 model surely?
05/05/2024 - 10:35
jrvb42 replied to some body on Peugeot E-2008 GT SUV MY23 (Orange Fusion) from $39,990 Driveaway @ Peugeot
So.... It's gonna crash?
05/05/2024 - 10:34
jrvb42 commented on Betty's Burgers: 2 for 1 Burgers on Thursday 2 May - Dine-in, Takeaway & App Orders
Macca's is offering may deals this week a small McChicken meal and double cheeseburger for under $8. Just had 2 deluxe burgers for $16.50…
02/05/2024 - 12:50
jrvb42 commented on How Old Is Too Old to Be Living at Home
18yo is about the limit.
02/05/2024 - 11:34
jrvb42 commented on Why Do Most Aussies Rely Solely on Toilet Paper after Doing No.2?
What parts of Asia are you referring to? I rarely see bidets or similar anywhere in Asia. Japan yes, but nowhere else. Lucky to get a bowl…
02/05/2024 - 11:18
jrvb42 replied to petepumpkin on Jetstar: Return for Free Sale e.g. Bali from $275, Seoul $479, MEL ↔ SYD from $86 & More (Club Jetstar Early Access until 1/5)
My club Jetstar renewal was $55, and comes with a $50 hotel voucher. Bit hard to say no really.
01/05/2024 - 19:42
jrvb42 replied to Froot Loops on Jetstar: Return for Free Sale e.g. Bali from $275, Seoul $479, MEL ↔ SYD from $86 & More (Club Jetstar Early Access until 1/5)
Anyone remember Compass? Or Compass Mk II? Australia does not have the market to support an additional airline. We SHOULD be trying to get…
01/05/2024 - 19:38
jrvb42 commented on China 8-Night Tour - from $888pp Twin Share (3 Sep 2024 - 12 Mar 2025, Departs Sydney or Melbourne) @ TripADeal
Having just received travel docs for the $999 deal, which was paid for months ago, I am a little disappointed even now. As usual a 10 day…
20/04/2024 - 20:55
jrvb42 commented on $5 Cashback with $50 Spend at Coles @ Commbank Yello (Activation Required)
Still trying to activate yello. Does it activate if you spend 5x0.05 on a smart account via Google wallet? If so, how long before active?…
20/04/2024 - 20:38
jrvb42 commented on When Is The Best Time to Look at Europe Return Ticket Prices
Typical advice I've seen is 33 days before leaving. In reality, keep looking from now on until you find a deal you're happy with.
19/04/2024 - 08:58
jrvb42 replied to illumination on Kogan Mobile 365-Day Plans: 500GB $200, 300GB $170, 200GB $140 @ Kogan Mobile (eSIM available)
On a hot day, I see way more BMW unable to cope. Don't seem to be made for non euro environments.
19/04/2024 - 08:51
jrvb42 replied to d2567 on Whittaker's Chocolate Block Varieties 200-250g $5.00 @ Coles
Even weetbix is $6 now.
09/04/2024 - 22:09
jrvb42 replied to Maglia Nera on Whittaker's Chocolate Block Varieties 200-250g $5.00 @ Coles
Not a fan of whit. But this coconut variety you speak of intrigues me. Better than coconut timtams? I'm still hooked on the Milka 300g…
09/04/2024 - 22:05
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