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Member Since 08/12/2010
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Location Townsville QLD

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stewy commented on Manual Vs Auto. What's Your Preference?
For a cheap buzz box I'd take manual as the extra cost of manual usually isn't worth it. For almost anything else I'd take auto so long as...
16/09/2019 - 18:47
stewy replied to  useruser on Right decision to resign?
Sick leave is an entitlement, using it up for genuine purposes is not leaching off the system. His employer is directly responsible for his...
15/09/2019 - 23:24
stewy replied to  Eeples on Alternatives to The Maldives - Relaxing Holiday - Approx $6k Budget
Ao Nang is a dump full of pushy Indian touts. One of the worst spots I have been to in Thailand. I'd stay there two nights max and only to...
09/09/2019 - 01:06
stewy commented on How to Use Medicare Card?
For eye issues, just find a bulk billing optometrist and they will do a eye test which is covered by Medicare. Note they may try up sell...
07/09/2019 - 01:59
stewy commented on How to Use Medicare Card?
For some, it's possibly also to do with the way they are brought up back in their home country. In some Asian countries if you want to see...
07/09/2019 - 01:51
stewy replied to  Monkeybob on (Troublesome) New House Builder
>These contracts benefits the builder more than the client unfortunately. Unfortunately this is the truth with these MBA and HIA contracts....
07/09/2019 - 01:46
stewy replied to  chefdillu on [Prime] Lodge L5HS3 5 Piece Set Cast Iron Set Black $91.55 Delivered @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
Just get it for a month and then cancel....
05/09/2019 - 20:08
stewy replied to  z z on How to Buy a Brand New Car? - Advice Please
>And largely it's irrelevant what vehicle I saved on anyway, since it's all about techniques and tricks. Not every car has a 20% or $10k...
04/09/2019 - 19:55
stewy replied to  ripesashimi on [Prime] Lodge L5HS3 5 Piece Set Cast Iron Set Black $91.55 Delivered @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
Mine shipped with DHL from the US to Sydney then to Cairns, where they off-loaded to Aus Post for delivery to the Townsville area. It was...
01/09/2019 - 00:32
stewy commented on Post Your Electricity Bill using the template
Dwelling - Large house with pool How many people- 1 + dog City or State - North Queensland Provider - Ergon (no choice of provider up here)...
16/08/2019 - 00:29
stewy replied to  Simoneee on Worst Mistake While Driving (Impatient)
Pretty sure you'll find that camera is only covering east bound traffic on Third Avenue. You possibly just saw a reflection off the lens....
14/08/2019 - 21:15
stewy commented on White Rabbit Dark Ale $18, Mountain Goat $10, Little Creatures Dog Days Session Ale $17 + More (4/6 Packs) @ Dan Murphy's
Nice solid offering this month from Uncle Dan. Might grab a couple of these ales, but personally I'll be there for at least a couple $45.90...
09/08/2019 - 00:00
stewy replied to  bliss35 on Entry Level Gaming PC: i3 9100F | RX 570 4GB: $499 + $29 Delivery @ Techfast
I've got a 4K monitor on my PC and they really aren't that great for gaming as they need serious GPU power to get decent frame rates....
08/08/2019 - 00:10
stewy replied to  jeeg on [AMA] I am an Electrician
Visual inspection and insulation resistance testing are the primary methods. It is worth noting that any alteration or addition to a...
26/07/2019 - 01:39
stewy replied to  bargaingambler on [AMA] I am an Electrician
I did my apprenticeship part time over 6 years but there was arrangements put in place between my employer and the various Govt...
26/07/2019 - 01:29
stewy replied to  bargaingambler on [AMA] I am an Electrician
This depends where you work. I've got slightly more time in the game than the OP, but my experience is moreso on the heavy industry and...
26/07/2019 - 01:13
stewy replied to  toniyellow on AirAsia Flight Cancelled / Travel Insurance?
The link posted above is a good read. I'd be hitting Air Asia up about your out of pocket expenses and next time fly a decent airline...
18/07/2019 - 00:36
stewy replied to  camshandez on Black Hawk Lamb and Rice Adult Dog Food - 20kg - $84 (Click & Collect) @ Petbarn
Same mine goes through a bag in a month and a half, plus 10kg of chicken drumsticks a month! So big help when I can get this on sale!
17/07/2019 - 22:43
stewy replied to  Wystri Warrick on Mount Franklin Still Water 20x500mL $7.00 + Delivery (Free with Prime/ $49 Spend) @ Amazon AU
When I lived in an area supplied by Sydney Water, I always drank that and would never have contemplated buying bottled water. However not...
14/07/2019 - 02:58
stewy replied to  PepePepeson on Bosch Series 8 9kg Heat Pump Dryer WTW87565AU - $1197.60 Pickup ($1097.60 after Cashback) @ The Good Guys eBay
During the wet season in North Queensland I never had issues drying my clothes indoors on a clothes airer or mould. Same for when I lived...
07/07/2019 - 01:24
stewy commented on Earn 3000-11000 Points When You Spend $50-$180 or More in One Shop Each Week for 3 Weeks @ Woolworths
I got 4000 for $65 X 3 weeks. My pantry and freezer are full to the brim from 10000 for $50 x 4 weeks at Coles. So I'll be giving this deal...
30/06/2019 - 12:59
stewy replied to  try2bhelpful on Australian Bargain Hunters Are Hurting The Economy The RBA Warns as The Price Wars Wage on
Actually I forgot to add c) Queenslanders wanted jobs from mining. In case you missed it, Labor lost what everyone thought was an unlosable...
27/06/2019 - 17:54
stewy replied to  ls123 on Australian Bargain Hunters Are Hurting The Economy The RBA Warns as The Price Wars Wage on
I'd say it was more of a case that people were either a) wary of the spending spree Labor was going to make on useless crap which they had...
26/06/2019 - 22:56
stewy replied to  nikoris on Telstra $65/Month Port-in or New Customer Offers (60GB Data, Unl Calls, 12 Month Contract) Phone or SIM Plans @ JB Hi-Fi
Not if it's attached to a 12 month plan and that is an extra $799 upfront...
21/06/2019 - 21:08
stewy replied to  ssquid on The Good Guys 20% off Storewide @ eBay (Excludes TVs)
Yeah my first Charge HR failed within the warranty period and then the next one somehow got moisture inside and died not long after the...
16/06/2019 - 17:26
stewy commented on What Carrier Do You Use?? Why??
Telstra. Got a good deal for the Pixel 2 XL at JB Hifi before (thanks to Ozbargain) and also need them for their better coverage in my...
09/06/2019 - 01:36
stewy commented on Advice Needed On Accident
I would strongly suggest you try contacting your local state MP. If they are any good, they will be sympathetic to your cause and will help...
05/06/2019 - 22:32
stewy replied to  Ozvalue on [eBay Plus] Gaming PC: Intel i5 9400F RTX 2080 8GB 120GB 8GB DDR4 750W H310M $1244 Delivered @ eBay Techfast
Depends on the game. I mainly play PUBG and that seems to fair better on the Intel processors in the benchmarks I have seen before.
31/05/2019 - 19:26
stewy replied to  Cpt Dumpling on [eBay Plus] Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $356.15 Delivered @ Wireless1 eBay
You really need to try both I think. Some say Bose, some say Sony. For me I found the Sony ones to sit a bit more comfortably on my head....
28/05/2019 - 23:48