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Member Since | 21/08/2009 |
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Location | Melbourne |
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jlien commented on AmEx Statement Credit: Spend $100 or More at Liquorland (In-Store Only), Get $10 Back @ American Express
received this offer, though last time it rolled around i couldn't find any LL selling coles gc's

jlien commented on Boost & Spend $50 in 1 Transaction at Woolworths Online, Get 2,000 Bonus Points Per Week for up to 3 Weeks @ Everyday Rewards
Looks like they're trying to copy coles, but again do it worse. I receive a spend $60 get 500 (once off); so $2.50 for spending $60 (4.2%…

jlien commented on [VIC] 4 Piece Feed + Chips + Drink for $14.90 - Weekdays 12pm-5pm @ Marrybrown, Knox
saw this in melb cbd as well (russel street) so could be at multiple stores.

Yep there's a spectrum. Some cost as low as a couple grand. But the OP is specifically asking about a prestigious elite private school…

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Rogerwilco on [Prime] Asus RT-AX59U AX4200 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $139 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Thanks for that insight!

Yes, unfortunately. A classmate of my daughter transferred to a "better" school in an afluent area. She ended up transferring back 2 terms…

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hollykryten on [Prime] Asus RT-AX59U AX4200 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $139 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Thanks for your feedback, it's much appreciated! Do you happen to know how this modem would compare with a TP-Link VX420-G2h?

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hollykryten on [Prime] Asus RT-AX59U AX4200 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $139 Delivered @ Amazon AU

I have FTTP. And yeah, it was why i was asking originally. But the ozbargainer in me would prefer not to buy anything if i can just…

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hollykryten on [Prime] Asus RT-AX59U AX4200 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $139 Delivered @ Amazon AU

after reading through the thread you linked, it doesn't seem like a particularly great outcome to try and use it with a different isp? Was…

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hollykryten on [Prime] Asus RT-AX59U AX4200 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $139 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Yeah i don't use the voip part of it at all. I read somewhere (either reddit or whirlpool) that this particular router is remotely…

is this a good router? Currently using a iinet/tpg issued TP-Link VX220-G2v; which works okay, but not particularly amazing. I also want to…

Got my code, don't see a minimum spend on it

Sad to say, but being able to afford to go to a prestigeous private school isn't just being about scraping together the tuition fee. It's…

I called up iinet to ask whether or not my 24 months lock in was over (they supplied a free tplink vx420-g2h when i signed up, on the…

jlien commented on lubluelu P4 36kPa Cordless Stick Vacuum US$46.75 (~A$72) Delivered @ Lubluelu Shop Store AliExpress
Are people going to start lining up for vacuum cleaners?

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rootk1t on Free Servicing for 5 Years/75,000km (Valued at up to $2,025) with Any New or Demonstrator Models @ Omoda Jaecoo

i have the same sentiment; competition is great but i have great concern that many of these new brands just won't survive due to extreme…

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gccmelb on Free Servicing for 5 Years/75,000km (Valued at up to $2,025) with Any New or Demonstrator Models @ Omoda Jaecoo

i thought you said tasmanians.

jlien commented on iPhone 16 Series Clearance $1,299-$2,399 ($148-$448 off) - e.g. iPhone 16 256GB $1,299 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
These aren't worthwile deals at all. The base 17 actually does offer a lot more value for the money this year so getting the 16 just to…

jlien commented on Tradies Deal $15.95: New Tradie Burger, 6 Star Nuggets, Medium Fries, Medium Drink and Cookie @ Carl's Jr
we still have carls jr? i thoguht they closed down in aus.

jlien commented on Apple iPhone 17 256GB: $0 on Optus $79/Month 36-Month Plan in-Store Only @ Harvey Norman
this seems like a terrible deal vs just buying outright and going with a cheap plan. It's not even a backdoor to getting a cheaper phone…

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YesPleaseThankYou on Regularly Switching Private Health Insurance Providers Every 3-6 Months - Pros and Cons

ah cool, i didn't know about that.

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ol mate on Regularly Switching Private Health Insurance Providers Every 3-6 Months - Pros and Cons

usually the waiting period waivers are for extras though and not the hospital component? back when i had hospital cover, i basically needed…

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AndrewMelb on Free nbn FTTP & HFC Speed Boost: 500/50, 750/50, 1000/100 | New: FTTP 2000/200, 2000/500 | HFC 250/100, 2000/100 @ nbn via ISPs

same here for iinet. downgrade from 250/20 to the 100/20 plan over the weekend; was expecting to be upgraded back to 500/50; so far the…

jlien commented on AmEx Platinum Charge Points Devalued from 15 Dec 2025 and Ended Amazon Prime Membership Cashback
Used my accor plus membership to get another $50 of value during dinner last night, one of the best perks and will be sad when they…

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umoddbro on Free nbn FTTP & HFC Speed Boost: 500/50, 750/50, 1000/100 | New: FTTP 2000/200, 2000/500 | HFC 250/100, 2000/100 @ nbn via ISPs

Worth saving some coin if you don't benefit from the speed boost; honestly. I'd defo do it if it saved $15-20 bucks a month.

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Zeee on Free nbn FTTP & HFC Speed Boost: 500/50, 750/50, 1000/100 | New: FTTP 2000/200, 2000/500 | HFC 250/100, 2000/100 @ nbn via ISPs

that's actually a pretty good idea. I might do the same. currently with iinet and id save 5 bucks downgrading, but eh i'll wait for all…

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littlesoldier on AmEx Platinum Charge Points Devalued from 15 Dec 2025 and Ended Amazon Prime Membership Cashback

It can be hit and miss; genius level 2 is easy to achieve for booking.com and that also comes with a 10-15% discount as well as comp…

jlien commented on AmEx Platinum Charge Points Devalued from 15 Dec 2025 and Ended Amazon Prime Membership Cashback
There are material changes to the accor plus benefit too which is a good chunk of the value out of the platinum charge. They've upped the…

jlien commented on Free 5 Years Servicing (Valued at $2064), Optional 10 Year Warranty $880 (Valued at $4980) with XPENG G6 Order @ XPENG
On one hand i'm happy that increased competition puts more downward pressure on every brand. On the other hand, there's so many chinese EV…

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Robin2012 on No Purchase Fee on $100 & $250 Coles Mastercard Digital Gift Cards @ GiftCards.com.au

Those days are well and truly gone.
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