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Telstra

Telstra Prepaid - Coming off Simplicity - How to Maximise Value for Low Usage?

Hi all I've been on Telstra Simplicity for years. Been waiting for a refund of around $300 from Tesltra since they turfed creditme2u, and today looks like the day it might happen (need to call …

Prawns - Where to Buy? (SA)

Just wondering where Ozbargain people are getting their prawns this year? Saw large King's around $47/kg this year ..ouch Any gift card / stacking loop holes?

American Express

AmEx Flight Credit Coming up, What's Everyone Booking?

Well, we've got a couple of Amex travel credits coming up and no idea what to do with them. Still have last years as well, which was a cancelled flight that got an extra 12 month extension. We …

Making a Universal Type 1 (J1772) EVSE Adapter - Mitsubishi Outlander

The early EV's here all used a TYPE 1 plugs. Now all those chargers are being ripped out and replaced with Type 2 chargers, and or Tesla chargers. The cost of Adapters is ridiculous for what …

Avax not following trend, why is that?

Seeing most alts follow BTC, but Avax continues upwards. Something happen, or simply just a good platform? Q2. Is FTM the next AVAX?

Westpac

Warning - Westpac Removed Rewards Portal Access for Closed Credit Cards

Just a quick warning to Westpac Rewards card holders (I had an Altitude Black). Upon closing my card I was told (on two seperate occasions), I still have access to redeem my points through the …

HDMI pass through (passive?) Pioneer VSX521 - Can you watch TV without it turned on?

Just put a TV on the wall and trying to minimise cables going to the TV from the amp. Manual suggests this amp has Standby HDMI pass through and you only need one HDMI cable to output all amp …

Ideas on How to Dim a LED TV Backlight (Physically/ Electronic Components?)

I ve got a Chinese no name 3D TV that also does 4K. It has an LG panel, and the picture is quite good. It's lasted 5+ years, but the damn thing doesn't have a menu to turn down the …

Virgin Australia

Anz Travel Rewards Credit - Now Being Held By Virgin Direct

I had a flight booked with my old ANZ Rewards travel credit. The flight was cancelled by Virgin. It was being held by ANZ for future use. But they emailed saying they will no longer handle the …

EV Tax Being Challenged in High Court with a Fundraiser Campaign. Please Consider Supporting The Cause

Victoria went rogue and introduced a ZLEV (EV) tax in July, under the false pretense that electric vehicles don't pay to use the roads and they will be collecting the tax for the roads…but …

Flybuys

Check Your Flybuys Points - How Many People Dont Get The Bonus Points?

Been following my transaction history closely in my Flybuys account. 1 out of 6 of the "2000 bonus points" from my First Choice/ Liqourland purchases have applied over the last few months. …

Off-Peak HWS/ Power Meter Clock Issues, Who Pays for The Fix?

Got a message from my tenant that the 300L HWS isn't working. Property manager had sent out an electrician. Spoke to all parties. Tenant suggests the sparkie "gave it a boost session". …

pancakebunny.finance

Any Pancake Bunny Users That Can Clarify What to Do?

Hi all, After starting my crypto journey in May (terrible time to start)… and even better, I held Pancake Bunny before and after the exploit. Now my PBunny was rolled into a compensation …

Body Filler / Bog Hardner. Can You Use MEKP?

Got a small dent to fill. The Benzoyl Peroxide hardners that come with the filler have crystalised inside. Got a bottle of MEKP from my resin kit. Can I use that to harden car body filler? Any …

7+

Help - Can't Get Channel 7? Everything Else Works Perfect? What Is The Science behind It (Ie Frequencies and Aerial Lengths) ?

Update - now solved Hi all, Have a TV in the back shed. Has a roof mounted aerial, an older UHF type, but should still work. The bars run in the appropriate horizontal axis. The reception for …

Mini DVBT USB TV Adapter. Anyone Got One Working? Software/ Drivers?

I bought one of these little DVBT USB adapters years back. Thought I would try and get it running on my laptop to watch the olympics when away from …

Chromecast (Original) and 5.1 Dolby Digital Output? Bubbleup?

Hi all, Was given a Chromecast and was hoping to use it to locally stream 5.1 movies from my phone (Using Bubbleup app). Now need to use Google Home and provide location details just to get it …

Possibility of mounting a legal case on EV tax on PHEVs?

