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expired Anker 10,000mAh Power Bank $25.98 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Order) @ Anker Store via Amazon AU

Cheapest price ever according to the three camels. Not as cheap as the typical Charmast, INIU…etc. branded ones, but I've always had good experiences with Anker products and wouldn't …

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[Afterpay] AMD CPUs: Ryzen 7 3700X $403.84, Ryzen 5 3600 $239.04 (OOS), Ryzen 7 5800X $563.04 (OOS) Delivered @ Harris Tech eBay

expired [Afterpay] AMD CPUs: Ryzen 7 3700X $403.84, Ryzen 5 3600 $239.04 (OOS), Ryzen 7 5800X $563.04 (OOS) Delivered @ Harris Tech eBay

PAPDY20

Best price ever? Also available at Harris Tech (Update: Out of stock) Not sure what the difference is, same retailer. 3700X 5800X - Out of Stock Recommended motherboards: MSI X570 Tomahawk …

Is NBN 1Gbps really 1Gbps?

Hey Guys, Simple question - thinking of upgrading my NBN from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. I'm on FTTP. If you're on 1 Gbps, do you actually get 1 Gbps? If not, then is 250 Mbps a good …

NVIDIA

Did RTX 2080 Ti Owners Get Screwed by Nvidia Again?

Well guys, 3080 reviews are out. Overall, looks like around a ~30% improvement over 2080 Ti FPS, on average, at 1440p, and around ~40% at 4K (which is a much less popular resolution FWIW). With …

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[eBay Plus] Galax NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GPU $354.71 Shipped @ Futu eBay

expired [eBay Plus] Galax NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GPU $354.71 Shipped @ Futu eBay

PARTY21

Good price for a classic midrange GPU. Ampere being launched tonight, but not likely there will be any mid-range option before 2021. FWIW, this gives around the same performance as a GTX 1070, which …

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[eBay Plus] Microsoft Lifecam Studio FHD 1080p Webcam $102.70 Shipped @ Futu Online eBay

expired [eBay Plus] Microsoft Lifecam Studio FHD 1080p Webcam $102.70 Shipped @ Futu Online eBay

PARTY21

Good deal if you're still looking for one of these bad boys for WFH/video calling. I have one and it's indistinguishable from the popular Logitech C920 for video calling. Obviously not …

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[eBay Plus] ASUS RX580 8GB Dual OC GPU $224.10 Shipped @ Computer Alliance eBay

expired [eBay Plus] ASUS RX580 8GB Dual OC GPU $224.10 Shipped @ Computer Alliance eBay

PIN10

Is there a better value GPU for $225? Combine it with the $180 i5 9400 for a $600 gaming PC. Original Coupon Deal

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[eBay Plus] Intel Core i5 9400 4.10GHz 6C/6T CPU $179.10 Delivered @ Computer Alliance eBay

expired [eBay Plus] Intel Core i5 9400 4.10GHz 6C/6T CPU $179.10 Delivered @ Computer Alliance eBay

PIN10

Intel doesn't get too much love around here, but find me a better CPU for $180. Great for a ~$500-$600 office/WFH build for everyone under COVID lockdown. Good choice for gaming given LGA1151 …

[AMA] I'm a VIC-Based COVID-19 Modeller

Hey Guys! New restrictions for everyone in VIC today! I'm an academic at a major university based in VIC and have been involved in projects modelling the outbreak of COVID-19 as well as its …

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[eBay Plus] Gigabyte 5700 XT Gaming OC $658.56 Delivered @ Flashforwardtech eBay

expired [eBay Plus] Gigabyte 5700 XT Gaming OC $658.56 Delivered @ Flashforwardtech eBay

PMON20

Fantastic value for the 5700 XT. This is also a really decent version as well (better than the cheaper XFX version, for example). Also comes with a bonus 480GB SSD, which is probably worth around …

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[eBay Plus] AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU $1083.10 Delivered @ Futu eBay

expired [eBay Plus] AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU $1083.10 Delivered @ Futu eBay

PMONTH200

Not much to say, 3950X is a genuine beast for productivity, gaming, engineering, statistical simulation, programming…etc. Possibly cheapest price ever? You have to add it to cart first to get …

Sharing Some "Asshole" Travel Stories

I've recently moved into a role that's required me to spend more time travelling. Those who travel for work know that it's gruelling. It's not like going on a holiday. Very often, …

Why Do You Play Games?

Just curious as to why people play games - is it just a form of entertainment, is it to de-stress and escape from the real world, is it to be competitive and win, or is it for some other …

AsRock Warranty - Out of Business Store

Friends, I've had an AsRock Z370 board die on me. No indications of any issues beforehand. Checked everything else and can confirm it's the motherboard. The store I bought it from is now …

Qantas

Qantas vs. Jetstar Domestic

Just got back from some work travels, with the final leg being SYD-MEL with Qantas. Work usually books flex fares, so when I have to do the SYD-MEL hop, I just upgrade for 5,900 points (or …

Nintendo Switch - Game Saves Syncing

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with syncing save games for the Nintendo Switch. I'm thinking of buying a Switch Lite for on-the-go play so that I can leave my OG Switch at home in …

Would You Buy a TV-Only Switch?

