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Lets Talk about Credit Card Chargebacks (COVID-19 Related)

In recent weeks I have seen a lot of posts relating to (mostly) travel related events being cancelled and posters asking how they can get a refund instead of a Credit or Voucher. In the comments its …

EB Games Australia

EB Games Suspends Game Trading, Cash Payments and Device Repairs

EB Games have announced as of Tomorrow. No game trading No repairs No cash payments. More info here: https://press-start.com.au/news/2020/03/25/eb-games-wont-tak...

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out of stock Viva Paper Towel, Printed (Pack of 12) $19.56 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Amazon has the 12 Pack paper Towel in stock Aldi is cheaper per roll later this week This is the "Printed" 12 pack but for anyone who needs some , this is in stock now and shipping for …

PlayStation 5 Specs Announced. Backward Compatible with Top 100 PS4 Games

PS5 specs were announced overnight. Press start have done a decent comparison with the PS4 and Xbox etc. More info here: https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2020/03/19/ps5-s... What does …

Apple

Apple Just Updated The Mac Mini, iPad Pro and Launched an All New MacBook Air (with "Magic" Keyboard)

Apple just dropped a few updated items on their store iPad Pro https://www.apple.com/au/ipad-pro/ The new iPad Pro is powered by the A12Z processor and features a new camera setup on the back. Apple …

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expired Get a Free Echo Dot ($79 RRP) When You Buy Kindle Paperwhite From $199 @ Amazon AU

ECHOKINDLE

Free Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with any size Kindle Paperwhite 8GB WiFi:$199 32Gb WiFi $249 32Gb WiFi+4G $369 These are "Amazon Devices" so one Cashback should be eligible (7% for Amazon …

Newstart and Pension Recipients to Get $500 Stimulus Payment (Update: $750)

The government is set to announce a range of methods to stimulate the economy among the expected announcements is one off payments of $500 to Newstart and pension …

Zip Pay

Zippay Introduces Shop Anywhere (Lets You Use Zip at Shops That Don't Accept Zip)

Now i know this will be contentious as so many people on OzB hate any forms of credit but i thought i would share As of Yesterday (10/03020) You can use your ZipPay/ZipMoney account at any retailer …

Cashrewards

Cashback Changes at Amazon, Cashrewards + Shopback Confirmed (Updated)

Was on Cashrewards activating a cashback before shopping and saw the following announcement: Important Notice: Effective 01/03/20, Amazon Australia is making important changes to its program across …

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50% off Everything at Ishka (in Store or Online) Due to Administrators Being Appointed (Eg: Jewellery from $1.47+ Shipping)

expired 50% off Everything at Ishka (in Store or Online) Due to Administrators Being Appointed (Eg: Jewellery from $1.47+ Shipping)

Another one bites the dust it seems Ishka have gone into Voluntary Administration Today According to owner its a mix of a quiet summer and issues with their Christmas stock not arriving until after …

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Ford Mustang Clearance Items (Mens Jacket $80+ Shipping) + $10/$20 Credit With $60/$100 Spend for Members @ Supercheap Auto

expired Ford Mustang Clearance Items (Mens Jacket $80+ Shipping) + $10/$20 Credit With $60/$100 Spend for Members @ Supercheap Auto

SCA added a heap of Mustang items back when Bathurst was on, seems they are now on clearance Sadly mostly not available for Click and Collect, so shipping charges additional. Don't forget …

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[Pre Order] Samsung S20/S20+/S20 Ultra and Get Free Set of Galaxy Buds+ Headphones ($299 Value) @ Participating Retailers

expired [Pre Order] Samsung S20/S20+/S20 Ultra and Get Free Set of Galaxy Buds+ Headphones ($299 Value) @ Participating Retailers

Have linked to Samsung Store Pre order period is 12/2/2020 until 11.59pm 05/03/2020 This offer is available at all participating retailers below Samsung Retail Stores Samsung Online Store Telstra …

Samsung

Samsung Announces Galaxy S20 Range of Phones

Samsung have announced the S20 series of phones this morning PHONE: Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Operating System Android 10 Android 10 …

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Earn up to 100,000 Qantas Points on Qantas Biz Rewards with New BP Plus Card

expired Earn up to 100,000 Qantas Points on Qantas Biz Rewards with New BP Plus Card

Consumer Rewards program with BP/Qantas is currently under review by the ACCC so has not yet launched but the ACCC has approved the Business Program. Sign up to new BP Plus card by April 20th (New …

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Get 1000 Qantas Points for Joining Terry White Chemart Rewards and Link Your QFF Account (+1000p on $30 spend in 90 days)

expired Get 1000 Qantas Points for Joining Terry White Chemart Rewards and Link Your QFF Account (+1000p on $30 spend in 90 days)

Join TerryWhite Chemmart REWARDS and link your accounts today Join TerryWhite Chemmart REWARDS and link your Qantas Frequent Flyer account by 2 February 2020 and you’ll earn an easy 1,000 bonus …

Flybuys

PSA: Screenshot Every Single Flybuys Offer Activation

I have been fighting FlyBuys for 4 months over a 10X points offer from First Choice We activated the offer and the standard points were added but the bonus 9 points per dollar were never …

Xbox

poll Should Xbox Games Pass Adding Games Be Allowed as Deals?

