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Member Since | 02/04/2014 |
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Location | Sydney |
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Acktually... unless you trip one of the other flags, if "normal" for you is that you make a lot of small transactions to random accounts,…

bobbieb commented on Amazon Prime - Join Annual or Monthly?
Stopped checking whether they've actually started offering ad-free prime video as part of an annual package. The last time I submitted the…

bobbieb commented on Thailand Travel Data eSIM 50GB 10-Day for US$10 (~A$17, 60% off) for New Customers @ Jetpac
Does anyone know how these short lived deals work? I actually need twenty days. Is there any issue with buying two? Do they stack? Do they…

You had me agreeing all the way till you mentioned Hisense. My god, the VIDAA smart tv software is complete junk. Don't even bother with…

I wish that was true for my older Sony android TV. Slow and painful, third party netflex etc, usable, but only just. The one piece of…

I'm guessing that suggesting that I was investing in bonds that I saw an ad for starring a freshly risen from the dead Shane Warne who…

My point was, the script that this dude was mindlessly taking me through was gearded at exactly the serious scams you're talking about.…

Strangely, it was Coinjar. Not exactly out-there on the dodgy scale. They seemed confused that I found it funny that they'd block a measly…

bobbieb commented on ubank Closed My Bank Account
It must have been your crypto transfers. Did they do anything to discourage you beforehand? I had ING completely lock my access to online…

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whyisave on Motorola G75 5G 8GB RAM/256GB Storage & Bonus Moto Buds $329.65 Delivered @ Mobileciti (Account Log In Req)

I grabbed one from one of the sililarly priced deals last week. Overall, first impressions have been extremely good. I know that I won't be…

Haha... Am traveling shortly and remembered your post, so thought I'd give Optus a try. These are actually SIMs for visitors to Australia,…

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samba on Slip-on Casual Sneakers by Colorado for $29.00 + $10 Delivery ($0 with $65 Order for Members) @ Williams

Every item in my order individually refunded over the course of the past week. Sub-par performance. 🥴

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simosimo on Motorola G55 5G 4GB RAM/128GB Storage $216.51 Delivered @ Amazon AU ($205.68 PB @ Officeworks)

Was wondering the same thing. I was big on Poco/Xiaomi phones for ages but the combination of unlocking shenanigans and 3g shutdown…

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bargainshooter on Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch (White) $57 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Agree. I got one of the original kinetic switches when I first started out with zigbee - I hated it at first, but I grew to love it & it's…

Based on what I've experienced, it seems to be pot-luck and largely dependent on what store the system randomly assigns your order to. At…

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Nebula PC on Gaming PCs: Ryzen 5 7500F, RTX 4060, 32GB 6000MHz RAM, 1TB M.2, 650W PSU: $1148 | RTX 4060 Ti: $1298 + $50 Delivery @ Nebula PC

I'm in the same boat here... I'm well overdue for a home workstation / gaming PC update. I'd love to see some 5000-series builds once the…

bobbieb commented on Best Travel Sim for 28 Days in Thailand
The tourist SIMs available in Thailand are dirt cheap, backed by the main carriers, and quick & easy to pick up on the way through arrivals…

bobbieb commented on UGREEN 100W Nexode PowerBank 12000mAh Portable Charger Smart Digital Display $59.99 Delivered @ UGREEN Amazon AU
It's a shame that these things don't have a separate 'In' port. It would be nice to be able feed it power and pass-through power to a…

Wow...that thread scared me for a second there, but it seems to be a bit blown out of proportion. Did some digging (shocking, I know. 😆)…

bobbieb commented on Overseas for 6 Months, How to Receive SMS Easily
On the majority of carriers and resellers, you don't require roaming to **receive** SMS. There are only a small number of aussie providers…

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jamba on Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2025 (12.7" 2.9K 144Hz, 8GB/128GB, Widevine L1) US$228.61 (~A$348.01) Shipped @ Lenovo Online AliExpress

Thanks. Hopefully mine's not too further down the backlog.

bobbieb commented on Fire Sprinklers Forced upon Tenants
LOL... how dare that evil, greedy landlord install unsightly, potentially life saving equipment.

Genetic trauma FTW baby... shut up and give me money!

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HcNguyen111 on Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2025 (12.7" 2.9K 144Hz, 8GB/128GB, Widevine L1) US$228.61 (~A$348.01) Shipped @ Lenovo Online AliExpress

Thanks for the tip! It took me bit to find the option hiding under the "..." at the bottom of the order screen in the app.

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liveish on Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2025 (12.7" 2.9K 144Hz, 8GB/128GB, Widevine L1) US$228.61 (~A$348.01) Shipped @ Lenovo Online AliExpress

None here. 4 days till the order auto refunds :(

bobbieb commented on Bunnings Breached Privacy Laws by Using Facial Recognition on Customers, Privacy Commissioner Finds
LOL...what a media beat up. Oh no, won't you please think of the saw-off shotgun wielding thugs. They have the right to privacy too. Yeah,…

bobbieb commented on Pet Folding Car Stairs $15, Pet Elevated Bed with Canopy $19 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass/ $65 Spend) @ Kmart
> Pet Folding Car Stairs Why would I want to fold my pets? Even if I did, why would I use stairs to do it? I'll see my self out.. let me…

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HcNguyen111 on Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2025 (12.7" 2.9K 144Hz, 8GB/128GB, Widevine L1) US$228.61 (~A$348.01) Shipped @ Lenovo Online AliExpress

Same. Still waiting for my 12GB/256GB to ship.

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jamba on Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2025 (12.7" 2.9K 144Hz, 8GB/128GB, Widevine L1) US$228.61 (~A$348.01) Shipped @ Lenovo Online AliExpress

OZAF65 seems to be valid again this morning. I was able to get the 12gb variant for US$269.19.

I went through a similar scenario with another carrier. After some back and forth between myself, my solicitor handling the estate, & the…
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