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PlasticSpaceman replied to  sarahbrisbane on Havaianas Thongs $5 @ Big W
Point taken. My feet are like flippers so it's not an issue. ;-)
17/01/2019 - 13:35
PlasticSpaceman replied to  sarahbrisbane on Havaianas Thongs $5 @ Big W
If you don't like the slides (usually more comfy but can get hot) my vote is for the ones with a cloth strap (eg...
17/01/2019 - 12:51
PlasticSpaceman replied to  GG57 on Nivea Roll On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant $1.69 + Delivery (Free with Prime / $49 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Yeah - I've been using "Body Crystal - Botanica Roll On Deodorant" recently - seems ok, but of course it's a deodorant rather than...
15/01/2019 - 17:17
PlasticSpaceman replied to  alvian on Wi-Fi Outdoor AP/Repeater N300 High Power $49.99 (Save $10) + Free Shipping @ Wavlink Amazon AU
Personally I prefer to wander around on the roof waving metal antenna during thunderstorms. I keep Australia Day weekends for the tradition...
15/01/2019 - 15:51
PlasticSpaceman replied to  SkMed on Vineyard/Wine Club Business Idea. Thoughts?
I think you just answered the question yourself. I'd consider taking up a share, but if none of the family are really all that interested...
15/01/2019 - 08:34
PlasticSpaceman commented on Vineyard/Wine Club Business Idea. Thoughts?
Things is crook in Tallarook? Actually it does look beautiful. It might be easier to lease the vineyard out and operate the new house as a...
14/01/2019 - 08:22
PlasticSpaceman replied to  Neoika on $30 Cashback on $10 (Normally $30) amaysim 10GB Mobile Plan (New Services Only) via ShopBack
Yes, although I also think Amaysim should not send an activated sim in the post. Credit card companies don't for a very good reason.
14/01/2019 - 07:56
PlasticSpaceman commented on $30 Cashback on $10 (Normally $30) amaysim 10GB Mobile Plan (New Services Only) via ShopBack
Interesting. When I signed up it said I could activate it online or wait until it arrived. I chose to wait. The sim took ages to arrive,...
13/01/2019 - 09:39
PlasticSpaceman commented on Westinghouse 536L Top Mount Refrigerator $999.20 ($849.20 with AmEx Cashback) + Delivery @ Domayne
A good price, and I know it's possibly double the price, but I'd seriously try to find the extra cash and get...
11/01/2019 - 18:43
PlasticSpaceman replied to  SmP46 on QCY T1C TWS Bluetooth Earphones US $17.59/AU $24.49, Samsung EVO Plus MicroSD 64GB US $13.09, 256GB US $51.99 Shipped @ GearVita
Pretty much the same experience here. I originally gave them to my daughter who found they would drop out of her ears but I find they fit...
11/01/2019 - 18:24
PlasticSpaceman commented on European Slim Business Casual Suits Two-Piece US $18.69 (AU $26.50) Delivered @ Joybuy
Suit in a pouch? https://youtu.be/uaRhSXX2tp8
10/01/2019 - 21:52
PlasticSpaceman replied to  Lorindor on [Refurbished] Lenovo ThinkPad L440 i5 4GB 128GB SSD Win10 Pro $267.30 Delivered @ Newegg
Sometimes a place will say refurbished to 'as new' in which case maybe the battery will be replaced, but this mob just check to make sure...
10/01/2019 - 12:33
PlasticSpaceman replied to  manic on [Refurbished] Lenovo ThinkPad L440 i5 4GB 128GB SSD Win10 Pro $267.30 Delivered @ Newegg
Heh. I had an old Acer Aspire - for $6 I was able to do a simple CPU upgrade from a wheezy Celeron to a semi decent Core 2 Duo. After...
10/01/2019 - 10:37
PlasticSpaceman commented on [Refurbished] Lenovo ThinkPad L440 i5 4GB 128GB SSD Win10 Pro $267.30 Delivered @ Newegg
Quick search on eBay shows L440 models, refurbished, with 8gb for around the $300 mark so the price is not bad but would want to allow for...