So this was briefly discussed in the 2019 site suggestions thread today a game was added and it has created a lot of heated debate on the actual post. At the suggestion of Neil i have created a …

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expired Ring Video Doorbell 1, $129 Delivered @ Amazon AU (RRP $149)

Ring Doorbell 1 RRP is $149 and it seems to be that price everywhere else (JB, OW etc) See, hear and speak to anyone at your door from your smartphone, tablet or PC. Get instant alerts when …

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expired Sensibo Sky Smart Air Conditioner Controller $139 Delivered (RRP $179) @ AmazonAU (Same @ Sensibo & The Good Guys with Shipping)

Was in the market for one of these and saw that the price has dropped to $139 on Amazon AU Price has also dropped at Sensibo and The Good Guys however Amazon AU: $139 inc Shipping (DONT FORGET …

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EB Games One Day Sale, Double Carrots @ EB Games (eg: Wolfenstein II $10, PS4 1TB $399)

expired EB Games One Day Sale, Double Carrots @ EB Games (eg: Wolfenstein II $10, PS4 1TB $399)

EB Games is celebrating 6 Million EB World members One Day Only Double Carrots on all purchases Some Examples: Wolfenstein II (PS4): The New Colossus $10.00 …

PayPal

PayPal Offering Instant Transfers to Your Bank (with a catch)

So recently i went to refund money from Paypal and i noticed it gave me the option for an instant bank transfer looking at the way its set up it appears to use a similar system to Beem It where it …

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Black Friday: up to $320 Apple Store Gift Card on Selected Apple Store Purchases

expired Black Friday: up to $320 Apple Store Gift Card on Selected Apple Store Purchases

Apple is doing what they did last year and giving back store credit when purchasing qualifying items on the Apple Store. (Cashrewards/Shopback is 1.5% currently) iPhone 8 or XR : $80 gift card Apple …

Optus

Optus Launches No Contract Mobile Plans + Optus One with 500GB Data

Optus have jumped on the month to month plan + pay off handset bandwagon $39 10GB $49 60GB $59 100GB $79 120GB Month to Month Handsets paid off over 12, 24 or 36 months (walk away any time and just …

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expired Click Frenzy- 30% off Sitewide at Tarocash

30% off siteweide for Click Frenzy Tarocash have sizes XS-5XL so another good one for us bigger boys ;) 4.9% Cashback from CR and SB 30% can be obtained in store by mentioning the online deal

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expired Click Frenzy- 30% off Sitewide at Johnny Bigg

Pretty good for those "larger" among us. it says ONLINE ONLY but mention it in store and they will match it if you are like me and want to try things on first Did this today. 4.9% …

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Apple TV+ Free for Apple Music Student Subscriptions

expired Apple TV+ Free for Apple Music Student Subscriptions

The news was announced on Hailee Steinfeld’s Instagram page, who stars in Dickinson. Currently only available to Student Subscriptions of Apple Music Article: (refers to US pricing but is …

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Increased Discounts on Some Gift Cards with Suncorp Rewards (Eg: Virgin Aus 5% Was 4%)

expired Increased Discounts on Some Gift Cards with Suncorp Rewards (Eg: Virgin Aus 5% Was 4%)

Suncorp have increased discounts on some gift cards until November 1st (4.00pm) Virgin Australia 5% was 4% Myer: 6% was 5% Catch.com.au: 8% was 6% Supercheap Auto: 9% was 8%% Also $65 eWallet …

Switching Mobile Carriers to Be Made Harder

While a few carriers have already implemented 2 factor authentication the government has decided to regulate porting even further. Changes will include identification checks and a new system that …

PlayStation 5 Confirmed for Holiday 2020 Release

Sony have just officially announced that the PS5 will release Holiday Season 2020 Not much info… apart from moving to "haptics" and adaptive triggers on the …

Spotify

Spotify Updates TOS, Requires Location Data, Targeting Family Account Abuse

In its most recent update to its terms of service Spotify has turned on a requirement that you share your location data from “time to time” in order to use the service. This is intended to …

Apple

Everything Apple Announced at Keynote September 2019

Apple Watch series 5 with always on display. Starting at $649 Ability to choose own band at purchase New titanium and ceramic finishes. Order now Available Sept …

