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PowerPants replied to  Mrgreenz on Taxi Drivers Launch $500 Million Class Action Court Case against Uber
Artificial scarcity. It benefited those investing in plates, and probably benefited those who were lobbied ($$$) to ensure plate numbers...
22/10/2018 - 08:33
PowerPants replied to  boomramada on Amazon AU vs Amazon.com - Random comparison of things I actually bought today
[@nubix](/comment/6214555/redir): IC, thanks. So does that mean other sellers on Amazon AU will generally sell things (with a markup) that...
01/08/2018 - 13:58
PowerPants commented on eBay.com.au GST listings are illegal?
Was there a definitive conclusion to this — legal or illegal? If they are not obliged to display GST inclusive prices, then maybe they...
01/08/2018 - 10:36
PowerPants replied to  boomramada on Amazon AU vs Amazon.com - Random comparison of things I actually bought today
Both seem to be sold directly by Amazon. I used the ASIN code to ensure the editions were the same:...
01/08/2018 - 10:32
PowerPants replied to  sparkles on Amazon AU vs Amazon.com - Random comparison of things I actually bought today
Fire risk? Perfect for reuse as cladding on Australian apartment buildings.
01/08/2018 - 09:41
PowerPants replied to  shaybisc on Amazon AU vs Amazon.com - Random comparison of things I actually bought today
Saw this with a book sold by Amazon recently US store price: $19.28 + $14.95 shipping AU store price: $96 Edit, here’s the ASIN code:...
01/08/2018 - 09:36
PowerPants commented on eBay.com.au GST listings are illegal?
This eBay AU behaviour with GST is really staring to **** me off now! So annoying to get to the checkout and realise once again that...
01/08/2018 - 09:18
PowerPants commented on Cyclists Using Walkways and Ringing Bell Right behind Pedestrians
I feel like carrying a bell when walking through the Sydney CBD and ringing it at dawdling pedestrians who are doing a fine imitation of...
01/08/2018 - 09:12
PowerPants posted a forum topic What happened to Boxlots?
The Boxlots website redirects to some auction site now. Have they been bought out?
27/07/2018 - 11:48
PowerPants replied to  bnh on NetGear Arlo Pro Wire-Free HD Home Security 2 Camera System $499 with Coupon @ JB Hi-Fi
I also thought that would be an option, and it kind of is, but.... Note that it specifies: “a USB device cannot be used on its own as a...
21/07/2018 - 07:09
PowerPants commented on NetGear Arlo Pro Wire-Free HD Home Security 2 Camera System $499 with Coupon @ JB Hi-Fi
Don’t get the gen 1 at that price. Even the gen 2 isn’t so great. I have 7 Arlo Pros and there are some major downsides and lots of...
20/07/2018 - 17:07
PowerPants replied to  lysp on eBay Plus
I get constant emails from eBay now about great deals, but then when I check I discover it is for Plus members only, so it doesn’t fell...
16/07/2018 - 18:36
PowerPants replied to  JH100 on eBay Plus
You comment mirrors my own thoughts on eBay Plus. I am avoiding eBay Plus sellers now, and have actually reduced my overall purchases from...
16/07/2018 - 18:03
PowerPants replied to  unique452 on Is there any way to filter out eBay Plus deals?
I am not a fan either. I am avoiding eBay Plus sellers.
16/07/2018 - 18:01
PowerPants replied to  endotherm on Is there any way to filter out eBay Plus deals?
Add me as well. I am actually avoiding eBay Plus sellers now, and have reduced my use of eBay overall. I really don’t like this...
16/07/2018 - 18:00
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14/07/2018 - 16:58
PowerPants replied to  PowerPants on Sistema Klip It 1815 10 Pack Food Storage Container $12.49 (Free Delivery with Prime) @ Amazon AU
[@PeeDee](/comment/6153798/redir): Desiccant helps with any residual moisture. It won’t help if there is a leak however.
14/07/2018 - 16:58
PowerPants replied to  mattythecapybara on Sistema Klip It 1815 10 Pack Food Storage Container $12.49 (Free Delivery with Prime) @ Amazon AU
Speaking from experience, if you wanted to bury some stuff in Sistema containers, it’s a good idea to seal them within a plastic storage...
14/07/2018 - 11:10
PowerPants replied to  Clear on eGlobal Shuts down Website Due to New GST Restrictions
Please, please, not banggood too :( We need a list of reliable alternative sellers. Maybe someone in China can start a clone site like...
30/06/2018 - 19:26
PowerPants replied to  No on Is eBay Plus Worth Having?
But why charge for the service?
24/06/2018 - 17:52
PowerPants replied to  Burnertoasty on Xiaomi Mijia Smart Toilet Seat / Washlet (AU Plug, English Sticker & Melb Stock) $254.96 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay [eBay Plus]
Its a little waterjet tube that pops out under the back of the seat and sprays a directed stream of water for cleaning (like a bidet I...
24/06/2018 - 11:51
PowerPants commented on Is eBay Plus Worth Having?
## Merged from [What benefit is eBay getting by offering eBay Plus memberships?](/node/386727) Just wondering what is the benefit to eBay...
24/06/2018 - 11:06
PowerPants replied to  DiSTURBED-oNE on Amazon to Block Its US Website for Aussie Shoppers over New GST Rules, and GST to Apply on Imported Goods Starting July
I’m in a similar situation. Not sure what will happen because the person handling the project will be unlikely to implement an Australian...
23/06/2018 - 12:56
PowerPants replied to  chichi on Reminder: Book Depository to charge GST from July
"...he might want to hold off on that happy dance he is doing." It’s CEO-speak, not something he actually believes.
23/06/2018 - 12:53
PowerPants posted a forum topic Reminder: Book Depository to charge GST from July
Just a reminder that Book Depository will start charging GST on all orders with "a customs value of $1000 or less" from July. Will books...
21/06/2018 - 18:30
PowerPants commented on 11% off Sitewide @ iHerb
Yassss! I was about to place an order before the GST introduction and to use up my loyalty credits. Perfect timing :)
21/06/2018 - 17:43
PowerPants replied to  BrainSeeker on 20% off @ Myer eBay
Report to Zardoz! (https://i.imgur.com/zf5FLQU.jpg)
22/05/2018 - 09:15