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askvictor replied to igerstep on Exped Megamat 10 LXW Camp Mat, $230 Free Delivery @ Snowys
Build quality/longevity would be the main one. I'd also check packed size & weight (the link you gave doesn't specify), and warmth rating.
20/01/2020 - 12:44
askvictor replied to brokenglish on Philips All-in-One Cooker HD2237/72 $139.30 (Was $199) @ Big W / Amazon AU
Cheaper direct from Philips : https://www.parts.philips.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/1080/s/inner-pot-hd2178-72/category/107/
07/01/2020 - 09:12
askvictor replied to Bangbus on [VIC] Get $50 Cheque When You Use The Victorian Energy Compare Website to Compare Provider Offers (1 Per Household)
A payment method designed to make it hard for people to claim.
05/01/2020 - 08:41
askvictor replied to ssquid on Kentucky Snack Pack $4.95 Secret Menu via App @ KFC
Felafel or gyros with chips inside totally rock. Also, potato pizza works. Let me guess, you're not into chip sandwiches either?
31/12/2019 - 23:24
askvictor commented on Kenwood Chef Sense, Stand Mixer 4.6L, Kitchen Machine, KVC5100T, Silver/White $261.75 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Very tempting, but my 50-odd year old Kenwood a701a is still going strong, and will probably outlast anything made today.
30/12/2019 - 17:25
askvictor replied to hypie on NetGear Orbi RBK50 $329.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Not quite true; there's no satellite involved. 5Ghz can't get through walls, so mesh systems use 2.4GHz to get between rooms, and 5GHz...
24/12/2019 - 09:19
askvictor replied to scubacoles on Dome Goliath II 10 Person Tent $160 In Store (RRP $549, Online $240) @ Macpac
It makes sense for hiking tents where you have 2,3 or sometimes 4 people squished together; but somehow that same system got extrapolated...
22/12/2019 - 19:27
askvictor replied to ShipShapeRC on Dome Goliath II 10 Person Tent $160 In Store (RRP $549, Online $240) @ Macpac
No it isn't; it's about standard for "sales" price at Anaconda or Ray's. Btw Anaconda now owns Macpac; I'm pretty certain this is the same...
22/12/2019 - 18:02
askvictor replied to Mahogany Granger on Dome Goliath II 10 Person Tent $160 In Store (RRP $549, Online $240) @ Macpac
In tent-speak, a "person" is a standard unit of floor space equivalent to approximately 2m x 0.5m
22/12/2019 - 17:59
askvictor replied to umexcuseme on [NSW] Various Ozito Power X Garden Tools Clearance @ Bunnings, Seven Hills
I've got a ALDI cordless battery that's still going strong after 5 or so years or occasional use. Most brands' battery systems have stayed...
15/12/2019 - 19:59
askvictor replied to DeliriousWhale on [NSW] Various Ozito Power X Garden Tools Clearance @ Bunnings, Seven Hills
Good enough for occasional home use.
15/12/2019 - 14:52
askvictor replied to congo on Azul Board Game - $34.19 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
Depends on the kids; I play this with my 6 yo, though he doesn't always get the more strategic elements, but still has fun (you can play...
12/12/2019 - 20:35
askvictor replied to Poseidon on Azul Board Game - $34.19 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
I play this with my 6 y.o. and he loves it; it works at multiple different levels, so a novice can play against a game geek and both enjoy...
12/12/2019 - 19:27
askvictor commented on Sphero Mini (All Colours) $27 + Shipping (Free over $70) @ Curious Planet
Successfully price matched at Officeworks
06/12/2019 - 22:01
askvictor replied to bargain huntress on Sphero Mini (All Colours) $27 + Shipping (Free over $70) @ Curious Planet
No; with credit cards you don't pay until your bill comes in, and if you haven't got the items, you have recourse to not pay the bill....
06/12/2019 - 22:00
askvictor commented on USD $5 Coupon For Answering 1 Question Survey @ AliExpress
Doesn't allow you to answer "No, I haven't".
03/12/2019 - 15:54
askvictor replied to Balluji on Philips Hue White Smart LED Starter Kit $32.40, Home Auto Motion Sensor $29.90 @ Bunnings
I don't know if they're 240v or 12v. 240v don't need a transformer at all. 12v do; older halogen transformers typically won't with with led...
02/12/2019 - 07:17
askvictor commented on Mutti Whole Peeled Canned Tomatoes - $1.00 @ Woolworths
Any tips for the best Australian canned tomatoes? Can't really justify the food miles for Italian even if they're cheaper.
23/11/2019 - 22:27
askvictor replied to Heriocking on Sony WI-C200 Wireless Bluetooth in-Ear Earphones $29.99 @ ALDI
I just walked in; what is amagon and why is it funny?
20/11/2019 - 18:59
askvictor replied to iShibby on Ryobi Plaster Repair Starter Kit $2.50 (Was $4.98) @ Bunnings
Standard plaster board is just paper holding plaster in the middle. Cardboard will be stronger if anything.
17/11/2019 - 07:57
askvictor replied to asianbargain on Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G 128GB - US $362.99 (~AU $545.79) Delivered @ GeekBuying
I've bought a few refurbished phones from them and they've been great; haven't had to deal with warranty though so can't comment on that.
27/10/2019 - 09:30
askvictor replied to interstellar on Philips HD2137/72 All-in-One Cooker $131.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU
The yoghurt setting is low temperature, and it's insulated pretty well, so negligible. Let's say it uses 100w in yoghurt mode (it will...
17/10/2019 - 18:54
askvictor replied to utopia on Philips HD2137/72 All-in-One Cooker $131.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU
4Tbsp plain/natural yoghurt (aldi organic works well). Slowly add milk while stirring well up to 1L. Put in slow cooker (put a cup of water...
17/10/2019 - 17:52
askvictor replied to Luigy on Philips HD2137/72 All-in-One Cooker $131.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Have you tried removing all of the seals and valves and cleaning them really well? It's finicky, but I've had a couple of pressure leaks...
17/10/2019 - 16:18