Always appreciate the insights of Ozbargainers..so here goes. I'm an 8 year old PHEV owner who uses around 8L/100km petrol. I bought the car a couple of years ago with the idea of reducing my …

NZ Redemption Flights - KF / VF?

In 2018 I was looking at redemption flights to NZ (Queenstown /Christchurch) via Singapore Air (KF). Off memory they were only 25k points (KF), 32k points (VF) return to the Eastern states. I …

Credit Card That Earns Points or cashback While Paying for Council Rates?

Just bringing up an old closed thread around cards that offer points for council rates. Now modernising to include cash-back cards. Old thread - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/615433 Back then …

Is There an Energy Ombudsman for Government Rebates? Bought a Solar Battery and They Haven't Followed Their Own T&Cs

The SA government recently offered a $6k rebate on solar batteries that are 'capable' of being connected to a VPP (Virtual Power Plant). Generous, but still expensive. Now the early offer …

Crypto - Liquidity Vs Marketcap? and More Importantly, What Is The Correlation between Liquidity, Burn and Yield?

I've just been looking at the financials that some of the Crypto companies hold. Trying to ascertain what they are really worth, and how sustainable are the APY's on offer. Using Pancake …

Meme Cryptocurrency ($ASS). Is The Investment Advice of Today (Well All Last Week). Ridiculous

Well,I never thought I would say those words…but what a world it is. If you had those babies this week and dumped em….good for you! If you got 10 seconds, do yourself a favour and have a …

Binance

Binance Registration Frustration Continues. Any Tips for Facial Recognition?

So still cant get my Binance KYC registration done. The facial recognition part just stays the same, ie the head template appears on the screen and you can stare at it for 5 mins…nothing! I …

Broken induction cooktop. Anyone know where to get replacement glass?

So partner just knocked a bottle of wine on to our 8 month old induction cooktop and broke off the corner. Any tips to fix it? Epoxy maybe? Hot water died yesterday..I'm just stoked right …

Cheap Hot Water Tank Replacement / Wholesalers?

Noticed white particles and rust colour when turning on our hot water. Went to change the anode in our Solahart HWS and discovered it was full of sludge, rusting and a plastic tube inside had …

ANZ

Anyone Used an ANZ Travel Credit for Two People?

Just looking at my ANZ rewards travel credit. (Thankfully they have been extended for 12 months). My flight was cancelled and I have a $541 credit. Thinking of using it to Mel instead (which is …

Anyone Using Their Complimentary Lounge Passes, and Not Travelling?

I now have 2 Priority pass entries with my Citi card, 2 more I haven't redeemed yet with my Westies black, 2 more with the HSBC premier card and 3 QFF lounge passes and 2 Virgin passes. Partner …

Credit Cards That Give Points/ Bonus Points for Council Rates?

Done a few years of churn and burning and come across a couple of cards that don't really follow their T&C's completely. Today I reached $3300 spend on my HSBC platinum card. Spoke to …

Hail damage repair issues years later. What to do?

So my partner's Mazda 3 got badly hail damaged in 2012 (windows/ mirror glass smashed). Roof, bonnet, boot all with deep dents (hail was pointy/ long. Not round typical hail). They (Allianz) …

American Express

Reminder - Platinum Edge Travel Credit Expires Tomorrow 30/3

Just a reminder that anyone who has a Platinum Edge card and has a travel credit extension from last year, they expire tomorrow. No idea how to use mine. Interstate flights are way over inflated at …

Massage Chairs / Recliners - Which One?

Seen the price has dropped on a few massage chairs (I guess making way for the new multi axis massage rollers - 4D). Which one of these would you buy and why? Homasa 1 - …

Help - Need The Size /Weight of Tao Tronics Box for Freight Forwarding Estimate

Hi all, Looking at buying a pair of TT BH055 headphones from the US via a freight forwarder (as I have tried for a year and they won't sell them to Australia). Does anyone have a TT box on …

Covid Tips for SA from Victorians / Covid SA General Discussion

Just wondering if any Victorians got any good ozbargain type tips for the lockdown. Surely food business will be scrambling to dump stock. Where should I go (supermarket will be chaos… …

Elinz 12v (1500w) Car Inverter. Any Good?

