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Phone Wont Charge, Any Ideas? (NOKIA 3) Back-up Software Option?

HI all, I went to charge my phone (Nokia 3) this morning and it doesn't respond to the charger. Background - Just came back from an 8 hr drive with it plugged into a car charger streaming …

Airconditioner compressor wall mount?

Hi all, Looking for a decent wall mount for a 12kw Fujitsu compressor (about 100kg). Bunnings one looks rubbish, with no support underneath. Any recommendations? Secondly, thinking about mounting …

Replacing HP Laptop Touch Screen Digitizer with a Non Touch Screen. Is It Doable?

Hi all, Dropped my HP ProBook 430 G4 13.3in and the outer screen cracked (not the LCD). Its a touchscreen laptop, but I never use this feature. Seems the outer layer touch screen (digitizer??) …

People with Both Evaporative and R/C Aircon. How Did You Do It?

Bought a decent sized evap and R/C unit. Also have a heap of ducting. Looking at having both options for cost reduction. Wondering who has both? Any issues? Did you use completely seperate ducting? …

Westpac

Warning - Westpac Credit Card (Black) Security disgrace

Hi all, Just wanted to warn people about the Westpac Black card. In NYC we used a Priority Pass lounge credit which gave us $27US to spend on food/ bar. I got a receipt at the end stating we had $8 …

Amazon AU

Amazon - Faulty Product - How Do You Contact a Seller?

Hi all, My first two purchases on Amazon haven't worked out. My first item, a Barestto coffee machine leaks from the press bar (air and water) How do you go about contacting a seller on …

eBay US

Where to find eBay.com Promotions (not eBay.com.au)

Hi all, Noticed Ebay US promotions pop up, then often disappear. Is there any way (or another site) to find the US promotion codes? Cheers

Nokia 3 oreo update. How can I get it now pie is out?

Just wondering if anyone knows how to get the last Oreo update now that pie is out, and is the default ota update. I want to stick with Oreo. Saw the Oreo update but was OS. Now I'm back I can …

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises - Dodgy/ Avoid / Beware. What Would You Do?

This was our 8th cruise (so definitely not new to cruising), but our first with Celebrity. We booked a last minute room that included a standard drinks package 'perk' (drinks up to $12). …

Nokia 3 Getting Pie Update. What's People's Experience with Pie Vs Oreo?

So Nokia have an update to Android Pie (and I only just upgraded to Oreo). Was really impressed with the Oreo update (apart from a screech noise when unlocking phone with wifi connected). Battery …

Nokia 3 Making Loud Screech Noise Randomly. Any Ideas?

Hi all, I've just started using my Nokia 3. Yesterday in the middle of a restaurant it just started screeching a loud electric / static noise for no reason. You cant turn it down or off. …

New York Accommodation. Fleet Week. Arrgghh Help! Can I use FF points?

Hi all, still trying to find accommodation near New York. Thought going in May outside of peak season and school holidays would be good. Turns out it is fleet week over there (defence forces are in …

Which Ride Share App to Use for First Trip (SA)

Only my partner has used Uber (and I found their promo codes very sketchy). I've used taxify in Melbourne and thats it. So basically a blank canvas between us. Flying to the airport (20km). Who …

Kogan Mobile

Does Kogan Mobile receive SMS overseas / international (US/Canada)?

Hi all, Does anyone know if a Kogan mobile (set up using a $5.90 voucher - all credit card details removed) will receive SMS O/S (Hawaii, Canada, Mainland US) Just thinking it might be crucial for …

Transferring Old Phone to Android Oreo Phone

Hi all, Just transferring my old Sony Experia to a Nokia with Android Oreo. Tried to use the restore / back up features. Nothing came across except my calendar (no contacts, photos, sms, …

Drop in, drive up / Last Minute Hotel Rates Canada ?

Was looking to do an rv relocation from Vancouver to Calgary. Looks like it has been cancelled. Working a plan B. Just wondering if anyone has experience with the drive up hotel/ motor inn rates …

Should I update Nokia 3 from Android 7 to 8.1 Oreo?

