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| Member Since | 18/11/2016 |
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| Location | Sydney |
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apsilon replied to 
Caped Baldy on What Are Ways to Invest about $10.000 from Now to 3 to 5 Years Later?
Caped Baldy on What Are Ways to Invest about $10.000 from Now to 3 to 5 Years Later?You're right, $10k on red is the worst advice.
apsilon commented on Why Doesn't Australia Have Usage Based Insurance?
Shannons offer limited use and laid up options (ie in storage/being restored). I use that for my MX-5 which is rarely driven. It's not...
apsilon commented on Anyone manage to score any of these cameras for < $100 USD? (Ridiculous Amazon US Pricing error)
Didn't hear about it or I would've tried. Might have been a deliberate act by an employee as I know some were striking on prime day. One...
Some insurers will allow used, recondition and non genuine parts. Read your PDS. There's more to picking insurance than finding the...
apsilon commented on Experience with Aus Post Delivery Time
It's probably been "carded" (in other words the contractor drove through the area) and dropped off at the local PO.
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funnysht on Picking up Brand New Car, what are some things we should check and look out for?
funnysht on Picking up Brand New Car, what are some things we should check and look out for?Thanks but I wouldn't have noticed. I don't bother with that stuff. Anyway it was probably the car salesman who pulls that fit at first...
apsilon replied to funnysht on Picking up Brand New Car, what are some things we should check and look out for?
funnysht on Picking up Brand New Car, what are some things we should check and look out for?I usually spend up to an hour going over every inch. I've had two cars delivered with significant damage, one interior, one exterior. Very...
apsilon commented on Shipito/US Freight Forwarders
Just for anyone who finds this you can find some brief info here on how Shipito tried to scam me: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/461644...
apsilon commented on Final Cost of Shipito vs Shopmate
Yeah ended up in my favour but as I said, probably dragged on for about 6 months. I've used USgoBuy a few times but TBH, I don't really...
These are the real issues. Black looks great freshly detailed then about 2 hours later you can already start to see the dust. On top of...
apsilon commented on Buying Used Car and Fixing It up for Fun/Learning
My advice, buy a mid to late 90s something. They had little in the way of electronic safety gadgets so none of that to worry about which...
Especially for an old Euro brand that's going to be expensive to repair and service. I really don't get the number of people who want to...
apsilon replied to 
pjetson on Looking for a Good Quality (but Not Expensive!) Auto-Loading Driver/Screwdriver
pjetson on Looking for a Good Quality (but Not Expensive!) Auto-Loading Driver/ScrewdriverFWIW most of my tools, especially the German brands, I've bought online from OS as it's always been cheaper. EDIT: eg Wiha 26 in 1 from...
apsilon commented on Looking for a Good Quality (but Not Expensive!) Auto-Loading Driver/Screwdriver
All in ones are good for carried kits. Even though I'm not on the tools much these days I still carry a small basic tool kit in my pack...
There's always 30 day trials for Amazon Prime, it's a constant offer.
apsilon replied to savemesomemoney on $10 / $50 / $100 off Eligible Items When You Spend $100-$499 / $500-$999 / $1000+ @ eBay Australia
savemesomemoney on $10 / $50 / $100 off Eligible Items When You Spend $100-$499 / $500-$999 / $1000+ @ eBay AustraliaI have still bought a few things from ebay but nothing compared to the volume I used to. I expected there to be some competition when...
Is it possible to share a balance and/or a tag between multiple vehicles? I only need to use toll roads once or twice a year and as I have...
apsilon commented on Recording Live TV
PVR if they're still a thing? I haven't had a TV for several years now. If she's not going to watch it then why not stream it later? I...
Just remember you also can't charge/collect GST or issue a tax invoice if you're not registered for GST.
Bugger, didn't get it. Used it last time and definitely would've used it again.
That's 1.5 - 2 hours a day. It's not much.
You're welcome to come over and show me how it's done.
apsilon commented on How Much Are You Getting from Your Tax Return This FY? Estimated/Actual Values? Include Salary if Possible
More than some, less than others.
Yeah that's fine for those situations but what happens when someone hits you and takes off and you need to rely on the footage to ID them?...
apsilon commented on Dashcam Advice for Toyota Kluger (2018)
They're all easy to self install if you have some basic skills and tools. I've had several cameras over several years and highly recommend...
Takes 2 hours to wash the ute, less if I'm doing one of the smaller cars, obviously more if I do all of them, 2 hours for the grocery...
apsilon commented on What Do YOU Do on The Weekend?
Varies from weekend to weekend. I'm single so have to do everything myself so some weekends it's all house work, laundry, gardening,...
apsilon commented on Looking for RTX 2080
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apsilon commented on Should I Look for a New Job?
You should be on way more than $45k for all you're doing, I'd suggest about double that.
apsilon replied to juzza87 on Car Was Rear-Ended, Other Party Refuses to Pay Full Repair Fees (Both Parties No Insurance)
juzza87 on Car Was Rear-Ended, Other Party Refuses to Pay Full Repair Fees (Both Parties No Insurance)That's true and it's why there's far more to choosing an insurer than finding the cheapest price. Some will even approve the use of used,...
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