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Perfume at Duty Free any cheaper than Myer?

Came across a Dior sample I really like, it's not available in discount chemists, so will have to go to Myer and pay full price. Since I will be traveling soon, I wonder if duty free would be …

VPN for Android device

More specifically for Note 4. Will be traveling later in the year in Asia, so I thought it would be better to subscribe to a VPN service just in case. After a quick 10 minutes of googling, Express …

Officeworks

Printing photos at Officeworks

Any idea if Officeworks prints photos onsite (or ready within an hour or so)?

Down light globes

This may sound like a silly question, but I'm not into lighting. We have down lights using 13W energy saving globes (GU10 type). The globe measures 50mm in diameter and 82mm in height …

Buffet with Large Varieties Like China Bar Signature (Melbourne) in Sydney

I go to China Bar every time I go to Melbourne, I have yet to find similar sort of offerings in Sydney, please let me know if you do.

[SYD] Pork for spit roast

Will be going to a friend's place for dinner this weekend. I sugguested spit roast and I will bring the meat. I want to bring pork for a change, problem is I have no idea which part is the best …

First Time Cruise Recommendations

Any recommendation for first cruise for a family of 4 (2 adults, a child, and a toddler)? I guess a relatively larger ship would be ideal as it should be more stable. Looking for around 8 days …

Website to book hotel in Hong Kong

I'm thinking of stopping over at Hong Kong for a few days, have looked at wotif.com for accommodation. Is there another preferred site for hotels in Hong Kong?

Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) - need to bring packaging?

I was wondering if you intend to claim TRS at Sydney airport, do you also need to bring the packaging and manuals along? It's not specifically …

Cheap prepaid SIM with data for overseas visitors.

In the past I have got some $30 prepaid SIM from Capitol Square (Sydney) comes with some talk time and 2GB of data, is this still a good deal?

Registered charities

Other than the obvious ones, is there a list of registered charities that donations to them are tax deductible? I went to acnc.gov.au have a look, there's the search function (if you know the …

Ergonomic Chairs

Anyone know of a good place to buy ergonomic chairs? Not prepared to spend a grand on Herman Miller so limiting the budget to under $500. Preferably a physical shop to try to things out. I sat on …

Selling car privately (car is financed)

Hi all, I have sold a few cars before but first time selling one that is still financed, so not too sure about the procedure. Say a buyer agrees to pay $20,000 for it, I call the bank to get …

Accepting 5c coins

I have been to more one fast food type restaurants that have signs saying they don't accept 5c coins, today another one trying to tell me they don't accept 5c (verbally, no signage). These …

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Griffin A-Frame Stand for iPad (Silver) from COTD $18 Delivered Includes $10 Voucher

expired Griffin A-Frame Stand for iPad (Silver) from COTD $18 Delivered Includes $10 Voucher

Part of COTD Technothon that is scheduled to end tomorrow mid day (12pm Monday 17/Feb), but it will probably be extended going by past experiences. It's an A frame stand marketed for iPad, but …

Ugg boots in Sydney

For a long time I was under the impression that "UGG Australia" is the original Australian ugg boot. How wrong! Only came to know last night when I tried to order from their …

Discount on premium brands?

From past experiences shopping for Japanese cars, there's generally an 8% to 10% improvement on price. I wonder does the same apply for premium brands?

Sealy Posture Premier mattress

Is $500 for a queen Sealy Posture Premier mattress good price (at Costco)?

How much do they charge to alter the length of jeans these days?

Haven't had the need for alteration for a long time, but recently got a pair of jeans that is really long.

Commonwealth Bank

CBA award points promotion code

Any news of promotion code for CBA award points? Last year and the year before they had something like 10% off cash credits. I'm looking out for something similar. Cheers!

International cheque fee (sending a cheque overseas)

Hi guys! Need to send a Euro cheque to France (need to be cashed at a local bank). CBA wants $30, is there a cheaper alternative?

Android Phones $250 to $300

Any decent Android deals from mainstream brands like Samsung or HTC around $250 to $300 mark?

Economical way to send parcel overseas

I need to send a 2kg parcel to UK, Australia Post wants $80, any other ways to reduce to cost without going to sea mail? Cheers!

Reasonably priced prescription lenses

I'm thinking of buying a frame online and have the lenses made locally. Last time I did that the lenses cost $250 (Nikon 1.67 supply and fitted), anyone know of a cheaper place in Sydney metro?

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Clearly Contacts 50% off Eyeglasses and Lens Upgrades

expired Clearly Contacts 50% off Eyeglasses and Lens Upgrades

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Australia Day sale, 50% off eyeglasses and lens upgrades, also free shipping with code __FREESHIP__ (free Australia Post or 50% off courier).

Any cheap perfume outlet in Sydney CBD? Looking for Dior.

Any cheap perfume outlet in Sydney CBD? Looking for Dior. Thanks in advance!

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ALDI Office Chair $39.99 Starts on 11/Jan (Wed)

expired ALDI Office Chair $39.99 Starts on 11/Jan (Wed)

This chair was $69.99 about 3 and 9 months ago (2 previous appearances). The same chair is $79 on EBay delivered and $99 plus delivery from "Milan Direct".

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Office Chair Mat 114cm x 134cm $26.49 - Costco Auburn NSW

expired Office Chair Mat 114cm x 134cm $26.49 - Costco Auburn NSW

Saw this at Costco Auburn, not sure if it is available at other locations. Looks good quality, comparable to (if not better than) $100+ Officeworks ones, so $26.49 is a pretty good price.