With the portable-only Switch Lite coming onto the market, I wonder if any of you would be interested in buying a "TV-only" Switch, just a standard home console that plays Switch games and …

US Domestic Airlines - Suggestions + Tips?

Hey Guys! I'll be visiting the US soon, got a bit of work to do there, but will also be taking a family holiday whilst I'm there. I'm planning to catch a few domestic flights whilst …

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Intel S1151 Core i3 9100F 3.6GHz 4 Core CPU $103.20 + Delivery (Free with eBay Plus) @ Computer Alliance eBay

expired Intel S1151 Core i3 9100F 3.6GHz 4 Core CPU $103.20 + Delivery (Free with eBay Plus) @ Computer Alliance eBay

PCASAVE

Best gaming CPU for ~$100. Would be my choice if you're building a $500 gaming PC today. Funny how the world works, but it looks like Intel is the budget king now (AMD don't have anything …

Sydney Vs. Melbourne Driving

I've lived in both Melbourne and Sydney and recently switched again! For the most part, everything is basically pretty similar, but I've noticed that the way people drive in Sydney vs. …

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expired AMD Ryzen 5 2400G - $158.79 + $13.66 Shipping (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

This is a really good price for this chip for people with Amazon Prime and free shipping, especially given that the Ryzen 5 3400G is still based on the same architecture (not Zen 2). If you're …

Uber Eats

UberEATS Motorcycle/Scooter Drivers Not Knowing Road Rules

Just wondering if everyone else has been noticing the particularly poor driving by UberEATS motorcycle/scooter riders? Usually seem to be overseas license with little understanding of Australian road …

Qantas

Anyone Tried Qantas Status Matching Virgin?

Hey Guys, I've recently been travelling more for work (and also flying more for holidays now that my child is a little older). Generally, I prefer flying Virgin because they require less …

What Happened to Car Culture?

Have an interesting question for all you car folks here. What happened to the car culture of the 90's? For some context, when I was growing up and getting into cars, car culture was really …

VR for Work and Productivity?

I recently had this whacky idea, which is to use a VR headset for just general computer usage. Things like browsing the web, programming, writing up reports…etc. Has anyone who actually owns a …

Xbox One Vs. PS4 - Thoughts/Opinions?

Just thought it'd be an interesting discussion to see what everyone's thoughts are on the two consoles as we start moving to the next generation. I spent too much money on these consoles …

Game Recommendations!

Hey Friends! I'm looking for some game recommendations to play over the summer break. I generally enjoy all different types of games, but mostly play action/adventure and fighting games. I …

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EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G3 220-G3-1000-X1 $146.98 Delivered @ Newegg

expired EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G3 220-G3-1000-X1 $146.98 Delivered @ Newegg

NEWEGG2018AUS

Nobody needs 1000W, but at this price, why not extend your e-peen for the price of a 650W? Original $30 Off $75 Minimum Spend On Newegg Deal post

ACCC

[AMA] I Used to Work at The ACCC!

In the spirit of all the current AMA's, and also in the spirit of the ACCC being brought up every third post here on my favourite forum, I thought I'd do an AMA. Again, I'm happy to …

Buying Car at Auction

Hey Friends, Anybody got much experience with buying cars at auctions? What's the general price savings vs. the average market price you'd be looking at through a private sale? Anything I …

NVidia Shield TV vs. Extra Gaming PC

Hey Friends, I'm looking to play some games on the lounge room TV (just more casual stuff) and wondering what the best way to do it is. My gaming PC currently has a GTX 1070 Ti, which is more …

What's Your Opinion on this Headline?

I was reading the news today and came across this Headline: "Tributes flow for Cheltenham crash victim Paige Dent" Made me think that she was an innocent victim killed in a road accident. …

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Crucial BX500 or Kingston A400 480GB SATA SSD $105 @ MSY

expired Crucial BX500 or Kingston A400 480GB SATA SSD $105 @ MSY

Link to Kingston A400 480GB SSD This is not the cheapest ever, but still a very good price for anyone looking to get a 480GB SSD. I believe this is the cheapest "regular price" it's …

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1TB WD Blue SATA M.2 SSD $220.10 Delivered @ MSY eBay

out of stock 1TB WD Blue SATA M.2 SSD $220.10 Delivered @ MSY eBay

PLENTY10

Cheapest ever for a SATA 1TB SSD? Original PLENTY10 10% off Sitewide @ eBay (Min Spend $50, Max Discount $100

