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madpig83 replied to caprimulgus on InfaSecure Advance Plus Iron Car Seat 0-8 $249 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ BIG W
This is really useful, can you please share the Facebook group?
28/04/2026 - 17:11
madpig83 replied to staden on 50% off Japan True Unlimited KDDI eSIM | 30% off All Travel SIMs (Asia, Bali, China, Europe, USA, Global) from $2.80 @ TravelKon
@TravelKon Can you please comment on this? I didn't think Google was blocked in HK and was about to buy this for a trip to China @staden…
16/03/2026 - 12:00
madpig83 commented on China Southern Airlines Return to Tokyo: MEL frm $486, SYD frm $505, BNE frm $519, PER frm $526 @ flightfinderau
Copying my review from last time if helpful https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/17253287/redir Flying with them again soon (but not to…
13/03/2026 - 12:22
madpig83 replied to Brick50 on China Southern: Tokyo/Osaka/Seoul Return: SYD $484, $494, $508, MEL/PER ↔ TYO $533/ $594, BNE ↔ OSA $575, ADL ↔ SEL $795 @ BTF
Just a thought: when I was at the hotel I noticed it was also where they would put you up if there's a flight delay. I have no idea of the…
10/01/2026 - 03:47
madpig83 replied to Brick50 on China Southern: Tokyo/Osaka/Seoul Return: SYD $484, $494, $508, MEL/PER ↔ TYO $533/ $594, BNE ↔ OSA $575, ADL ↔ SEL $795 @ BTF
Hmmmm if you're just laying over (i.e. land, go to hotel, breakfast, go to airport) I think it's fine. Most of those people are used to…
08/01/2026 - 16:00
madpig83 replied to xT22 on China Southern: Tokyo/Osaka/Seoul Return: SYD $484, $494, $508, MEL/PER ↔ TYO $533/ $594, BNE ↔ OSA $575, ADL ↔ SEL $795 @ BTF
Close to airport It's called Southern Airlines Pearl Hotel (North District). I think it's owned by China Southern. Here's a screenshot I…
08/01/2026 - 08:28
madpig83 replied to Alwaysagooner on China Southern: Tokyo/Osaka/Seoul Return: SYD $484, $494, $508, MEL/PER ↔ TYO $533/ $594, BNE ↔ OSA $575, ADL ↔ SEL $795 @ BTF
Once you book you use the ticket number here and then it was pretty self explanatory…
07/01/2026 - 19:10
madpig83 replied to Windows7forever on China Southern: Tokyo/Osaka/Seoul Return: SYD $484, $494, $508, MEL/PER ↔ TYO $533/ $594, BNE ↔ OSA $575, ADL ↔ SEL $795 @ BTF
Aunt Betty which I was nervous about but it was $900 cheaper than China Southern direct
07/01/2026 - 19:02
madpig83 commented on China Southern: Tokyo/Osaka/Seoul Return: SYD $484, $494, $508, MEL/PER ↔ TYO $533/ $594, BNE ↔ OSA $575, ADL ↔ SEL $795 @ BTF
Literally in Japan now flew on China Southern. Good: - free transit accommodation and transfer in Guangzhou - if you find the right combo…
07/01/2026 - 05:53
madpig83 replied to AnyFurtherDiscount on Tokyo Return on China Southern: Departing Perth $564, Melbourne $622, Sydney $629 inc Cherry Blossom Season @ IWantThatFlight
I actually think OP thinks CZ = MU... They also booked through Flight Centre, rather than direct with airline which I think is a mistake
15/10/2025 - 09:51
madpig83 replied to IlIlIl IlI llIIIl on Tokyo Return on China Southern: Departing Perth $564, Melbourne $622, Sydney $629 inc Cherry Blossom Season @ IWantThatFlight
https://www.csair.com/mcms/mcmsNewSite/en/eu//build/index.html?page=free Yes you leave the airport (so go through immigration both ways)
15/10/2025 - 08:49
madpig83 replied to spock on Tokyo Return on China Southern: Departing Perth $564, Melbourne $622, Sydney $629 inc Cherry Blossom Season @ IWantThatFlight
Free accommodation. GZ is the birthplace of yum char (best you'll have in your life).
