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butwhy commented on PSA: Always Ask for Receipt When Fueling up at 7-Eleven with Fuel Lock
Happened to me today. Fuel lock + $1 coffee. Scanned my app, and the till showed -$1coffee. But the charge for $1 still appeared on my...
09/05/2021 - 09:38
butwhy replied to redwiggle on 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal $49.50 or Family $64.50 for 1st Year, 30% off Subsequent Years @ Microsoft (Valid Work Email Rqd)
Same for me. Was already subscribed on Family till June 2021. 3x personal and 1 family purchased. Now got family till June 2025. It will...
29/04/2021 - 14:26
butwhy commented on Company Refunded Money for Faulty Laptop Also Sent a New Replacement Laptop. What Should I Do?
Over a decade ago, there was an offer to purchase a HP laptop, get a printer free. I was sent two printers. I called up HP, explained the...
03/04/2021 - 11:41
butwhy replied to butwhy on Bissell Auto Spot Clean Carpet Shampooer $169 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Supercheap Auto
Suction sucks. It's embarrassingly weak
19/03/2021 - 10:30
butwhy replied to Mr Mrrtn on Bissell Auto Spot Clean Carpet Shampooer $169 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Supercheap Auto
+1000 for this comment. It sucks and doesn't vacuum well
19/03/2021 - 09:18
butwhy replied to gfunk zero on ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" FHD Ryzen 7 4800HS Gaming Laptop $1669 Delivered (VIC C&C) @ Centre Com
New model still lacks a webcam (as does this particular one, and the updated G15). I have no idea what where they thinking in the middle of...
26/02/2021 - 23:30
butwhy replied to Bargains of Oz on Samsung S10+ 128GB Carrier Version (Prism Black) $699 + Delivery @ JB Hi-Fi
Even if Kogan / Dick Smith was brand new, they sell lots of grey imports. Not having to deal with their warranty, and being able to go to...
17/02/2021 - 09:55
butwhy replied to klaw81 on Sensibo Sky Smart Air Conditioner Controller $69 (RRP $149) Delivered (Origin Spike Customers Only) @ Origin Energy
Ah my bad - you get Spike points if you reduce your usage during peak times. It doesn't look like they have control over your AC
13/02/2021 - 12:09
butwhy replied to Milkywayss on Sensibo Sky Smart Air Conditioner Controller $69 (RRP $149) Delivered (Origin Spike Customers Only) @ Origin Energy
It looks like Origin can turn off your AC during peak demand periods with this thing?
13/02/2021 - 09:48
butwhy replied to Smugsley on (Everything Else) Insufficient Quantity Deals (Post Your Low Quantity Deals Here)
"what's in the box: Your Device Fully functioning and ready for use out of the box! This device went through our 72-Point Check to ensure...
11/02/2021 - 16:29
butwhy replied to Smugsley on (Everything Else) Insufficient Quantity Deals (Post Your Low Quantity Deals Here)
Are these grey imports? Looks like 12 month warranty is through them only? There is an icon saying "locally sourced" whatever that means
11/02/2021 - 13:03
butwhy commented on Virgin Offering Gold+ Flyers 5k Points for 2 Flights, QF Status Flyers a Gold & Companion Gold Status Trial, & Extns @ Virgin
With the 12 month gold / plat extension if you fly before 28/3/21, this appears to make sure you actually fly to be eligible. Qantas simply...
07/12/2020 - 12:36
butwhy replied to butwhy on Qantas: Book Any Eligible Flight, Get Frequent Flyer Status Extended by 12 Months @ Qantas.com
So they called back. They said you do not have to fly, just book it and not cancel. They also confirmed that it could be a Classic rewards...
26/11/2020 - 12:42
butwhy replied to ChickenTalon on Qantas: Book Any Eligible Flight, Get Frequent Flyer Status Extended by 12 Months @ Qantas.com
I've written them an email - I'll reply if I get a response
23/11/2020 - 14:07
butwhy replied to Adamiam on TaoTronics BA08 Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver $29.99 BR04 Bluetooth Car Kit $26.99 + Post (Free $49+/Prime) @ Amazon AU
I'm in the same boat. My car has bluetooth for calls only. I bought the BA08 and it has been brilliant. My android will pair to both the...
