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factor replied to  supabrudda on 7/11 Fuel App Watch - Nationwide
Terminal gate price isn't what 7-11 pays! Terminal gate price is what a normal (no contract) small customer can buy for when they turn up...
21/10/2018 - 16:16
factor commented on Things to Do in The "City" Part of Sydney?
Glenmore Hotel (a pub), Men's bathroom, second top floor, view from the urinal is amazing. The top floor outside has great views of the...
24/09/2018 - 10:37
factor replied to  chee1 on Smeg SHW920X 90cm Canopy Rangehood $566 (RRP $2590) @ Appliances Online Free Shipping & Removal of Old Disconnected Appliance
Must have money to burn on heating and cooling! Make sure you don't have a gas fire in the house, the fumes will get pulled down the flue.
08/09/2018 - 16:38
factor replied to  sid4frnds on 9KG Gas Bottle Refills $15 @ Anaconda (30 Selected Stores)
Check with a set of scales. The empty weight is stamped on the bottle.
18/08/2018 - 13:03
factor replied to  chiefer on Xiaomi Yeelight YLDP06YL E27 10W RGBW Smart LED Bulb Wi-Fi App Control AC100-240V $16.39 (AU $22.92) @ Banggood
It looks to be wifi, so maybe no hub required. Being wifi it likely also draws plenty of power when "off".
16/08/2018 - 15:22
factor commented on Xiaomi Yeelight YLDP05YL E27 10W Smart LED Bulb AU $14.95 with Free Shipping for 4 or More and Warranty @ Latest Living
Has anyone measured the power draw of these when the light is off?
14/08/2018 - 12:57
factor commented on Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 2nd Gen $458.15, 1st Gen $324.95 (AU Plug & Melbourne Stock) Delivered @ Gearbite eBay (eBay Plus)
Great deal - gearbite actually delivers in promised timeframe, unlike shopmonk!
23/06/2018 - 12:35
factor commented on How Safe Is Bank Cheque? Selling Car
Take deposit in advance, swap bank cheque and id copy for car. Wait for cheque to clear, lodge disposal of car form. If cheque doesn't...
08/06/2018 - 19:13
factor commented on Speeding Fine - I Need Help on Whether I Should Contest This or Just Roll over and Pay It
Great post -- the contradictory photos are sufficient for every fine from this camera ID to be overturned. Their 'evidence' process clearly...
31/05/2018 - 10:25
factor replied to  tranter on SYD/MEL to Berlin (TXL) from $678 Return on Scoot
The free accomodation is upright in an economy seat - stretches the dollar further.
25/05/2018 - 22:06
factor commented on SYD/MEL to Berlin (TXL) from $678 Return on Scoot
Comes with 4 nights free accomodation and free extended stop-overs in Singapore! (return from Sydney)
25/05/2018 - 16:52
factor replied to  Clear on Xiaomi Mijia 100W Car Socket Power Inverter w/ Dual 5V/2.4A USB Ports $39.50 US (~$52.74 AU) Shipped @ Joybuy
The Jaycar one has higher power output and is actually legal in Australia. It is also cheaper.
21/05/2018 - 22:26
factor commented on Xiaomi Mijia 100W Car Socket Power Inverter w/ Dual 5V/2.4A USB Ports $39.50 US (~$52.74 AU) Shipped @ Joybuy
Cheaper at Jaycar: https://www.jaycar.com.au/150w-can-sized-power-inverter-with-2-1a-usb-output/p/MI5127
21/05/2018 - 22:21
factor commented on Bush Digital/Internet Radio $75 | Bush Heritage P1 $74 | Bush Smart Audio Adapter $56 +More @ GraysOnline eBay
The dimensions of the Bush BR320DABC Digital & Internet Radio differ between the ebay ad, the manufacturer website and the manufacturer's...
13/05/2018 - 10:54
factor replied to  huskies on [VIC] Extra 95 Fuel $0.001 Per Litre @ 7 Eleven, Hampton Park via Fuel App
When the store authorised the pump the vendor comitted to the sale. That is a clear step beyond invitation to treat.
22/04/2018 - 15:39
factor replied to  barbarella on Selleys Bathroom Cleaner Rapid Mould Killer Trigger 500ml $2.99 (Was $5.99) @ Woolworths
Easy mistake to make. Assad was just doing a spot of cleaning.
15/04/2018 - 23:15
factor replied to  17833 on 7/11 Fuel App Watch - Nationwide
And just like that, it's fixed (in the last hour). Thanks to the 7-11 staff reading this thread!
12/04/2018 - 11:42
factor commented on 7/11 Fuel App Watch - Nationwide
7-11 appears to be posting different prices to the NSW government fuel check website to what is displayed in their app. At present NSW Fuel...
12/04/2018 - 07:28
factor commented on 7/11 Fuel App Watch - Nationwide
Nox worked for me - (https://www.bignox.com) - presumably this approach can prevent all spoof detection if necessary (GPS from outside the...
12/04/2018 - 07:19
factor commented on Saw Someone Purposefully Blocking Queue Jumper (s) in Heavy City Traffic. Kind of Liked It
I'll block illegal queue jumping only. Use of the shoulder on M5 (Sydney) on-ramps doesn't happen when I'm around. Some of the shoulders...
09/04/2018 - 07:07
factor replied to  telecube on Telecube NBN Special - 100/40 1000GB $75 - $50 Setup Fee Refunded to Account Credit
Wow. What a way to fail at sorting out more complex problems. I won't be signing up! I'd contact an ISP once every 5 years or so - but when...
28/03/2018 - 18:49
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28/03/2018 - 18:49
factor replied to  55 on Supermarket Plastic Bags
Unfortunately the drift of that review seems to be the Greens looking at how to ban the 15c bags too. Less regulation as a result of a...
20/03/2018 - 11:44
factor commented on Oral-B Genius 9000 Electric Toothbrush, Rose Gold $154.99 Shipped @ Amazon AU
For those with the cheaper Oral-B electric toothbrushes -- USB charging is available with a $5 accessory:...
12/03/2018 - 20:20
factor replied to  T1 on 7/11 Fuel App Watch - Nationwide
[@whodidthat](/comment/5687967/redir): Thanks - great to know for next time I'm in a Metro area. The Metro overnight pricing really sticks...
28/02/2018 - 10:11
factor replied to  T1 on 7/11 Fuel App Watch - Nationwide
[@whodidthat](/comment/5627641/redir): I notice a number of Metros drop their price at around 9pm every day without fail (from analysis of...
28/02/2018 - 07:56
factor commented on Small Mcfeast Meal 2 for $7.50 or 3 for $9 @ McDonald's (MyMacca's App)
10:30pm NSW. Can't get the 2 small McFeast deal on my app. Shows as $10 for 2. Spin the roulette wheel with this app. No deal.
23/02/2018 - 22:36
factor replied to  ToTheMoon on Hidden Hacks in Airports and Long Haul Flights
Bring empty bottle through security. Fill up for free. You forgot to add "airport tax" water can be over $4 after security!
22/02/2018 - 22:38
factor replied to  eskylidder on Hidden Hacks in Airports and Long Haul Flights
Any longer than that and most Chinese airlines provide you hotel accommodation & transfers. Check the airline website for the rules - they...
22/02/2018 - 22:32
factor replied to  jhmtaylor on Hidden Hacks in Airports and Long Haul Flights
I always take an empty bottle for this purpose. You can't keep hydrated one cup at a time! Fill up in the terminal if they have free water,...
22/02/2018 - 22:30