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PCHammond replied to kipps on Free Accor Live Limitless Gold Status When Linking Your QFF Account (Silver Status or Above, Points Club Plus, Chairmans Lounge)
Interestingly, I am Diamond while I have colleagues who are Gold. When we both check in at the same hotel, they often have the same...
29/07/2022 - 13:08
PCHammond replied to WhatWouldBiggieDo on Free Accor Live Limitless Gold Status When Linking Your QFF Account (Silver Status or Above, Points Club Plus, Chairmans Lounge)
FWIW, Accor platinum gives Hertz PC, while Accor Gold gives Hertz 5 star or whatever its called
29/07/2022 - 13:07
PCHammond replied to n0mad on Free Accor Live Limitless Gold Status When Linking Your QFF Account (Silver Status or Above, Points Club Plus, Chairmans Lounge)
Only if you book direct or through some registered travel agents like Flight Centre Don't expect anything through Luxury Escapes
29/07/2022 - 13:05
PCHammond replied to trotsky on Purchase Accor Plus Membership (from $399) and Get a Complimentary Breakfast Voucher (Worth up to A$80) @ Accor Plus
As a note Sofitel Adelaide has been $330 per night lately for most nights. So that was maybe $660 value
29/07/2022 - 13:03
PCHammond replied to corrocoat on Purchase Accor Plus Membership (from $399) and Get a Complimentary Breakfast Voucher (Worth up to A$80) @ Accor Plus
They all do this. I book through a corporate travel agent and its all recognised. Same for PGR and Hilton
29/07/2022 - 13:01
PCHammond commented on [VIC,SA,NSW,ACT,QLD] White Rabbit Dark Ale (24x330ml Stubbie Slab) $49.99 + Delivery from $4.95 @ Wine Sellers Direct
This is delicious and also $80 per case from Dan's. So even with $11 delivery fee, you are still saving $19 compared to Dan's
07/07/2022 - 16:54
PCHammond replied to pavman on Up to 25% off Sitewide & $250 Worth of Accessories Included with Pram Purchase + Delivery ($25 to Most Areas) @ Babybee
Not really comparable. The yoyo2 is a travel stroller, whereas the Rover is more of a daily use stroller.
02/06/2022 - 21:38
PCHammond replied to fauziozi on Salomon Sidley Gore-Tex Mid Hiking Boots $99 (Club Membership Required) Delivered @ Anaconda
I agree with this, although I like to wear my Goretex shoes when it's raining of after it rains even around the city. Makes walking through...
31/05/2022 - 10:28
PCHammond commented on [eBay Plus] Cygnett ChargeUp 4400mAh Portable Power Charger - Black $9 (Was $19.95) Delivered @ Allphones eBay
They are still selling these? I bought one in 2014 and even back then it wasn't amazing
27/05/2022 - 17:56
PCHammond commented on 2020 The Ethereal One Fleurieu Grenache $15.99 ($13 w/ Membership) + Delivery Only @ Dan Murphy's
Bought 3 from Newcastle West. They are definitely out there
23/05/2022 - 21:51
PCHammond replied to AustriaBargain on Eureka Mignon Specialita Coffee Grinder Black (15BL) €302.09 + €40 Delivery (~A$516) @ Espresso Coffee Shop
Not really, but there is definitely diminishing returns. Of course at some point right up near the very top, it's a massive wank factor. I...
22/05/2022 - 19:50
PCHammond replied to dekekun on Eureka Mignon Specialita Coffee Grinder Black (15BL) €302.09 + €40 Delivery (~A$516) @ Espresso Coffee Shop
I recommend the Etsy ones with bellows, tilt etc. I found my Specialita was having a bit of retention problems with static causing the...
22/05/2022 - 19:47
PCHammond replied to darkmattersunB6c0MV on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
The executive lounge was still closed the last time I was there. Now they do drinks and canapes in the foyer and hand out vouchers. I'm...
21/05/2022 - 10:29
PCHammond replied to Feedthetroll on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
This deal doesn't provide free brekky and I was not commenting on getting free brekky with this deal. My response to free brekky was aimed...
21/05/2022 - 10:26
PCHammond replied to adn on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
I'd honestly take it in your position. Get to diamond faster and you can enjoy the benefits sooner.
20/05/2022 - 22:47
PCHammond replied to Feedthetroll on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
Hilton charges for barista made coffee and even then it's terrible. Hotel brekkies are the same rubbish at almost every place -Overcooked...
20/05/2022 - 22:45
PCHammond replied to darkmattersunB6c0MV on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
5*, including the Hilton Adelaide. Their coffee is terrible and $5 I'd rather walk down next to the courthouse in the little shopping...
20/05/2022 - 21:17
PCHammond replied to Meconium on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
I get free brekky for Hilton and Accor, and I often give it a miss, although I travel for work and food is covered by work. Hotel brekky is...
20/05/2022 - 20:03
PCHammond replied to Autonomic on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
Most chains ask for a screenshot of your recent stays in order to match. Well Hilton does this anyway
20/05/2022 - 18:03
PCHammond replied to adn on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
All status matches are really up to the program and there's nothing stopping them from denying future matches. Personally I wouldn't bother...
20/05/2022 - 17:50
PCHammond replied to Briefcase Mong on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
Depends really. Some places in Australia have Crowne Plazas, which can be pretty good, and not much else from anyone else really. It's...
20/05/2022 - 17:49
PCHammond commented on Free IHG Platinum Elite Status for 120 Days + Diamond Elite FastTrack @ InterContinental Hotel Group
Platinum Elite status is fine for free. If you don't really have status anywhere else, this is a great deal. Unless you are travelling for...
20/05/2022 - 17:29
PCHammond replied to UberIsCool on Hi-Tec Men's/Women's Tarantula Waterproof Mid Hiking Boots - $89 (Club Price) + $7.99 Delivery ($0 C&C/ $99 Order) @ Anaconda
No, you go on about Gore Tex letting water in and then talk about getting splashed. Also, "see above comments" does not address that...
14/05/2022 - 21:35
PCHammond replied to UberIsCool on Hi-Tec Men's/Women's Tarantula Waterproof Mid Hiking Boots - $89 (Club Price) + $7.99 Delivery ($0 C&C/ $99 Order) @ Anaconda
So you neg be for not being wrong. And your last response contradicts yourself. Nice.
14/05/2022 - 08:35
PCHammond replied to UberIsCool on Hi-Tec Men's/Women's Tarantula Waterproof Mid Hiking Boots - $89 (Club Price) + $7.99 Delivery ($0 C&C/ $99 Order) @ Anaconda
To clarify, Gore-tex is a semi permeable membrane (ePTFE) that has a microporous structure that allows water vapour to escape, yet keeps...
13/05/2022 - 23:19
PCHammond commented on 20% off Everything & Free Delivery @ Cellar One
Reynella for 32.67 per bottle. Great price for a wine that tastes amazing even at a $60 price point at Dan Murphys
05/04/2022 - 14:33
PCHammond replied to Frukoz on Devanti 51 Bottle Wine Fridge $458.01 (Was $1015.54) Delivered @ MyPlaza via Myer Marketplace
Yep, or just make wines that you enjoy to be that much better. I even found an Aldi McLaren Vale Shiraz in my fridge that I forgot about....
30/03/2022 - 12:47
PCHammond commented on Reynella 2017 Shiraz and 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon $208/6pk ($34.67/Bottle, Was $72.99/Bottle) Delivered @ Cellar One
Full disclosure: I am not buying any of this deal, since my wine fridge is full and my wife has expressed concern about how much wine I...
04/03/2022 - 15:47