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illumination replied to  Thaal Sinestro on Huawei P20 Pro $809.44, Huawei Mate 20 Pro $1120.64 Delivered @ Amazon AU
> the notch Getting harder to find phones without this. Would you rather no notch and lose screen estate? > the absence of a headphone jack...
20/01/2019 - 15:45
illumination replied to  Jac10 on Philadelphia to Melbourne, Australia for ~AUD $810 Roundtrip (American Airlines & Qantas)
> I'm not sure why others feel the need to say negative things about deals they don't like. It's pretty normal to say negative things about...
19/01/2019 - 14:39
illumination replied to  Bimo on Huawei P20 Pro $809.44, Huawei Mate 20 Pro $1120.64 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Thanks for sharing the specs but are you referring to the P20 Pro or Mate 20? Actually - where did you find the specs?
18/01/2019 - 21:52
illumination replied to  garetz on Being Refused to Discuss Info to after Passing Proof of ID
> could of You mean "could have"?
18/01/2019 - 19:55
illumination replied to  Hunter80 on $1 Singapore Stopover (1 Night Hotel + Admission to 19 Attractions) for Those En-Route to Another Destination [SQ/MI Flights]
So that's why I said it would depend on the kind of person you are which you would know better than anyone else. Personally, I like...
17/01/2019 - 18:34
illumination replied to  skyva on Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball $79.10 Delivered @ The Good Guys
Bit reactionary. Ever thought that things could legitimately go wrong unintentionally because us humans are not perfect? You're reacting as...
16/01/2019 - 16:05
illumination replied to  bargainparker on Telstra $30 Starter Kit $8 Delivered @ Telstra (incl. 30GB)
> But since you are illuminati you should know that, as well as a professional Ozbargainer 👌 LOL uh this part was so unnecessary but ok!...
16/01/2019 - 16:00
illumination replied to  bargainparker on Telstra $30 Starter Kit $8 Delivered @ Telstra (incl. 30GB)
> but going to officeworks instead of checking Ozbargain might mean you lose a lot more than 40c How so? Do you mean in terms of petrol,...
16/01/2019 - 01:28
illumination replied to  sgsg on Ulefone Armor 6 IP68 Phone (6.2", 6GB/128GB, NFC, B28, Dual 4G) + Wireless Charger $360.35 US (~$502.15 ) Delivered @ Gearbest
> Only Chinese brand I would trust to be of reasonable quality and performance would be a Xiaomi. What about Huawei, Oppo, Vivo?
16/01/2019 - 01:24
illumination replied to  Hunter80 on $1 Singapore Stopover (1 Night Hotel + Admission to 19 Attractions) for Those En-Route to Another Destination [SQ/MI Flights]
Do you like nature, greenery, flowers, etc.? If so, I would agree with the recommendation. If you're like me (I'm not into that stuff) then...
12/01/2019 - 22:48
illumination replied to  lmh86 on $1 Singapore Stopover (1 Night Hotel + Admission to 19 Attractions) for Those En-Route to Another Destination [SQ/MI Flights]
StarHub SIMs can definitely be purchased airside - at UOB Money Changers and I think 7-Eleven. I think 7-Eleven also sells the M1 card but...
12/01/2019 - 15:53
illumination replied to  carlosthedwarf on QCY T1C TWS Bluetooth Earphones US $17.59/AU $24.49, Samsung EVO Plus MicroSD 64GB US $13.09, 256GB US $51.99 Shipped @ GearVita
I've tried them once/twice and don't find they fit well for me - and this was just on a flight. I'm not gonna write it off just yet -...
11/01/2019 - 20:41
illumination replied to  Sandwichface on QCY T1C TWS Bluetooth Earphones US $17.59/AU $24.49, Samsung EVO Plus MicroSD 64GB US $13.09, 256GB US $51.99 Shipped @ GearVita
Curious - how do you know it got to 10%? I've got a pair from the last deal and I don't think it shows % anywhere?
11/01/2019 - 20:05
illumination replied to  IWoNdEr on $1 Singapore Stopover (1 Night Hotel + Admission to 19 Attractions) for Those En-Route to Another Destination [SQ/MI Flights]
I don't imagine it would. Just thought of this though. A return "Saver" award includes a free stopover, otherwise you pay $100 USD for the...