10/01/2019 - 09:47
PlasticSpaceman replied to  BongoOB on Coffee Pods Variety Pack - 30 Pods for $10 + Free Shipping @ Republica Organic
Just drink one in the morning. :-)
08/01/2019 - 08:11
PlasticSpaceman replied to  skwashd on Free Wi-Fi Locations in Australia
Yep. Less likely they would redirect dns but yeah, vpn is best.
07/01/2019 - 21:00
PlasticSpaceman replied to  mokr on Free Wi-Fi Locations in Australia
Well, kinda. White hat here. Https is much better than nothing but you need to trust the certificates that come with your computer (that...
07/01/2019 - 18:35
PlasticSpaceman replied to  Bargainhunter83 on Free Wi-Fi Locations in Australia
...great service, just treat free wifi with suspicion. Assume anything you type on it can be sniffed, so don't log onto anything - in...
07/01/2019 - 18:03
PlasticSpaceman commented on Coffee Pods Variety Pack - 30 Pods for $10 + Free Shipping @ Republica Organic
Paris is my favourite as well. If you want a stronger hit, the Sydney double shot is worth a try.
07/01/2019 - 13:09
PlasticSpaceman replied to  televisi on Broadlink RM Mini3 Wi-Fi / IR US $11.99/AU $17.07 (Expired), Broadlink RM Pro+ US $25.99/AU $37 Delivered @Gazechimp
...but you say you are planning to use a google home as well. So you can just use that - home talks direct to the broadlink. You say 'hey...
06/01/2019 - 08:07
PlasticSpaceman replied to  televisi on Broadlink RM Mini3 Wi-Fi / IR US $11.99/AU $17.07 (Expired), Broadlink RM Pro+ US $25.99/AU $37 Delivered @Gazechimp
Best to use google home to send the command directly to the RM mini
04/01/2019 - 22:41
PlasticSpaceman commented on Selling House: Projector and Screen - Fixture or Not?
The projector etc are chattels and would only be included in sale if specified in contract. Personally I'd be happy to leave the stuff in...
04/01/2019 - 08:29
PlasticSpaceman commented on Xiaomi Mi Robot Accessories Maintenance Plus Kit $15 (Was $45) Delivered @ Roboguy
Well, credit where credit due. It all arrived today. All genuine parts. Definite bargain. Thanks!
03/01/2019 - 23:27
PlasticSpaceman replied to  username02 on $30 Cashback on $10 (Normally $30) amaysim 10GB Mobile Plan (New Services Only) via ShopBack
The issues with cashback seems to be dependent on the specific business so I wouldn't necessarily blame Shopback. Some are better/worse...
02/01/2019 - 17:00
PlasticSpaceman replied to  netslicer on Boost Mobile Prepaid $30 Trio Sim Starter Kit Standard/Micro/Nano $14.95 + Free Shipping @ 3 Brothers Mobiles
Thanks. Unfortunately the same language is used by Optus and Telstra, and it could be taken both ways....
02/01/2019 - 16:05
PlasticSpaceman commented on Boost Mobile Prepaid $30 Trio Sim Starter Kit Standard/Micro/Nano $14.95 + Free Shipping @ 3 Brothers Mobiles
...so they say you get "23GB BONUS ON FIRST 5 RECHARGES". Does that mean for the first month of joining you don't get that 23gb as it's a...
02/01/2019 - 15:12
PlasticSpaceman commented on [NSW] Water Rower A1 (Rowing Exercise Machine) $900 @ Costco (Casula) (Membership Required)
From 174,240 points for the S4 at the Qantas store FWIW https://www.qantasstore.com.au/p/waterrower-100-s4-p1-natural-rower-pack-a/1009646...
31/12/2018 - 17:56
PlasticSpaceman commented on Recently Bought 2008 Holden Commodore Starting to Show Problems. What Are My Options?
1. The issue could be due to any number of things, possibly just a faulty sensor (eg...
31/12/2018 - 09:56
PlasticSpaceman replied to  midfielder on Mitsubishi L4 Grande 710L $1988 & Mitsubishi L4 Grande 650L $1695 + Delivery @ Harvey Norman
Yep - only difference between the two is the grande has effectively an extra shelf. Manual ice maker with no plumbing was a plus for me -...
30/12/2018 - 10:52