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Best Way to Buy Global Version of Chinese Phones

I'm after new phone with an excellent camera. I mostly use my phone for photos, videos and messaging so I don't need something powerful for gaming. I feel like the Aussie market is …

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expired JBL Reflect Mini NC Earphones $99 Delivered / C&C / in-Store @ Big W

$99 now, down from $249. Mixed reviews with connectivity, volume and charging issues. But nevertheless, it's 60% off and could be a cheaper Christmas present for a favourite nephew/niece. Quite …

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out of stock 7 Wonders Board Game $37.16 + Delivery (Free /w Prime) @ Amazon AU

Was just about to buy Carcassonne when the price increased but luckily this decreased. Great price for 7 Wonders and it's a fun game to dick your friends. Rated 7.8 on BoardGameGeek with …

Cheap Stand to Hold/Display Pages

Hello! I'm looking for something similar to this to hold some important documents for quick access rather than sticking them on the wall. $100 is way too steep and I don't need high quality …

Where to Buy Cheap Replacement Headphone Cushion?

Hello, I'm looking to replace the cushion/foam bit for my headset. Mine are very worn out after 4 years of use. Something similar to this, 70mm in diameter but in a 2 pack. I'd appreciate …

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Settlers of Catan $48.95 + Delivery (Free Pickup) @ The Gamesmen

expired Settlers of Catan $48.95 + Delivery (Free Pickup) @ The Gamesmen

Not the cheapest price, was $48 during the EBGames/Zing sale last month but nevertheless a good deal. Rarely discounted. Great game to play with family and friends.

NordVPN

Which VPN: NordVPN or TorGuard?

My torguard subscriptions coming to an end and I'm deciding whether I should renew my subscription or go with NordVPN. I'll be mainly using it for general browsing and visits to China once …

Looking for ALDI Bike Sports Bag or Equivalent

Hello! I'm looking for the ALDI bike sports bag - Link - in Sydney but can't seem to find any ALDI stores that still stock them. Has anyone seen them around or know of any stores that still …

Looking for Australian Retailer That Sells Xiaomi Phones (Prefer Mi A1 or A2)

Any reputable sellers in Australia (preferably Sydney) for Xiaomi phones? I know of the Xiaomi store in Chatswood NSW however, they are out of stock for the Mi A1. I looked at the Mi A1 on jtechs …

Where to Buy Doge Mask in Sydney?

Like the doge mask found in the easter show showbags. Any ideas where they would sell it in Sydney?

Purchase a New Laptop (~$500) or Replace Potentially Broken Hard Drive?

The hard drive of my Acer v11 has died. Not sure if I should replace the hard drive or purchase a new laptop with similar specs. I'd also love recommendations for SSDs as I'm clueless with …

Issues with Tempered Glass for Xiaomi Mi A1?

I bought tempered glass off ebay for my mi a1. It doesn't seem to be sitting flat on the screen. There's a 5mm air pocket around the corners of the screen. Pushing it down does nothing, the …

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How Do I Pay off HECS Quicker

I want to pay off my HECS/HELP loan quicker. I know that I can make voluntary repayments but that amount isn't tax deductible. Ideally I want to bump down my pretax income to 37k so I avoid the …

How Long Should a Mobile Phone "Last" for?

Dad purchased a Sony Xperia Z3 compact around 2015ish at JB. Touchscreen has an issue where there's no response when you touch ~5mm from the top and right edges of the screen (strangely …

Dick Smith / Kogan

Is The Xiaomi Mi A1 on The DickSmith Website Covered by Australian Warranty?

Link to item Is it also worth getting extended warranty? 3 years or 5 years? Cheers

Transport for NSW

Bike Racks on Intercity Trains NSW

I'm planning to take the intercity train and head down to Wollongong with a mate in a few weeks time. We're both going to have our bikes. I know you have to hang the bikes somewhere but …

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Pandemic Iberia $34 @ Good Games Epping NSW

expired Pandemic Iberia $34 @ Good Games Epping NSW

As of this afternoon, there are 35 copies left and all are shrink wrapped. I fainted when I saw the price. Average price is roughly $70-$80 AUD. Would make excellent Christmas presents. Excellent …

Golden Frog

Questions about VyprVPN for China

Sorry, this probably has been discussed before. How well does VyprVPN work in China? I've used it 2 years ago - it connects to a server but doesn't relay any information back i.e no …

Where to Bulk Buy Card Sleeves Sydney

Hi I'm after about 600 card sleeves sized 66x91mm. Anyone know stores in Sydney doing clearance sales? Don't mind what's on the back so long as they're good for shuffling.

