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bongoman replied to FireRunner on Monitor 27", More than 60Hz, 4k, $500ish Range
is 450 still a good price? seems ok - but no history on this
29/07/2025 - 23:12
bongoman posted a forum topic Monitor 27", More than 60Hz, 4k, $500ish Range
Title has it all? Display port 1.4 prefered, not really needing anything usb - but happy extra AMD card (freesync compat) one suggestion…
28/07/2025 - 15:08
bongoman commented on ½ Price Weet-Bix 575g $2.20 @ Coles
only thing that has changed is now i cant afford the honey hahahahahahah
21/07/2025 - 18:11
bongoman replied to Wiadro on [Prime] Klein Tools Dual Range Non-Contact Voltage Tester Pen $20.99 Delivered @ Amazon AU
just pull fuses each time you stop
10/07/2025 - 16:26
bongoman replied to whitey on [Prime] Klein Tools Dual Range Non-Contact Voltage Tester Pen $20.99 Delivered @ Amazon AU
i poke it at the light switch and then over to the 'dead' circuit - 2 times back and forth to make sure its on and safe.... but they say…
10/07/2025 - 16:25
bongoman commented on Workzone Tap Re-Seating Tool $9.99 @ Aldi
dont push hard - but this is the best tool ever.... https://www.bunnings.com.au/hydroseal-12mm-tap-seat-refacing-tool_p4923315 super smooth…
24/06/2025 - 23:05
bongoman commented on GearWrench 9901DBE 12pce Flex Head Combination Metric Ratcheting Spanner Set $99 Delivered @ Total Tools
I have some old skool offset ring spanners I like more than my flex heads. But.... Offset ring > flex head ratchet > non-flex ratchet Yeah…
04/03/2025 - 00:56
bongoman commented on Kleenex Complete Clean Toilet Paper 60 Rolls $29.33 ($26.40 S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
this is the detail worth noting. S&S: $0.24 /100 Sheets
01/03/2025 - 10:59
bongoman commented on VelectriX Ascent Pulse 29" Electric Hardtail (RRP $3,500) $1,998 + $5 Membership + $25 Local Shop Delivery @ 99 Bikes
Spoke to this guy yesterday - https://www.danthebikeman.com/ His opinion was to avoid 99bikes, and avoid VelectriX He likes his Giants -…
04/02/2025 - 12:15
bongoman commented on ½ Price: Bulla Creamy Classic Ice Cream Tub 2L $5.50, Nivea Shower Cream 1L $8.50 & 144 More @ Coles
+1 for lowest tracking (whats the sliding window ? 6months?) Price history => smarter consumers. TimTams are $3 at my IGA this week
04/02/2025 - 10:38
bongoman replied to Tradey on VelectriX Ascent Pulse 29" Electric Hardtail (RRP $3,500) $1,998 + $5 Membership + $25 Local Shop Delivery @ 99 Bikes
THIS - yes - love the discussion with the references too https://www.99bikes.com.au/velectrix23-ascent-pulse-x-green
02/02/2025 - 21:20
VelectriX Ascent Pulse 29" Electric Hardtail (RRP $3,500) $1,998 + $5 Membership + $25 Local Shop Delivery @ 99 Bikes
bongoman posted a deal VelectriX Ascent Pulse 29" Electric Hardtail (RRP $3,500) $1,998 + $5 Membership + $25 Local Shop Delivery @ 99 Bikes
So.... I dont have a price tracker on 99 bikes - but pretty sure this is not RRP 3500...... but still an option for the $2k bracket. also -…
02/02/2025 - 18:41
bongoman commented on AlphaESS SMILE-G3-S5, 10.1kWh, Hybrid (HV), Inc Inverter, 200% PV Input, LiFePO4, 1 Phase, $6600 Shipped @ IT Shopping
This system? https://www.alphaess.com/Public/Uploads/uploadfile/files/20230421/Datasheet_AU_SMILE-G3-S5_V02.21042023.pdf 60kg seems light…
29/01/2025 - 10:32
bongoman replied to Hinee on Kärcher HD 4/8 Classic Pressure Washer $349 Delivered (RRP $591) @ Kärcher Australia
the speed you can clean wheel rims, and bee poo
23/12/2024 - 12:44
bongoman replied to Section2 on [Backorder] Ajinomoto MSG Seasoning 500g $4.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
this comment should have more upvotes than the actual deal....
