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My Son Was Not Successful in the Selective Entry Exam - What Can We Learn from This?

Hi All, Initially, I was uncertain about whether I should write this post (as it might be controversial), but this is the only place where I can seek input from this wonderful community. This …

Bought a Phone under My Name as a Gift and He Did Something Dodgy - Who Is Responsible?

Hi All, I bought a mobile for a friend from Officeworks, and the invoice (including IMEI) was recorded under my name. He came here for a short holiday. So for him to use the phone in his country, …

poll Wearing Outside Shoes in The House. Is It Ok?

Hi All, I discussed this topic a while ago back in 2019. (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/475408). However, I think it is worth discussing here now again as there is a new report on ABC …

poll [Career Choice] IT in house vs Consulting Firm. Which one?

Hi there, Just wondering if you have a choice between the two options based on my profile below which one you would go for ( if you can provide me with a reason would be good) Option 1: IT in house …

PayPal

poll PayPal - Asking for More Identification Documentations. Should I Provide?

Hi Ozbargainers, My account has been blocked by Paypal as they require me to provide proof of identification because I received a refund externally for my shipping refund. Then I provided my photo …

PayPal

PayPal - Unable to Change from My Unofficial 'nick Name' to My Official Name - Now My Money Stuck There!

Hello Ozbargain Community, Just wanted to get some advice, comments etc from you. I opened my PayPal account a while ago and I made a mistake using a nickname for the account. I made many purchases …

PayPal

poll Do You Trust PayPal with Your Scanned ID?

Hey All, I know this topic was discussed a few years ago, but I just want to get new comments from the OzBargian community. I sold an item on eBay and paid via PayPal for $40, but I got a message …

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[Advice Needed] Bought Quilton Tissues Online but Lost in Delivery - What to Do Next?

Hi, Last week I ordered 2 packs of 48 rolls of Quilton toilet tissues through Amazon. But so far it has not been delivered. According to the delivery tracking, the last move is that the package is …

poll Victoria State Secondary School Fees $1600/Year - Does It Make Sense?

Hi there, My son is starting high school next year, he will go to a government secondary school. I am about to pay his school fees, a total of $1600, which consists of fixed amounts such as Subject …

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Wearing Outdoor Shoes inside The House - Yes or No?

Hi All, Do you have a habit in wearing outdoor shoes inside your house? If so, what's the logic behind it. Is this just cultural things? I am not a fan of wearing shoes inside the house …

[Advice Needed] Credit Score down 60 Points in a Month and 170 Points in 3 Months!

Hi All, I was shocked when I checked my credit score from getcreditscore.com.au dropped 60 points in a month (even though it is still in a very good category) but it does not make sense to me. …

[Advice Needed] My Driveway Is Too Steep. What Can I Do?

Hi All, I would like some advice from Ozbargainers here about my steep driveway. I bought this investment property in South Eastern Melbourne about 3 years ago (100k more than the previous owner …

Licence Number (Including Expiry Date), Date of Birth and Address. What They Can Do with It?

Hi All, I am just wondering if someone has my licence number (including expiry date), date of birth and address. What they can do with it? I just gave my information to sign up with one of the …

[Advice Needed] How to Encourage Kids to Study! (Grade 6)

Hi All, I have a son who is currently at Grade 6, next year; he will be going to a secondary school. I like him to go to private school, but I don't think I can effort it as I am a single …

American Express

[Suggestion needed] AmEx Travel Insurance

Hi All, We (2 adults and 2 kids) are planning to go on holiday in December to Singapore. I bought the plane tickets using my Amex Velocity Platinum Card, and there is supplementary travel insurance …

poll [Advice Needed] Should I install Security Cameras and Alarm System at Home?

Hi All, I am considering whether I should or should not install security cameras and alarm system at my place. My house is an old house, and I don't have expensive items, just a few TVs, …

Aussie Accent - Why My Aussie Born Son Does Not Have One?

