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mathew42 commented on 3-Pairs Heavy Duty Australian Merino Extra Thick Wool Socks - $24.95 + Free Delivery @ Goodbrand
Is this actually on sale or is it the standard price?
19/06/2017 - 11:18
mathew42 replied to  potplanty on Motorola Moto Z 32GB - €252.20 (~AU $370) Delivered @ Amazon Germany
I think it depends on the popularity of the item, price and saving. For popular items less than $2 (e.g. LED lights), the potential...
19/06/2017 - 10:34
mathew42 replied to  potplanty on Motorola Moto Z 32GB - €252.20 (~AU $370) Delivered @ Amazon Germany
[Sufficient quantity](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:deal_posting_guidelines#limited_quantity) is generally regarded as 10 or more.
19/06/2017 - 08:47
mathew42 replied to  imahapyboy on Big W LEGO Sale up to to 41% off RRP - All Items Listed in Post
Annoyed that I purchased several of the sets from Myer earlier in the week for a slightly higher price :-(. Consolation is that I do have...
16/06/2017 - 12:29
mathew42 commented on Sony DSC-W830 Compact Camera Zeiss Lens 20.1MP 8x Zoom $118 (save $46) Harvey Norman
For kids I would recommend a 'tough' camera so when dropped or stepped on there are no tears. The tradeoff is higher price and lower zoom.
14/06/2017 - 16:59
mathew42 replied to  jv on Magnetic Rowing Machine for $199 @ ALDI Special Buys
A wee bit nippy in November. [Masters Games](http://www.australianmastersgames.com/extra.asp?ID=7968) is closer to home and possibly warmer.
13/06/2017 - 12:13
mathew42 commented on 25% off Selected LEGO + Extra off with Codes @ Myer
[Creator Expert Assembly Square...
13/06/2017 - 10:00
mathew42 replied to  MadJD on Motorola Moto G5 Plus 16GB/3GB $349.92, 32GB/4GB $409.32 (Sold Out) Delivered (AU) @ Mobileciti eBay
[Specs on GSM Arena](http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g5_plus-8453.php) have the differences between US & International model. My...
12/06/2017 - 16:54
mathew42 replied to  MadJD on Motorola Moto G5 Plus 16GB/3GB $349.92, 32GB/4GB $409.32 (Sold Out) Delivered (AU) @ Mobileciti eBay
The US models a magnetometer sensor whereas the International models have NFC (on front under moto logo). I'm not sure why the difference,...
12/06/2017 - 14:16
mathew42 replied to  KitchenSink on 5x USB LED Mini Flashlights US $0.07 (AU $0.10) Delivered @ GearBest
I've ignored these deals for ages. Today resistence crumbled.
08/06/2017 - 20:07
mathew42 replied to  jv on Marvel Heroes Collectors Tin $0.20 @ Woolworths
Councils around the country are replacing annual hard rubbish collections with on demand services. **IMHO Un-Australian!!!!!**
08/06/2017 - 11:46
mathew42 commented on Logitech K400 Plus $36.10 + $9 Shipping (or Free Click & Collect) @ Bing Lee eBay
Great for using with a Raspberry Pi.
26/05/2017 - 12:00
mathew42 replied to  pizzaguy on Pushys Half Yearly Clearance Lezyne 300XL $20, USB 300LM Light $10, 3HR Fuel Packs $10, $20 off $100 + Delivery
Cyclists should be setting the angle of these lights so they point slightly downards and towards the left to minimise the impact on other...
26/05/2017 - 11:58
mathew42 replied to  hokonfan on Pushys Half Yearly Clearance Lezyne 300XL $20, USB 300LM Light $10, 3HR Fuel Packs $10, $20 off $100 + Delivery
I find the Mako 150LM is more than bright enough on suburban roads for you to be clearly visible from several hundred metres away.
25/05/2017 - 22:27
mathew42 replied to  thewinchester on Pushys Half Yearly Clearance Lezyne 300XL $20, USB 300LM Light $10, 3HR Fuel Packs $10, $20 off $100 + Delivery
I placed an order shortly before writing comment for the Mako light set and some other gear was marked as posted today and confirmed as...