27/08/2024 - 10:51
bongoman commented on Personal Finance Tracker Spread Sheet $6 (Was $8) @ CompiledSanity Personal Finance
I own this. Bought last time. 1. You have to put the time in to update things or it's pretty useless. 2. Importing your old data from…
01/08/2024 - 09:33
bongoman commented on Trump Covfefe Blend Coffee Beans 1kg $38 (Was $50) Delivered @ Coffee King
Its a wonder these beans are allowed in the bag - arent they from across the border?
08/07/2024 - 17:41
bongoman replied to Repstar on Tesla Model 3: LR $66,700 (Was $69,700) Delivered + On-Road Cost @ Tesla
but not the boot..... dont try hold the boot....
21/05/2024 - 11:25
bongoman replied to EKIY-Official on Dell G3223Q 32" 4K UHD IPS 144Hz Gaming Monitor $599.50 | S3423DWC Curved USB-C Monitor $499.40 Delivered @ Dell
cos usb-c is probably not a good way to connect to your GPU.... i guess this is why we invented thunderbolt
16/05/2024 - 11:51
bongoman replied to jv on [Refurb] Batteries 12V7Ah: $6, 12V9Ah: $8, 48V100Ah: $1800, 48V150Ah: $2200 + Delivery ($0 MEL C&C) @ Aeson Power
i think more ozbarginers would buy it if it was called battery lotto: clearance of blah and blah
06/03/2024 - 11:43
bongoman replied to boost2023 on [Refurb] Batteries 12V7Ah: $6, 12V9Ah: $8, 48V100Ah: $1800, 48V150Ah: $2200 + Delivery ($0 MEL C&C) @ Aeson Power
So - you tested them? do they come with a condition report - like the discharge graphs the standard product has? I feel that a 'refurb'…
06/03/2024 - 11:42
bongoman commented on [Refurb] Batteries 12V7Ah: $6, 12V9Ah: $8, 48V100Ah: $1800, 48V150Ah: $2200 + Delivery ($0 MEL C&C) @ Aeson Power
how do you 'refurb' a lead acid battery? I get you can pull cells on a lithium and the smarter bmc will tell you what is happening, but on…
06/03/2024 - 11:33
bongoman replied to bongoman on Adventure Kings 120Ah Lithium LiFePO4 battery - 2 Yr Warranty - $422.06 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ 4WD Supa Centre eBay
https://h5.renogy.com/#/postDetail?aWQlM0Q0NzY2MiUyNnVzZXJJbm5lcklkJTNEMTAzNzYzMA== The post for the controller and battery.
12/01/2024 - 10:40
bongoman commented on Adventure Kings 120Ah Lithium LiFePO4 battery - 2 Yr Warranty - $422.06 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ 4WD Supa Centre eBay
These were 399 at boxing day, with no adons. Then 420 ish with the 6m Anderson extension recently too. I think 400 is their new ultra low…
12/01/2024 - 10:29
bongoman commented on Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Multifunction Printer $755 Delivered @ Amazon AU
#rant I feel like after years of making the home user not wanting to print anymore - cheaper devices with bad drivers, to multi funtions…
20/11/2023 - 13:04
bongoman replied to Maloo on Free 1-Year Gold Rewards Membership + 2,500 Bonus Points @ Club 1 Hotels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF2ayWcJfxo
27/09/2023 - 10:47
bongoman commented on Free 1-Year Gold Rewards Membership + 2,500 Bonus Points @ Club 1 Hotels
Very defensive on our skepticism.... Its almost like something is sus here....
27/09/2023 - 10:47
bongoman replied to mbck on Free 1-Year Gold Rewards Membership + 2,500 Bonus Points @ Club 1 Hotels
you rock @mbck - this is the spirit :) true digging :P
27/09/2023 - 10:45
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