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callum9999 commented on Citi Global Currency Account $0 Per Month Local or International Plus 10 Currencies in 1 Account
Just a heads up for people wanting to move currencies when "X is strong/weak", if you were actually able to know when that time was, you'd...
21/10/2018 - 15:45
callum9999 replied to  dmac80 on Citi Global Currency Account $0 Per Month Local or International Plus 10 Currencies in 1 Account
Your best options are to bank it in the US or convert it into another currency (either take the USD with you on holiday and convert it...
21/10/2018 - 15:43
callum9999 replied to  ATangk on Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones $356.40 Delivered @ Addicted to Audio via eBay UK
I don't know if this has anything to do with Sony. The profit margin on these is very high and they seem very popular at the moment - I...
20/10/2018 - 10:16
callum9999 replied to  Tech5 on Bad Surgery Outcome, What Should I Do About The Fee?
Huh? You're negotiating with the same doctor - are you saying he'll just not bother to do it properly if he doesn't think you're paying...
20/10/2018 - 03:43
callum9999 replied to  HighAndDry on Bad Surgery Outcome, What Should I Do About The Fee?
It is surgery - the clue is in the title, laser eye SURGERY... While I've only been briefly involved in the medical industry, I've also...
20/10/2018 - 03:42
callum9999 replied to  k23man on Bad Surgery Outcome, What Should I Do About The Fee?
Leaving aside the bit about ripping off their patients (I don't accept that but can see why someone may think it), perhaps they're held in...
20/10/2018 - 03:33
callum9999 replied to  Superannuation on ALDI Special Buys - 10 Person Tent $249, Cast Iron Set $99, Ceiling Fan $169, Gas Smoker $199, Stainless BBQ $369
@Superannuation Not necessarily. I don't doubt for a second that there are many different factories in China producing similar looking...
17/10/2018 - 13:24
callum9999 replied to  homersimpson on ALDI Special Buys - 10 Person Tent $249, Cast Iron Set $99, Ceiling Fan $169, Gas Smoker $199, Stainless BBQ $369
People commented because it was a stupid point. It's like me telling people not to buy cars because I've had trouble before with a Holden....
16/10/2018 - 21:58
callum9999 replied to  Sonca on Bose QC35 II Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling Headphones $368 Delivered @ eBay Videopro
I didn't disconnect from my laptop, shut it down, then had no problem connecting to my phone an hour or so later. I can see how if you...
16/10/2018 - 16:59
callum9999 replied to  miicah on Xiaomi Mi Smart Toilet Seat Waterproof Electric Bidet Washlet $236 Delivered @ Tech Mall eBay
If 5 sheets is a big saving, how much are you using! (Actually, please don't answer that...)
16/10/2018 - 14:37
callum9999 replied to  spillmill on Cashrewards Launches VISA In-Store Card Linked Offers (eg Sony Spend $500, Get $60 Back)
No, it really really really doesn't. One is too much already!
15/10/2018 - 22:19
callum9999 replied to  bozbargain on [Back-Order] Mount Franklin Still Water 20x500mL $6.50 + Delivery (Free with Prime/ $49 Spend) @ Amazon AU
There's MUCH more to caring about the environment than picking up litter. Australia is one of the most polluting countries on the planet...
14/10/2018 - 11:42
callum9999 replied to  bozbargain on [Back-Order] Mount Franklin Still Water 20x500mL $6.50 + Delivery (Free with Prime/ $49 Spend) @ Amazon AU
No, its not... Many Western countries are recognizing the huge environmental impact of buying bottled water. While Australia/Australians...
14/10/2018 - 10:34
callum9999 replied to  DisabledUser152521 on Is This Appropriate for Year 3 Students- 9-10 Year Olds as an Excursion
Oh right, so you're thinking a 9 year old will milk a cow and find it so exciting they'll try and pursue a career as a cow milker? Even...
