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smoothymcmellow replied to  smoothymcmellow on Differing cultural norms - worldly insights
To try to solve the problem we provided PDFs with photo directions from the nearest station and pictures of the outside of the building....
02/01/2019 - 09:08
smoothymcmellow replied to  unclesnake on Differing cultural norms - worldly insights
I was managing a group of serviced apartments scattered throughout Tokyo, the address system is an absolute nightmare and Google maps can...
02/01/2019 - 09:05
smoothymcmellow replied to  andrgram on Huawei Mate 20: Unlimited Calls & Text + 80GB Data 24 Month Plan $55/Month @ Telstra via JB Hi-Fi
P20 Pro battery life it great as well. I'm yet to run out of juice with a full day of conference calls, podcast listening, sport browsing...
13/12/2018 - 11:05
smoothymcmellow replied to  Sensui on Huawei P20 Pro on Telstra Network (Unlimited Talk & Text, 80GB Data) $55/Month (24 Month Contract, Min Cost $1320) @ JB Hi-Fi
It's an amazing phone and half the price of the mate 20 pro with similar specs
05/12/2018 - 18:56
smoothymcmellow replied to  wooldogs on Origin Energy Electricity Usage Discounts: SA 18%, NSW 25%, QLD 28%, VIC 41% @ 9Saver
Agreed, the discounts are just marketing spin. I feel energy "bargains" should be banned from ozb unless the post includes kWh rates vs...
15/11/2018 - 07:08
smoothymcmellow replied to  couger on Huawei P20 Pro Black $878 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Agreed, not sure why so much of an upgrade? slightly better cpu, same camera, slightly bigger battery but higher res screen which will...
07/11/2018 - 20:46
smoothymcmellow replied to  Gordon84 on Yamaha ATS1080B Soundbar 2.1 $191.50 Delivered @ Videopro eBay
You're a good man, you learnt a valuable ozbargainer lesson
07/11/2018 - 13:18
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