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hogehoge51 commented on Buying Laptop in Japan
Kakaku.com will tell you the range and prices available. (Kakaku.com is your friend for any big purchase in Japan!)…
03/08/2023 - 09:01
hogehoge51 replied to spackbace on Buying Laptop in Japan
No, they are all universal power supplies. (I’ve bought 5 or 6 back over last 15 years)
03/08/2023 - 08:53
hogehoge51 replied to duodeta on JAL: Tokyo Direct Return from Sydney $1140 or Melbourne $1134 (2x 23kg Bags) @ BYOJet/Aunt Betty via Google Flights
Changing at nippori is one small option for NRT flights. The 乗換 at 上野 is much more of a pain for the skyliner but the skyliner is a…
20/05/2023 - 08:41
hogehoge51 replied to JimmyF on Qantas Flight Credit - Anyone Able to Get a Refund from Qantas?
It is a a credit convertible to cash. That has been clearly stated by qantas in every communication. Qantas/the govt cancelled the flights,…
07/03/2023 - 08:27
hogehoge51 replied to Mr Haj on What to Buy in The USA?
Craft beer. Much Cheaper than generic beer here, let alone what they ask for craft beer here. (That was 2016, before the craft beer boom…
11/06/2022 - 09:13
hogehoge51 replied to locknuts on Should We Have The Right to Opt out Medicare and Full in with Private Health Insurance or Vice Versa?
Japan has a 30% co payment. Also covers dental. You may think 30% is high, but prices are also capped. In my experience you can almost…
19/05/2022 - 23:12
hogehoge51 commented on Should We Have The Right to Opt out Medicare and Full in with Private Health Insurance or Vice Versa?
We have a strange form of welfare in Australia where those who can pay twice, and those who can’t get it free. Those who are in between…
18/05/2022 - 08:56
hogehoge51 commented on Suggestions for a 6+ Seater Car for The Family? (Budget $100k - $150k)
Become Mr. Alphard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ssDXeiDHbM https://www.j-spec.com.au/lineup/Toyota/Alphard_Hybrid/30_series/info/id-C12
21/03/2022 - 12:14
hogehoge51 replied to Stoozer on How Do People Reduce The Amount of Income Tax They Pay?
I'm happy to deliver some annual training to explain it, for a mere $28k, or $7k in 4 installments on your favorite deferred payment scheme.
03/03/2022 - 13:12
hogehoge51 replied to tik tok on How Do People Reduce The Amount of Income Tax They Pay?
As an individual, you'll pay tax when you take the money out of the offshore company to pay your living expenses. Many big corps are stuck…
03/03/2022 - 13:09
hogehoge51 commented on How Do People Reduce The Amount of Income Tax They Pay?
This is what I know, looking at it from "first principles". I'd be keen to know if there is anything else. - Contribute to super with…
03/03/2022 - 12:13
hogehoge51 replied to reactor-au on Dan to Add 1.75% Levy on Some New Builds in Victoria
No, most taxes are essentially social insurance policies, those. Pensions, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, even defence could be…
20/02/2022 - 09:20
hogehoge51 commented on Best Non-Traditional Instant Noodle
Have a look at the Japanese food import wholesalers, they have online stores:…
18/02/2022 - 11:08
hogehoge51 commented on The Age Old Question - Are All HDMI Cables The Same?
Hdmi is a high speed digital protocol. The higher resolutions need to operate at higher speeds, and at those speeds transmission errors due…
24/01/2022 - 09:42
hogehoge51 commented on Do You Speak Any Other Languages Fluently?
Japanese. To work and live in Japan. After 20 years I still don't consider myself fluent, but there are a few benchmarks I can give from…
28/12/2021 - 23:14
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28/12/2021 - 22:56