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illumination replied to redwood on Unlimited Loungekey Access on Crypto.com Visa Cards (Stake 500 MCOs for a Minimum of 6 Months)
I'm actually not sure - but shadowangel makes a good point (even though it doesn't answer your question). I guess the question would be -...
31/05/2020 - 02:28
illumination replied to DannyBoy on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 6GB 128GB Global Version - from US $194.03 (~AU $296.77) Delivered (HK) @ DHgate
If it's for parents, I think you could probably go even cheaper, haha. Could go for a Redmi 8A or something
27/05/2020 - 17:15
illumination replied to ext23 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 6GB 128GB Global Version - from US $194.03 (~AU $296.77) Delivered (HK) @ DHgate
Yea but if NFC was a necessity for you (for whatever reason), it'd make sense to buy the older one with NFC. It's older, but "only" ~6...
27/05/2020 - 17:15
illumination replied to xiangtan on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 6GB 128GB Global Version - from US $194.03 (~AU $296.77) Delivered (HK) @ DHgate
There's also the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with NFC, but obviously it's an older model.
27/05/2020 - 16:54
illumination replied to firefly2k3 on Unlimited Loungekey Access on Crypto.com Visa Cards (Stake 500 MCOs for a Minimum of 6 Months)
Having a look in the app, it doesn't look like there's even an option to unstake **within** the 6 month period. So nope, you can't _choose_...
26/05/2020 - 17:05
illumination replied to Nom on Unlimited Loungekey Access on Crypto.com Visa Cards (Stake 500 MCOs for a Minimum of 6 Months)
> Your stake is held for 6 months - that's the entire point of the staking… But that's not his question. I take it he's wondering if...
26/05/2020 - 17:04
illumination replied to Spackbace on The Search for The Most OzBargain Car
> If you wouldn't buy a car without seeing it, then stop calculating the numbers of ownership and use both your head and your heart equally...
25/05/2020 - 02:56
illumination replied to firefly2k3 on Unlimited Loungekey Access on Crypto.com Visa Cards (Stake 500 MCOs for a Minimum of 6 Months)
> What happens when you unstake after 6 months? Unstaking is basically just selling the MCO (think of MCO as the "stock"), whereas the 6...
23/05/2020 - 16:31
illumination replied to justtoreply on Unlimited Loungekey Access on Crypto.com Visa Cards (Stake 500 MCOs for a Minimum of 6 Months)
> I presumed the card would come with individual access rather than family Nope, the rebate is actually just a fixed dollar cap of $12.99...
23/05/2020 - 16:28
illumination replied to RocketSwitch on Notion.so - Now Free for Personal Use
Wondering the same. I'm gonna download Notion and give it a play.
23/05/2020 - 16:22
illumination commented on Unlimited Loungekey Access on Crypto.com Visa Cards (Stake 500 MCOs for a Minimum of 6 Months)
Been using this since March this year. Got really lucky and staked 500 MCO during the big dip. So far, so good. It is in fact exactly...
23/05/2020 - 15:09
illumination replied to AEKaBeer on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 4GB 64GB $284.21 | 6GB 128GB $324.95 Delivered (HK) @ TobyDeals
Sorry to hear mate. Hope you're holding up ok!
25/04/2020 - 18:08
illumination replied to Jared17 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 4GB 64GB $284.21 | 6GB 128GB $324.95 Delivered (HK) @ TobyDeals
Probably the Redmi Note 8T or Redmi Note 8 Pro. But a natural/understandable response would be, "but that's the previous version!" and...
25/04/2020 - 03:52
illumination replied to AEKaBeer on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 4GB 64GB $284.21 | 6GB 128GB $324.95 Delivered (HK) @ TobyDeals
Ahh right ok makes sense..! I was thinking, the phone should be yours! It's a contract that you're paying for! But clearly not in this case...
24/04/2020 - 23:13
illumination replied to Wayne7497 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 4GB 64GB $284.21 | 6GB 128GB $324.95 Delivered (HK) @ TobyDeals
> the Redmi Note 8 PRO its successor is more expensive The Redmi Note 8 Pro would surely be considered the predecessor of this phone..?
24/04/2020 - 23:09
illumination replied to AEKaBeer on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 4GB 64GB $284.21 | 6GB 128GB $324.95 Delivered (HK) @ TobyDeals
> when my contract is up and need to return this Samsung note 9 to optus Huh? How come you need to return your phone at the end of your...
24/04/2020 - 23:08
illumination replied to racerm911 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 4GB 64GB $284.21 | 6GB 128GB $324.95 Delivered (HK) @ TobyDeals
Interesting. Didn't know that. Didn't expect them to go "backwards" (sort of) from the Redmi Note 8 Pro to the Redmi Note 9S.
24/04/2020 - 23:07
illumination replied to danielh on Velocity Points Redemption Post Virgin Australia Voluntary Administration Mega Thread
> FYI, this appears to be fur FUTURE redemptions: As opposed to? Past.. redemptions....? What..?
24/04/2020 - 01:06
illumination replied to the INFIDEL on Free 1GB SIM Card Delivered @ amaysim
> Order on last day. Yea hm ok makes sense. > Use your own number to port then decide not to port at activation. I've done that in the...
22/04/2020 - 18:11
illumination replied to the INFIDEL on Free 1GB SIM Card Delivered @ amaysim
Do you happen to know if... * If I want to use this at a later date, could I just use a fake number for porting - one that I have no...
22/04/2020 - 17:51
illumination replied to Mechz on Velocity Points Redemption Post Virgin Australia Voluntary Administration Mega Thread
What other options do you have? You either earn: * Some form of loyalty points (FlyBuys, AMEX Membership Rewards, Bankwest More Points,...
20/04/2020 - 22:08
illumination replied to cloudy on Velocity Points Redemption Post Virgin Australia Voluntary Administration Mega Thread
Haha still proves his point I guess..
20/04/2020 - 22:05
illumination commented on [HELP] Sharp Aquos S2 64GB Taiwan/International Firmware (Google Play)
Around Dec 2019/Jan 2020, I updated Magisk as there was an update available and used the recommended method of updating (flashable ZIP, I...
18/04/2020 - 19:58
illumination replied to Kontiki on HSBC Everyday Global Account 2% Cashback on Tap & Pay (<$100) + $100 Joining Bonus @ HSBC
> (you can even transfer from AU to international accounts for free). Yes this is a pretty handy feature of Citibank, but just because it's...
16/04/2020 - 22:51
illumination replied to shadowangel on HSBC Everyday Global Account 2% Cashback on Tap & Pay (<$100) + $100 Joining Bonus @ HSBC
Yep exactly what I do. @em - I've lived away from Australia for 2 years now and I still keep the ING because it's still the best travel...
16/04/2020 - 22:45
illumination replied to littlesoldier on HSBC Everyday Global Account 2% Cashback on Tap & Pay (<$100) + $100 Joining Bonus @ HSBC
> I also bring the Diners Club card that comes with the "Free for life Citibank Signature" It doesn't come with only that card specifically...
16/04/2020 - 04:38
illumination commented on New Diners Club Companion Card for Citibank Cards (No Forex, Better Points)
So... based on the more recent comments, it looks like lounge access is included with this companion card, even though it's not supposed to...
16/04/2020 - 04:24