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ol mate commented on Should I Buy Yen Now after The AUD Increase? (Trip to Japan in February)
You should wait until 8 October when it hits 100
08/10/2025 - 07:30
ol mate commented on Purchase a New Insurance Policy (Minimum $750 Premium) and Get a $150 eGift Card @ Westpac
NAB Goodies also has 20% off first year (same underwriter, and possibly similar PDS) if that ends up being worth more than $150 for some
04/10/2025 - 08:56
ol mate replied to ihbh on Five Percent Deposit Scheme, Thoughts?
It's only an issue if: 1. House prices fall more than 5% 2. People start going bankrupt or walking away (and getting declared bankrupt).…
01/10/2025 - 19:10
ol mate replied to redforever on Renew Australian Passport Time Period
This. I was told it's cancelled effective immediately when I submitted mine (alas, not cutting)
30/09/2025 - 18:48
ol mate replied to Points747 on Double or Triple Status Credits on Eligible Virgin Australia Flights (Activation Required) @ Velocity Frequent Flyer
I have no screenshots, and I’m not even sure I pressed it so will cop it. The 3x offer would only get me to Platinum Plus 6 weeks earlier…
30/09/2025 - 18:18
ol mate replied to max99 on 10% off When Using The IKEA App to Pay in-Store (Exclusions Apply) @ IKEA
In the iOS app, the marketplace button is hidden - press pay after you’ve logged in and it’s there
29/09/2025 - 22:46
ol mate commented on Renew Australian Passport Time Period
I did mine last month. Submitted on the Saturday, received, approved and printed by the Passport office the following Thursday (could've…
29/09/2025 - 21:26
ol mate replied to Regie69 on [QLD] 13¢/L off Fuel up to 120l (Excluding LPG) + 5% off Shop Purchase @ Freedom Fuels (Discount Card Required)
Yeah, I think that's the exception not the norm. Looking at Petrolspy, it's the only one left in that area to go up. The closest 3 servos…
29/09/2025 - 17:55
ol mate replied to tshepherd on Double or Triple Status Credits on Eligible Virgin Australia Flights (Activation Required) @ Velocity Frequent Flyer
Interesting. I’m half way between Gold and Plat (with enough forward bookings for Plat), but not targeted. The offer seems to require…
29/09/2025 - 16:40
ol mate replied to lychees on Double or Triple Status Credits on Eligible Virgin Australia Flights (Activation Required) @ Velocity Frequent Flyer
Yep saw it pop up, then went back about an hour later and it was gone… Not sure if I activated it or not (got distracted when it first…
29/09/2025 - 16:39
ol mate commented on [QLD] 13¢/L off Fuel up to 120l (Excluding LPG) + 5% off Shop Purchase @ Freedom Fuels (Discount Card Required)
The Freedom in Eight Mile Plains has been at the bottom of the price cycle (91 for $1.665) for the last week and a bit, matching the 7/11,…
29/09/2025 - 16:28
ol mate replied to JIMB0 on [VIC] Choice of $1k Gift Card, $5k Trade, 5 Yrs Service, Window Tint on Geely EX5: fr $40,990 + ORC @ Geely, Peninsula Frankston
A lot. They’re basically vintage now. Can get club plates on them
25/09/2025 - 16:35
ol mate replied to turk182 on [VIC] Choice of $1k Gift Card, $5k Trade, 5 Yrs Service, Window Tint on Geely EX5: fr $40,990 + ORC @ Geely, Peninsula Frankston
But it’s the cheapest quality film money can buy. Take the $1k giftcard and pay $400 for the same quality tint elsewhere.
25/09/2025 - 16:34
ol mate replied to Darayus on EV Rental Return Policy on Charge Level (Europcar)
Apparently they stopped doing that in July, and any costs are now charged to the driver (though, even a fast DC charger is on par with…
23/09/2025 - 10:57
ol mate replied to CharlesSmash on Car Insurance Renewal - AAMI Far Cheaper than Any of The Comparison Site Offers
Just ignore their calls. They eventually email you a link that you can play with values and excesses. The email had a really sharp lowball…
23/09/2025 - 10:54
ol mate replied to Bob Svargis on Help - Tenants Did a Runner!
Interesting, they're considered one of the "better" ones. When was your claim? The were underwritten by QBE until late 2023, now they're…
21/09/2025 - 07:46
ol mate commented on Help - Tenants Did a Runner!
Shouldn't your property manager deal with lodging the V/N/Q/etc CAT case, and trying to chase this up? This is what their 5-10% commission…
20/09/2025 - 10:59
ol mate replied to Bob Svargis on Help - Tenants Did a Runner!
Who was the insurer?
20/09/2025 - 10:57
ol mate replied to monchee on HÖGKLASSIG Induction Hob, Black, 59cm $934.15 C&C /+ Delivery (IKEA Family Membership Required) @ IKEA
Needs more info. What are you swapping for what? * Induction to induction should be a straight swap * Electric ceramic to induction might…
20/09/2025 - 08:23
ol mate replied to cyruslol on Borrow or Refinance with CommBank Digi Home Loan, Get up to 300,000 Qantas Points (Loan from $300,000) @ Commbank
The rates aren't too bad, given it's a Big 4 bank. There are definitely 2nd/3rd tier banks with lower rates out there though.
20/09/2025 - 08:18
ol mate replied to BestTechAdvisor on Virgin Queensland Sale: One Way SYD↔GC $38,SYD↔MCY $41,MEL↔GC $52,MEL↔MCY $76,BNE↔SYD $92 +More @IWTF
50c train from Brisbane to Gold Coast, or a $20 Airtrain and $143 flight via Sydney
17/09/2025 - 08:27
ol mate commented on Virgin Queensland Sale: One Way SYD↔GC $38,SYD↔MCY $41,MEL↔GC $52,MEL↔MCY $76,BNE↔SYD $92 +More @IWTF
> BNE to Gold Coast Flights(iwantthatflight.com.au) one way for $143. Return for $286(iwantthatflight.com.au). ….Travel Dates:…
17/09/2025 - 07:36
ol mate replied to kiitos on Regularly Switching Private Health Insurance Providers Every 3-6 Months - Pros and Cons
The price of the covers themselves don't seem to differ (i.e. there isn't a discount for having both with the same provider), but the…
14/09/2025 - 09:21
ol mate replied to Pelicannn on Buying iPhone 17 Pro by Converting Qantas Points to Amazon Gift Cards
Please do, I want more fun [content](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/923782)
14/09/2025 - 08:53
ol mate replied to Iwantthebestprice on Regularly Switching Private Health Insurance Providers Every 3-6 Months - Pros and Cons
In this case, couldn't you leave Extras with one provider, and churn only Hospital cover? This is what I do - I find it quite difficult to…
14/09/2025 - 08:50
ol mate replied to MikeMelbourneAUS on OptiComm FTTP 500/50 $75/Month, 1000/100 $85/Month for 6 Months for New Customers (Ongoing $95/Month, $115/Month) @ Superloop
Looks like TCB Au has $70 on "Broadband" services for Econnex, and the Opticomm plans pop up on that search.
14/09/2025 - 08:37
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