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gadgetguy commented on [Lootcrate] 40% off* and Free Crate with 1+ Month Subscriptions
Here's their own status of delays: https://help.lootcrate.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010550512-New-Shipping-Status My crate is over 2 months...
13/08/2018 - 12:39
gadgetguy replied to  imahapyboy on 3.98%pa 6 Month Term Deposit @ Citibank
Yeah and I got downvoted for my comment on it. LOL
10/08/2018 - 09:25
gadgetguy commented on [VIC] Melbourne Airport Parking: $5 off or 5% off (2 Codes)
PSA - RACV members also get 5% off. Don't know if it will stack. [EDIT] Doesn't stack.
09/08/2018 - 15:59
gadgetguy commented on 3.98%pa 6 Month Term Deposit @ Citibank
Not obtainable to most people
08/08/2018 - 21:36
gadgetguy commented on Woolworths Everyday Platinum Credit Card | 20,000 Rewards Points ($100) | 10% off 1st Shop Each Month | $0 First Year, $49 After
Took up a similar offer because of 14 months interest free balance transfer. Anyway even though I was "approved" instantly the application...
06/08/2018 - 21:23
gadgetguy replied to  bwatt72 on MyUS.com Free 2 Year Premium Membership
Can only speculate on their motivation - I guess if they undervalued something (on your advice) and customs objected then it is them who...
05/08/2018 - 11:02
gadgetguy replied to  bwatt72 on MyUS.com Free 2 Year Premium Membership
I don't think its worth risking having the ATO or customs or whoever is responsible for GST chase you at some future point for GST evasion.
04/08/2018 - 16:20
gadgetguy replied to  bwatt72 on MyUS.com Free 2 Year Premium Membership
I have had them accept the values I gave them and on other items they asked for me to upload an invoice. So bear in mind you may need to...
04/08/2018 - 16:18
gadgetguy commented on $5 for $30 Credit Towards Your First Ola Ride - New Users Only - Exclusive Offer Available Nationwide @ Groupon
Tried to use them twice in Melbourne (near CBD) - both times no drivers available. Waste of time right now.
02/08/2018 - 16:55
gadgetguy replied to  zzyss on Coles to Launch Flybuys Max. $99 Per Year for Discounts, Bonus Flybuys Points and Video Streaming
If its 10 x points of fresh produce then a $200 spend should get you 2,000 points. Which is worth $10 - hence the break even. Unless my...
02/08/2018 - 12:12
gadgetguy commented on BlitzWolf AmpCore Ⅱ Charging Data Cable 0.3m Type-C US $2.99 AU $4.11 | Micro USB US $2.59 AU $3.56 Delivered @ Banggood
Not Blitzwolf but $1.99 USD delivered for 0.3m USB C:...
01/08/2018 - 12:48
gadgetguy replied to  Danstar on Why are Coles Flybuys and Gift Card systems so poor?
"The points system is about a day or 2 behind, but otherwise its accurate for me." Yeah that's kind of my point - it takes a minimum of 2...
31/07/2018 - 22:59
gadgetguy commented on Wooden Watch Winder Display Box Handcrafted Storage $9.99 Delivered @ Topfaithshop eBay
Now that I know these are a thing I'm definitely looking at one. Need to contact how many automatics I have
30/07/2018 - 11:32
gadgetguy replied to  Praeto on [Amazon Prime] Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive $224.29 Delivered @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
[@Dex](/comment/6205506/redir): Yeah you are missing the point. You'd have to get it shipped to them and they would separately need to ship...
29/07/2018 - 17:32
gadgetguy replied to  Praeto on [Amazon Prime] Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive $224.29 Delivered @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
[@Dex](/comment/6205478/redir): Yes. Not sure what happens at the border though regarding assessment or collection of GST. Maybe if its...
29/07/2018 - 13:44
gadgetguy replied to  samfisher5986 on [Amazon Prime] Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive $224.29 Delivered @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
Might be able to get then from B&H. Unless you are confident of getting the compute in the ones posted here.
29/07/2018 - 01:00
gadgetguy replied to  nagel on 15% off Google Play eGift Cards @ PayPal Digital Gifts eBay ($50 and $100 Cards)
[@gadgetguy](/comment/6194537/redir): Edit - next one appeared the following day, after I chased them.
28/07/2018 - 20:53
gadgetguy commented on AmEx Pay off Your Purchases above $300 over 12 Months 4% Fee
"Establishment" and balance transfer fees are an instant no-no. New credit card deals with 0% BT and no fees appear very frequently - a...
28/07/2018 - 20:43
gadgetguy replied to  xoom on Seiko 45mm Sapphire Prospex Solar Chrono SSC611P $339.00 Shipped @ Starbuy
Thanks. I think I'll stick to my calculator app!
28/07/2018 - 20:33
gadgetguy commented on [Amazon Prime] Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive $224.29 Delivered @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
I'd recommend instead the Seagate Expansion 8TB. Managed to order 8 of them before the restrictions in July. They came out at $214 AUD each...
28/07/2018 - 20:31
gadgetguy commented on Seiko 45mm Sapphire Prospex Solar Chrono SSC611P $339.00 Shipped @ Starbuy
"Aviator slide rule" any idea what this is for?
28/07/2018 - 20:02
gadgetguy replied to  Marco1993 on Best ongoing option for Optus perks
Yeah but Village is not convenient for me
28/07/2018 - 20:00
gadgetguy commented on Woolworths Vs Coles: Who Do You Shop With and Why?
Woolies, purely because of this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/390209 even though I have a Coles practically on my doorstep. Coles...
27/07/2018 - 20:03
gadgetguy replied to  Merlict on Seiko 45mm Sapphire Prospex Solar Chrono SSC611P $339.00 Shipped @ Starbuy
Each to his own - I think it looks great. I bought the recent black titanium eco drive which looks similar too.
27/07/2018 - 19:29
gadgetguy posted a forum topic Best ongoing option for Optus perks
I used to have an Optus contract but I'm with Telstra now. I used the movie ticket perks quite a lot. What's the cheapest way to maintain...
27/07/2018 - 12:36
gadgetguy replied to  Hardicus on 2 for $6 McClassics Burgers, $2 Cheesy BBQ Burger @ McDonald's via App
Care to elaborate?
26/07/2018 - 14:36
gadgetguy commented on Coles to Launch Flybuys Max. $99 Per Year for Discounts, Bonus Flybuys Points and Video Streaming
So you have to spend $200 on fresh produce / meat before you break even. Plus this is the stuff you really want to pick yourself rather...
26/07/2018 - 11:51
gadgetguy replied to  nephilim on 2 for $6 McClassics Burgers, $2 Cheesy BBQ Burger @ McDonald's via App
"$5 mcoz deal basically" What's that?
26/07/2018 - 11:42
gadgetguy replied to  nagel on 15% off Google Play eGift Cards @ PayPal Digital Gifts eBay ($50 and $100 Cards)
Thanks - I got my first one 8 hours ago.
25/07/2018 - 22:27