BP Australia

BP Dropping Virgin, Switching to Qantas Points from Next Year

So as the headline says … BP will be dropping the ability for you to earn Virgin Velocity points at their fuel stations from next year, today announcing they will be switching to Qantas points …

Apple

Apple iPhone Event Announced for Sep 10th (Sep 11th Aus)

tagline for event is "by innovation only" have to say even i LOL'd at that one Expected/rumored to announced iPhone 11 (LED, Poss upgrade to dual lens camera) iPhone 11 Pro and Pro …

Non Standard Frames, Reccomendations Please

So over my years travelling i have picked up a few posters and now i would like to get them framed, problem is as i got them from US and Japan the sizes are "non standard" in …

nintendo.com

Updated (Kinda) Switch Announced

About 10 hours ago (at time of posting) Nintendo announced the switch has "better battery life" than ever before. It appears the rumored under the hood changes have been confirmed. newer …

Amazon AU

Amazon Australia Prime Day(s) July 15-16th 2019 General Discussion

Amazon have announced that 2019 Prime day will be two days and be on July 15th and 16th 48 hours this year.. Amazon Australia Prime Day Some examples of 2018 bargains on Amazon Prime PS4 Pro …

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Win a NetGear Orbi RBK50 AC3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router System from Mwave

closed Win a NetGear Orbi RBK50 AC3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router System from Mwave

  • Australia-wide
  • Twitter/X, Gleam, Website
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[PS4, XB1, Switch] Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled $49 Delivered @ The Gamesmen

expired [PS4, XB1, Switch] Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled $49 Delivered @ The Gamesmen

The promo on their Facebook page said $48 but the link shows as $49 so have listed it as $49 for now Shipping is free, apparently they will ship today or tomorrow for launch day arrival, Will update …

Catch.com.au

Wesfarmers to Buy Catch Group for $230 Million

https://www.insideretail.com.au/news/wesfarmers-to-purchase-... Wesfarmers has announced in plans to spend $230 million for Catch group. Plans to bring Kmart and target into digital age lol. Still …

Google

Google Stadia Details Offically Announced

So in a Pre-E3 announcement Google have detailed info regarding their Stadia Service Launching in 14 countries (not Australia as yet) with more countries to be added in 2020 Launches November …

Square Enix Just Uploaded (Almost) Every Final Fantasy Soundtrack to Spotify

Square Enix are not known for making access to their game soundtracks easy for Australians. As Aussies we are generally limited to the EU store and that store does not ship to Aus. Apple Itunes store …

McDonald's

poll New McDonald's Burger "Taste" What Does Everyone Think?

So Macca's have changed they way they cook their burgers From now on, all patties cooked in McDonald’s Australia will be seared for precisely 40 seconds to ensure the meat is the “juiciest …

Telstra

poll Telstra 5G Launches in June, free for first 12m then $15 per month after that

So Telstra launching its 5G service to those with a compatible device from June First 12m access is free then will be $15 per month (unless on highest plan where it is included) I guess the value …

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30 Days Free Premium Access to Crunchyroll with Twitch Prime

expired 30 Days Free Premium Access to Crunchyroll with Twitch Prime

Twitch Prime users can claim a 30 day premium access code to Crunchyroll Check the Crown on Twitch to redeem your code. https://www.twitch.tv/prime If you do not have Twitch Prime you can get it by …

Vodafone

ACCC Blocks Vodafone + TPG merger

Accidentally published a day early but decision is not unexpected. Consumers would have been worse off imho had the merger been …

Samsung Starts Cancelling Galaxy Fold Pre Orders (Unless You Want to Wait)

So Samsung has started contacting those who per-ordered the Fold and advised them their orders will automatically be cancelled unless you advise you are willing to wait, the caveat is they do not …

JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi Drops Soniq Brand

According to CN (see link below) JB has dropped the Soniq Brand and they are now looking for a new retailer. They are trying to offload the stock they have to AusPost and Kogan and selling their …

Razer

(April Fools) Razer Ping : The Apex of Communication

New App Just Launched by Razer A new way to communicate with friends https://www.razer.com/campaigns/razer-ping THE APEX OF COMMUNICATION Enjoy chatting with your friends, but hate talking to them …

FOXTEL

Foxtel and Netflix sign new partnership.

Basically from later this year Foxtel and Netflix will produce new programming together and Foxtel IQ customers will be able to watch Netflix programming through the on demand section of the IQ …

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Final Fantasy XIV Starter Edition + 30 Days of Game Time Free with Twitch Prime

expired Final Fantasy XIV Starter Edition + 30 Days of Game Time Free with Twitch Prime

As part of the FFXIV Fan Fest today they announced that FFXIV Starter Edition + 30 Days Game time will be available to all twitch prime members from Feb 4th (US) until May 3rd (US) The Final Fantasy …