13/10/2018 - 19:42
callum9999 replied to  bobbified on Is This Appropriate for Year 3 Students- 9-10 Year Olds as an Excursion
Not everyone is capable of getting in at that age - especially if they don't have caring parents or good teachers. Do you think it's a...
13/10/2018 - 19:39
callum9999 replied to  docians on Is This Appropriate for Year 3 Students- 9-10 Year Olds as an Excursion
No, it's the parents fault. Not only should they have been taught basic survival skills like what food is well before then, they should...
13/10/2018 - 17:58
callum9999 replied to  Goldcoasterlinda on Is This Appropriate for Year 3 Students- 9-10 Year Olds as an Excursion
That seems like a good thing to me... While I'm not a preachy vegetarian who insists everyone joins me, you need to at least know and...
13/10/2018 - 17:55
callum9999 replied to  DisabledUser152521 on Is This Appropriate for Year 3 Students- 9-10 Year Olds as an Excursion
What educational merit is there in milking a cow or picking strawberries?
13/10/2018 - 17:52
callum9999 replied to  docians on Is This Appropriate for Year 3 Students- 9-10 Year Olds as an Excursion
It would surely be worth finding out exactly what they're doing before complaining. Despite the (well placed!) cynicism here there are lots...
13/10/2018 - 17:51
callum9999 replied to  bobbified on Is This Appropriate for Year 3 Students- 9-10 Year Olds as an Excursion
Because it makes them feel stupid or because they're concerned their education will be inferior to the kids deemed smart? While I'm a...
13/10/2018 - 17:46
callum9999 replied to  Gumster on Is This Appropriate for Year 3 Students- 9-10 Year Olds as an Excursion
It's not my kids I'm worried about... (Shockingly some of us care about those who aren't in their immediate family too!)
13/10/2018 - 17:37
callum9999 replied to  Shibbyyy on Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones $399 ($349 with AmEx Cashback) @ Harvey Norman
You can't claim TRS next year if you buy today.
13/10/2018 - 12:56
callum9999 replied to  philart on Sony WH-1000XM3 Black and Silver Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones $376.20 Delivered (Express) @ Addicted to Audio eBay
There is no alternative to this that doesn't have a microphone. I'd wager the calling functionality doesn't cost much more than a dollar to...
13/10/2018 - 11:40
callum9999 replied to  akte on Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones $399 ($349 with AmEx Cashback) @ Harvey Norman
It's written right there in black and white. Deny it all you want... Your friend is an idiot then.
12/10/2018 - 20:24
callum9999 replied to  BargainKen on Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones $399 ($349 with AmEx Cashback) @ Harvey Norman
The Qantas short haul flights and a Cathay Pacific flight I took needed adapters. Most flights I take don't need it though.
12/10/2018 - 13:11
callum9999 replied to  akte on Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones $399 ($349 with AmEx Cashback) @ Harvey Norman
I guess I got confused when you specifically stated that you were going to get the QC35 but changed your mind as there isn't a travel...
12/10/2018 - 13:10
callum9999 replied to  akte on Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones $399 ($349 with AmEx Cashback) @ Harvey Norman
Travel adapters cost something like a dollar... In fact, I've generally gotten them for free by taking them from the aircraft. Qantas...
12/10/2018 - 10:45
callum9999 commented on Sony WH-1000XM3 NC Headphones $396.72 + Delivery (Free with eBay Plus) @ Mobileciti eBay
If you find a nice salesman/woman they can price match with JB Commercial.
10/10/2018 - 17:52
callum9999 replied to  ShopResponsibly on Sony WH-1000XM3 NC Headphones $396.72 + Delivery (Free with eBay Plus) @ Mobileciti eBay
You don't need to buy anything... There's a charging cable in the case - just plug it into a charger. I have no idea why your Dash Charger...
09/10/2018 - 21:25
callum9999 replied to  HighAndDry on Air Conditioning Install - Body Corporate Blocking
So you're stating that laws are perfect, sacrosanct and should never be able to be questioned?
03/10/2018 - 23:02