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Do You Slow down at Intersections?

Say you enjoying a green wave, ABC link Do you slow down at intersections? I think most of us do, against the intentions behind the idea. Do you think we should? Why?

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[SA] Panasonic Allplay ALL05 Wi-Fi/BT Waterproof, Portable Multiroom Speaker - $79.97 @ Costco Kilburn (Membership Required)

expired [SA] Panasonic Allplay ALL05 Wi-Fi/BT Waterproof, Portable Multiroom Speaker - $79.97 @ Costco Kilburn (Membership Required)

About 25 units in stock ATM. Some price comparisons here Catch.com sells this at $200 plus delivery. eBay has a listing for $139.99, the cheapest online offering.

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Nutribullet Select 1000W (12 Piece set) $129.98 @ Costco (Membership Required)

expired Nutribullet Select 1000W (12 Piece set) $129.98 @ Costco (Membership Required)

Nutribullets are usually too simple twist-jar-to-start-blend types. The "select" can… well…select modes and speeds. Handy. $199 at JB-HiFi Just gulped blended …

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[SA] Harman Kardon Omni10 Bluetooth Speaker - $79.97 @ Costco Kilburn (Membership Required)

expired [SA] Harman Kardon Omni10 Bluetooth Speaker - $79.97 @ Costco Kilburn (Membership Required)

$30 dearer than this deal posted earlier. 10 units left, on my visit 15 minutes back.

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[VIC] Yamaha WX010 Smart Speaker $49 (RRP $249) @ Costco Moorabin and Ringwood (Membership Required)

expired [VIC] Yamaha WX010 Smart Speaker $49 (RRP $249) @ Costco Moorabin and Ringwood (Membership Required)

Found in Adelaide CostCo. Promptly bought two. Plenty left. Edit: Kilburn SA out of stock. Moorabin and Ringwood VIC have stock. Meet PLUS Mini - The most compact Smart Speaker in the MusicCast …

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NetGear X6 Tri-Band Router $237 (Was $327, Original $437) @ Officeworks

expired NetGear X6 Tri-Band Router $237 (Was $327, Original $437) @ Officeworks

This was seen at OW, Croydon SA. Don't know about other stores. And can't see the deal posted online at OfficeWorks. A quick price check here tells this info worthwhile. An impulse desire …

Costco Wholesale

Does Costco Petrol Result In Reduced Mileage?

I'm increasingly hearing from auto mechanics and also car owners, that fuel from Costco and Liberty pumps result in lower milage for vehicles. This is rrespective of Regular/ Premium, when …

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expired Zhiyun Smooth Q Handheld Stabilized Gimbal for Smartphones US $90 Delivered (AU $118.68) at LightInTheBox

Was scouring webshops to grab a cheap-yet-good Gimbal, to use with my Note 8. The Zhiyun Smooth Q 3- Axis Handheld Stabilized Gimbal for Smartphones checked all the right boxes for me. Even …

How Does One Request a Bargain Deal with These Chinese Webshops? How to Contact?

Considering buying the Zhiyun Smooth Q Handheld Stabilized Gimbal. LITB has it listed for $138.28. Can the store rep work out a better deal? Wanna try asking. And also for the other Chinese …

Have You Tried The Awesome SDCard-SIM Hack on The Note 8 Duos, to Use SIM1+SIM2+mSD Card Simultaneously?

I want to make a Samsung Note 8 Duos to run the two SIMs, and a SD card simultaneously- I suspect just for childish bragging rights. High end dual SIM phones (from Samsung?) can only …

ZeroLemon 10000 mAH Battery Case for The Samsung Note 8. What's Your Experience?

Hi all, Expecting to switch onto a Samsung Note 8 soon. As we know, the phone has phenomenal display and performance; even when Sammie decided to play it safe with the battery capacity on the new …

Any Good Deals on Google Chromecast Audio?

Bit the bullet on the Google Home a few weeks back. There was a world before… and after. My experience with the Home continues to be that good. Acquiring the Google Home Mini in a week; …

eBay Australia

eBay Seller Promises Mutually Agreed (by eBay Messaging) Partial Refund if I Withdraw eBay Case. Proceed?

So, this eBay seller agrees to a partial refund on a Samsung Note4. That is; once I close the eBay case on the matter. The item was listed Genuine Unopened box…etc. Paid $305 The charger …

What Was The Coupon Code for The Largest eBay Site-Wide Discount Ever? (Like The Recent PERK10 for a 10% off Site Wide)

Guys, need an eBay voucher like PERK 10…. what was the highest in the past? What was the code? Working out a dispute with them… thanks Edit: I did't sound too lucid back there; did …

How to Keep Track of Stuff Ordered across Many Shopping Sites? Is There an App/ Service?

I window shop a lot. Armed with a small camera, I collect details of stuff which interest me- usually gadgets. After due research, I then I used eBay, to grab the beast deals on the stuff I …

Australia Post

Anyone Using The Old Australia post TravelSIM with Free Incoming Calls in Most Countries? What's The Experience Like?

The Old Australia post TravelSIM with Free Incoming Calls (when travelling in Most Countries) is sadly, discontinued now. In it's place they have a new product- incoming is not free. Rates …

eBay Australia

How to Execute a Discounted Deal with an eBay Seller, Ensuring PayPal's Buyer Protection?

