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bloomer replied to endlesseuphoria on New MacBook? M2 Vs M3? Refurbished M1?
I don't watch the market, so I'm afraid I know nothing about constitutes a good deal, sorry. As for storage, I really think teaching…
11/04/2024 - 22:36
bloomer commented on New MacBook? M2 Vs M3? Refurbished M1?
I have an M1 8/512 and the only thing that stresses it is running Firefox with a few hundred tabs (uhuh) at the same time as Window 11…
10/04/2024 - 16:52
bloomer replied to jackary on China Airlines (Taiwan) Europe Return: Prague $1150, Rome $1155, Vienna $1167, Amsterdam $1205, London $1346 via Taipei @ IWTF
Oh I definitely wouldn't say they're fantastic. They just have a very reliable product with less unevenness between flights. I don't think…
26/03/2024 - 19:33
bloomer commented on China Airlines (Taiwan) Europe Return: Prague $1150, Rome $1155, Vienna $1167, Amsterdam $1205, London $1346 via Taipei @ IWTF
I've flown them many times too. It's worth mentioning that it's still just the usual discomfort of average fairly tight seating etc, and…
26/03/2024 - 17:52
bloomer replied to CyberMurning on Travel eSIM 30 Days 1GB Data Plan for US$1 (~A$1.50, Covers 50 Countries) @ Jetpac
Setting up, basically yes. Just don't turn it on
08/03/2024 - 00:57
bloomer replied to epmonp6 on Travel eSIM 30 Days 1GB Data Plan for US$1 (~A$1.50, Covers 50 Countries) @ Jetpac
Yes, but not obvious, depending on where you are on their app.
08/03/2024 - 00:57
bloomer commented on Travel eSIM 30 Days 1GB Data Plan for US$1 (~A$1.50, Covers 50 Countries) @ Jetpac
I'm using this right now. Required manual setup for my location (had to manually select random operators until it started working with…
07/03/2024 - 18:11
bloomer commented on 50% off Undercover Branded Items (Coffee, Choc, Chai, Apparel) + Delivery ($0 with $100 Order) @ Undercover Roasters
Is there the option of picking up orders at your Little Collins Street location? Only just noticed you've opened there!
14/02/2024 - 13:59
bloomer replied to Fat Horny Ghost on [VIC, NSW, QLD, SA] $88 Credit for Gas or Electricity for Referee When Switching @ Globird Energy
Don't you just click on the referral link generator at the top of this page to get directed to a new person to message?
12/02/2024 - 16:18
bloomer replied to DarnyBoy1982 on [VIC, NSW, QLD, SA] $88 Credit for Gas or Electricity for Referee When Switching @ Globird Energy
I've been with Globird for elec, gas, and both, a number of times. The rates have gone up once within a short time, but at other times it…
12/02/2024 - 08:46
bloomer replied to ihuntbargains on [VIC, NSW, QLD, SA] $88 Credit for Gas or Electricity for Referee When Switching @ Globird Energy
There's usually a cooling off period (all states?), and then it depends on meter reads and how quickly both providers act. I've flipped…
12/02/2024 - 08:39
bloomer commented on Bankwest Qantas Transaction Account: Bonus 10,000 Qantas Pts (10 Purchases Every Month for First 3 Months), $6/M Fee @ Bankwest
A slightly different set of data for those anticipating trouble: I noticed the statement for my first three months showed I had only earned…
07/02/2024 - 21:54
bloomer commented on OzBargain Blocked My Librewolf Browser
For those of us who can't upgrade Firefox or Chrome further because of device limitations (e.g. older MacBook) I really hope some sort of…
01/02/2024 - 12:16
bloomer commented on Malaysia Airlines: Business Return Perth to Tokyo (NRT) from $3,606 Oct 24 Travel @ Google Flights
It's certainly a good price for a ... fairly good ... airline. The seats are pretty good on medium/long-haul planes. Service can be…
28/01/2024 - 09:00
bloomer commented on ½ Price DermaVeen Sensitive SPF 50+ Face & Body Cream 500g $19.99, 250g $13.99, 200g $11.49, 100g $8.49 @ Chemist Warehouse
I use the Dermaveen Sensitive SPF. There's a very slight smell to it which I'm not fond of, but it's good on my face, no burning, feels…
21/01/2024 - 18:07
bloomer commented on 2000 Bonus Flybuys Points (Worth $10) on $100 & $250 Coles Mastercard Gift Card ($5 & $7 Fees Apply) @ Coles
So these are still generally working for payment with Paypal and with Auspost Billpay?
13/01/2024 - 14:08
bloomer commented on 2000 Bonus Flybuys Points (Worth $10) on $100 Google Play, $100 & $250 Coles Mastercard Gift Cards ($5 & $7 Fees Apply) @ Coles
It's a long time since I've bought these on a points-back-per-card basis. Do you need to do each one as a separate transaction, or would…
22/12/2023 - 11:16
bloomer replied to boo hoo on Katana Power Tools 9 Piece Ultimate Combo Kit $359.40 (RRP $599) + Free Delivery @ Katana Power Tools
The article provides no evidence for any of its positive comments. Could easily be republished marketing copy, unfortunately. (But it would…
22/12/2023 - 10:37
bloomer commented on Surfshark VPN: 98% Cashback (New Surfshark Customers) @ Shopback
Recently most Australian Surfshark locations have been blocked by some internet security providers, meaning many sites were inaccessible.…
14/12/2023 - 10:24
bloomer replied to Time has come on Earn 5.50% p.a. on Balance up to $50,000 @ Australian Unity Freedom Saver (No Minimum Monthly Deposit, No Account Keeping Fees)
Pack of mongrels. And they wonder why consumers hate banks, and not just the big ones.
12/12/2023 - 22:55
bloomer commented on Earn 5.50% p.a. on Balance up to $50,000 @ Australian Unity Freedom Saver (No Minimum Monthly Deposit, No Account Keeping Fees)
*Finally* (applied 29 Nov) just received ID verification message. Note that their online verification service will reject IDs with an…
06/12/2023 - 13:35
bloomer replied to BarryBargain88 on Earn 5.50% p.a. on Balance up to $50,000 @ Australian Unity Freedom Saver (No Minimum Monthly Deposit, No Account Keeping Fees)
Except the Hiver in-app sign up process can be a mess (based on past experience). (And right now I can't even get the app to work! "Uh-oh,…
27/11/2023 - 21:09
bloomer commented on [Android, iOS] Free $10 Credit (Data) for eSim (47 Countries) @ Roamless.com via Google Play Store/ Apple App Store
They might like to get their shit together a bit better though: zero support documentation for new users (other than an iPhone-only…
26/11/2023 - 15:16
bloomer commented on SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker $65 (Was $109) Delivered @ Big W
Notwithstanding the canister debate... I bought a Terra the other day and have been happy with it. Talking to friends who have the older…
25/11/2023 - 10:35
bloomer commented on Energizer 2032 Coin Battery, Pack of 4 $8.50 ($7.65 S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
IKEA used to stock these very cheaply in packs of 8 or 10. Worth checking now.
24/11/2023 - 19:52
bloomer replied to Steamedbunz on [NSW, WA] Bailey 2.3 - 4.5m 135kg Aluminium Multi Purpose Ladder $233.40 (Special Order Only) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bunnings
Yeah, would be great to hear from people about this. I guess one clear bonus is the wheels for some users, and the Costco version usually…
23/11/2023 - 13:48
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