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niiko commented on AmEx Explorer: 100,000 Membership Rewards Points (with $4000 Spend in 3 Months) & $400 Travel Credit, $395 Annual Fee
Yeah, rejected me too. I apply 2-3 credit cards per year.
21/04/2024 - 14:31
niiko replied to omallz on Tomtoc Sling Bag Small Crossbody Shoulder Bag 4.5L $44.24 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ tomtoc via Amazon AU
I wouldn't look at all. Such bags are pretty useless. Too big for minimal stuff, not enough big if you are going to use instead of a…
19/02/2024 - 23:16
niiko commented on Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor (Size: M-XXL) $88.96 (RRP $139) Delivered @ Amazon AU
Just received it and... returning it. It simply cannot be found neither by the phone, nor by the polar app. I tried changing the battery -…
25/11/2023 - 17:50
niiko replied to sacs2k1 on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
Yeah, I called them, they said the card should have arrived before the pin. So, they cancelled the card and sent a new one with a new pin.
23/11/2023 - 20:35
niiko commented on Samsung Watch6 GPS 40mm: Graphite $275.08, Gold $279 + Delivery ($0 with eBay Plus/C&C) @ Bing Lee eBay
For the price is ok, but don't expect accuracy in measurement (apple watch is the king among wrist wearables). Also, the responsiveness and…
22/11/2023 - 15:48
niiko commented on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
How much time it took for you to receive the card? I got a letter with a pin code in 1 week after application (although I don't know when I…
22/11/2023 - 00:29
niiko replied to CharlieAus on Garmin Epix (Gen 2) Sports Watch (Slate Steel) $696 (RRP $1549) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Forgot to mention that with better battery life you also get: - slow, luggish UI - outdated UI, maps like from 2000s - much less accurate…
09/11/2023 - 22:42
niiko replied to urahara on iPhone 15 Pro 256GB $1999.99, Pro Max 256GB $2149.99 (Sold out) Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
Come on, Samsung alone has the same price (Ultra). And yes, as a Samsung customer since 2017, I wouldn't not recommend Samsung phones to…
23/09/2023 - 14:46
niiko replied to homersyd on iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB $2,170 Delivered @ Sky Phonez
It is a question to PM and AUD
23/09/2023 - 14:35
niiko replied to Whiplash on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 512GB Phantom Black $2395.80 + ($300 Credit for Prime Members) Delivered @ Amazon AU
The point is that it wasn't even rooted, but samsung for some reason claimed it is rooted... This is what made me angry about samsung.
13/09/2023 - 10:34
niiko replied to Cmaz on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 512GB Phantom Black $2395.80 + ($300 Credit for Prime Members) Delivered @ Amazon AU
My story is different. Was Samsung fan since 2017 until the end of 2021 when the screen of my S21+ had died and Samsung refused to replace…
10/09/2023 - 14:45
niiko replied to vetopower on Amplify Qantas Signature: 90,000 Qantas Points ($6,000 Spend in 90 Days), Annual Fee $279 @ St.George, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA
Year, this is the reason I switched to Velocity recently.
15/05/2023 - 09:56
niiko replied to sistermay on Amplify Qantas Signature: 90,000 Qantas Points ($6,000 Spend in 90 Days), Annual Fee $279 @ St.George, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA
My real example: SYD - BKK, 1 way: 68k miles +$200 for Qantas Business, 9 hours flight Booked 5-6 months in advance
14/05/2023 - 13:13
niiko commented on Amplify Qantas Signature: 90,000 Qantas Points ($6,000 Spend in 90 Days), Annual Fee $279 @ St.George, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA
Is it only me or spending Qantas miles gets harder and harder? They don't show partner airlines in the search results like Qatar Airways…
14/05/2023 - 13:06
niiko commented on 15% off Sitewide: GoPro HERO11 Black + 1 Year Subscription $545.96 Delivered @ GoPro
Things you should know before purchasing GoPro: 1. The camera is NOT waterproof. Well, first months it is waterproof, but then one time you…
07/05/2023 - 11:57
niiko replied to cute as duck on Lavazza Oro Coffee Beans 500g $10 (S&S $9) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Crap, returning them back to coles to buy via Amazon
08/02/2023 - 10:47
niiko commented on Up to $220 off across 7 Weeks ($45 - $75 off 1st Box) (New and Returning Customers Only) @ HelloFresh
Was good value with a 40% discount when delivery was free. Now it is not. I remember 2 years ago was paying <$40 for 3 boxes for 2. Now it…
07/02/2023 - 21:08
niiko replied to Seoska on Lavazza Oro Coffee Beans 500g $10 (S&S $9) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Thanks mate! Will visit coles tomorrow and save $1.
07/02/2023 - 21:03
niiko commented on [Prime, Pre Order] Get $250 Credit with Pre-Order of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, $150 with S23+, $100 with S23 @ Amazon AU
Be careful with Samsung, especially with their service (Samsung Store on George st., Sydney). I've got a screen failure on my 8 months old…
07/02/2023 - 16:09
niiko replied to localhost on MacBook Pro M2 Max 16" 32GB/1TB $5299.99 Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required)
It has been like this for 10 years, 5 years for sure. Except for houses. Check phone/laptop prices 5 years ago inflation adjusted.…
04/02/2023 - 17:14
niiko replied to sickfvckadam on DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone with DJI RC Controller $1163.01 ($1153.76 with eBay Plus) Delivered @ Sydney Mobiles eBay
*anywhere in Australia But traveling with a drone becomes a pain in the ass, not that many countries you can fly without a headache like in…
22/01/2023 - 13:44
niiko commented on Jetstar Return Airfares: Hawaii from $381, Bali $329, Japan $581, Phuket $407, New Zealand $274 (Mar-Aug 2023) @ IWantThatFlight
So many complains about Jetstar, but seems like all these rates are sold out already
10/12/2022 - 20:33
niiko replied to junglejuice on Jetstar Return Airfares: Hawaii from $381, Bali $329, Japan $581, Phuket $407, New Zealand $274 (Mar-Aug 2023) @ IWantThatFlight
Product review is just a collection of bad reviews. Nobody wants to spend his time to leave a good review. Only unhappy people leave…
10/12/2022 - 20:22
niiko commented on Jetstar One Way: AKL from $156, Fiji $163, Bali $170, Vietnam $183, SIN $199, Thailand $211, Hawaii $219, Osaka $247, Seoul $287
As Tiger Airways went bankrupt, seems like Jetstar took over their practice of cancelling flights.
10/12/2022 - 20:15
niiko replied to AusGP on 225,000 Reward Seats Released on Qantas Points Domestic Flights (from 8,000 Points) @ Qantas
Yeah, also saw them and almost was hooked. But then I noticed that they are operated by... jetstar where business is equal or worse than…
01/12/2022 - 13:51
niiko replied to sajidmib on 225,000 Reward Seats Released on Qantas Points Domestic Flights (from 8,000 Points) @ Qantas
I've just booked SYD-BKK-SYD on April for $500 + 136k points which is very good deal considering the market price for those tickets is…
01/12/2022 - 13:49
niiko replied to Miso on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: Star Alliance Gold Status (with $4,000 Minimum Spend in 90 Days), $0 Annual Fee First Year
Do you have experience with SQ whitelist? What's the chance to get the seat with and without gold status?
25/11/2022 - 21:28
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