Just using my Nokia 3 for the first time. It's asking if I want to update to android 8.1. Should I do it, or will I lose battery life? Not sure what I will gain? It says its 1.8gb. Will that …

Qantas

Qantas International Flight coming up as zero pts + small taxes. Anyone booked one of these before

Not going to disclose what it is just yet. Obviously an error fare. If I get it, I'll open it up to the people! Can even get a mix of eco and business. Can get zero points all the way to …

optifly.com

Which Airlines Fly Where? (with Routing Options) Optifly Alternatives?

Hi guys, I normally use Optifly to determine which airlines fly to my chosen destination (and all the possible routing options), on a nice plane table (plus it also shows miles for Frequent flyer …

Kogan

Kogan EC 65 Noise Cancelling Head Phones ($70) Any Good?

Any honest reviews on these. Cant justify $100+ for headphones for watching movies on a plan. In contrast to something like the TDK NC50's (sound is good enough for me, but a little …

Redemption Flights in US / Canada. Who to Use?

Have point in qantas, velocity and Amex MR. Which airlines should I target for Australia to Hawaii. Calgary or Vancouver to NYC. NYC to LA (or maybe Vegas, San Francisco instead). And then home …

Hawaii to Vancouver to Mainland US, Ideas? in May 2 People

Hi all, I couldn't resist a last minute cruise today from Hawaii to vancouver. Travelled a bit in Europe etc. But never the US. Always book cheapest accommodation I can find that isn't a …

Council Bylaws and Jurisdiction on Beaches?

Let me start with, nothing like getting legal advice on OzBargain! This is pretty much a 'first world issue', but just bought a new house in this area, and this has taken the wind out my …

Catch.com.au

Catch Returns - Passing Me off to a Third Party Seller?

Hi all, My partner bought an inflatable paddleboard from Catch for me for Xmas. To cut a long story short, it is rated to 100 kg, tried the exact same board with me at 80kg and it's rubbish. …

American Express

Missed AmEx P.E. travel credit expire date. Ideas?

So called up mid year to find travel credit expiry date. Was told the end of the year Dec 31. Just called up again for another reason, and re confirmed travel deadline. Was told it was Dec 10, but …

MAP Caffitaly Presto - Anyone Pulled Theirs Apart?

Moved into a new place and discovered the built in under sink 'water filter' has been dropping thousand of small white particles in our water. They must have accumulated in our coffee …

Uber Eats

Uber Eats Not Working on Android KitKat L. Any Way around It?

Thought I would try uber eats. Turns out my Sony e4g isn't up to the task (app store says not compatible?) First app that doesn't work. Normal uber still works. Any way around …

Where to Buy a Sony E4G OEM Battery? Is Shipping Allowed from OS?

Sony battery is down to about 25%. Anyone bought from Ali Express $5 US vs $20+ on Ebay? or any where else? Happy with Oem / generic etc. I think any E4 battery will do.

Nokia 3 Case + Screen Protector Combo - Anyone Found a Good One?

As per title. Looking for a decent case for a Nokia 3. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0781N9XCL/ref=sr_1_... Anyone found a good deal? Cheers

Bird Mesh. or Alternatives. Any Suggestions?

Just moved into a house with a heap of fruit trees. Trees have holes in old bird mesh. Never used the stuff before, but I can see why they used it before. birds took out every single cherry and …

eBay Australia

Where to find eBay codes?

Is there a list of the current 5%, 10% or 20% sitewide codes anywhere on here? Cheers

Sub 100k Homeloan That's Half Decent?

Looking to sell my place, but current bank is only offering a 4.1% fixed rate, and since I want to sell, a variable is what I need. Property is in Whyalla and house values have diminished …

Record Player / Turntable Looking to Buy

So after insisting 2yrs ago we chuck out the old record player,the gf now wants a record player again! Any recommendations? Nothing fancy, just play records and I'll plug it into existing …

Buying a Car from Vic (Manheim Auction), Will I Need a Roadworthy Certificate? / Cheap Place to Get One?

Hi all, I'm new to Victoria's rego rules. I had a look on Vic Roads and they are very vague on RWC's. Seems like they 'suggest' sellers provide them (as it's listed as …

Safe Parking around Tullamarine for a Couple of Days?

Hi all, Heading over from interstate to pickup a car from Manheim auctions in Altona North. Thought I'd make a trip of it and go to the snow for 2 days. Going to hire a Jucy Car from airport, …

HELP - Outlander PHEV Cable. Where to Buy a Decent One?

