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| Member Since | 02/06/2014 |
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| Location | Melbourne |
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It's a blatant extortion attempt. I will be filing complaints with Fetch, the ACCC, Consumer Affairs Victoria (in my case) and the…
That's because it is!
Yep. I also bought this just for the FTA recording / playback capability, as the TV has all the apps I need. I am thinking of contacting…
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skibidigrimacmoggr67 on $35 off Minimum $150 in-Store Spend (Exclusions Apply) @ IKEA
That's because they had an issue with the original voucher, so they re-issued them with a couple of extra days (I got the "Let's try that…
Nope. It's $35 off your next spend over $150 (as long as it's before 29th August)
atwilliams commented on Bosch 18V Professional Brushless 165mm Circular Saw 5.0Ah Kit $199 Delivered @ Bunnings Warehouse
Seen a couple of comments saying these items are discontinued. Most (if not all?) are still being actively sold by other stores (Total…
atwilliams commented on TP-Link Deco BE68 BE14000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 Router (3-Pack, EU Stock) $809.51 Delivered @ Amazon Germany via AU
Be aware that this is likely to be the model sold for the EU (i.e to meet EU regulatory requirements). If so, it will have slightly…
Leaving Australia doesn’t help, as from an ATO perspective, when you leave you are deemed to have sold all your assets on the day of your…
atwilliams commented on [iOS, iPadOS] No Shorts for YouTube (Parental Control in Safari) $0 (Was $1.99) @ Apple App Store
Nice, but once kids get to a certain age they find a way around these "single app" controls, particularly if they have access to other…
atwilliams commented on Join Amazon Prime Get $10 Voucher for Eligible $59+ Order (Activation Required) @ Amazon AU
This is targeted
atwilliams commented on Bosch 18V Pro Brushless BI-Turbo Circular Saw $219 + Battery & Charger via Redemption / Delivered / C&C / in-Store @ Bunnings
Looks like the saw isn't available for delivery any more, well at least not for me (in VIC). FYI - I already have that radio. It's OK, but…
Unfortunately this is not a new phenomena. I remember reading Thomas Friedman's book "The World is Flat" in the mid-late 2000's, which was…
atwilliams commented on Superannuation Choice for Junior Workers
Any of the big industry funds will be a pretty safe bet. Look to invest in a growth option. Suggest comparing 3, 5 and 10 year performance…
atwilliams commented on Bankwest Easy Saver Account 5.75% p.a. Interest on Balance up to $250,000.99 for First 4 Months (Then 5.00% p.a.) @ Bankwest
I opened one of their Easy Saver accounts late last year, so came off the 4 month intro rate. I withdrew all my funds, but to my surprise a…
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t0087669 on ING Savings Maximiser 5.50% p.a. Interest on Balance up to $100,000 (Balance Growth, 5 Card Purchases & Deposit Required) @ ING
Move any excess to another account, such as a Judo savings account, or spend it on OzBargains you don't need.
atwilliams commented on Coffee Beans 1kg: Colombia SO $35.99, Apple Crumble Blend or Vietnam SO $34.38 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ $99 Order) @ Lime Blue Coffee
The wholesale price of coffee beans is now back down to the price it was in late 2024, having spent much of 2025 ~40% higher. Why are we…
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pjbargain15 on How Much You Need to Earn to Be Considered ‘Rich’ in Australia in 2026
"food on the table" is an idiom meaning to earn enough money to provide basic necessities. It's in quotes as I didn't mean it literally.
atwilliams commented on How to Invest 1.5m Inheritance
Do you have experience handling this sort of money? If no, seek professional financial advice. Do you understand your tolerance for risk?…
How about a broader classification of "Rich"? - Roof over your head that's yours & "food on the table" - You and your family are healthy -…
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Makaveli99 on Australian Super Insurance Increase 20% and 40%, Am I Reading Correct?
Australian Super is an industry fund and a "not-for-profit" organisation, so there is no profit as such. Letter says that they have…
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muzeeb on Significant Fire at an One of Australia’s Two Petrol Refineries- Time to Nationalise?
You are assuming there are large margins to be made in refining fuels, when it is actually a highly capital intensive business, with low…
atwilliams commented on Significant Fire at an One of Australia’s Two Petrol Refineries- Time to Nationalise?
What capability does the Government have which Viva & Ampol (the two companies who own the last 2 refineries) don't have, which makes you…
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Bruceflix on Significant Fire at an One of Australia’s Two Petrol Refineries- Time to Nationalise?
Or maybe it's just a inherently high risk manufacturing process (boiling flammable liquids, and processing through lots of equipment at…
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Mostly Fanless on Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Wired (Retinal 2K, 3D Motion Detection) $49 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Yep. Wifi for data, but product description says why are wired for power (or can use batteries). My response was in the context of reusing…
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jackwoz on Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Wired (Retinal 2K, 3D Motion Detection) $49 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I use Amcrest. Most of their models can store to a memory card, central DVR or cloud storage. I have the ones which use ethernet cables for…
atwilliams commented on Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Wired (Retinal 2K, 3D Motion Detection) $49 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Camera is an excellent price, but make sure you only want the "free" features, otherwise you'll be locked into a subscription, which will…
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seven7 on Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Wired (Retinal 2K, 3D Motion Detection) $49 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Difficult to know without knowing what CCTV / DVR system you are using. (i.e It could be centrally powered, or each camera could be hard…
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erfdan on Bosch 18V Professional Impact Wrench Kit (0615990m67) - $183.27 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Blackwoods
What did you buy? And was it in stock when you ordered?
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Jbaarts on Bosch 18V Professional Impact Wrench Kit (0615990m67) - $183.27 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Blackwoods
Noting that accepted and approved are two different things. Let us know how you go, but doubt it will be approved without the receipt / tax…
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jdawgydawggy on Bosch 18V Professional Impact Wrench Kit (0615990m67) - $183.27 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Blackwoods
I already have enough chargers, but the 5Ah battery is a real win!
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