Free smoothie sample from Maccas

Just saw an ad on Channel 9, free fruit smoothie from Maccas (sample size). Appears to be all locations across Sydney, not sure if it's nation-wide.

Officeworks return policy

I vaguely remember Officeworks has a 7-days money back return policy, but I cannot find any reference to it.

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Domino's Pizza Premium Range $7.95 Pickup

expired Domino's Pizza Premium Range $7.95 Pickup

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04170 - premium range, pickup $7.95 02726 - premium range, delivery $11.95 (minimum order $20) 01681 - value range, pickup $5.95 22136 - value range, delivery $9.95 (minimum order $20) 92014 - garlic …

So I bought some furniture from HN yesterday...

...bed and mattress, seems to be a reasonable discount at the time because I didn't realise their sticker price was a lot higher than other shops' normal price (as it turns out their discounted price …

Dinner suggestion (Sydney CBD)

Preferably Chinese or buffet, budget is around $200 ($250 max) for 4 adults. How's the one at Sydney Central? Been there for yum cha before but not dinner. Or $50pp buffet would make things easy. Any …

Costco Membership

I'm planning to visit Costco this weekend to have a look around and may be buy some stuff. It appears you can signup online: http://www.costco.com.au/Common/Membership.shtml Any idea if they email …

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Subway Free 6 Inch Sub and Drink on Your Birthday

expired Subway Free 6 Inch Sub and Drink on Your Birthday

As the title says. Not the greatest deal around, but a free meal nonetheless, if you don't mind giving out your DoB. Edit: didn't know already wiki'd, mods feel free to remove.

Currency Exchange (Sydney Metro)

Will be going on a tour to China, so would like to have some local currency ready. Where in Sydney exchange at good rates? Or just go to the bank or some random money changer? Looking to exchange …

Buying stuff from Japan

I want to buy music sheets from a Japanese website (digital download), but when I got to check out it only accepts local credit cards and they don't take PayPal. I'm aware there's some 3rd party …

Magnetic tool tray $3 at Kmart

Didn't want to post up a deal for such a minor thing. It's a clearance item at Kmart, the brand is MotorPro (Kmart house brand), 20cm x 10cm stainless steel tray with 2 magnets underneath. Didn't …

UGG Boots

There are so many UGG boots how do you tell which one is genuinely the original UGG? Many UGG sites pop up in Google, have no idea which one is the real deal. Also if you know where to buy them at …

Furniture sales in Sydney?

Looking for a coffee table and probably a matching TV unit, anyone aware of good quality coffee tables going on sale in Sydney? Preferably under $500 for the coffee table. Thanks.

Transaction accounts with no fees

Many "free" transaction accounts have strings attached, is there one that is totally free? no minimum opening balance no minimum monthly deposit no minimum balance at least 3 free ATM …

Good price on Honda lawn mowers, Sydney metro?

Not expecting a great bargain, but at least a fair deal. I'm not familiar with mower business so not sure what their margin's like and if they are haggle friendly. Is it possible to get a $800 Honda …

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Free hands free car kit valued at $129 when join or upgrade to NRMA Premium Care roadside assist

expired Free hands free car kit valued at $129 when join or upgrade to NRMA Premium Care roadside assist

If you are an existing NRMA Classic Care member, pay $73.60 to upgrade to Premium Care and get this hands free car …

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Camelbak Backpacks 20% off at Paddy Pallin Online or Instore (Sydney)

expired Camelbak Backpacks 20% off at Paddy Pallin Online or Instore (Sydney)

As the title says, 20% off Camelbak backpacks. It is unfortunate that Australian consumers have to pay 100% premium on Camelbak backpacks, but 20% off is better than nothing if you like to shop …

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Omo concentrated 1kg laundry powder 1/2 price at Coles $4.99

expired Omo concentrated 1kg laundry powder 1/2 price at Coles $4.99

On sale Thurs 15th July until Wed 21st July 2010.

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Netti winter cycling apparel sample sale, up to 70% off retail prices (Sydney)

expired Netti winter cycling apparel sample sale, up to 70% off retail prices (Sydney)

Jerseys, rainwear, knicks, accessories, helmets 4 days only - 15/July (Thu) from 5:30pm - 16/July (Fri) from 10:00am - 17/July (Sat) from 10:00am - 18/July (Sun) from 10:00am Address Unit 7, 149-163 …

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Rebel Sports - Free $100 Gift Card for 1st 100 NRMA Members (Pitt Street, Sydney)

expired Rebel Sports - Free $100 Gift Card for 1st 100 NRMA Members (Pitt Street, Sydney)

One day only 2010-06-17 (Thursday) from 8am at Level 2 Mid City Centre (Pitt Street, Sydney) Free $100 gift card for 1st 100 NRMA members enter the store For every $100 spent in-store get $20 gift …

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Dick Smith 101 Pieces Bit Set $19.99 (Save $10.00)

expired Dick Smith 101 Pieces Bit Set $19.99 (Save $10.00)

Flat blade - 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16". Phillips - #0, 1, 2, 2 Drywall, 3, 4. Square - S0, S1, S2, S3 Torx - 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 27, 30, 35, 40, 45, …

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BikeBiz 20% Off Michelin Power Pure Tyres

expired BikeBiz 20% Off Michelin Power Pure Tyres

Front 120/70 17: $231.95 reduced to $185.95 Rear 180/55 17: $317.95 reduced to $254.95 Rear 190/50 17: $317.95 reduced to $266.95 Rear 190/55 17: $317.95 reduced to $274.95