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Member Since 28/07/2018
Last Seen 04/10/2024
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Location Sydney

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saliya commented on Queenstown Itinerary 7 Nights - First Time, Please Suggest
+1 for Luge https://queenstown.skyline.co.nz/things-to-do/queenstown-luge/ .
28/06/2024 - 14:42
saliya replied to apsilon on Amazon Customer Service Lied to Me and I stand to lose over $1k - Anything I Can Do?
No. It doesn't matter whether the seller is a legally-different entity to a similarly-named Australian entity, and/or whether a particular…
22/06/2024 - 23:05
saliya replied to djc on Amazon Customer Service Lied to Me and I stand to lose over $1k - Anything I Can Do?
replies here stating ACCC won't deal with non-Australian entities are incorrect. ACCC famously slapped Valve down in 2017 (…
14/06/2024 - 11:13
saliya commented on Interest Rates Don't Need to Come Down.
Force corporations that purchase Australian property to disclose every level of ownership. Tax property that has any level of foreign…
04/06/2024 - 19:10
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04/06/2024 - 19:10
saliya replied to Typical16-bitEnjoyer on Are Retail Workers Allowed to Accept Tips?
Can a retail worker accept a tip? Unless your employer's policies/contract or specific law forbids it, very likely yes. Is a tip assessable…
31/05/2024 - 16:15
saliya commented on Gillette Mach3+ Replacement Cartridges 8 Count, $19.60 ($2.45/Count) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I shave in the shower using King C clear gel. For me: * unit cost per shave is higher for mach3 (mach3: $2.50ea, DE safety razor $0.15ea),…
22/04/2024 - 09:20
saliya commented on HelloFresh Meal Kit Free First Order via Referral (Up to $125 off) + $9.99 Delivery @ HelloFresh
Little Bobby Tables strikes back... ( https://xkcd.com/327/ )
07/04/2024 - 16:48
saliya commented on Instant Water Heater for Whole House
Depends on inlet temp. Melbourne average annual inlet temps are ~16C (61F) from…
24/03/2024 - 13:17
saliya replied to El Grande on iPhone 15 from $1249.99, 15 Plus from $1399.99, 15 Pro from $1599.99, 15 Pro Max from $1899.99 @ Costco (Membership Required)
OW policy here: https://www.officeworks.com.au/information/policies/return-policy Change of mind exclusions from the policy: "Unless…
08/03/2024 - 23:33
saliya commented on ALDI Mobile Family Plan
* Aldi Family Plan has an 'Owner' and 'Users'. One mobile # must be the Owner. * Data limits can only be set per-User for 0 (no data) - 999…
25/01/2024 - 12:44
HUNDA GaN PD 245W USB C Fast Charger 5 Ports $105.39 Delivered @ hundapower Amazon AU
saliya posted a deal HUNDA GaN PD 245W USB C Fast Charger 5 Ports $105.39 Delivered @ hundapower Amazon AU
245W USB C Charger,HUNDA GaN PD Fast Charger 5 Ports USB Charger Portable Charging Station Support PD3.1/PPS/QC4+/QC3.0 Compatible with…
30/11/2023 - 14:03
saliya commented on Seagate EXOS X16 16TB ST16000NM001G SATA CMR 3.5" Enterprise HDD OEM $389.95 + Delivery @ Neology Technology
Amazon has 16T Seagate for $443 - $50 more. Can't post a link because apparently it's spam, you search. $50 for two extra years…
05/11/2023 - 21:12
saliya replied to bcarp on Seagate EXOS X16 16TB ST16000NM001G SATA CMR 3.5" Enterprise HDD OEM $389.95 + Delivery @ Neology Technology
TIL Seagate offer Rescue Data Recovery Services... have an upvote.
