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Member Since | 12/07/2016 |
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Last Seen | 21/07/2025 |
Location | Sydney |
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trekbound commented on Saving Accounts with No Growth/Zero Withdrawal Requirements (or with work around)
I may be wrong, but I think if you have accounts with Virgin Money, BOQ and ME bank, your 250k government guarantee applies to the total of…

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whyisave on Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ Plus 5G 12GB/512GB Black US$336.59 (~A$520), Blue US$347.59 (~A$537) Del @ Xiaomi Mi Global AliExpress

That's a part of my job spec now....I've retired last year. Now I usually spend around 2 months per calendar year In Australia,…

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OzBargaincreeper on Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ Plus 5G 12GB/512GB Black US$336.59 (~A$520), Blue US$347.59 (~A$537) Del @ Xiaomi Mi Global AliExpress

I have 13T pro and it fell off when cycling at high speed 3 times. Every time I thought the phone is gone, but it survived intact. The…

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batfastard on Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ Plus 5G 12GB/512GB Black US$336.59 (~A$520), Blue US$347.59 (~A$537) Del @ Xiaomi Mi Global AliExpress

Hmm, I wasn't aware at all that there are compatibility issues with the Xiaomi phones. I have 13T Pro which I purchased from Thailand,…

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digitalane on AmEx Qantas Business Rewards Card: 150,000 Bonus Qantas Pts with Min. $6,000 Spend in 3 Months, $250 Travel Credit, $450/Yr Fee

I have an existing Qantas Discovery card and this is the reply from the support: The account is created under a single person's liability…

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digitalane on AmEx Qantas Business Rewards Card: 150,000 Bonus Qantas Pts with Min. $6,000 Spend in 3 Months, $250 Travel Credit, $450/Yr Fee

Did you have a personal AMEX card when you applied for the business card? No impact on the bonus points?

trekbound commented on [Perks] DJI Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo $299 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Thanks OP! Got it for $287 after stacking with the perks and the Macquarie egift card.

trekbound commented on Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Laptop: Intel U7-155H CPU, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 2.8k OLED $1747.20 Delivered @ Lenovo Outlet
Thanks OP, got one. I travel a lot with a bicycle and this one seems sturdy enough and the OLED display would help outdoors.

trekbound commented on Xiaomi 14T Pro 5G (12GB, 1TB, Titan Grey) - Global Version $1179 + Delivery (Direct Import) @ Kogan
I have 13T Pro, happy with the phone so far after almost an year. Bought it in Thailand for around $880. The phone fell off my bicycle at…

As per some posts above, I have Premier fee free for life card and have only received emails about rate increases, not cardholder fees.…

trekbound commented on AirAsia: KL (Direct) from $256 Rtn, Bali $286, Bangkok $358, Taipei $434, Seoul $490, Tokyo $614 & More (via KL) [May-Nov] @ BTF
I flew Thai AA from Bangkok to Sydney 2 weeks ago, paid $222 one way without baggage. The smallest seats I've ever seen. I used to fly to…

trekbound commented on DeWALT DCS355N-XJ Brushless 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool with 29-Piece Kit $185.93 Delivered @ Amazon Germany via AU
Thanks OP, paid $172 for 3 items, the multitool and 2 creams which I'm going to use:…

trekbound commented on 5% off $20 Minimum Spend on an eGift Exchange Card (Maximum 3 Gift Cards) @ Gift Card Exchange
Thanks OP, bought $1450 worth of cards and converted to Amazon including the points, this would mostly cover the $1.5k per month spending…

OP your plan contains a lot of "pie in the sky" and best case developments. I haven't read the whole thread but for a starter I haven't…

trekbound commented on Knipex (61 01 200) Bolt End Cutters 200mm $48.07 (Was $77.26) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon DE via AU
Thanks OP. Got them together with https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B000XULUWE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 and saved…

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QuickToThePointless on WUBEN C2 2000 LM Rechargeable LED Torch with 4800mAh Power Bank $39.96 Delivered @ Newlight AU Vs Amazon AU

For me the barrery is not....the torch is still OK though.

trekbound commented on WUBEN C2 2000 LM Rechargeable LED Torch with 4800mAh Power Bank $39.96 Delivered @ Newlight AU Vs Amazon AU
I got Wuben C3 around a year ago.....the battery died after 8 months. Replaced it with a $3 battery from Aliexpress. Probably won't buy…

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Falbium on Macquarie Bank Transaction Account - No Fees for Everything - Access to Platinum Benefits - 0.35% p.a. Interest on Full Balance

Most of the ATMs now charge 220 baht ($11), and ING is the only one refunding the fees, although I think their exchange rates are a little…

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Ryk on Macquarie Bank Transaction Account - No Fees for Everything - Access to Platinum Benefits - 0.35% p.a. Interest on Full Balance

Make that three. I have ING and Citibank, and had one of them not working in at least a few countries. I'm applying for this now.

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killabob on [SA] Kangaroo Island Ferry Return $18 (Child), $25 (Adult) @ Kangaroo Island Connect (1+ Night(s) Stay Required)

I'm currently in Koh Samui, Thailand. The ferry from the mainland to Koh Samui is around the same distance. 2 people and car - around $25.…

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tonester on AmEx Statement Credits: 7-Eleven, Witchery, First Choice Liquor Online, Travel Essentials Offer

Do not bother with Samuel Adams. From their customer service: "Samuel Adams Boston Lager Bottle 355mL is a deleted line, and unavailable…

trekbound commented on 25% off Selected Hotels at ZEN Rooms
"Sorry, this voucher is not valid anymore" - this is what I get.

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