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Third_Gear commented on Minimise Start-up costs of New Business
I'm an owner and currently work with a couple other online retailers. Advice comes from years of experience. 1 - Use your home address for...
13/10/2019 - 08:45
Third_Gear commented on First Time Camping Advice?
Drive the coastal route and pick a new spot each night. Go to Wombeyan Caves and camp with the Kangaroos and visit the cave complex. It’s...
07/10/2019 - 14:49
Third_Gear commented on Help Me Think of a Witty Comeback - Gender Stereotypes
Need to know what kind of vehicle. Some sort of trendy thought provoking reply is too far off point. Just be basic and go with a classic....
02/10/2019 - 18:08
Third_Gear commented on Noisy Neighbour - What to Do?
Years ago when I lived in an apartment building we had noisy neighbours above us with loud music. I went up stairs and knocked on the door....
27/09/2019 - 22:59
Third_Gear commented on Moving from Toronto CA to Melbourne - General Finance Questions
My experience. Prepare yourself for constantly being asked where in America you are from....
17/09/2019 - 14:11
Third_Gear commented on Are you eating less meat?
I’ve been eating more meat to do my part in offsetting the reduced meat eating of any greenies.
28/08/2019 - 13:26
Third_Gear replied to  Quantumcat on 12yr Old with No Friends
+1 for scouts.
27/08/2019 - 20:28
Third_Gear replied to  Nomadesque on Kopparberg Varieties 330ml $34.90 Per 24 Slab @ Dan Murphy's (Free Membership Required)
google Henry of Harcourts. Made with real apples from different varieties. Or make your own cider as it is very easy to do.
16/08/2019 - 07:31
Third_Gear commented on A plumber tried to charge me $400 for a blocked drain.
I remember booking an A/c guy to for a fix. Website said no call our fee - free quote! He rocked up did a 10 min inspection and quoted me...
15/08/2019 - 13:35
Third_Gear replied to  J4Jayden on I am a digital artist planning to sell my art online. Would you ever buy art online if it was printed any ready to hang?
https://www.animefestival.com.au/exhibitors-and-creators/ You can google the other conventions and simply check the exhibitor sections....
09/08/2019 - 07:01
Third_Gear commented on I am a digital artist planning to sell my art online. Would you ever buy art online if it was printed any ready to hang?
Great art work! I’d start hitting up conventions and getting an artist alley table. They are fairly cheap and an easy way to get your art...
07/08/2019 - 16:07
Third_Gear replied to  HighAndDry on Has an eBay store ever refused to cancel your order?
Very true. But those are the minority of buyers who are a pain. Every industry I have worked in has those type of people and you do the...
06/08/2019 - 12:18
Third_Gear commented on Has an eBay store ever refused to cancel your order?
We have customers who do this and actually put in a process to ensure orders don’t get shipped out if there is an email identical to what...
06/08/2019 - 09:01
Third_Gear commented on What Nice Deodorants Do You Like?
Old spice. I typically bring a heap back when I visit Canada as it’s so cheap there.
05/08/2019 - 03:57
Third_Gear replied to  Lv80 on Facebook - Pages That Remove Comments
Well there is the problem. Facebook is not an open and transparent platform.
01/08/2019 - 03:01
Third_Gear replied to  bargaingambler on [AMA] I am an Electrician
Don’t they teach this stuff at high school in Australia? Like first year tech course? My first year of high school had machine shop,...
26/07/2019 - 01:08
Third_Gear commented on Recommend Books for New Parents / First Time Parents / Newborn
Dad of three too. Altomic is 100% spot on. My best advice is never compare your kids to others; milestones aren’t the same for everyone...
15/07/2019 - 18:20
Third_Gear commented on Estwing E3-22SM 22 Oz Framing Claw Hammer - $34.89 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
I think for most people on here though a basic $10 hammer from bunnings will do. Used to use these ages ago when I built houses and was...
13/07/2019 - 14:55
Third_Gear replied to  tshow on Festool 1600W 254MM Kapex 120EB $1749 (561288) @ Total Tools
I bought 27sqm of flooring on the cheap and I’m always looking for timber when I can. Amazing what can be built with a few tools. Love...
11/07/2019 - 22:11
Third_Gear replied to  tshow on Phantom OzBargain Negger
Provinces in Canada and yes, Victoria is probably the worst place I have lived in the world in regards to nanny laws. Yet a member of the...
09/07/2019 - 16:13
Third_Gear replied to  Bryanalves on [PS4] DualShock 4 $59 (25% off) @ Big W
Still cheaper even if you are not an eBay plus member.
09/07/2019 - 13:36
Third_Gear commented on [PS4] DualShock 4 $59 (25% off) @ Big W
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Sony-PlayStation-4-DualShock-Wireless-Controller-Version-2-Black-PlayS-/113778811400 About $48...
09/07/2019 - 10:12
Third_Gear commented on Accountant Fee Hike - How to Challenge Rip Off Fees
My guess is he does not like you and would rather you took your business elsewhere. Pay the bill and move on and ensure you negotiate...
05/07/2019 - 08:08
Third_Gear commented on Best Place in Australia to Buy Comic Books?
This is exactly the reason I wanted to start a proper online comic book store in Australia. I had one going for a while a few years back to...
02/07/2019 - 20:11
Third_Gear commented on What Type of Grass Is This?
Buffalo grass for sure. Go to bunnings and get this...
28/06/2019 - 20:57
Third_Gear replied to  Spackbace on Can I Report The Real Estate Agency?
Guy just doesn’t get it. An extra $250 on an existing offer? As a seller I’d tell him to shove it as you know the sale process will be...
27/06/2019 - 10:32
Third_Gear replied to  dasher86 on Woolworths School Stickers Earn & Learn Warning/Issue
This. They need to be affixed to complete a sheet and from there they are submitted. Only completed sheets are accepted.
26/06/2019 - 17:00
Third_Gear replied to  BensonP on Heatpump dryer install
Solar power and off peak rates so the extra spend makes no difference to me. When there are five loads of laundry to do you don’t want to...
22/06/2019 - 21:40
Third_Gear commented on Heatpump dryer install
Heat pump dryers. Hate them!! They take two hours to do what our normal dryer does in 45 mins. Had one. It failed and I got a full refund....
22/06/2019 - 21:22