10/01/2019 - 21:05
illumination replied to  virhlpool on $1 Singapore Stopover (1 Night Hotel + Admission to 19 Attractions) for Those En-Route to Another Destination [SQ/MI Flights]
For local usage (Singapore), that is definitely better, but I was not sharing that deal for local usage. You've reminded me of something...
10/01/2019 - 20:28
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10/01/2019 - 16:31
illumination replied to  illumination on $1 Singapore Stopover (1 Night Hotel + Admission to 19 Attractions) for Those En-Route to Another Destination [SQ/MI Flights]
StarHub can also be purchased on Jetstar Asia flights - provided they have stock. They may have a more limited selection of SIMs.
10/01/2019 - 13:09
illumination replied to  nightelves on $1 Singapore Stopover (1 Night Hotel + Admission to 19 Attractions) for Those En-Route to Another Destination [SQ/MI Flights]
Nope it can't. > SIMs are activated at time of purchasing, and activation cannot be delayed Included it in my wall of text ;)
10/01/2019 - 13:07
illumination commented on $1 Singapore Stopover (1 Night Hotel + Admission to 19 Attractions) for Those En-Route to Another Destination [SQ/MI Flights]
This is probably a good time to remind people about the 2x StarHub deals, as well as a lesser known M1 SIM Card that can also be picked up...
10/01/2019 - 03:59
illumination replied to  ZachBlasphemy on KZ ZS3 In Ear Stereo Earphones Detachable Design US $6.99 (~AU $10.21) Delivered at GearBest
Whoa lol I literally saw the thumbnail and it looked like two loose earbuds - assumed it was bluetooth!
08/01/2019 - 20:44
illumination commented on KZ ZS3 In Ear Stereo Earphones Detachable Design US $6.99 (~AU $10.21) Delivered at GearBest
Wonder how these compare to the [QCY T1Cs](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/qcy-t1c)?
08/01/2019 - 19:39
illumination commented on Xinja No Longer Charging Overseas ATM Withdrawal Fees and Refunds Foreign Exchange Conversion Fees
Xinja has recently [announced their Android app launch](https://www.xinja.com.au/news/2018/xinja-android-app-launched-dec-2018/)
07/01/2019 - 17:06
illumination replied to  ozlab on [VIC] Supreme 98+ Fuel 111.5c Per Litre @ 7-Eleven, Eltham North
Can you share where then..?
06/01/2019 - 14:58
illumination replied to  brongz on Melbourne to Vancouver from $783 Return on China Eastern (Feb-June) @ FlightScout
One of the most interesting articles I've read from an ozbargain comment haha. Thanks for sharing.
05/01/2019 - 21:15
illumination replied to  YogaPants on MACPAC Halo Hooded Jacket $99 Delivered @ Rays (Free Membership Required)
I would argue that a deal should be judged on its own merit, irrespective of the poster. The presence of the L plate or a "please be nice"...
02/01/2019 - 16:06
illumination commented on QCY T1C Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earphones $17.69 US (~$24.48 AU), VIOFO A119 V2 Dashcam w/ GPS $65.99 US (~$91.33 AU) @ GeekBuying
Started using mine today. I find it doesn't fit quite nicely in the ear - especially the right ear. Any slight tap on my ear and it will...
26/12/2018 - 03:02
illumination replied to  alvian on 40GB Prepaid | 30 Days | $0.99 @ Kogan Mobile (New Customers)
Wait what..? What does that mean?!?! edit: Oh right wow I just noticed that it's "out of stock"! Interesting..
22/12/2018 - 06:14
illumination replied to  FeZZa21 on 40,000 Qantas Points When Purchasing a Phone (from $72) & Cancelling Plan at Vodafone
It's not profit. It's the cost of acquisition.
18/12/2018 - 19:07
illumination replied to  points4life on 40,000 Qantas Points When Purchasing a Phone (from $72) & Cancelling Plan at Vodafone
> In Aus we have 3 credit bureaus **(well there's a 4th one in Tassie but that's not really relevant)** Haha I don't think you meant this...
18/12/2018 - 19:04