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AmEx 18 Months Wait Miscalculation

I made a big mistake today. I miscalculated and applied for a velocity Amex for the 100k bonus points. After the application and instant approval, I realised I only had 17 months because my previous …

eBay Australia

"Encashing" eBay Giftcards

I have heaps of ebay gift cards (about $500 worth) but dont know what to use them for. I remember a while back, there was a bargain where you could buy woolies gift cards on ebay (uk site i think) …

Apple Cashback from CR or SB - Coming Soon?

Hi. I'm hoping for an Apple Cashback promo from CR or SB. I know there has been Apple and Apple education store cashback upsized cashbacks in the past. Does anyone have any insight as to when …

Any Creative Ideas to Preserve Free Flight Tickets from Credit Card

Hi, I've got a Qantas and a Virgin Amex card. Each of them gives me a free flight ticket with Qantas and Virgin respectively. I don't have use for them as I won't be using them in …

Cards Giving Cashback

Hi, I'm over those extra credit card surcharges we get everywhere these days. I remember the good old days where we got 5% cashback from ING. Are there any these days? Thanks

Services Australia

When Do People Get Centerlink Payments?

Particularly interested in the "dole payments" to the "homeless and unemployed" population. I think it's usually on a Thursday, every fortnight… But does anyone know …

Recommend a Bedroom Projector for movies

Hi, I'm looking for a projector to watch movies in my bedroom at night (so brightness not that important). I was originally looking at the Philips Picomax from Indiegogo, but there was …

Electricity Provider with Best Sign up Bonus on VIC

Hi, I need to connect electricity to an established property that I just purchased. what's the best at the moment? Not too concerned about rates for now. However, I want one without a contract …

American Express

Best use of Amex MR points

Hi, I've got 60k amex membership rewards points. What would be the best use (best value) of them? I contemplated converting to Velocity points, but the exchange rate is 2:1 velocity points …

SIM Just for Receiving Activation SMS

Hi, I've recently got a dual sim phone and I'm looking for a cheap sim with a long expiry that I can simply use for receiving activation sms from the likes of Uber eats, etc. with a view to …

eBay Australia

Selling on eBay. Safe or Risky?

I'm looking to sell a week old iPhone 8 on eBay. I very quickly got a buyer and he paid me via Paypal… However, due to my new-ness in selling a eBay, I originally wanted local pick up …

The Process and Your Experience of Selling Rewards Points (Qantas, Velocity and AmEx)

Hi, I've got Qantas (200+k), Velocity (~100+k) and Amex points (105k from Explorer card). In particular with Amex points… theres limited information on this. I haven't sold or …

eBay Australia

eBay Gift Cards to Buy WISH Gift Cards

Hi, I’ve got a bunch of eBay gift cards. Does anyone know if it’s possible to somehow buy WISH gift cards and paying for it with ebay gift cards? Thanks.

eBay Australia

Buying iPhone from eBay from These Sellers

I'm looking to buy an iPhone from eBay. Can anyone please advise or share with me your experience on buying iphones from ebay please. Are the following sellers reputable? When they say AU …

iPhone Xs 256gb

Currently have an iPhone 6. Looking to buy an iPhone Xs 256gb soon when the right bargain comes. Buying phone outright without any phone plans. Missed some previous deals unfortunately. Would …

Best and cheapest way to buy Google Pixel 2 (Non-XL)

Hi, Can I please get some help with the best way to purchase a Google Pixel 2 (non-XL) 128GB (Local stock). I don't think the JB HiFi $59 deal works for me as I am intending to claim TRS so …