15/10/2025 - 08:14
madpig83 commented on Qantas: Tokyo, Japan Return from SYD $949 (Direct), HBA $1018, GC $1184, DRW $1197, BNE $1309, MEL $1309, ADL $1359 & More
Surely you'd have to be a desperate QF fan to take this? Timing is awful unless you like humid 35C+ summer weather and/or typhoon The "also…
07/10/2025 - 08:58
madpig83 replied to gembel on Pelago by Singapore Airlines: 28% Cashback + [Westpac] 10% Bonus Cashback @ ShopBack
Yeah this was really confusing but I can confirm I used pelago for Tokyo Disney in May and got cashback. Can't confirm there hasn't been a…
03/10/2025 - 10:53
madpig83 replied to gotyourback on Woolworths Groceries: 20% Cashback, All Customers ($40 Cap, Min Spend $200) @ ShopBack
@trotsky per our discussion in the TCB thread I think this is in direct contradiction to what you said. Do you have experience to the…
22/09/2025 - 18:33
madpig83 replied to trotsky on Woolworths Groceries: 25% Cashback, All Customers ($50 Cap/Member, 1 Txn Only, Min Spend $100, Max Spend $1000) @ TopCashback AU
Cheers thanks for the in depth reply. My experience with WW online orders over several years is 100% refunds - because of $/kg meat and…
20/09/2025 - 11:59
madpig83 replied to trotsky on Woolworths Groceries: 25% Cashback, All Customers ($50 Cap/Member, 1 Txn Only, Min Spend $100, Max Spend $1000) @ TopCashback AU
Interested (genuinely) as to how you can be so sure about this in general - beyond the specific example you give. And more specifically how…
20/09/2025 - 11:16
madpig83 replied to trotsky on Woolworths Groceries: 25% Cashback, All Customers ($50 Cap/Member, 1 Txn Only, Min Spend $100, Max Spend $1000) @ TopCashback AU
Agree. I doubt they can tell the difference in their system though (WW initiated or customer initiated)
20/09/2025 - 10:55
madpig83 commented on Woolworths Groceries: 25% Cashback, All Customers ($50 Cap/Member, 1 Txn Only, Min Spend $100, Max Spend $1000) @ TopCashback AU
This T&C is very problematic - if we buy something that is pre packaged and sold by $/kg (e.g. meat) there will often be SOME refund due to…
20/09/2025 - 06:32
madpig83 replied to IT2816 on Woolworths Groceries: 25% Cashback, All Customers ($50 Cap/Member, 1 Txn Only, Min Spend $100, Max Spend $1000) @ TopCashback AU
Really curious why the recommendation is to use mobile data and not WiFi... Is it just in case some of us have ad blocking on our routers…
20/09/2025 - 06:28
madpig83 posted a forum topic ShopBack Bank Bonus for St.George / Bank of Melbourne / BankSA Is Gone?
Anyone else noticed bank bonus is gone? No longer showing on "earn more" and scrolling to "bank deals" on the main page just shows past…
04/08/2025 - 08:38
madpig83 replied to Frozensage on Japan and South Korea Airfares Sale: from $130 One-Way (e.g. $216.08 Return to Tokyo from Cairns Flying May/June 2026) @ Jetstar
I wonder about this all the time and I think it boils down to their cultural upbringing in which they vehemently care about their (visible)…
21/07/2025 - 17:24
madpig83 replied to hybir on Japan and South Korea Airfares Sale: from $130 One-Way (e.g. $216.08 Return to Tokyo from Cairns Flying May/June 2026) @ Jetstar
I was there over Golden Week this year. Flew down to southern Kyushu and didn't feel busy at all. Second half in Tokyo did feel busier than…
21/07/2025 - 14:45
madpig83 replied to xxJAGUARxx on Japan and South Korea Airfares Sale: from $130 One-Way (e.g. $216.08 Return to Tokyo from Cairns Flying May/June 2026) @ Jetstar
Not necessarily: - flying to elsewhere in Japan is usually cheaper vs HND - T3 while very basic (low cost terminal) actually makes it…
21/07/2025 - 14:43
madpig83 replied to xoape on [Refurb] Dell UltraSharp U3415W 34" 3440×1440 21:9 Curved Monitor (No Stand) $189 + Shipping (from $32, $0 C&C) @ BPC Technology
I have a Dell monitor from 2007. Still going strong. Actually wouldn't mind it failing so I have a good reason to replace it.
12/07/2025 - 13:00
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