25/05/2017 - 22:25
mathew42 commented on Pushys Half Yearly Clearance Lezyne 300XL $20, USB 300LM Light $10, 3HR Fuel Packs $10, $20 off $100 + Delivery
The [NiteRider Mako 150lm/Cherry Bomb 35lm Lightset](https://www.pushys.com.au/niterider-mako-150lm-cherry-bomb-35lm-lightset.html) for...
25/05/2017 - 13:10
mathew42 replied to  abbasmhd on Lifetime Access to 1TB of Cloud Storage for USD $29 ($38.89) (Was $3,600 99% off), 2TB US $49 @ Zoolz
Likely to be **Ponzi scheme** Please refer to previous comments on Tuesday in [Lifetime Access to 1TB of Cloud Storage for USD $29 ($38.89)...
24/05/2017 - 10:46
mathew42 replied to  randomrandom on Xiaomi Mi 300mbps Wi-Fi Repeater 2 - English Version US$7.99 (~AU$ 10.69) Delivered - Ship out within 48 Working Hours @Zapals
[@twocsies](/comment/4714698/redir): I think we are pretty much in agreement, especially when you consider that I wrote this in my first...
24/05/2017 - 09:10
mathew42 replied to  randomrandom on Xiaomi Mi 300mbps Wi-Fi Repeater 2 - English Version US$7.99 (~AU$ 10.69) Delivered - Ship out within 48 Working Hours @Zapals
[@twocsies](/comment/4714178/redir): If the antennas share the same channel, then both antennas cannot send / transmit at the same time....
23/05/2017 - 22:45
mathew42 replied to  randomrandom on Xiaomi Mi 300mbps Wi-Fi Repeater 2 - English Version US$7.99 (~AU$ 10.69) Delivered - Ship out within 48 Working Hours @Zapals
It is using wireless to send data to the router and also using the same wireles network to send data from the repeater to the device:...
23/05/2017 - 21:56
mathew42 replied to  99altezza on Xiaomi Mi 300mbps Wi-Fi Repeater 2 - English Version US$7.99 (~AU$ 10.69) Delivered - Ship out within 48 Working Hours @Zapals
Wifi Repeaters will halve your wireless performance. The better option is a wireless access point connected via an ethernet cable to your...
23/05/2017 - 21:30
mathew42 replied to  ajdlinux on TSA Approved Locks Keyed - $3.29 each (Save $7.66) / 2 for $6 (Save $14) + $8 Shipping @ Global Travel Products
TSA approved locks are as secure as twisty ties. The difference is TSA staff know how to open TSA approved locks.
18/05/2017 - 14:08
mathew42 commented on Soniq S55UV16A-AU 55" 4K UHD Smart LED LCD TV $599 at JB Hi-Fi
In the same email, [Sony 8500D 75" at...
18/05/2017 - 13:03
mathew42 commented on Sony SRSXB3B Portable Wireless Bluetooth® Speaker Black $129 Delivered @ Myer
Support for Google ChromeCast is the [feature](http://store.sony.com.au/SRSXB3B.html#q=srsxb3&start=1) avaiable in newer models that makes...
18/05/2017 - 11:45
mathew42 commented on Economy Round the World 3 Stop Airfare from $1095 with Virgin @ Flight Centre
Any options for avoiding Los Angeles (e.g. Vancouver)?
18/05/2017 - 11:37
mathew42 commented on Securifi Almond+ Long Range Touchscreen Wireless Dual Band AC Gigabit Wi-Fi Router / Access Point - $221.10 Shipped @ My IT Hub
Interesting product, but how frequently are security updates released? Is it possible to disable the remote access features as I consider...
17/05/2017 - 17:49
mathew42 replied to  hollykryten on MAGIMIX 3 Piece Creative Disc Set $0.01 Free Click & Collect DAVID JONES
Most likely bonus offer with purchase of food processor.
17/05/2017 - 09:51
Olympus TG-4 Camera $381 at The Good Guys
mathew42 posted a deal Olympus TG-4 Camera $381 at The Good Guys
[Olympus TG-4](https://www.olympus.com.au/Products/Compact-Digital-Cameras/T-Series/TG-4/Overview) is constantly rated as the best "tough...
12/05/2017 - 20:09
mathew42 replied to  downforce on Motorola Moto G5 Plus 32GB/4GB RAM $429 Shipped at Mobileciti
The US version doesn't have NFC. Many in US are asking why can't we have the international version?
11/05/2017 - 15:42