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Member Since 26/12/2016
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RiseAndRuin commented on Samsung 860 EVO 250GB SATA SSD $86.40 + $5 Delivery (or Free Delivery for eBay Plus Members) @ MSY Technology eBay
FYI this is still available at $86.40 + shipping (free with ebay plus) from other ebay sellers. I just bought one here...
08/07/2018 - 17:08
RiseAndRuin commented on What Cheaper Shipping Options Do You Use Other than Australia Post and Fastway?
make sure you read the reviews for Fastway couriers before using their service... possibly the worst couriers on planet Earth :D
04/07/2018 - 23:45
RiseAndRuin replied to  Ultraman on eBay seller scam that bypass both eBay and PayPal protection
that's true, but I also came to the conclusion that I'd rather not waste e.g. half an hour of my time to get $5 back, as I value my time...
27/06/2018 - 00:35
RiseAndRuin commented on eBay seller scam that bypass both eBay and PayPal protection
for high value items, always best to shoot a video when you unpack
26/06/2018 - 20:29
RiseAndRuin replied to  thevofa on What Do You Use for Self-Defence in Your Own House?
[@thevofa](/comment/6059807/redir): that is partially correct, but only because in most cases people would not confront intruders, or...
17/06/2018 - 14:16
RiseAndRuin replied to  thevofa on What Do You Use for Self-Defence in Your Own House?
[@thevofa](/comment/6059171/redir): RACV has a different opinion...
16/06/2018 - 22:56
RiseAndRuin replied to  thevofa on What Do You Use for Self-Defence in Your Own House?
I can introduce you to people in Point Cook that had to fight off intruders multiple times, or you can just read the news.
16/06/2018 - 21:12
RiseAndRuin commented on Nokia 6 2018 (32GB/3GB) with Android One $378 @ Harvey Norman
most expensive "deal" ever for this phone!?
16/06/2018 - 13:25
RiseAndRuin commented on I Think I Might Be Burgled Soon. What to do?
I don't know what's become of this community... the only correct answer is bikies of course! as for thieves being smart, that's usually not...
15/06/2018 - 23:47
RiseAndRuin replied to  Yola on [AMA] I Work for One of The Two Big Supermarket Chains. Ask Me Anything!
that makes 2 of us not using the self checkouts :)
12/06/2018 - 19:41
RiseAndRuin replied to  wtfnodeal on SanDisk Ultra MicroSDXC (16GB $8, 32GB $13.39, 64GB $26) Amazon AU, Free Shipping When Spending $49
[@wtfnodeal](/comment/6040863/redir): yep, that's what I meant, the 128GB is too cheap on its own
11/06/2018 - 20:36
RiseAndRuin replied to  wtfnodeal on SanDisk Ultra MicroSDXC (16GB $8, 32GB $13.39, 64GB $26) Amazon AU, Free Shipping When Spending $49
"Use the promo code AMAZON20 at check-out and get $20 off your first purchase of $79 or more" so it won't work for the 128GB
11/06/2018 - 20:05
RiseAndRuin replied to  altomic on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Global Version) 4GB/64GB (Dual Sim, Black): $289 Shipped from TechWarehouse (Direct Import) @ Catch
that's not the same phone. xiaomi made a huge mess with the different model names recently, especially with these ones Xiaomi Redmi Note 5...
09/06/2018 - 21:16
RiseAndRuin replied to  allan37825 on Harvey Norman Surfacebook 2 Help Please
agreed
08/06/2018 - 23:39
RiseAndRuin replied to  Battybekbek on Advice Needed, Having Trouble Finding Internet
of course not! the correct option is bikies to "help" the neighbors move
08/06/2018 - 23:15
RiseAndRuin commented on Harvey Norman Surfacebook 2 Help Please
AFAIK harvey norman do not accept any returns for change of mind or pretty much any other reason on earth. if they did, I'd just buy 300k...
08/06/2018 - 23:12
RiseAndRuin replied to  hypie on Italian Wine for Wedding Reception
sorry OP, I ended up not replying to you at all :) first of all, congratulations! it would help if you could find out what year the wines...
08/06/2018 - 21:22
RiseAndRuin commented on Advice Needed, Having Trouble Finding Internet
ask your neighbors if they want to share, bargain for both
08/06/2018 - 19:47
RiseAndRuin replied to  wfdTamar on France - Incredible Internet, Phone, TV Package Deals (Just for Comparison)
well the title is misleading then, it reads "Incredible Deals" :D
07/06/2018 - 21:09
RiseAndRuin replied to  Cluster on Italian Wine for Wedding Reception
[@mskeggs](/comment/6024334/redir): just to be clear, the wine you're talking about would be below $1 per bottle. the "nero d'avola" that's...
07/06/2018 - 20:31
RiseAndRuin commented on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Global Version) 4GB/64GB (Dual Sim) from USD $200.99 (~AUD $266.39) + Free Shipping via DHL @ AliExpress
FYI I managed to buy the gold one for ~$265 late at night, but as I said above, this seller changes the price at least once a day, and it...
07/06/2018 - 01:05
RiseAndRuin replied to  Cluster on Italian Wine for Wedding Reception
if you want to believe what marketing strategies say it's up to you. from first hand experience, the cheapest decent Australian red I've...
07/06/2018 - 01:00
RiseAndRuin replied to  ShannonN on Italian Wine for Wedding Reception
tbh compared to other countries, Aussie wines rank roughly the same as Aussie broadband services
06/06/2018 - 23:55
RiseAndRuin commented on France - Incredible Internet, Phone, TV Package Deals (Just for Comparison)
not sure what is so fantastic about those offers. ISPs like fastweb in Italy have been offering much better for much less e.g. 1Gbps...
06/06/2018 - 23:51
RiseAndRuin replied to  Baron-K on Ergohuman V3 Office Chair $381.65 + Variable Shipping @ eBay (from Temple and Webster)
or a replica? Milan Direct has always sold replica of Eames, etc... but they usually include that in the description
04/06/2018 - 23:46
RiseAndRuin replied to  BNR34 on Sign The Petition to SCRAP The GST on Online Goods Sold Online Costing Less than $1000
I think most people would be happy with paying the GST if that was done the same way every other country does, not to mention the fact that...
04/06/2018 - 00:28
RiseAndRuin replied to  padman on Amazon to Block Its US Website for Aussie Shoppers over New GST Rules, and GST to Apply on Imported Goods Starting July
my guess is they would charge you for holding your parcel
03/06/2018 - 20:53
RiseAndRuin commented on Is Everyone's Insurance Getting More Expensive in Last Few Years?
Simply because this country has no real Antitrust laws, petrol prices are the most obvious example. btw I'd expect most insurances to go...
03/06/2018 - 13:26
RiseAndRuin replied to  Mobe1969 on Amazon to Block Its US Website for Aussie Shoppers over New GST Rules, and GST to Apply on Imported Goods Starting July
you guys seem to be as clueless as the treasurer, so maybe have a look here for a non exhaustive list of issues that must be dealt with...
03/06/2018 - 13:03