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jcon replied to SpeedRunnerLink on Pull-up Squat Rack $199, 10kg Dumbbell Set $24.99, Barbell Set $59.99 @ ALDI
Note that the weight capacity is different to the impact capacity of the safeties. The whole point of these units is that if you slip,...
14/02/2021 - 01:03
jcon replied to Elijha on Buy One Get One Free: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi - $189-$219 + $20 Shipping @ MA1
If you didn't already know, a 'Gi' is the name for the thick pyjamas BJJ & Judo players wear. 'BOGOF BJJ Gi @ MA1' would be very easy to...
06/02/2021 - 13:56
jcon commented on $0 Commission on Share CFDs (e.g. APT, CBA, APPL, TSLA) @ Vantage FX
No GME, no deal.
01/02/2021 - 18:00
jcon replied to diazepam on [eBay Plus] Intel NUC8I5BEH Barebone Mini PC $360.05 Delivered @ Shopping Express Clearance eBay
Dell 9020 with 4th Gen i7, 8GB RAM and an SSD is regularly sub-$300 at office equipment auctions such as mgs.net.au. A lot of them come...
31/01/2021 - 23:17
jcon commented on [VIC] Craftright Dowel & Pocket 68pc Jig Set $15 @ Bunnings Hoppers Crossing
That seems crazy cheap for a this type of a jig, even if it is Craft Right dubious quality.
30/01/2021 - 23:08
jcon commented on Edifier H840 Headphones $32.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
If you want running headphones, strongly recommend these: https://www.edifier.com/au/en/headphones-earphones/wireless-earphones-w200btse...
30/01/2021 - 10:31
jcon commented on Logitech G102 $38, Graffiti LED Design Gaming Mouse $34.95 + Free Shipping @ Coolmouse
This is an amazing deal! Look at this one - what is this, 75% off!...
28/01/2021 - 23:38
jcon replied to scuderiarmani on Virco A435a Lite Desktop with AMD Ryzen 3 3100 & RX570 8GB $850 + On The Top Deals + Shipping @ Virco Computer
Take it easy champ. I'm here to help people solve problems, not justify the purchasing decision they've made. You're not my audience,...
20/01/2021 - 23:39
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20/01/2021 - 20:01
jcon replied to scuderiarmani on Virco A435a Lite Desktop with AMD Ryzen 3 3100 & RX570 8GB $850 + On The Top Deals + Shipping @ Virco Computer
I was responding to your bizarre elitism, but you do you man, make yourself happy.
20/01/2021 - 20:01
jcon replied to scuderiarmani on Virco A435a Lite Desktop with AMD Ryzen 3 3100 & RX570 8GB $850 + On The Top Deals + Shipping @ Virco Computer
Thankyou. It's always nice to hear from r/pcmasterrace unironically.
20/01/2021 - 18:18
jcon replied to bwilso06 on Virco A435a Lite Desktop with AMD Ryzen 3 3100 & RX570 8GB $850 + On The Top Deals + Shipping @ Virco Computer
Storage is easily solved with getting rid of things you don't really need (10TB of school media sounds like a lot) and using external...
20/01/2021 - 18:17
jcon replied to virco on Virco A435a Lite Desktop with AMD Ryzen 3 3100 & RX570 8GB $850 + On The Top Deals + Shipping @ Virco Computer
Unless otherwise specified, Techfast use third-tier branded parts for their motherboard, GPU & PSU. That's neither a 'good' nor 'bad' thing...
20/01/2021 - 16:25
jcon replied to bwilso06 on Virco A435a Lite Desktop with AMD Ryzen 3 3100 & RX570 8GB $850 + On The Top Deals + Shipping @ Virco Computer
Hey mate, for your use case you'd be better off with a laptop. One of those $700 Lenovo models in recent deals would be perfect. Because: *...
20/01/2021 - 16:22
jcon replied to graceyym on Cellarmasters: 25% Cashback (No Cap, Excludes Penfolds and Champagne) @ Cashrewards
Click the link to find out.
