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wimphrel commented on Retirement $70k per year
I interpreted the question differently as I'm in a similar boat as the OP (If I'm correct, the OP could've phrased it simpler): OP is…
wimphrel commented on Is It Time to Give up on Australia?
Example of why older people get grumpy (I'm older, but not super old now): I used to watch 'Undercover Boss' as a kid, and thought it was…
wimphrel commented on When Will There Be Affordable Housing?
What you've described seems to be the norm: google cost of 'houses' in Hong Kong, Singapore, hell it was even crazy over in NZ when I…
wimphrel replied to impoze on Creality Ender 3 V3 SE (Direct Drive, Auto Level) $249 + $25 Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Jaycar
I've actually kept all the hardware stock as it's been fine for me so far & I'm not chasing super-smooth accuracy. It hasn't stopped me…
wimphrel commented on Creality Ender 3 V3 SE (Direct Drive, Auto Level) $249 + $25 Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Jaycar
I bought one of these -> having learnt to CAD, I am using it to print off a handy tool for other hobbies once a month, I regret not…
wimphrel commented on Affording Mortgage - Estimating Affordability and Household Savings - Family of 5
It sounds like the math works out - you might be in some mortgage stress for the first part of your loan, but that should relax if you can…
wimphrel commented on Novated Lease Used Tesla Benefits?
With a $33K purchase price, I don't think NL is going to give much benefit, if any: Generally it works better with more expensive cars that…
wimphrel replied to [Deactivated] on [Prime] Knife Sharpening Stone Set $25.47 Delivered @ XSDZ AU via Amazon AU
A cheap diamond stone sharpener or an oilstone might also be better alternatives if you want to sharpen more often: the 10 mins soaking in…
wimphrel commented on Ozito 8-14mm Stapler Nail Gun $19.79 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store/OnePass) @ Bunnings
I picked up one of these today by co-incidence. Didn't realise it was ozbargained. I have a small upholstery project coming up and I hate…
> Property investment is all about laveraging [sic] +1 Yes this... I got not-so-great (I wouldn't say bad as it still outperformed a…
Staying negatively geared on an apartment is not a great investment compared to alternatives IMO -> capital gains is low, and cashflow was…
% fees on transfers help to reduce the likelihood of laundering/fraud practices with property. Well... the government makes sure to gets a…
wimphrel replied to lawyerz on Electric Urban Bike $1199, Foot Pump $14.99, Premium Helmet $39.99 @ ALDI
Hydraulic are better than mechanical, but I'd like to point out that hydraulic ones also need to be bled every so often & are not…
I installed the $450 induction cooktop from IKEA into my kitchen & it's on par on cost with most ceramic cooktops. (Plus we used the…
> Efficiency is not the reason for induction. I'm actually pretty sure that's a big reason we went towards induction. This is even an HSC…
> Especially unusual is that he is somehow worth more money than almost any senior politician we have ever had, despite working as a public…
wimphrel replied to munecito on Creality Ender 3 V3 SE (Direct Drive, Auto Level) $249, In-Store Only @ Jaycar
Thanks for the tip munecito! > but it was $20 on the creality official AliExpress store. Yeah I took a bit of a gamble, but had to use…
wimphrel replied to McScotty on Creality Ender 3 V3 SE (Direct Drive, Auto Level) $249, In-Store Only @ Jaycar
Picked one up on the weekend. Nice plug-n-play experience! I found a filament sensor for this model on aliexpress for about $16 shipped,…
To the moon!
wimphrel commented on [Resolved] Can't Get a Job
Little bit concerned the poster could be in a bout of depression, so I thought I'd post my own experience - I actually came from the…
I bought a bug eye WRX towards the end of '21 with a stuffed engine, and had the short-block replaced by a specialist. Overall it costed…
When I was walking out of my local ALDI yesterday I was amazed at the amount of recall notices they had on their products - I think I saw a…
wimphrel commented on Purchasing Alcohol at Costco - Authenticity
I'm wondering if Costco's business model is that they buy things at wholesale prices in the US & bring stock over to Australia to sell &…
Agreed - generally most people I knew who put the effort into chasing a Comp Sci. PhD could code well alone -> and if ego is in check…
I don't know why so many are voting <$60K with so little context? It really depends on what you did during your phD -> If you were to go…
wimphrel replied to zachhambo on Intel Nuc X15 Barebone (No RAM, SSD, OS) Laptop 15.6in FHD 144hz i7-12700H ARC A730M $1098 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ Mwave
> Windows 11 Pro Probably need to remove this line as well?
wimphrel replied to roadwreck on JVC KW-R930BT Head Unit $125 ($112.50 with New Sign up) Delivered @ Automotive Superstore
No, it won't work on every car I'm afraid - you'll have to do your own research. This model is unlikely able to alter your factory clock as…
wimphrel replied to pscac001 on JVC KW-R930BT Head Unit $125 ($112.50 with New Sign up) Delivered @ Automotive Superstore
Nice! Yes probably a shared platform between JVC & Kenwood - I noticed this when looking up amplifiers. I would've preferred to NOT have…
wimphrel replied to mini2 on JVC KW-R930BT Head Unit $125 ($112.50 with New Sign up) Delivered @ Automotive Superstore
Wow. Thanks for sharing your experience. Buyers beware. (I got mine in the end, but seems like it's the luck-of-the-draw)
wimphrel replied to HsvPete on JVC KW-R930BT Head Unit $125 ($112.50 with New Sign up) Delivered @ Automotive Superstore
Ah damn - that's a shame. I set mine up for pick up as I noticed they weren't far away from me & I wanted it immediately. There was a 10…
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