Looking for Keep Cups in Sydney

Hello. Looking for places to get keepcups in Sydney. Anyone know anycafes or online stores that do a good deal? I've used mine for ages but it's a tad small :(

Shortcuts to Talk to a Human When Calling a Company

Some companies are horrendous for putting in an automated system which makes it almost impossible to talk to a person. I've found a few shortcuts to talk to a human at certain companies: Opal …

How Should I Plan My Career/Study Going Forward?

I'm a bit torn on what to do in the future and any help would be greatly appreciated. In the future, I'll be working as a school counsellor and working towards general psych registration. …

Need Small Strip of SMD3528 LED Lights

Need a few bulbs, no more than 10. Any idea where to get them in the Sydney area? Prefer Blue or Green lights.

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Regaine Solution Mens Extra Strength 4 for 3 $69.39 & Regaine Men's Foam 3 Months 3x 60g $67.99 (Half Price) @ Chemist Warehouse

expired Regaine Solution Mens Extra Strength 4 for 3 $69.39 & Regaine Men's Foam 3 Months 3x 60g $67.99 (Half Price) @ Chemist Warehouse

Link to the hair foam Also worth mentioning a generic option, Hair-a-gain 5 month for $79.99. Normally they sell for about $87ish. Note that you cannot claim the $50 cashback for the foam …

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UNO Playing Card Game $5, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothbrush $7 @ Woolworths

expired UNO Playing Card Game $5, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothbrush $7 @ Woolworths

Same deal posted 4 months ago is now back. Found at West Ryde Woolies but should be available at all Woolworths stores. About 20 packets left at West Ryde. Also available: Colgate Sensitive …

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Jackbox Party Pack 3 $11.99 USD (Only if You Have Party Pack 1 and 2 in Your Steam Library) @ Steam

expired Jackbox Party Pack 3 $11.99 USD (Only if You Have Party Pack 1 and 2 in Your Steam Library) @ Steam

I'm a jackbox fan and always wanted to get party pack 3 but the going price is approximately $25USD these days. Currently steam has Jackbox 3 on sale for $14.99USD but if you previous bought …

Need Help Deciding between 2 Basketballs - Spalding NBA Double Triple or Molten GN7X

Following on from this thread. Would it be better to get the Spalding or Molten?

rebel

How Many Rebel Sport Gift Vouchers (Up&Go) Can You Use Per Transaction?

The T&C states you can claim 1 voucher (max $50) per household, but if a friend gave me his voucher with another $50 on it, can I use them both in one transaction?

Looking for Legit Cat Money Bank

Something similar to this. Everything I've found are knockoffs that say "hello" and "goodbye" instead of meowing. Any recommendations/link to legit cat money boxes? Thanks.

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expired Xiaomi Mi Box (International) $77.39 AUD ($55 USD) + Free Shipping @ Banggood

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From this comment. Better than lightinthebox deal and Banggood is pretty good with dispatching quickly.

Please Help Me Find a Basketball under $100

Have no knowledge on basketballs at all but want a decent one under $100. Size 7 and used outdoors. Any recommendations? What I'm looking at right now: Wilson NBL Official Game Ball $72 + $10 …

How to Get Outlook to Prompt for Password after Opening?

I want to setup one password that prompts me every time I open up outlook. This is the guide. I've tried doing that but it's not working. I currently have 5 email accounts open in outlook. …

Cheap Dog Grooming/Fur Trimming

Hello ozbargainers! Looking for a place that offers quality/cheap dog hair trimming or dog grooming for a small dog (approx more or less than $30). Prefer areas in South Sydney. Does anyone have any …

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$5 UNO Playing Cards @ Woolworths

expired $5 UNO Playing Cards @ Woolworths

Found this at West Ryde woolies today. There's roughly 40 left. Regular price is $10.