Hi all Just finalising an Outlander 2014 Phev purchase from automotive auctions. It doesn't have / someone stole the charge cable. Any ideas the best place to buy one? I assume a genuine …

Heating house with offpeak/ controlled load rate via Thermal storage Space Heater. Anyone crunched the numbers?

Just been chatting with AGL for a better rate. Stumbled across the option to hook up a thermal storage Space heater on controlled load. This would provide heating at 50% less cost. No idea what they …

Cost of Getting an Earth Stake Installed?

House has been off grid for a while. Needs to be inspected to get power back on. Agent got a Sparky on the job, says that it is earthed only via the water pipes, and now needs to be grounded …

Bathroom Reno. Anyone Bought China Direct? Ie Baths/ Taps

So small bits of cast metal are hundreds of dollars, and a sheet of moulded acrylic are a thousand $+. Most of this stuff would be straight out of China. Anyone bought direct from an OS supplier?

Telstra

$30 creditme2u over phone not doable? What to use Telstra Prepaid Credit on?

So I've had a Telstra Prepaid number that I keep as a backup (for country trips etc) on a Simplicity plan for the last 7 years. My family send me $1 Creditme2u to keep it going and currently …

Redemption flight - Fiji / Christchurch or Zqn stop over. Is it doable?

I remember seeing redemption Fiji flights with a “nz" stop over, or vice versa. Wouldn't mind getting some snow and sun in the same trip. Is Christchurch or Queenstown an option. Or …

Bathroom Reno. Best Places to Buy a Bath, (Acrylic / Stone or Otherwise), Shower Screen, Vanity, Tap Ware

Hi guys, After any leads as to where I can get bathroom fixtures at a great price. Happy for budget level through to high end..stuff. Ie, stone will obviously cost more than acrylic, but it can …

tictochomeloans.com

Anyone Used TicToc Homeloans?

Anyone taken the plunge? Apparently backed by Adelaide bank. Has a bricks and mortar presence not far from me. Rates competitive at 3.58%, approval supposedly in 22 minutes! What could possibly go …

Looking for Home Loan Feedback on Homestar, TMB, Ubank, Virgin Money, SCU

Hi all, looking if anyone has any recent dealings / feedback with one of the below loan products (we need an offset / redraw facility). With a 3 yr loan scenario (probs refinance then) factoring in …

Citibank Australia

Citibank Based Credit Cards (Qantas, Virgin, Signature etc) Auto Declines Applications within 6 Months

Just an FYI, I was just speaking to a customer service rep who said any applications for likewise cards within a 6 month window will automatically decline. So if you have had applied for a Citibank …

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Qantas Premier Everyday Credit Card - 40k Points No Annual Fee First Year w/ $2000/Mnth First 2 Mnths

expired Qantas Premier Everyday Credit Card - 40k Points No Annual Fee First Year w/ $2000/Mnth First 2 Mnths

40 000 Qantas pts+ some insurance cover and some other small perks with no annual fee is pretty good. EXCEPT.. It's with Citibank/ Qantas. I applied for their 75k product ($149 annual) 1 month …

American Express

Hacked AMEX MR Account - My Points Are Disappearing. Check yours.

Hi all, I have just noticed my AMEX MR points have reduced. I logged on to find 2 redemption travel bookings on my account. I called up to let them know and they advised changing my passwords (which …

Late Snow Season (Japan) Is It Doable/ Worth It in Next 2 Weeks?

Hi all, Just after some info from previous Spring Snow Japan travelers. I was suprised to read Japan still has a snow season in April. With school holidays (SA) starting in 2 weeks, if I can find a …

SportsDirect

Returns to Sports Direct. Any Tips?

Got some clothing to send back to Sports Direct. Looks like 1.5kg will be $50 Aus post. Signed up to the Paypal returns thing. Apparently covers $45. Any tips?

Virgin Money

Warning - Virgin Money Card Not Accepting Rates Paid Via PayPal as an Eligible Spend for Bonus Points

Hi all, just a warning about eligible spends with the Virgin Money Platinum card. I paid my council rates via my linked platinum card through Paypal. Upon calling the call centre to confirm I have …