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Member Since | 10/01/2010 |
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ET-2811. They've $299 at Officeworks. The printer feels like it's really cheaply built. Quite flimsy, and there's no display on it. Set up…

The main problem with inkjets is the paper: ink soaks into ordinary paper while toner is fused on top. Laser printed text will be sharper…

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idonteven on Need Advice: Saving for a House Feels Impossible with Rising Prices.

No one knows what the value of bitcoin will be in a decade. Bitcoin has had five 80% crashes in its price over the past 15 years. Unlike a…

Cluster commented on Advice Required on Brother Printer Please
I had a Brother colour laser printer and didn't want to keep paying for toner that cost more than the entire printer, so started using…

I just use split payment at Coles/Worths. Put through a random transaction of sub 10c, and then the rest on another card. Five times a…

'Just save more money' is the Boomer equivalent of 'Just work harder'. At some stage the juice isn't worth the squeeze. My former…

In my council area the council doesn't set the value. "Capital value (the value of land, buildings and other improvements) is used to…

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angelkulit025 on Need Advice: Saving for a House Feels Impossible with Rising Prices.

The 'bank of mum and dad' is doing a lot of heavy lifting in Australia. I wouldn't be surprised if many 30 year old kids weren't tapping…

The housing situation is borderline insane. I live in Adelaide and just saw my council rates statement. My house increased in value from…

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Ryugen on Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals Booster Bundle (6 Booster Packs) $50 + $5.99 Delivery @ JB Hi-Fi

Yes, I see entire boxes of Pokemon cards being unloaded at local auctions. Hundreds of nearly worthless cards in each one, with a few very…

I sell almost 2000 items per year on eBay and I haven't seen an eligible no fee offer in about two years. They just don't exist anymore. I…

Are the movies actually banned, or did they not receive distribution rights here? Not every movie is available everywhere, primarily due to…

Cluster commented on Budget EV Tyres - Any Experience?
Don't buy cheap tyres. There's a reason why they're cheap. Lower grip in wet conditions and wheel spin on painted lines. There's no reason…

Cluster commented on ChatGPT Will Soon Shop Online
I'm waiting for the first 'But honey I didn't buy it, the bot did!' conversation between spouses.

Cluster commented on BYD Dolphin vs Nissan Leaf
BYD is much more likely to be around in five years time than Nissan. The latter has severe financial problems. Of the two I would pick BYD.…

Cluster commented on Aged Care Nightmare - Goodbye Inheritance
This issue will affect an increasing percentage of Australians as the overall population ages and there are fewer children to take care of…

Humans landed on Mars in 2024. Musk said so. LOL.

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inherentchoice on MrBeast Feastables Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar 35g $1 (Was $2.50) @ Woolworths

He makes Youtube videos where he tortures people for our amusement.

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Protractor on Home Insurance: 50% Increase Last Year, 20% This Year. Are We Getting Bled by Insurers?

Trump's administration is full of hawks keen to either cancel the deal or 'renegotiate' (raise the price). There is a decent chance the…

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Freitag on Home Insurance: 50% Increase Last Year, 20% This Year. Are We Getting Bled by Insurers?

House value depreciating? This is Australia we're talking about. My house 'makes' almost as much money every year as I do. It doesn't do me…

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PurchaseAnxiety on Home Insurance: 50% Increase Last Year, 20% This Year. Are We Getting Bled by Insurers?

Yes, it was amusing changing from a car worth $5000 and buying a $33000 vehicle to replace it. My insurance costs went down, even though…

It depends upon the context of what's being read, and by whom. I send parcels from eBay sales and immediately thought 'ATL' means authority…

Cluster commented on RBA Surcharge Ban to Save Consumers Billions
I visit some local auctions houses weekly, and most add a credit card surcharge of between 1 and 2% if paying by CC. If the RBA removes the…

Cluster commented on Stock Market in The Start or End Euphoria Phase?
The only valid answer: Maybe

UBank has followed ING's game plan: Implement as many trip hazards as possible to avoid paying bonus (the vast bulk) of interest.

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Cluster commented on RBA Surcharge Ban to Save Consumers Billions
If the changes go through there will be a sudden surge in businesses following Costco: AMEX not accepted. It will be as useful as Diner's…

By hitting the gym? :-)

Cluster commented on An Overseas Friend Would Like to Visit Uluru after Arriving in Melbourne, Please Suggest Best Option
One last suggestion for visiting Uluru and surrounding region: bring lots of warm clothes for the morning/evening/night. It's a desert…

Cluster commented on An Overseas Friend Would Like to Visit Uluru after Arriving in Melbourne, Please Suggest Best Option
I visited Uluru in 2019 by flying there. Hired a car and drove to King's Canyon from Yulara. Be aware it's a solid five hour drive, each…
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