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Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Power Bank 2 w/ QC2.0 $23.96 Shipped @ Shopping Square eBay

out of stock Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Power Bank 2 w/ QC2.0 $23.96 Shipped @ Shopping Square eBay

PICKITUP

Really good price for this great powerbank. Looks like this is local and should arrive in a few days (as opposed to some of the overseas deals that take ages). Free shipping with eBay Plus, or …

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[VIC] GALAX Nvidia 1070 Ti 8GB EX Sniper (White) RGB Video Card - $519 @ MSY Clayton (In Store Promotion)

expired [VIC] GALAX Nvidia 1070 Ti 8GB EX Sniper (White) RGB Video Card - $519 @ MSY Clayton (In Store Promotion)

This is $649 at MSY, with their 20% off promotion, they are now doing $519. Mine was fulfilled without any questions at MSY Clayton (VIC). Crazy excellent deal at $519. The black version was $629 …

Why Are People Irrational on Roads?

I've always wondered why people act so irrationally on roads. This news story sparked my curiosity to ask on here: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/truckie-road-rag... TLDR: Mr …

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MacBook Retina 12" (2016, 256GB) - Apple Refurbished - $999 ($959 with Voucher) + Delivery (HK) @ Kogan

expired MacBook Retina 12" (2016, 256GB) - Apple Refurbished - $999 ($959 with Voucher) + Delivery (HK) @ Kogan

Good deal, much cheaper than even second hand prices on eBay and Gumtree. Also available in Rose Gold and Silver. Free shipping with Shipster, $40-ish off with the $50 off voucher on eBay for ~$10. …

oBike Australia

What's Your View on oBikes?

So some of you may be aware that oBikes is a bike sharing service which has "dockless" bikes around Melbourne. Their bikes have become somewhat of a running joke around here, with many of …

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iPad Pro 10.5" (2017) 64GB Wi-Fi Space Grey/Gold - $668 Shipped (HK) @ amaysim eBay

expired iPad Pro 10.5" (2017) 64GB Wi-Fi Space Grey/Gold - $668 Shipped (HK) @ amaysim eBay

PRINT

Lowest price ever on OzBargain! Space Grey and Gold available at $668. Original 20% off Selected Sellers at eBay Deal Post

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440 x Finish Classic Dishwasher Tablets - $55 @ Kogan (or 880 for $82)

expired 440 x Finish Classic Dishwasher Tablets - $55 @ Kogan (or 880 for $82)

This is dirt cheap. I use these at home, they work fine. Free shipping with Shipster. For the 880 for $82 deal, buy two for $110, add some $10 item and use a $50 off $120 spend voucher off eBay …

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LG 65” 65UJ654T Ultra HD Smart TV - $1480.60 Shipped @ Videopro eBay

expired LG 65” 65UJ654T Ultra HD Smart TV - $1480.60 Shipped @ Videopro eBay

POWERUP

Best Price Ever! From what I've heard this TV is better than the Samsung MU6100 model, but I haven't compared them side by side. Doubt you can go wrong with either at this price. Also …

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Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Power Bank 2 w/ QC2.0 $26.40 Shipped @ Shopping Square eBay

out of stock Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Power Bank 2 w/ QC2.0 $26.40 Shipped @ Shopping Square eBay

COMMIT20

This is a really good price for this great powerbank and I've just picked up my second one via this deal! They've previously been $24.90, but were shipped from overseas (and took about 4 …

Why Gift Cards Are a Scam

Whilst there's some discussion going on around DSE and their gift card fiasco, I just thought I'd write a bit of a primer about why gift cards (in general) are a scam. First, let's …

Grey Import Vs. Australian Stock

Fellow OzBargainers, I've recently had this discussion with a lot of people, including around various places on the OzBargain forums and I wanted to have a discussion on the realities of buying …

GST on Grey Imports > $1000

I would like to purchase a camera lens from eGlobal that is more than $1,000. If I am correct, I would have to pay GST, how does this actually work? I've also heard these retailers sometimes …

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Centrecom - iPad 4 - 128GB WiFi + 4G - $699

expired Centrecom - iPad 4 - 128GB WiFi + 4G - $699

Looks like a good deal for an iPad 4 128GB 4G.

No Standing Zone Fine

Hey guys, I was recently snapped stopping in a no standing zone last week. I had just scraped the bottom of my car (no visible damage, just scratches underneath), so I pulled over to the side of …

Do Banks give out Personal Details?

A bit of a random question, but I was wondering if given a BSB and Account Number, is there any chance that a bank can give more personal information such as address and contact of the …

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MSY - 10% off All Gigabyte + Free BBQ / Soft Drinks at Selected Stores

expired MSY - 10% off All Gigabyte + Free BBQ / Soft Drinks at Selected Stores

10% off all Gigabyte branded products from MSY this Saturday at selected stores, also free sausages for all. Good prices to be had on all Gigabyte motherboards and assorted graphics cards. If …