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Exchanging Money (USD to Yen)

Travelling with Family to Japan and want to have some cash on hand as an initial starter when we are there. Planning to exchange some USD I have to Yen… In general is it better to exchange …

Grey Imports: Risks???

Simple story…I hope… Wife wants to buy a new phone. She is looking a the Samsung A34…Seems like a good phone.. Most places have the phone at $599…Kogan has it at $391. Same …

Jetstar Airways

Travel on Jetstar: Seating

Hello Everyone… Basic question….Travelling to Japan this year…on Jetstar :(. There are 3 of us….me…wife and kid (10 yo). Does anyone know if Jetstar will seat at least …

Jetstar Airways

Trip to Japan: Jetstar and Bullet Train

Hello Barginers, Just looking at organising a trip to Japan for the family leaving March next year. Seems like the only decent flights are with JetStar. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience …

US purchase and Forwarding Service

Hello Everyone, Just looking for some advice on a good service that will purchase items in the US on my behalf from eBay or a store say…and ship those items to me. I am most sensitive about …

Australian Taxation Office

Capital Gains Tax : Strategies for reduction or elimination

Hello Community, Just wondering if anyone can recommend any resources for the (legal) reduction or elimination of Capital Gains Tax (CGT)? Specific to the point; Can I transfer an asset before …

Guidance Please: Robo Vacuum or Stick Vacuum?

Hello OzBargain Community, Just trying to decide on a new vacuum for the house. Do I put my money in a robot vacuum…have been looking at the Roborock S5Max…currently can be had for …

Help Please - Not Sure What's Happened. Win32kbase.sys BSOD

Hello community… Usually very good with troubleshooting and fixing…but not sure where to go with this one. Switched on the main rig. Normal as expected POST. Main Windows 10 login …

Advice Needed: nbn Roof Installation

Hello All, I am at the tail end of a house renovation where I have added an upstairs office. Adjacent to the office is a north facing pitched roof area with easy access from the office which is a …

GPS App for Tracking Where You Have Been

I wasnt really sure where to post this, but I am hoping for some help. I am looking for a GPS App that will allow you to… Define a bounded area…and it will beep at you if you are …

Recommendation Required - Custom Desks and Shelving (Melbourne)

Hello OzBargain World, Need a recommendation please… I am building a home office space as part of my renovation and I need to deck it out with 2 desks 4 cube shelves (4 x 6) 3 cube shelves …

Minor Networking Issue. Routing Local with VPN

Hello All, I feel a bit guilty not knowing this one…but Im not sure what the issue is. Basically I have a VPN out to the Internet and I also have a number of laptops on the same network as my …

Opinions Please: Should I Have to Pay Freight

Hello All, Just seeking an opinion…. So I am doing a house renovation and we have gone to look at some tiles. I walked into a store in Melbourne and they gave me some options. I made a …

Exetel

Opinions - Should I Churn to Exetel?

Hello World, Currently with Aussie Broadband on a $59.95 deal after Mungi Internet died. The special deal is about to expire and the cost will jump to the regular $79.95 per month. I dont want to …

Maker Groups in Melbourne

Hi All Does anyone know of any Maker groups in Melbourne? I have some laptop and phone screens as well as other salvageable electronics that could potentially be re-used to experiment or make stuff …

Mobile GPS App

Hello community, Hoping someone might be able to help. Im looking for GPS app for my phone which will basically highlight in real-time my journey by leaving a trace on the map. Can anyone recommend …

FOUND: Nintendo Switch. Looking for The Owner

People please post this on all Networks so I can find this person. Place : Melbourne Central Date : 07/03/2019 6:00 PM Main user name on the console : BIJOU Contact me if … 1. You have lost …

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro In Australia

Hi OzB'ers, Can someone please confirm that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro opereates correctly in Australia on all networks…especially on the VodaPhone network? Also…where is the best …

OfficeOne IP900 Camera Setup Help Needed

Hello All, In our last hard rubbish run, I managed to find an OfficeOne IP900 Camera, which to my eyes…when plugged in seems to be functioning. My issue is I dont know how to set it up. I …

Price Setting and Rips Offs

Hello OzBarginers, We had an interesting discussion at lunch today about how stores set prices, how they sell and what the general accepted idea of a "rip off" was. Was hoping I might be …

Recommendations Required (Melb): Heating/Cooling Provider, House Painter, Cabinet Maker

Hello Everyone, In Melbourne and doing a house renovation…partial knockdown and build. I need to… * install a heating a cooling solution * install cabinets in the kitchen and …

How Do I Build an XSL File from an Access DB

Hi All, I have an Access DB and would like to produce an XSL file from the DB using the fields contained in the DB. The XSL will then be used within a program that can read XSL to transform results …

How Do I Become a DJ?

Another one I'd like to tick off the bucket list. I' looking for courses I can attend that will teach the basics of being a DJ and putting tracks together. I don't know if this will …

Yes! Its free. But is it moral?

Hello OzBarginers, So…there has been much discussion around the office today about the morality of…whether it is right or wrong to take something that is given for free. Let me expand …

What Is The Name of The Connector?

Hello All, Im trying to find the offical name of the 6-pin connector found on power packs typically used to for HDD enclosures. A typical power pack with this connector would be KY-05046S-12-H. The …

Solar Energy System : Should I or Should I not

Hi Everyone, Simple question…I hope… I'm renovating in Victoria. Should I or should I not invest in a Solar Energy System (Panels/Battery)…and if so what should I go with? Is …

OpenWRT: Anyone Using This on Their Asus RT-AC68U

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone is using OpenWRT on their router? I have an Asus RT-AC68U and I am wondering if I should bother installing this or perhaps something different? Phil

How Long Should an iPad Battery Last?

Hello OzBarginers, Hoping this community can shed some light. Bought an iPad Air 128GB in January 2015. Device has been used every day since for about 6-8 hours. Battery now does a full charge but …

FTTP NBN - What router should I buy?

Hello All, Just upgraded my NBN Plan to 100Mbps, but I still cant realise a good speed due to my WiFi. Apparently I don't have a good router. My connection is FTTP. What router does this …

Bags of Ice (for Esky/Drinks)

Hi all… Simple I hope. Hosting a kids birthday and need to know where I can get the best deal on bags of ice for the esky? I am in inner Melbourne if that helps. TIA…. Brant

What Is a Good Transport Company? [Relocating Sydney to Melbourme]

Hello Everyone, I have a relative in Sydney who is re-locating to Melbourne. Can anyone recommend a good transport company to transfer furniture etc.? Thank you all. Brant

May the 4th be with you

Hi OzBarginers, Anyone know if Target is doing a "May the 4th be with you" Poster this year as in past years?? Brant

Return of The Jedi in Windsor/Prahran Area (Melbourne)

Just wondering if anyone happens to be from the Windsor/Prahran area of Melbourne? I was driving past earlier today and noticed a number of poles with a "Return of the Jedi" flyer on them. …

House Renovations: Demolishing and Rebuilding

Hello OzBargainers, The wife and I have decided to bit the bullet and renovate our home rather than try and buy a new place at some crazy price. We are in Melbourne and our plan is to demolish the …

Parts Recommendation for new system build required!

Hello OzBarginers, I have always built every PC I've owned…but haven't built one now for about 10 years. So, I am looking for recommendations of parts to build a new PC. I dont want …

Free postage/delivery/shipping of packages interstate and overseas - ideas?

Hello Barginers, I am a researcher doing work around Retro Computing and Gaming. I am often offered documentation, magazines, books or actual hardware to use in my research. The problem is the items …