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Alternate Accomodation during Major Repairs

Hi, We've been renting a townhouse since 3 years and were happy with everything but as luck would have it our dish washer died and the owner replaced it with a new one. The JB guys didn't …

cellect.com.au

Beware of Cellect Mobile and Avoid Being Ripped off

On purchasing a used phone, I received a SIM with a $45 voucher to be used for 3 months. I activated it and then quickly forgot about it because it's not my primary number and did not even use …

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Kogan Mobile 365 Days FLEX 150GB Prepaid Recharge Voucher Code $120 (Existing Customers Only) @ Kogan

expired Kogan Mobile 365 Days FLEX 150GB Prepaid Recharge Voucher Code $120 (Existing Customers Only) @ Kogan

Link received in SMS which seems to offer 30GB more than this offer. Flex plan: 150GB provided upfront for use over 365 days.

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Meguiar's Ultimate Shine Collector's Kit $59 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Repco

expired Meguiar's Ultimate Shine Collector's Kit $59 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Repco

Repco has this kit on clearance for $59 Items purchased individually would cost a lot more. Limited stock though. They also have 25% off on Meguir’s products.

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out of stock Renogy Portable Power Station 222wh Lithium Battery $246.99 Delivered @ Renogy Amazon AU

Apply 5% voucher Looks like a small and inexpensive unit, good for the price though. Seems to be recently released so there aren't any reviews out there. Same price on official website, but …

Filters for Ceiling Air Diffuser

Hi We have this type of air diffuser on our bedroom ceiling: https://ibb.co/qMrNKVs https://ibb.co/g9xg4Pn As you can see in the pictures, there is nothing between the duct and the diffuser so …

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eufy Security HomeBase 3 (S380) with BionicMind AI $314.10 + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

expired eufy Security HomeBase 3 (S380) with BionicMind AI $314.10 + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

92WICKEDWED10

Original Coupon Deal Should give AI superpower to even your older eufy cams with "BionicMind" self-learning AI and expandable storage upto 16TB (yes, with a T) among other features. Not …

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Eufycam 2 Cam + Base Station $299 in-Store Only @ Officeworks

expired Eufycam 2 Cam + Base Station $299 in-Store Only @ Officeworks

Saw this at officeworks not sure if its a great price or not. Stock check at 8:20pm, thanks to Slo20.

Replace Bike Tyre or Tube?

Hi, I have an eBike with a Continental Max Tyres 700x42C (42-622). Lately the front tyre start losing air too frequently so I removed the tube and tried to check for any leaks in water but as I was …

Framing Large Canvas Prints

Hi, So I have these 2 rather large canvas prints that I need framed. Landscape Width 1105mm / 110.5cm / 43.5 inch Height 610mm / 61cm / 24 inch Portrait: Width 610mm / 61cm / 24 inch Height 855mm …

Need Recommendations for an E-Bike

Hi, I needed a bike for fitness, dropping kid to school (nearby) and occasional trip to Coles (5km) when the car isn't available. So after a lot of contemplation I ended up buying a decent bike …

Trickle Charger Installation

I’ve got the Noco 2D trickle charger that I want to install to my car. I’m not sure if I can remove the nut on the battery terminal to install the ting terminals without a battery backup that is …

Hooks for Pencil Pleat Curtains

Hi, I bought pencil pleat curtains recently and they have these instructions: Install Instructions My rods have these rings: My rod rings I'm just not sure which hooks do I need, its not …

Cleaning up My Backyard

Hi, Imgur I need to clean up this backyard on my rented property to make some space foe kids swing set. Lawn mowing as I understand is simple, but I'm not sure how I'd go about removing …

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HP OfficeJet 250 $302.50 + Delivery @ Mediaform ($296 via Officeworks Pricebeat)

expired HP OfficeJet 250 $302.50 + Delivery @ Mediaform ($296 via Officeworks Pricebeat)

Just got it at Officeworks. Almost $120 cheaper. Real nice and compact mfc. limited stock though.

Don't Buy Thinkware U1000 Dashcam

Hi, My almost 4yrs old Viofo A118C failed me — didn't record the incident, turned out it had major issues. A firmware update fixed some recording issues but it still didn't record …

Minor Accident Where at Fault Driver Has Dashcam

Wife just had a minor accident where the other driver was clearly at fault. At the signal, he was waiting in the right only lane, but on green he merged on to the left (our lane) causing the …

How does Economy Reward work?

I've never booked tickets using reward points before so probably I'm doing something here but just wanted to understand why a ticket that shows as economy reward with 65k points is disabled …

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Optus 25% off Second Connection

expired Optus 25% off Second Connection

Just had a chat with an Optus rep: If you upgrade existing number Plus add a new second service then you will get 25% discount on the second service. Only mobile or sim and plan. We offer this …

Need Guidance with Roof Rack and Bag

Hi, I have a Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2018 (7 Seater). We're constantly running out of space in our trunk with kids occupying the third row, and its near impossible to go on big trips and …

American Express

AmEx Platinum Edge - Should I Wait for a Deal?

