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ThirdRonnie commented on Black Friday OLEDs
But the blacks are better with OLEDs any day of the week.
04/11/2019 - 05:42
ThirdRonnie commented on Velocity Frequent Flyer - 15-30% Bonus on Point Transfers to Velocity
I just tried to transfer some flybuys points. "Looks like you're trying to do this from overseas", came the message. Well, yes, I'm...
04/11/2019 - 04:20
ThirdRonnie commented on Suggestion for a Travel Card to NZ
As has been concluded many times here on OzBargain, never use "Travel Cards" and never, ever use Travelex!
03/11/2019 - 19:44
ThirdRonnie replied to dafil on 28 Degrees Card - What to Know before I Start Using It?
I agree. Other cards can identify pending transactions. I always make this point when I fill out surveys for the 28 Degree card.
17/08/2019 - 23:33
ThirdRonnie replied to profar on 1/2 Price Kettle Chilli Chips 175g $2.25 @ Woolworths
No way is a 175g bag of chips - any chips - worth $4.50.
07/08/2019 - 22:51
ThirdRonnie commented on Am I getting a Fine for this?
What you will get a fine for is starting a post with "So.."
26/07/2019 - 15:00
ThirdRonnie replied to Bashster33 on NAB Deposit ATM Ate My Money
My question exactly. I thought I'd been time-warped back to 1990, but then I had forgotten about the CBA. But this is the NAB? What is the...
23/07/2019 - 23:57
ThirdRonnie replied to EightImmortals on PayPal Now convert all Purchases From Currency of Purchase to AUD and Then Back to USD Again?
Exactly this. It's the bank charging the 3.5% "overseas transaction fee". The 28 Degree card has no fees and gives the correct exchange...
23/07/2019 - 23:49
ThirdRonnie commented on Wrong GST collected from Amazon
If you bought the item on amazon.com.au, the GST should have been included in the quoted price, as is required by law of any other business...
18/07/2019 - 20:44
ThirdRonnie commented on Kogan Ryzen 3 Mini PC - Any Good?
$49 delivery seems like a rip-off for that size package.
04/07/2019 - 20:51
ThirdRonnie replied to voiletmay on Barefoot Investor - Is It Worth The Hype ?
> I just buy iphones I thought that was the first line of chapter 2 - "don't buy Apple Products"
25/06/2019 - 20:15
ThirdRonnie commented on Going overseas. What is the best way to convert currency?
The Citibank Plus Debit Mastercard has no minimum deposit or paywave requirements and is fee free with the standard Mastercard exchange...
28/05/2019 - 23:22
ThirdRonnie commented on Salary Sacrificing a Laptop without Company Involvement
I'd be very careful with the TRS claim. TRS stands for Tourist Refund Scheme. You are not a tourist in your own country.
27/05/2019 - 23:37
ThirdRonnie replied to tommohawk on Are Credit Cards Used Everywhere in Singapore or Malaysia?
You've got the perfect overseas money kit. Just load up your Citibank account with AUD and withdraw local cash from an ATM at the airport...
17/03/2019 - 09:00
ThirdRonnie replied to geek001 on Optus/Vodafone Are Planning to Build a Mobile Phone Base Station Tower on Top of My Apartment Building
> children living within 50 metres of power pylons have an increased risk of developing acute leukaemia So, if they lived 100 metres away,...
25/02/2019 - 23:41
ThirdRonnie commented on Question about USA Voltage Vs Australia
Interestingly, the User manual linked to under Technical Specifications has a section marked for "Users in Australia and New Zealand".
19/02/2019 - 23:38
ThirdRonnie commented on Sirena Tuna 95g Varieties $1.35 @ Coles
They're not really trying. 99c is the correct price for these on REAL special.
12/02/2019 - 19:23
ThirdRonnie replied to Super Kami Dende on Fixing Paint Chips? Best Way
> I dabbled paint on my bonnet You dabbed it. You did not dabble it.
08/01/2019 - 20:28
ThirdRonnie commented on Best small sized Android phone?
Nokia 1
20/12/2018 - 20:35
ThirdRonnie commented on Tasmania Car Rental First 2 Weeks of January
Jump in the time machine and go back a few months. It's peak tourist season, so there's very likely high demand, so they put up the prices....
02/12/2018 - 23:41
ThirdRonnie replied to D C on Latest ACCC NBN Speeds Report Is Out
> and I'm in Sydney Why would that make a difference?
02/12/2018 - 23:26
ThirdRonnie replied to empty456 on Grocery shopping itemising everything??
>(it won't expire in that time) Toothpaste - expire?
25/11/2018 - 23:07
ThirdRonnie commented on Looking for a Microphone with an Inbuilt Recorder
What about a Zoom h1?
18/11/2018 - 20:12
ThirdRonnie replied to tranter on Old school Milkbar candy!
Absolutely. We don't have candy in Australia, we have lollies and sweets.
17/11/2018 - 20:36
ThirdRonnie replied to supasaiyan on Melbourne Airport to City
> If you wait 10 years, the supposed new train line that every government has promised Who says it will be cheaper? They'll probably...
24/09/2018 - 12:23
ThirdRonnie commented on Using Our Debit Card in ATM in Japan
I've only ever used 4 digits with my Citibank Plus debit Mastercard. Seven-Bank ATMs, those in 7-Eleven convenience stores and ATMs in post...
22/09/2018 - 21:36
ThirdRonnie commented on 10 Demerit Points for Using Mobile Phone
You also LOSE several points for misspelling "lose" (Two offences in the one post)
22/09/2018 - 21:18
ThirdRonnie commented on Does Coles Chicken Thighs Have a Really Strong, Gamey Taste to You?
Coles chickens are shot whilst on the wing, using genuine lead shot, so yes, expect them to taste gamey.
19/09/2018 - 19:38
ThirdRonnie commented on Luggage Recommendations
As has been stated many times when this question has been asked, hard shell cases are generally in two halves, rather than the whole case...
16/09/2018 - 12:52