19/01/2021 - 12:07
jcon replied to frewer on Lenovo IdeaPad S540 13", AMD Ryzen 7 4800U (8C/16T), QHD (2560*1600) IPS, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $1097.10 @ Lenovo Education Store
This computer is ridiculously over-powered for any kind of every-day casual or office use. What you should do is *lower* your price point....
16/01/2021 - 17:00
jcon replied to bruce1202 on ½ Price Easiyo Yoghurt Base - $2.10 @ Woolworths
Half a cup of Jalna Greek yoghurt. Mix in 1 L of UHT full cream milk. Make yoghurt. Once yoghurt is made, scoop out 1/2 cup of it for the...
09/01/2021 - 10:15
jcon replied to DisabledUser17524 on ½ Price Easiyo Yoghurt Base - $2.10 @ Woolworths
Woolworths blue Greek style yoghurt is as cheap as it gets at about $3.90/kg and is pretty good. With a yoghurt maker, using UHT full cream...
09/01/2021 - 00:33
jcon commented on Windows 10 Professional Key $42.84 @ Kinguin
I'm sure I've seen this site posted on ozbargain from time to time. Same conversation every time. Do not pay fifty bucks for a Windows key....
06/01/2021 - 00:20
jcon replied to edumacation on Edifier W820BT Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphones $49.99 Delivered @ Edifier
I wouldn't, because sweat will wreck them. I'd recommend the Edifier W200BT SE sound great and are water resistant.
28/12/2020 - 10:23
jcon commented on Altec Lansing Waterproof Wireless Sport in-Ear Earphones $13.95 + Delivery (Free with Catch Club) @ Catch
FYI - delivery to the local Target cost me about three bucks for two units, so deal is viable even without Catch Club. Thanks for this,...
22/12/2020 - 13:46
jcon replied to ggop on [eBook] Free: "Woodworking: The Complete Guide for Beginners." $0 @ Amazon AU, US
If you're a complete beginner I'd suggest start with Rex Krueger on the YouTubes. I think he calls his beginner series 'woodworking for...
17/12/2020 - 12:10
jcon replied to fox81 on Bosch Lightning Deals: Wet & Dry Vac $104.99, Angle Grinder $35, Garden Pruning Saw $118 Delivered + More @ Amazon AU
I've had a Bosch Green angle grinder for a couple of years, it does the job fine for general home handyman type tasks and is definitely...
30/11/2020 - 11:30
jcon replied to tellhimhesdreaming on [Refurb] HP Elitedesk 8200 SFF Intel Core i7 2600, 8GB Ram, 120GB SSD Win 10 Pro $149 Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER eBay
Be wary. I spent a weekend trying to upgrade an HP i7 2600 machine and got nowhere. Found out a lot of people trying the same thing ended...
18/11/2020 - 17:10
jcon replied to Koffee on [Refurb] HP Elitedesk 8200 SFF Intel Core i7 2600, 8GB Ram, 120GB SSD Win 10 Pro $149 Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER eBay
Having spent a terrible weekend trying to upgrade the GPU on a HP i7 2600 machine, only to find that the god-awful motherboard HP used...
18/11/2020 - 17:07
jcon replied to fishandchips on Entry Level i3-10100F RX 570 8GB Gaming PC: $579 + Shipping @ TechFast
I'm late to reply but it's not just $200. It's a 35% increase in price. Depending on your salary and budget, that $200 could also be two...
17/11/2020 - 23:34
jcon replied to virtual81 on Entry Level i3-10100F RX 570 8GB Gaming PC: $579 + Shipping @ TechFast
Based on the passmark benchmarks of the CPU and GPU, this PC will be fine, as it is, for a lot of people for a lot of gaming for a long...
17/11/2020 - 15:24
jcon replied to dufflover on 1500W Planer Thicknesser $299 at ALDI
Nah, it means it's a $150 bargain for someone else who buys it second hand but unused on Gumtree or Facebook in about four years when the...
16/11/2020 - 00:24
jcon replied to hippyhippy on 1500W Planer Thicknesser $299 at ALDI
It's the kind of tool that if you haven't realised you needed one up to now, you don't need one. If you do eventually need one it'll be for...
16/11/2020 - 00:22