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smoothymcmellow commented on Huawei P20 Pro (Dual Sim 4G/4G, 128GB/6GB) - Black $863.20 + Postage (Free with eBay Plus) @ Allphones eBay
I snagged this phone on the $65 Telstra deal last week. Amazing phone, camera is insane, great battery life, size is good. Ticks 95% of the...
17/10/2018 - 08:57
smoothymcmellow replied to  fishybone on Qantas Double Status Credits on QF Flights between 23 Oct 2018 and 30 Jun 2019 (Must Register and Book between 11 - 16 Oct)
Worked out fix for chrome Go to incognito so not signed in Click link to deal from ozb Do not click register button yet. Sign in to qantas...
11/10/2018 - 10:52
smoothymcmellow replied to  smoothymcmellow on Telstra $65 Plan | 80GB Data | Unlimited Talk & Text | 24 Month Contract with $0 Upfront Fee on Selected Phones @ JB Hi-Fi
Just got the phone now. JBs issue is they get a 1k voucher but the Oppo and Huawei are $1099 in system. The fix is to change price to $999...
11/10/2018 - 10:18
smoothymcmellow replied to  smoothymcmellow on Telstra $65 Plan | 80GB Data | Unlimited Talk & Text | 24 Month Contract with $0 Upfront Fee on Selected Phones @ JB Hi-Fi
Seems I am the test dummy to get all issued resolved for everyone else. Will be fine soon
11/10/2018 - 10:11
smoothymcmellow replied to  aspirepranesh on Telstra $65 Plan | 80GB Data | Unlimited Talk & Text | 24 Month Contract with $0 Upfront Fee on Selected Phones @ JB Hi-Fi
Commenting here for visibility. I signed up this morning at JB Hifi Altona North, P20 pro. They didn't know of the deal. Happily honoured...
11/10/2018 - 09:57
smoothymcmellow commented on Telstra $65 Plan | 80GB Data | Unlimited Talk & Text | 24 Month Contract with $0 Upfront Fee on Selected Phones @ JB Hi-Fi
No stock of p20 pro in blue at altona north or other inner west stores. Black only. Just grabbed one. Thanks OP
11/10/2018 - 09:13
smoothymcmellow replied to  Archi on [VIC] Yamazaki 12yr $169.99 Hakushu 12yr $149.99 (Yamazaki & Hakushu Distiller Reserve) @ Costco Docklands (Membership Required)
Also honestly look at buying Scotch/Gin/Vodka instead whilst in Japan. The prices are crazy cheap, some of the best in the world. The Jap...
03/10/2018 - 13:42
smoothymcmellow replied to  Archi on [VIC] Yamazaki 12yr $169.99 Hakushu 12yr $149.99 (Yamazaki & Hakushu Distiller Reserve) @ Costco Docklands (Membership Required)
Best place for mine is a shop called "La Cave de Yamaya". Look for it on google maps, one in Akasaka.
03/10/2018 - 13:39
smoothymcmellow replied to  Jimmycfc on [VIC] Yamazaki 12yr $169.99 Hakushu 12yr $149.99 (Yamazaki & Hakushu Distiller Reserve) @ Costco Docklands (Membership Required)
It's been getting harder and harder each year. When I first moved to Japan 3 years ago, you could find Yamazaki 12 for $50ish, Nikka 18...
03/10/2018 - 13:04
smoothymcmellow replied to  iversonjack on Sale on Express Bus Tickets for Japan Intercity Travel - ¥1500 (AU $19) @ Rakuten Travel
I did a long weekend in Okinawa when I lived in Japan a year or so ago. We stayed at the Kise Beach Palace, a little drive from Naha but a...
05/09/2018 - 11:51
smoothymcmellow replied to  Keeno on Amazon Echo (2nd Gen) Dot $49 (Was $79), Julius Marlow Fade Men's Oxford Shoes $79.98 (Was $159.95) Delivered @ Amazon AU
There were many comments from people who ordered and had the same experience, seems a process flaw
29/08/2018 - 12:43
smoothymcmellow commented on Amazon Echo (2nd Gen) Dot $49 (Was $79), Julius Marlow Fade Men's Oxford Shoes $79.98 (Was $159.95) Delivered @ Amazon AU
Be really careful when ordering shoes off Amazon, last deal it was one size off for the same brand. For example if you select a 9 AU, they...
29/08/2018 - 08:32
smoothymcmellow replied to  bakerindisguise on $2 McFlurry with Oreo Cookies @ McDonald's via App
I'm amazed at how many people have the energy to complain about slighty melted soft serve and 15c plastic bags. Give the poor staff who...