Hi all, I had bought twice from an eBay seller, both mid-premium mobile phones. Now, considering buying another from the same seller. I might be able to get the seller to agree on a discount on …

I Was Considering Getting a UMPC- The GPD Pocket. Now, Campaign of a Better (?) One- The KSPRO 8.2' UMPC Is IndiGoGo Listed

I was keenly interested in getting a UMPC for myself. Almost had decided to pull the trigger for the GPD- Pocket from the likes of BangGood, TomTop etc., in a couple of months; when prices …

Google Home Stops Playing Music on Its Own Whim. Any Solutions?

I'm so far pretty satisfied with my day-old Google Home bought from this OzB deal; save for one persistent bug. The device stops playing music all of a sudden. Playback of music never lasts …

Considering Getting The GPD Pocket. Invites Experiences from Owners/Users

From what I read, I find the GPD pocket a fascinating machine with it's full Windows experience, quality construction and the delightfully small foam factor. Those who have used it, How was …

poll Airline Food - Is Requesting Second Helpings OK?

Being a moderately heavy foodie, on a recent round trip involving nine aircraft changes, I was famished most of the time. I really relished the meals served on board, especially on the LATAM …

Considering Buying a "Pocket Motorcycle"; What's Your Experience?

Of late, been seeing folks zipping around on these dwarf machines; looks fun indeed. And seems sensible for the quick commute too. Cute, small and agile; easily tamed. So could get my wife …

How strictly enforced are the Yellow Fever and Malaria Vaccinations for a South America visit?

I'm taking a short travel to South America. Read somewhere that Compliance suggests if I'm returning to OZ before six days after the last day in South America, then I'm mandated …

Best Android Box for 1080P?

I cant be upgrading to a fancy TV anytime soon. I have two ancient plasmas, one with WDtv and the other running with Kaiser Baas media streamers on them. No complaints; a fast internet/advanced …

eBay Australia

How to Contact an eBay Seller Privately before Purchase?

Hi all, interfreak on 21/07/2017 had posted this great deal- AU$148.50 on the Google home. The price has since travelled slightly north; now selling at AU$155 delivered. Still a good price. So, …

Xiaomi Ninebot Plus Electric Scooter- Road Legal in South Australia?

This electric scooter has piqued my interest; the hook being the massive discount -58% off. Is this legal on Oz roads; in SA to be specific? Are there other alternatives? Thanks for reading; all …

Which Are The Most Affordable Vet Clinics?

Have you been to a fairly priced Vet Clinic? I guess the Wellness check-up routines would be pretty standard across various Vet clinics. So, that could be used for comparison. E.g:- AdelaideVet …

Securing a Home Loan with Centerlink Payments

How practical is getting approval for a home loan based on centerlink payments? With properties getting more and more expensive, the family in the below scenario doesn't want to wait till they …

How to Actually Use The Transport Concession Card on The Metro in SA?

I have recently applied for, and received a Transport concession Card. I also have a regular Metrocard which has been recently recharged. How does one use the concession card on the actual travel- …

Advice using a Compatible / Generic Toner on HP LaserJet 1020 printer

Sometime back, I had found a HP LaserJet 1020 printer by the kerbside; a single item discarded by someone. The toner cartridge inside was jammed, and something slightly gave way when I forced …

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Fresh Mixed Chicken Portions @ $1.77 Per Kilo at Romeo's Foodland (SA Only)

expired Fresh Mixed Chicken Portions @ $1.77 Per Kilo at Romeo's Foodland (SA Only)

Mixed chicken pieces (drumsticks, wings, breast cuts etc.); absolute cheap. Details of participating outlets are on the third catalogue on the linked page. Enjoy!

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Samsung Evo 128GB Micro SD Card $59 @ MSY (Store Pick-up)

expired Samsung Evo 128GB Micro SD Card $59 @ MSY (Store Pick-up)

OZBargainer "munchkin" had posted a smashing bargain the other day. That was at MSY, about a TP-Link Audio and WiFi Extender @ just $5. I booked two units online, but got reply it …

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2L Pepsi Max, Solo, Pepsi or Schweppes Lemonade 3 for $5 ($1.66 Each) @ The Reject Shop

expired 2L Pepsi Max, Solo, Pepsi or Schweppes Lemonade 3 for $5 ($1.66 Each) @ The Reject Shop

Reject Shop - 2L Pepsi Max and such at $1.66 (3 for $5) If you want to stock up for Apocalypse, now is the time. Usually they stock Sunkirst too, at whatever bargain prices current.

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Free Champagne, Canapés and Snacks at Domayne Marion SA (Shopping Event)

expired Free Champagne, Canapés and Snacks at Domayne Marion SA (Shopping Event)

I'm not affiliated with any entities mentioned on this event. This is from a promo email I got today from GO Mastercard. Domayne (whatever that is) is doing a shopping event, hoping to …

Have Anyone Bought a 512 GB Micro SD Card? Can Someone Point Me to a Bargain?

Looking to buy a high capacity micro SD card 512 GB is the maximum micro SD capacity available commercially at present (the 1 TB card unveiled last year by San Disk is yet to hit the shelves). …

Can Anyone Suggest an Available "Vanity" Mobile Number? Any Carrier OK; Can Port Later

I'm looking for some so-called "vanity" mobile numbers, cheap to get. I was lucky enough to pick up some vanity numbers from Amaysim pretty cheap; some time ago. There must be some …

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Pepsi Max 2 Litre $1.69 @ The Reject Shop

expired Pepsi Max 2 Litre $1.69 @ The Reject Shop

earlier iAndroid posted Dr. Pepper selling for $1 in The Reject Shops. Went there looking; couldn't find any stock. Found this instead. No sugar, so lesser guilt. I collected a …