16/11/2020 - 08:02
butwhy replied to bobbinbrisco on [Registrations Capped] AmEx Statement Credits | Spend $75 or More, Get $10 Back Chemist Warehouse Group
I'm hoping you are right, but I normally get an email from Amex instantly when I've used an offer. I had them saved on a Velocity and...
03/11/2020 - 14:15
butwhy commented on [Registrations Capped] AmEx Statement Credits | Spend $75 or More, Get $10 Back Chemist Warehouse Group
Doh - I missed the T&C about using the physical card. Samsung Pay doesn't work :-(
03/11/2020 - 13:03
butwhy commented on Brydge Pro Bluetooth Keyboard (Silver) for iPad Pro 11 $99.99 (Was $229.99) + Delivery @ Brydge AU
Doh - Silver only. Space grey is only $50 off
25/10/2020 - 16:37
butwhy commented on Ego 56V Line Trimmer & 5ah Battery Kit $399 (Save $200) + Delivery (Free C+C) @ Total Tools
Bought my straight shaft brushless Ego when Masters was closing. It has more power than my (admittedly cheap) 2 strokers. No fumes / mixing...
19/10/2020 - 09:11
butwhy commented on LEGO Creator Expert Assembly Square 10255 $299 Delivered @ Amazon AU
It popped up as in stock on Friday for $299. By the time I'd logged in (5sec later), it was gone :-(
18/10/2020 - 13:22
butwhy commented on Amazon AU: up to 10% Cashback (Was up to 7%) @ Cashrewards
Is there an easy way to figure out what category an item belongs to? Most of course are obvious, but some aren't.
08/10/2020 - 18:20
butwhy commented on Parcel Connect/Fastway Agent Left Business to Do Personal Errand, then started sexist and racist remarks.
You're lucky you have a collection point at all. They just leave the "we've missed you card". You can't use their online service as its...
19/08/2020 - 20:57
butwhy replied to charmed_tiger6 on How Much kWh Do You Use?
We use a Pipit 500. I don't think they are available anymore, but it linked up wirelessly to your smart meter, so you don't need a sparky...
18/08/2020 - 21:54
butwhy commented on How Much kWh Do You Use?
We average buying 8kwh a day across the year - that's from the smart meter data from the distributor. Family of 5 in Melbourne. Brick...
16/08/2020 - 21:02
butwhy commented on Parcels Constantly Getting Delivered to Similar Address
I can't help the OP, but I live in a suburb of Melbourne, and there's a town in NSW with the same name. Thankfully the same street name as...
07/08/2020 - 21:38
butwhy replied to cloudie9 on [Pre Order] Bonus Galaxy Buds for Galaxy Note 20 / Galaxy Buds Live for Galaxy Note 20 Ultra @ Samsung & Various Retailers
https://www.samsung.com/au/smartphones/galaxy-note20/performance/ Footnote 21 & 22: "Hybrid SIM tray only available on Galaxy Note20 Ultra....
06/08/2020 - 08:43
butwhy commented on Samsung Galaxy Note 20 256GB $1199.20, Note 20 Ultra 256GB $1479.20 (20% off RRP), Bonus UV Steriliser @ Samsung Education Store
The rest looks good, IMHO they don't seem to have addressed the achilles heel of the thing - authentication. If the in screen finger print...
06/08/2020 - 08:41
butwhy replied to bazingaa on (Solved) Can You Get Refund if You Bought a Wrong mobile voucher from supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths?
Or you may be able to combine a 2nd voucher into one. I'd have it in writing first. I've done this for Telstra previously
25/07/2020 - 22:23
butwhy replied to OzCheapo on Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U 6C/12T 8GB Ram 256GB SSD $1,259.30 @ Lenovo
If your primary use is a tablet, get a surface pro. If you only need occasional tablet use, get a SB
13/07/2020 - 13:18