Looking to Buy ALDI Motorcycle Pants/Gloves or Any Alternatives

I made a thread a while back on getting my bike. Now I've got my bike and licence, I'm looking for some sturdy gear at a reasonable price. I was sent a message from a wonderful ozbargainer …

Blitzwolf BW-F2 Speaker - No Sound, Volume Buttons Don't Work

Wondering if anyone else has problems with this speaker and a potential fix? Normally there's a beep sound that alerts you when the speaker turns on. Right now mine doesn't do that and it …

Buying Motorcycle Advice

Hello! Recently got my motorcycle L's and I'm looking for a bike for less than $3k. Will be using it for short commutes to and from uni and work (both ~40km to and from) a few days a week. …

Sydney Chinese New Year Parade?

Just wondering if there's a chinese new year parade this year. For the past few years it was on a Saturday or Sunday night. This year I can't seem to find any info on it.

Pros and Cons - Working in Rural & Metropolitan Areas in Education

Hello! I'd like to know what the pros and cons are for working in metro and rural areas. I'm thinking of pursuing primary or secondary education and a permanent placement. Thanks! So far …

Opinions for Screen Protector - Sony Xperia Z

My old screen protector that came with the phone is flaking and peeling off. Juggling between getting tempered glass or 10x regular clear ones. Or should I get this one - 2 tempered glass pieces but …

What Cheap & Fun Leisure Activities Do You Do on The Weekend?

Just curious to know what ozbargainers do during the weekend. Might also help some others get into a hobby or kill some time. For me, I've gotten into disk golf and cycling around Olympic park …

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Steam Keys - Jackbox Party Pack 1 & 2 - $20.24 USD/ $28.63 AUD @ Bundle Stars

expired Steam Keys - Jackbox Party Pack 1 & 2 - $20.24 USD/ $28.63 AUD @ Bundle Stars

WINTERSALE10

Not as good as the old deal of $13.49USD for both games. Nevertheless, these games are extremely fun to play with friends and the replay value is definitely worth the money. Use the coupon to get …

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expired International Xiaomi 4K Mi Box $69.99 USD/ $100.35 AUD @ GeekBuying

$74.99 USD for the Mi Box in the last deal. Now they've reduced it to $69.99 USD which equates to $100.35 AUD (if you're using Geekbuying's exchange rate). Video Review of the …

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Guinness Book of Records 2017 $15 @ Kmart

expired Guinness Book of Records 2017 $15 @ Kmart

Similar to the deal posted by TRENT86, Kmart is also selling the guinness book of records for $15. I checked Burwood a day ago and they had about 10-15 books in stock. States $20 on the website but …

Interim Receipt for Full Drivers Licence

I have an interim receipt as a result of getting my full licence. It's a flimsy piece of paper and I'm scared of losing it. It's quite large as well so stuffing it in the wallet is out …

Magellan N448 Watch Does Not Connect, Please Help

So I have the Magellan N448 watch for a little over 2 years now. It needs to be connected via bluetooth and an app on android or iOS for it to start functioning as a watch. The app is called Magellan …

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Assorted UNO Titles $6 @ ALDI

expired Assorted UNO Titles $6 @ ALDI

Not as cheap as retro uno but there's a good variety there. Normal UNO Finding Dory Avengers Frozen TMNT Uno retails for $8.50 at kmart and $9 at Target. The mighty ape has …

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Taboo Board Game $20 + Other Titles @ Kmart

expired Taboo Board Game $20 + Other Titles @ Kmart

Cheapest I've ever seen for Taboo. It's normally close to $30. Here's a price comparison Link to BGG More games, credit to doweyy Cluedo Game of Life Monopoly: …

Calling Opal Customer Care 13 67 25 (13 OPAL)

I called up Opal customer care today and my god, their menu is a headache to navigate through. Here's how you talk to a human: Call 13 67 25 (13 OPAL) Press 9 Press 7 Enter your Opal …

Everbuying

How Long Does It Take Australia Post to Deliver Overseas Parcels from Everbuying?

I ordered a set of earphones from Everbuying. The tracking shows that it arrived in Australia on the 13th of November but more than 2 weeks have elapsed and I've yet to receive anything. …