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Member Since | 14/02/2019 |
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Last Seen | 25/11/2021 |
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sjtem3 commented on 15% off Gaming Laptops/Desktops + Extra 7% off @ Dell (Alienware R12 from $1952.07, X15 from $2924.05, X17 from $2751.87)
How are you coming to X17 for $1952.07? I'm getting $2751 on the base model with KEANURELOADED. What am I missing?

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newopolarfan1 on Razer Blade 15 Base FHD 120hz - i7-10750H / 16GB / 256GB / GTX 1660 Ti $1328 Shipped @ Microsoft via eBay

I was mid purchase when I realised :( Been looking for something similar in this price range for a while now so feeling pretty disappointed...

sjtem3 commented on In Need of a Chef's Knife
I have a kiwi and a victorinox and like them both, but enjoy using the victorinox slightly more.

There's a much bigger conversation that's worth having for you about what kind of coffee you want, and how much the quality of the produced...


sjtem3 commented on Breville SGP and Bambino Plus dialing-in help
Full disclosure: I have neither of your machines. There are a few possibilities I want to raise with you. 1) The beans are bad - meaning...

It depends heavily on your budget and your taste in coffee. If you can use preground coffee from the supermarket in your pressurised basket...

Most people searching for good espresso will use non-pressurised baskets even if the machine doesnt come with them as stock. The bambino is...

sjtem3 commented on Which brand of ghee to buy?
It can be made pretty easily from normal butter, though as with all things the investment:reward ratio might not match for you.

That's very fair. I was being flippant at the time of writing - I should have been more reflective of the potential for issues, rather than...

There was literally a forum post the other day about the number of customers who've experiences cashback discrepancies with shopback. It's...

The frustration goes both ways mate. The hypocrisy of you sharing your anecdotal evidence but discrediting mine as being a 'vocal minority'...

In the spirit of full honesty they likely wont pay it at all, however when the system works as advertised they allow you to nominate an...

sjtem3 commented on Why Is ShopBack So Unethical. or Is It Just Me?
I'll add my personal experience of failure to track even when all requirements are met, followed by semi-belligerent customer service when...

I'm not a hater of these dreary days personally - makes me feel less frustrated at being stuck at work!

sjtem3 commented on 40% off Sumatra Coffee Beans: 1kg Bag $30.57 & 500g Bag $18.93 - Free Express Post @ Airjo Coffee Roasters
I gotta admit that Airjo beans are solid tasting and the customer service has, in my experience, been on point. If I hadn't recently bought...

This is a nice beer, though I question whether I can possibly use two cases. Anyone in melbourne want to split?

Haha, fair call - I definitely could have been more specific. In my defence I said I'd like some role in butchering, not that I wanted to...

Ah, maybe I've been searching for the wrong terms. Thanks mate, I'll delve a little deeper.

Thanks for the tip - I'll have a look!

sjtem3 posted a forum topic Are the days of buying bulk meat gone?
I've been trying to look more into bulk buying meat for the purpose of freezing and using over time in an effort to reduce household costs....

He's wrong, you are guaranteed Noelle, not a 5-star. And dont stress about taking your time. Its a game - enjoy it how you like. I took my...

I cant say whats normal now - certainly rerolling was much more worthwhile earlier in the game's history - but usually either AR 5 or AR 7...

Even without spending you'll end up with a pretty plentiful roster, you just wont be able to have every and all characters at your...

sjtem3 commented on Recommendations for Mid Range Coffee Machine
You're likely not going to find a magic bullet solution in this thread, primarily by virtue of your budget. You can certainly get an...

sjtem3 commented on $60- $70 for 2KG's of Single Origin Coffee Beans Inc Express Post @ TWOCRACKSCOFFEE
Any opinions on washed vs natural Yirgacheffe? I'm quite new to single origins but have heard good things about ethiopian SOs.

sjtem3 commented on Phone with The Best Camera under $1000
While I'm really not a fan of the phone, my wife's pixel takes by far the best shots we've ever had in our family with zero effort. I've...

I'm using a mazzer super jolly grinder that I found used alongside a new breville dual boiler. As someone new to home espresso this has...

sjtem3 commented on Electric Coffee Grinder Recommendations
For parents you'd be best served by exploring what they actually want a little better. If the quality of the coffee matters, and you want...

A couple of Sharpies should do the trick