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Member Since 12/11/2009
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pencilman commented on Does Anyone Still Haggle over Prices Nowadays?
Depressingly I seem to have little success and confidence with haggling. It just doesn't seem to be the 'Australian' thing. Instead I live...
11/08/2019 - 10:37
pencilman commented on Flexiroam X Travel SIMs US $9.95 / AUD $14.62 Delivered + Full Refund On Activation (Applies to MicroChip SIMs Only) @ CallCloud
Bought 3. Looking forward to it. Thanks James. And like the other poster who asked whether it would fit a Nano SIM or not (just like I did)...
10/08/2019 - 12:38
pencilman replied to  CallCloud on Flexiroam X Travel SIMs US $9.95 / AUD $14.62 Delivered + Full Refund On Activation (Applies to MicroChip SIMs Only) @ CallCloud
Thanks for the prompt reply, James. Not questioning your customer service - you've been great on Ozb. Was just researching how the...
10/08/2019 - 10:05
pencilman commented on Flexiroam X Travel SIMs US $9.95 / AUD $14.62 Delivered + Full Refund On Activation (Applies to MicroChip SIMs Only) @ CallCloud
Quite a few negative reviews on Flexiroam on TripAdvisor....
10/08/2019 - 09:31
pencilman replied to  CallCloud on Flexiroam X Travel SIMs US $9.95 / AUD $14.62 Delivered + Full Refund On Activation (Applies to MicroChip SIMs Only) @ CallCloud
Oh. Is that right? I must have misunderstood. You said it's for MicroChip SIMS only. Does that not mean MicroSIM? So it can fit on a...
10/08/2019 - 07:26
pencilman commented on Flexiroam X Travel SIMs US $9.95 / AUD $14.62 Delivered + Full Refund On Activation (Applies to MicroChip SIMs Only) @ CallCloud
Pity not compatible with NANO size SIMs, so no good for iPhone 5 or later Apple phones, or for many of the current top Android phones incl...
10/08/2019 - 03:42
pencilman commented on Any Shirt* or Tie $30 + Postage (Free with $80 Spend) @ TM Lewin
Thanks Scotty! First order with TM Lewin - been very happy with the Charles Tyrwhitt shirts so will be interesting to compare. Now looking...
10/08/2019 - 03:34
pencilman replied to  TheDukeOfNukem on $5 Double Beef 'n' Bacon Meal (Small) @ McDonald's
Agree - loved the McOz, but the Double Beef n bacon got a big thumbs down from me. Isn't the $5 small meal deal changing to a better burger...
31/07/2019 - 23:27
pencilman replied to  psdillon on Eat at Changi Airport (Singapore) Staff Canteen from SGD4
>Took one for the team LOL !
08/07/2019 - 03:26
pencilman commented on Free Account Credit from Telstra Due to Congestion on The Nbn
Helpful post for those on Telstra NBN and noticing speed slow downs. Thumbs up to Telstra - I note there is even an expected resolution...
03/07/2019 - 08:36
pencilman commented on 12% off Economy/Business Class Saver/Value Fares, 10% off Economy/Business Class Promo Fares @ Qatar Airways (Citibank Offer)
Just tried to use this code with no success at the end. Reason being payment must be made on a Citibank MASTERCARD - mine is a Citibank...
02/07/2019 - 00:15
pencilman commented on Who Sells Cheapest 50/20 Unlimited Plan?
Anyone else have recent experience with Belong NBN. And hazzad - which NBN are you on, HFC? Lots of really bad experiences on the forums...
30/06/2019 - 20:39
pencilman replied to  Infidel on SI by Studio Italia Pure Wool Suit $104.30 @ David Jones
I did go through the link - found lots of sizes available; wasted 5 precious minutes checking size, came back and most gone. This was in...
16/06/2019 - 17:46
pencilman commented on SI by Studio Italia Pure Wool Suit $104.30 @ David Jones
Wow - you Ozbs are quick - most sizes gone in a few minutes!
16/06/2019 - 17:40
pencilman replied to  Shekster on Is Getting a Credit Card Solely for Price Protection a Bad Idea?
Depending on the card - the insurance companies often make it hard to claim. Lots of fine print etc. Others may have a better experience.
29/05/2019 - 01:16
pencilman commented on Is Getting a Credit Card Solely for Price Protection a Bad Idea?
> I have been reading up on price protection and what it covers and see the whole concept of it as something you'd be silly to pass up on....
29/05/2019 - 01:09
pencilman replied to  brent3000 on SanDisk 64GB Ultra Dual Drive Type-C USB 3.1 $20 (Expired) 128GB for $38.96 + Delivery (Free with Prime/ $49 Spend) @ Amazon AU
write speeds don't seem too slow on the above review, 29 MB/s and 56 MB/s - or is that considered really slow these days?
25/05/2019 - 20:46
pencilman commented on [VIC] Free Ticket to Mind Body Spirit Festival 7-10 June 2019 @ MCEC (Melbourne)
Thanks - I need more mindfulness edit: and spirit edit2: and a better body
18/05/2019 - 12:14
pencilman commented on [eBay Plus] Google Home Max GA00223-AU $339.15 C&C or + $12.82 Standard Postage @ The Good Guys eBay
Great price - good discount after the recently reduced new regular price - was $500 a couple of months ago prior to the price drops....
17/05/2019 - 15:56
pencilman commented on [Android] Free App: Video Player - Unlimited and Pro Version (Was $2.59) @ Google Play
Yeah. Downloaded this but VLC seems much better. Won't bother to keep this.
12/05/2019 - 07:34
pencilman commented on Google Home Max - $399 Free Delivery from Google Store
Looks like this is the new price of the Google Max, with price reduction after the Google IO event. Great to see it priced well against the...
09/05/2019 - 01:12
pencilman commented on Ring Video Doorbell 2 $259 + Delivery or Free C&C @ The Good Guys
Just googled and apparently this doesn't work with Google Home. Pity.
14/04/2019 - 08:51
pencilman replied to  westical on Hilton Honors Fast Track to Gold Status with 2 Stays or 4 Nights for VISA Signature or Infinite Card Holders
Hmm. Ok. Going via the Westical’s link seems safer
16/02/2019 - 20:50
pencilman replied to  josephlee80 on Hilton Honors Fast Track to Gold Status with 2 Stays or 4 Nights for VISA Signature or Infinite Card Holders
Wow - certainly looks like a phishing scam ! Research required before clicking any of the links
16/02/2019 - 20:49
pencilman commented on 50 Pieces 5cm Diameter Hair Ties from US $1.01 (~AU $1.40) Delivered @ Muswanna Headwear AIiExpress
Thanks for the post, altomic. Haven't bought from aliexpress for a long time. Bought and hope it arrives in due course.
16/02/2019 - 10:05
pencilman replied to  Cliche Guevara on Closing Down Sale - 30% off (Almost) Everything, 20% off Clearance Prices @ Torpedo7 Australia)
and from me too. Thanks for contributing and being helpful.
09/02/2019 - 15:32
pencilman commented on Klook 10% off Popular Activities across Asia
NO problems with Klook in my usage. I've used it in South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand and been very happy with it. All...
09/02/2019 - 13:16
pencilman commented on Using 1.1.1.1 Claiming Faster & Safer Internet but Is It? Anyone Had Experience with It or Similar ?
I've used Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 for my DNS for the last few months, but have noticed recently that site loading is slower than it should be. I...
09/02/2019 - 13:09