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RiseAndRuin commented on Adelaide or Melbourne? Please help us choose.
Adelaide, or any major city other than Melbourne and Sydney. That is, as long as you get a job locally or work from remote.
13/09/2018 - 13:49
RiseAndRuin replied to  overshopper on Free Five-User Jira Software Cloud License @ Atlassian
yeah, when I saw that I cancelled my subscription right away. what a waste of time! typical atlassian :\
13/09/2018 - 13:45
RiseAndRuin commented on Here we go - 30km/h speed zone Collingwood and Fitzroy (VIC)
I haven't read every single comment, but they've been/still are doing roadworks for months around southbank/south melbourne and the new...
10/08/2018 - 18:39
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08/08/2018 - 22:50
RiseAndRuin replied to  chibot on 1m USB Type C 5A Super Charging Cable US $1.65 (AU $2.24) Shipped @ Zapals
yep edit: giving up, will try next time
08/08/2018 - 22:50
RiseAndRuin commented on 1m USB Type C 5A Super Charging Cable US $1.65 (AU $2.24) Shipped @ Zapals
getting "The coupon code "FREE0808ALL02" is not valid." :(
08/08/2018 - 22:46
RiseAndRuin replied to  Ryan1991 on Logitech K375s Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard $17 (Was $47) C&C (Or + Delivery) @ Harvey Norman ($16.15 w/ OW Price Match)
I had a similar experience with OW in the QV and JB in Melbourne Central, but they essentially both said price matching is at the...
03/08/2018 - 23:37
RiseAndRuin replied to  sunnyboys2 on Annoying neighbor launching STRATA noise complaints
just be aware that sound proofing just the wall might not be enough, as sound can easily travel through the ceiling, floor, etc...
26/07/2018 - 01:35
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