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gromit replied to techlead on Scammed out of $450 on OzBargain for JB Hi-Fi Gift Card. Can anyone help?
it most definitely is a huge amount of effort or risk for very little gain. basically betting $450 in the hope of winning an extra $50, for...
26/05/2022 - 15:08
gromit replied to techlead on Scammed out of $450 on OzBargain for JB Hi-Fi Gift Card. Can anyone help?
in person in the store and use the card in front of them. beyond that you are wide open to scammers and the best you can do remotely is...
26/05/2022 - 10:59
gromit replied to Ruckmauler on Scammed out of $450 on OzBargain for JB Hi-Fi Gift Card. Can anyone help?
The reality is often the account is opened with 100 points of easily stolen information from someone else, as soon as the money hits the...
26/05/2022 - 10:41
gromit commented on Scammed out of $450 on OzBargain for JB Hi-Fi Gift Card. Can anyone help?
It sucks that scammers exist. But when you put out an Ad like that you are basically ringing the dinner bell for them and hence you need to...
26/05/2022 - 09:42
gromit commented on Click Frenzy Mayhem 2022 - Tuesday 24 May
I remember the first click frenzy, everyone desperately trying to get to their broken site, then some nice deals on subsequent ones, now I...
25/05/2022 - 21:39
gromit replied to CodeXD on Scammed out of $450 on OzBargain for JB Hi-Fi Gift Card. Can anyone help?
Many ip's are behind cgnat. Banning an IP could ban 1000's of users and be a very minor barrier for said scammer
25/05/2022 - 19:48
gromit replied to Chandler on Metricon Going Bust: Should They Be Bailed out?
If it isn't a fixed price contract then asking for more isn't dodgy, with current prices it is expected and in many cases it results in...
24/05/2022 - 09:50
gromit commented on Dealer Sold Damaged Car in Lieu of New
refund all the way. You can't be certain what other damage may exist that you can't easily see or detect if it has been in a significant...
23/05/2022 - 09:51
gromit replied to PhilToinby on Finish Powerball Quantum Ultimate Tabs x400, $100 ($90 with First App Purchase Code) Delivered @ MyDeal
They are my fallback, but I find they don't clean anywhere near as well. Often find I have to put some items in for a second wash or give...
22/05/2022 - 10:13
gromit commented on DeLonghi CTJX2003W Brillante Exclusive 2 Slice Toaster - White $57 Delivered (Extra 40% off at Checkout, RRP $119) @ David Jones
Had this toaster, looks good but crap performance, inconsistent browning. Even at discount price it isn't worth it.
21/05/2022 - 20:02
gromit replied to 2esc on Metricon Going Bust: Should They Be Bailed out?
Not making excuses for them, but in the current economic climate even builders that had healthy risk reserves built in are getting blown...
20/05/2022 - 22:23
gromit replied to ChiMot on Metricon Going Bust: Should They Be Bailed out?
It was/is. However in rapid inflation of costs preselling builds at fixed prices when you have not prepurchased the materials is a quick...
20/05/2022 - 19:51
gromit replied to Jimmy77 on Gigabyte Radeon RX 6800 GAMING OC 16GB Video Card $899 + $7.99 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C/ mVIP) @ Mwave
sooo? the 3060ti is no doubt a great card for the low end, it is still an incredibly poor comparison to the 6800 both at 1440p and 4k both...
20/05/2022 - 15:27
gromit replied to Jimmy77 on Gigabyte Radeon RX 6800 GAMING OC 16GB Video Card $899 + $7.99 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C/ mVIP) @ Mwave
how is the memory interface of a 6700 or a 6600 relevant in a conversation and deal for a 6800? why does it matter how much a 3060ti beats...
20/05/2022 - 13:47
gromit replied to Yuri Lowell on Gigabyte Radeon RX 6800 GAMING OC 16GB Video Card $899 + $7.99 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C/ mVIP) @ Mwave
The reality is in this segment of the market RT sucks on both AMD and Nvidia and DLSS is very situational (many prefer it off). Regardless...
20/05/2022 - 11:45
gromit commented on Gigabyte Radeon RX 6800 GAMING OC 16GB Video Card $899 + $7.99 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C/ mVIP) @ Mwave
Wow that is awesome bang for buck. been using a 6800 since release, it is a great gaming card 1440p or entry level 4k.
20/05/2022 - 09:05
gromit replied to Amayzingone on QLD Cops Turn up The Screws on Speeding, Seatbelts after July 1
I am all for this. I wish more taxes were collected this way as it only hits people that are happy to provide the money. Voluntary taxes...
19/05/2022 - 22:12
gromit replied to tablewhale on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits
of course it is all but guarenteed long term, but almost certainly at a much lower rate than other investments, as has proven to be the...
17/05/2022 - 19:12
gromit replied to tablewhale on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits
LOL seriously, you saying real estate is a good future investment is NOT you making a statement based on feelings, but my statement based...
17/05/2022 - 16:19
gromit replied to tablewhale on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits
I made no such assertions. I simply stated current facts. buying at the peak of a market while selling while another is dumping is not a...
17/05/2022 - 16:17
gromit replied to tablewhale on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits
perhaps you should look in a mirror as I would say clearly your statements demonstrate exactly that.
17/05/2022 - 16:14
gromit replied to tablewhale on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits
5 or 10 years ago real estate was a good investment. taking out of super now while stocks are in a slump to buy into a market that is at...
17/05/2022 - 16:02
gromit replied to Randolph Duke on I'm on Millionaire Hot Seat Next Week. What Strategy Should I Take?
The problem is it only works if you can accurately predict what the next muppet is going to do and how knowledgeable they are. At best you...
17/05/2022 - 15:19
gromit commented on Surgical Wisdom Tooth Removal at a Oral Surgeon. Anyone Been through This ?
Had all 4 removed in hospital under a general anaesthetic. Was incredibly nervous as I hate needles and doctors and dentists, it was like...
17/05/2022 - 08:37
gromit replied to Flight88 on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits
trying to fix it just adds fuel to the fire. NG and CGT going will not fix it, it will just create a rental crisis.
16/05/2022 - 17:50
gromit replied to Flight88 on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits
From my reading this also requires you to be a first home buyer, so if your wife is on the pruchase then you won't qualify, also requires...
16/05/2022 - 16:51
gromit commented on Garmin Descent G1 Solar: 121,611 Qantas Points (30% off) / $822 / Points+Pay Option + Shipping (1200 Points/ $8) @ Qantas Store
Geez their points costs are insane even with 30% off.
16/05/2022 - 16:43
gromit commented on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits
Just more of the same from both Labor and Liberal, both have policies that will force prices up. They both need to stop meddling and trying...
16/05/2022 - 16:18
gromit replied to racer1234 on Why Did Fuel Prices Increase despite The Cut in Fuel Excise?
where did you get those prices from? 1982 oil price was in the 30-40 dollar range. You aren't making the mistake of looking at the...
14/05/2022 - 16:31