Hi All, My son was born and is raised in Australia. He is 9 years old. Yes, he is bi-lingual. We speak our native tongue at home. He is very easy to switch languages (automatically) - which I think …

poll High School Selection - Public Vs Private - My Current Circumstances

Hi All, I know that I might open a can of worms, however, I am in a tricky situation whereby I have to decide which high/secondary school I would send my son to. (We are in VIC). In Summary, here …

poll My Credit Score Got a Massive Hit after Applying a CC

Hi Guys, I just wonder why my credit score got a hit about 100 points down after applying a credit card (15k limit)from Excellent (908) to Very Good (808) I have not made any credit enquiries for …

Planning to Sell My Used MacBook. Which Method Is Better?

Hi All, I plan to sell my 2015 Macbook 12" that is seldom being used. I am just wondering which way is the most effective and less risks (e.g. buyer falsely claims that not receiving the item …

poll NBN Wholesale Prices Will Be Slashed. Will The Savings be Passed to Consumers?

Hi All, I just saw the news that NBN will be slashed for wholesalers. But NBN cannot guarantee the savings will be passed on to consumers. "The announcement today was part of a push to improve …

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Jetstar Airways

poll Is Jetstar The World's Worst Airline?

Hi All, As reported in the media today "An international study has ranked Qantas’s low-cost carrier Jetstar as the worst airline out of 73 surveyed, with angry passengers listing lengthy …

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AirAsia 30% off All Destinations (Via Mobile App Only, Travel Period 3 May - 24 Aug 2017)

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AirAsia Mega Sales MEL/SYD to KL ($159 One Way) May 2017 - Feb 2018 and Much More

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Handing Over a Copy of Driving Licence. Is It Safe?

Hi All, I am just wondering whether it is safe to provide a copy of your driving license to a small financial institution (e.g. credit unions and small banks), rental car companies and other …

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WhatsApp and Facebook Share Data!!!

I just recieved a notification on my whatsapp announcing that it is to start sharing its user data with parent company Facebook. The company says that the information will be used for ads on …

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Hungry Jack's 5 Item Cheeseburger Stunner $5.95 (Double $6.95, Triple $7.95)

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For those who missed the previous deal. This would be the better deal with $15 cheaper. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/249173 21 book boxset of the classic editions with unchanged text and Eileen …

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IGA: Four'N Twenty 4 Traditional Meat Pies $3.99 (50% off)

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SP GoPro POV Pole 36" $47.48 + Delivery or Free C&C @ DickSmith Online

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For those who are looking for a good, durable and Aussie stock POV pole for GoPro Also available for 19" version for $45.61 + Delivery or Free …

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Dick Smith SAMSUNG TAB A 9.7 S-PN LTE 16G $458.15 + Delivery or Free C&C

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For those who are looking for a decent local stock 9.7 LTE tablet with Pen under $500. This device might be good for taking notes and browsing. The cheapest I can find is @Kogan $515.98 + Delivery …

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Free Freedome VPN for 4 Months on Android & iOS [New Accounts]

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In case that you missed the previous 1 year free subscription, use the code to get a 4 months (120 days) free subscription. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/212785 It is handy for me since I plan …

poll [OzBargain] Love It - Savings or Impulsive Buyings ??!?

OzBargain is my favourite site! I am literally get addicted to it! I automatically and subconsciously type 'ozbargain.com.au' every time I open a new window or a new tab on my chrome. It is …

How to Become The Most Successful Entrepreneur!

Hi all, Just wondering, why is Mark Zuckerberg one of the most successful entrepreneurs ? Of course, he is very Smart, Innovative , a lot of ideas etc. I believe that the other co-founders of …

[Investment Property] Display or Withhold Sold Price for Maximum Returns

Hi Guys, I need your advice. This is the first time to buy an investment property. I bought it about 18% from the asking price which is considered ok during this current house market conditions. I …

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3.5mm In-ear Headphones for iPhone 5 with Remote and Mic WHITE  USD$1.69 Delivered @GearBest

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Crumpler Considerable Embarrassment 15" Laptop Bag $130.17 (Usually $185.95) Delivered @ Frontier

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I was looking for a decent laptop bag for my Macbook Pro 15" . I read a few reviews about this bag and it seems all are very positive in terms of the style as well as the durability. This is …