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Strahany replied to  dragonindespair on Worth to buy the iPhone now?
[@TightBottom](/comment/6058451/redir): There’s clutching at straws, and then there’s that.
17/06/2018 - 13:07
Strahany commented on Nintendo Switch Neon / Grey $378.10 Delivered ($358.10 For New Users) @ Amazon AU
Damn, was hoping to price match at JB HiFi once some vouchers arrived.
15/06/2018 - 20:25
Strahany commented on Should A Cafe Charge More on Public Holiday?
The concept of charging extra to cover weekend loading is redundant; the 'extra' that the owner gets is from the extra business relative to...
06/06/2018 - 18:40
Strahany replied to  Superninja418 on [PS4/XB1] Grand Theft Auto V $39.97 (Was $79.95) @ EB Games
Not for consoles, though? PC games are always cheaper.
05/06/2018 - 20:10
Strahany commented on Adidas Shoes for Casual Wear and Light Jogging
Nike recently released the Epic React running shoe as a not so subtle competitor to Adidas' Boost line. I would say that the Epic React is...
05/06/2018 - 14:37
Strahany replied to  kronicmacstigator on Optus Mobile Postpaid Plans $25 P/M for 10GB, SMS/MMS/Calls, Optus Sport, Free Video/Music Streaming + Others [Virgin Customers]
Except Virgin isn’t “collapsing”; it’s been profitable to this day, just not profitable enough to justify the 20 year renewal of...
31/05/2018 - 23:15
Strahany commented on Samsung S8 Aus warranty
Samsung (which could easily be replaced with any repairer in this situation) would likely need to open the phone to diagnose or repair the...
28/05/2018 - 14:24
Strahany replied to  StoneSin on [Poll] Are Australian Speed Limits Too Slow/Fast?
How is one speeding driver more dangerous than one slow driver and it's knock on effects? NB- This is a genuine question; I'm not being...
25/05/2018 - 17:27
Strahany replied to  abb on [Poll] Are Australian Speed Limits Too Slow/Fast?
My post was very brief and superficial; of course different rules would need to apply in different conditions (e.g the wet, as you alluded...
25/05/2018 - 17:11
Strahany commented on Event Cinemas Dog Move on Gold Class Redemption
“This company was giving me a lot for free, but now they’re only giving me a reasonable amount for free.” Outrage ensues.
24/05/2018 - 22:00
Strahany commented on [Poll] Are Australian Speed Limits Too Slow/Fast?
They don’t necessarily need to make the speed limit higher. A reasonably solution would be enforcing a minimum speed limit penalty (e.g...
24/05/2018 - 21:55
Strahany commented on Buyer Claims He Received Used, Different Product (Mavic Pro Instead of Mavic Pro Platinum) on eBay and Is Requesting Return
Glad to hear that the scammer messed up with the serial numbers. I regularly sell expensive boutique perfumes on eBay under the inflated...
22/05/2018 - 22:28
Strahany commented on Lebara Number Transferred to Vodafone - Hacked or Ported
Given that Lebara is prepaid, the only way a port will work is if the date of birth on the Vodafone account matches that on the Lebara...
22/05/2018 - 22:12
Strahany commented on Who Is The Governing Body for Car Purchase Complaints?
I had this happen to me in a private sale with an old car; I insisted on a RWC prior to purchase, which the seller finally relented on....
22/05/2018 - 22:09
Strahany replied to  regenade on Free 3-24 Months of Foxtel Now (1-3 Starter Packs) @ Telstra via My Offers
I have an active prepaid which had two offers: 12 months with 3 packs and 12 months with 2 packs
17/05/2018 - 11:59
Strahany commented on Kids Want Beyblades - Help a Un-Informed Parent
You can purchase an individual BeyBlade for under $15; not sure where the “up to $100” figure is coming from. Everything else in their...
14/05/2018 - 14:32
Strahany replied to  relentless on PSA: Avoid SMS two-factor Authentication if you can
To port a prepaid number, the date of birth on each account must match. To port a postpaid number, the account number is all that is...
11/05/2018 - 17:09
Strahany commented on $110 Japan 28 Days Portable Wi-Fi Special @ WifiPalm (Was $140) (Free Delivery and Return, $100 Deposit Required)
I personally used a WiFi hotspot service when I was there in early 2017 and couldn’t recommend anything else. Mine was unlimited with no...
10/05/2018 - 23:57
Strahany commented on DUI Charge Advice Please (NSW)
I don't see why people complain when they're "a little bit over". Driving with anything [measurably] over 0.00 is driving in an impaired...
09/05/2018 - 00:08
Strahany commented on Seeking Advice about Hefty Bill from Plumber
Without commenting on the cost breakdown of everything else, the plumber has likely *saved* you money by returning on the Monday....
07/05/2018 - 22:03
Strahany commented on Check if You've Any Unused Boost SIM from The Groupon Deal Back in Feb 2017
Everyone knows that Telco's have 'issues' as the best of times, let alone when dealing with activations with/without porting. This is why I...
07/05/2018 - 21:54
Strahany commented on Am I Eligible for Refund through PayPal?
Your claim would need to be for either 'item not received' or 'item significantly not as described'. Given that you received your purchase,...
01/05/2018 - 00:36
Strahany commented on Porting out Fee (Optus to Telstra)
Was it listed as a 'porting fee'? Otherwise if it was an unidentified fee then that would likely be part of a contract termination fee. If...
30/04/2018 - 19:14
Strahany replied to  dennis.s.s on JB Gift Card Refused in Store (New Policy?)
Maybe the sales staff get less/no commission for a Gift Card sale? From a selfish perspective, it would explain why they wouldn't want to...
30/04/2018 - 19:11
Strahany replied to  Geekomatic on JB Gift Card Refused in Store (New Policy?)
To be fair, would you be happy with purchasing a 'new' pair of headphones that have been opened and tried on x number of times? I'm not...
30/04/2018 - 19:10
Strahany commented on Learning Manual Car in 2018 - Is There a Point?
Manuals are slowly being phased out of vehicles, with some exceptions. Commercial vehicles such as vans (and bigger) will almost always...
26/04/2018 - 22:37
Strahany commented on How to Claim Compensation for Being Stuffed-around?
Dedicated computer stores tend to be some of the worst with communications, in my experience. Recently, some friends and I (total 6 of us)...
25/04/2018 - 14:09
Strahany replied to  airal3rt on Can Anyone Recommend a Reasonably Priced Physio in Melbourne for a One-off Appointment Re. My Knee
>I wouldn't recommend anyone spend the time and money involved with such physio treatment unless they've established it will be helpful....
24/04/2018 - 19:38
Strahany replied to  airal3rt on Can Anyone Recommend a Reasonably Priced Physio in Melbourne for a One-off Appointment Re. My Knee
Not necessarily. Whilst imaging certainly helps for complex concerns, plenty of issues can easily be diagnosed without it. More complex...
24/04/2018 - 18:42