Need to use up my Kogan credit. Think this could be it.. https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/null-elinz-pure-sine-wave-power... Anyone used one?

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ANZ Business Black - No Annual Fee First Year, $300 Thereafter (Note - Not Normal ANZ Black Card)

expired ANZ Business Black - No Annual Fee First Year, $300 Thereafter (Note - Not Normal ANZ Black Card)

ANZ BUSINESS BLACK *Not the normal ANZ Black card offering, but might be some value here (particularly earning points with ATO transactions). Save $300 with no Annual Card and save $75 per card …

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Seagate Barracuda 250GB SATA SSD $40.50 Delivered (Free Delivery+ 10% off) @ Shopping Express

expired Seagate Barracuda 250GB SATA SSD $40.50 Delivered (Free Delivery+ 10% off) @ Shopping Express

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The Seagate barracuda is one of the fastest SATA SSD's out there. Has D RAM. Use Bonus 10% on Selected SSD Drives from this Page(shoppingexpress.com.au) + Free Shipping, Use code BONUS10 at …

TaoTronics BH 055's no longer made?

I've been trying to find a deal on the BH 055's ( as they have multimode NC and Aptx). Just got a message from them saying the BH055's are discontinued and not made any more! Anyone …

Amazon US

Buying from Amazon.com and Shipping, Prime?

Hi legends, I've been given a script for Melatonin, and its not on the PBS and costs $42 for 30 tablets. On Amazon.com.au it doesn't exist On Amazon.com it's $7 for 120 tablets!! + …

The Brightest White Grout? Davco, Ardex or Mapei?

Hi all, Just wondering which of these is the "whitest" of the grouts? Tiles are bright white and tried Polar White and it looks pink, so need white..white. Price wise from cheapeat - …

Kogan Robot Vac, Any Good for $99?

Anyone used these, thoughts? https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-easyclean-r20-robot-vacuu... Also a 2600mah (half a phone battery!) for $139.

Velocity Frequent Flyer

What to do with 500k VFF points (with new baby)!

Sadly, saved up 500k VFF points for a RTW trip (fail). Life is about to change with our first baby due 4 days ago! So our whole approach to travel is definitely going to change. Travel would …

Transferring files/data from iOS to Android via laptop?

Just wondering if anyone can point us in the direction for transferring files across from an iPhone 6 to a Samsung A51. Samsung app says to use the included USBC OTG adapter. But there isn't one …

iOS 'other' taking up space?

Partners iPhone 6s is still working well, and want to update to new iOS. However, there isn't enough space. Tried all the online tips (backed up all photos/apps, then deleted. Cleared all …

ANZ

ANZ Rewards Points - What to Do with Them?

Hi all, I closed down my ANZ Travel Rewards card around 35 days ago, and have around 60k of points on it. Apparently I have 50 days to use them, or lose them. Normally I would transfer them over to …

DeLonghi Coffee Machine Parts? Stuck on Heating up Mode

Delonghi perfecta is stuck on heating up mode. I suspect a fuse or element has died?? Anyone got a source for cheap thermal fuses / triacs? Or even the elements/ thermoblock ? Cheers

Looking for a Small vanity

Looking to add a super small / skinny vanity in our toilet area. Ideally 250mm deep or less. Saw them going super cheap at Stratco not long ago $99, but can't find any now other than Bunnings …

Reusable Nappies / Disposable Liner Options?

Hi all, Bought a few different brands of reusable nappies, but now looking for options to make them easier. What's the go with disposable liners? What brands are truely flushable? Don't …

National Tiles

poll Cheap White Tiles? - National Tiles Vs Bunnings Dura Tile. Which One Would You Chose?

Anyone used these cheap white tiles? Both are under $10/ square meter. Both have bows/ curves in them (so won't be laid in brick pattern). Bunnies tile slightly worse. National tile is approx …

Solar Battery Help - Alpha ESS 10.3p (9.3kw Usable) or Growatt GBLI6531 (12kw Usable). Same Price, Which One?

Hi guys, any solar gurus that can provide their info on these would be much apprreciated. Basically have an opportunity to get either of these two batteries installed at the same price (basically …