04/11/2023 - 20:55
saliya commented on ASICS GEL-Kayano 29 Women's Runners (Indigo Blue Sky, Size 5.5-13) $159.99 (RRP $270) Delivered @ The Athlete's Foot
Picked up 2 pairs Kayano 29s at local Rebel for $180 ( $80 + $100 ). Not advertised. Might be worth checking your local for runout (ha ha)…
19/10/2023 - 19:16
saliya commented on Brother MFC-L2750DW Mono Laser Multifunction Printer $269 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ BPCTech (Price Beat $255.55 @ Officeworks)
Not MFC, but my 2365 (commented on here https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/555998 at 13500 pages in 2020) is still going strong at 22266…
15/10/2023 - 17:54
saliya commented on Rezi (AI Resume Platform) - Free for Lifetime (Normally US$129) @ Rezi
If for some reason you want this, but you already have a Rezi account (perhaps, from the last OzB deal) and the instructions above don't…
11/10/2023 - 20:06
saliya commented on Tesla Powerwall $15,495 ($13,995 after 5 years) (Includes Standard Installation) @ Origin Energy
Why is fixed (home) storage 3x the price of mobile (car) storage per kWh ? e.g. $1000/kWh for Tesla powerwall vs $338/kWh (…
24/07/2023 - 22:26
saliya commented on nbn Unlimited 50/20 $60.99, 100/20 $68.99, 100/40 $74.99, 250/25 $83.99 for 6 Months (New Customers) @ Exetel
with Exetel since 2010-ish, happy with their 50/20 FTTN service and price. Don't want to leave for 6m to get better pricing...
21/07/2023 - 08:22
saliya commented on Impact wrench: how do you know or measure the torque?
Use a jig like the one here https://youtu.be/pTDPOe4TsKs?t=1390 and a torque wrench?
19/07/2023 - 17:24
saliya commented on Camry Brakes - Machine Rotors or Replace?
Question to ask the mechanic: "if you machine these rotors now are they likely to still be in spec when the new pads are worn out?" It's a…
05/06/2023 - 15:36
saliya commented on Log Book Service, Is It Worth It? Subaru Liberty 3.6r 2016
The 112k km service on a 2016 Liberty seems to be 'check things' ( https://www.mycar.com.au/servicing/book#logbook and fill in the blanks).…
20/05/2023 - 18:07
saliya commented on Wusthof Classic Chef’s Knife 20cm $119 (RRP $349) @ David Jones
The Classic Chef heel bolster is solid, so you can remove material from it safely while sharpening. Because it is solid, it contributes a…
28/01/2023 - 20:46
saliya replied to King Tightarse on Free Entry to Over 100 Swimming Pools & Over 100 Free BBQs on Australia Day
Being 'settled' puts Indigenous Australians in the best possible legal position with respect to land, which is likely why that position…
18/01/2023 - 19:13
saliya commented on Privacy Screens (NSW Regulation)
It seems fairly clear from the requirements (screen must be 900mm from boundary) that any privacy screen you put on your land in NSW would…
29/12/2022 - 19:22
saliya replied to bym on Heat pump HWS vs electric with large PV system
Cheers. Looks like for your energy usage (say 8kWh/day) and assuming a 12c FIT (approx $1/day) a $4500 heat pump that used only 30% as much…
06/12/2022 - 20:40
saliya replied to bym on Heat pump HWS vs electric with large PV system
Do you know how many kWh your system uses vs how much water it actually heats? I'm looking at doing a similar thing (converting gas to…
06/12/2022 - 11:41
saliya replied to nico8amy on nbn 25/10 $49.95, 50/20 $53.95,100/20 $68.95/Month for 6 Months (New Customers Only) @ Exetel
The VPN tech has changed several times over the years, but the experience is the same (the VPN adds a small amount of overhead). Currently…
09/09/2022 - 18:21
saliya replied to nico8amy on nbn 25/10 $49.95, 50/20 $53.95,100/20 $68.95/Month for 6 Months (New Customers Only) @ Exetel
If connections are throttled by Exetel it is not because they are encrypted. I have been with Exetel using a VPN since 2010 Current Exetel…
09/09/2022 - 15:12
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