I have been waiting for bonus offer on Amex Platinum Edge since a couple months now but looks like there's been nothing since at least August 2018 looking at: …

Washer Dryer Stacking Kit

Hi, We purchased the Bosch Washing Machine (WTW87564AU) and Dryer (WAW28620AU) today and looking to stack them when it arrives this weekend. However, GoodGuys didn't have the stacking kit, and …

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CyberPower BRICs 700VA/420W 8x AU Output UPS w/USB Charging Port $104.55 + Delivery ($0 with eBay Plus) @ Smarthomestoreau eBay

expired CyberPower BRICs 700VA/420W 8x AU Output UPS w/USB Charging Port $104.55 + Delivery ($0 with eBay Plus) @ Smarthomestoreau eBay

PACKED15

Original Coupon Deal I've been waiting to get a UPS for my NAS, this seems just a dollar more than the cheapest price ever. Its compatible with Synology NAS according to the official list: …

Which AmEx Card to Get?

Hi, I've been seeing a lot of deals for Amex card holders (statement credits etc) so I'm quite keen on getting one but I have no idea which one to get. I compared the Essential, Low Rate, …

Amazon US

A Nice Bargain on Amazon US

Hi, From a recent deal where if you purchase $50 amazon US gift card you get $15. I jumped on it only to realize later that its valid on Amazon US only. Now I have about $100 to spend but …

Suggestions for dual monitor setup

Hi, I've been looking to get an ultrawide monitor (LG 34UC99 or Dell 3415W) since last few months for office / productivity use only (no gaming) but I can't justify the cost. I mean I do …

Previous Tenant Used Free Council Rubbish Collection Allocation

Hi, So we moved in this unit in the last week of September. Used 1 of the 2 allowed rubbish collections per year. Now when we called to book the second we're told that we have none left. Agent …

Carpet Stains

We are leaving the apartment and noticed a stain while getting the carpet cleaned. Its from a red rug that bled color on the carpet. This is the stain: http://imgur.com/a/wQHO0rv and its after …

VicRoads

VicRoads Rule Regarding Electric Skateboard

The law regarding electric skateboard is rather confusing due to contradictory statements on their website There's this statement: Wheeled recreational devices cannot be used on separated …

Bill Pay Considered Purchase or Cash Advance?

Hi, I recently received my Woolworths Card and they have a nice facility to pay bills (BPAY) using the card through their website and the app. Now I've always been paying my other card …

28 Days Notice to Leave A Rented Property Is an Issue When Looking to Move

Hi, My apartment lease expired last year and I'm on a month-to-month basic since then. Now I need to move to a bigger apartment but the 28 day notice seems to be an issue because: 1) Most of …

$4k Root Canal ?

Hi, My wife had a tooth ache so we got it checked ($50) and were told that since it requires one more xray ($50) she'd have to make another visit. However, based on the current visit she was …

New Car - Unexpected Fees and Delays

After almost being deceived into buying a base model for the price of a higher end model last week, I decided to purchase a brand new car with no problems and no surprises. But, alas, there're …

Bought Used Car Which Was Mis-Advertised as a Higher Model

So I paid a deposit ($1k) for a used wagon that was listed at $18300. Visited the dealership, took a test drive, liked it and negotiated to close a deal at $17400. Now something had been bothering …

Scratch on Rental Car

Hi, Although I'm a careful driver but i ended up hitting a rock while reversing the rental car and it got a scratch on the plastic thats barely visible while standing. Normal view: …

Buying from a New and Unpopular Website

Hi, I've been selling some IT products on eBay but due to several reasons I'm thinking of developing a website. Was just wondering what are some of the factors that encourages and or …

Sony 8500D (Seconds) TV for $1400 - A Good Deal?

Hi, Just bought a Sony X8500D "(Seconds)" using the eBay code for $1400. Hoping its a good deal? Also, hope the "seconds" doesn't mean a defective/damaged product?

30+ inch monitor suggestions

Hi, I'm looking for a monitor thats: - 30 inch or above - 21:9 - 3440 resolution - ideal for gaming with PS4 - ideal for graphic design (color accuracy) - Can be connected to new Macbook Pro …

Servicing Car Yourself

Hi, I'm wondering if its advisable to service the car yourself than to pay $100+ for it if its just changing oils? I inquired at a local service provider and they said all they do is check …

poll Good Notebook for The Price?

Hi, Just wondering if this laptop: http://i.imgur.com/nuaBoKv.png Gigabyte 15.6" FHD Core i7 6700HQ GTX950M 2G DDR5, RAM DDR4 8GB SSD M.2 SATA128GB HDD 1TB (7200) DVD Win10 HE 2yr …

Spiegen Case for iPhone 7 Plus

Hi, I'm after this case for iPhone 7 Plus: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/iPhone-7-7-Plus-Case-Genuine... .. but its out of stock and it can't be that ProGadgets is the only one who …

Good time to buy iPhone 6S?

Hi, I'm without a phone and have been waiting for the iPhone 7 launch for the prices to drop. I'm after iPhone 6S but now that Apple has upgraded the base model to 32GB thats even …

$300 Budget for Laptop

Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a budget laptop for my wife under $300, but I need it asap (today, tomorrow but this week). She just need it for basic browsing, presentations etc so the only …

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Telstra 4GX Plus / ZTE Blade A462 - 5" Android 6.0 - $79 @ Coles

expired Telstra 4GX Plus / ZTE Blade A462 - 5" Android 6.0 - $79 @ Coles

Decent phone at a good price. Why should you get it: - Good price! - 3000 bonus flybuys points. (thats $15) - Android 6.0 which allows merging the SD card with internal storage. - Unlock for $3 or …

poll Good time to buy an iPhone?

Hi, I've been waiting to get an iPhone, either 16Gb 6 or 6S. I understand the iPhone 7 is only a couple of weeks away but I wasn't going to get anything above $80/m anyway. iPhone 6 16Gb …