02/08/2018 - 12:54
smoothymcmellow replied to  Yrav on [Amazon Prime] Julius Marlow Hunter Tan & Black $59.98 (Was $149.95) @ Amazon AU
They sent the EU size, I ordered a 9.5AU, got sent an 8.5, can't exchange only refund
24/07/2018 - 10:01
smoothymcmellow replied to  JohJoh on [Amazon Prime] Julius Marlow Hunter Tan & Black $59.98 (Was $149.95) @ Amazon AU
I got hit with this too, 8.5 arrived after ordering 9.5AU, customer service won't replace only refund and now the right size is...
24/07/2018 - 09:56
smoothymcmellow replied to  shockme79 on Suntory Kakubin Blended Japanese Whisky 700ml $40 @ Liquorland
Like most Japanese whiskey, very smooth, not a lot of peat Definitely not as sweet as a bourbon, but if you're gonna like a cheap whiskey,...
10/07/2018 - 12:23
smoothymcmellow commented on Gage Roads Mixed Pack 8x330ml $10 (Was $27) @ Woolworths
Got some in VIC, thanks OP
10/06/2018 - 12:10
smoothymcmellow replied to  HighAndDry on Justify buying a ‘Fun’ Car?
[@knick007](/comment/6017371/redir): OP you could always consider a hot hatch Something like a VW GTI will provide loads of fun but still a...
06/06/2018 - 09:21
smoothymcmellow commented on Noumea Return from $466 Melbourne / $475 Sydney Flying Qantas @ Flight Scout
Thanks OP, my wife's family lives there and this is super cheap. Appreciate it
05/06/2018 - 12:29
smoothymcmellow replied to  samfisher5986 on Noumea Return from $466 Melbourne / $475 Sydney Flying Qantas @ Flight Scout
Unsure this is accurate I have been a couple of times, New Caledonia is beautiful, a quick flight to isle of pines and you get a pristine...
05/06/2018 - 12:28
smoothymcmellow replied to  Bellpop on The Biltong Man Biltong 100g $6.99 @ ALDI
Agreed, we used to love their jerky but lately it's so chewy and dry. My mate suggested I try Riverina Jerky, ordered a sampler pack,...
28/05/2018 - 08:31
smoothymcmellow commented on Airlines Servicing Australia I Won't Fly
Angkor Air, Cambodian national airline. Had tickets booked directly with them, getting confirmation emails the morning of the flight, rock...
14/05/2018 - 08:42
smoothymcmellow replied to  TimeWaster on Do Rich People from Sydney's Eastern Suburbs Use OzB?
Spot on, one of my friends from high school is in the super rich category, talking owning at least 10 buildings at 30% LVR, receiving rent...
19/04/2018 - 13:23
smoothymcmellow commented on Sydney to London $628 Return with Singapore Airlines + LOT Airlines (Nov 2018) via myholidays
Seems you can book loads of dates with multiple airlines through lots of sites. Common factor seems to be the LOT leg being practically...
10/04/2018 - 18:13
smoothymcmellow replied to  farknos on How Reasonable Is It to Expect to Negotiate on Newly Released Cars? (i30 N)
This is good advice if it is actually a 6 month wait Friend of mine pre-ordered a Toyota 86, they kept delaying his build/ship date. Ended...
10/04/2018 - 10:45
smoothymcmellow replied to  Cheap Charlie on Give Me Some OzBargain Advice - Hyundai i30 Active / Mazda 3 Maxx / Holden Astra R/R+
Now I need to check my paperwork, certain it was a manufacture warranty extension however will check tonight. Thanks for the heads up!
09/04/2018 - 16:21
smoothymcmellow replied to  wayfastwhitie on Give Me Some OzBargain Advice - Hyundai i30 Active / Mazda 3 Maxx / Holden Astra R/R+
You can easily extend the Mazda warranty to 5 years without much haggle, they threw that in for me when I challenged them on the Hyundai...
09/04/2018 - 14:42
smoothymcmellow replied to  cauilfield on Give Me Some OzBargain Advice - Hyundai i30 Active / Mazda 3 Maxx / Holden Astra R/R+
I got a dealer demo Mazda 3 Astina late last year, absolutely love it. Went out thinking I would buy a i30 SR, felt very plastic to me,...
09/04/2018 - 14:40
smoothymcmellow commented on Win a Trip to Japan for 2 Worth $12,778 from Flight Centre [Age 18-39]
Used Fenrics Here is mine http://a.pgtb.me/kCsvxD/nNdK1?w=66256367&e=186717700
08/04/2018 - 18:20