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Why Do Australian Department Stores Only Sell Crappy Phones?

All the phones sold in supermarkets and department stores are crappy, the specifications are like decades ago.

Can Bank Close Inactive/Dormant Accounts without Notice?

I know the answer is YES, which was reflected in this post https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/445545. But what if there is still balance in the account? If I leave just $0.01 in the …

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[QLD] Select Suncorp CTP Insurance and Get a $30 Gift Card @ Suncorp

expired [QLD] Select Suncorp CTP Insurance and Get a $30 Gift Card @ Suncorp

Direct link: https://public.suncorp.gji.com.au/ Not sure when this offer expires. Please note the details you provide must be those of the registered vehicle owner and the offer is valid for QLD …

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$30 off Flights @ BYOJet

expired $30 off Flights @ BYOJet

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I came across to this promo code when searching Int'l flight on iwtf. I don't know the T&C and what time it will stop but just try the code and it works. BYOjet is a part of Flight …

poll Questions of Purchasing New Tyres

I want to replace two of my front tyres but not sure where to buy them. Also what tyres do you recommend for Camry (215/60/R16) doing less than 10,000 KM per year? I am after comfort, grip and …

Most Inexpensive Car with Complete Active Safety Package

It is down to two questions: Which car make's active safety features is better package among others? I know not all active safety are the same. I am wondering which ones are better than others …

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Westpac Ignite 0% Balance Transfer for 30 Months, 2% Transfer Fee

expired Westpac Ignite 0% Balance Transfer for 30 Months, 2% Transfer Fee

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I recently received this offer in letter for my dormant Westpac Ignite credit card: 0% p.a. balance transfer for 30 month with 2% fee, total amount up to 80% of the credit limit. You can submit the …

Kogan Mobile

New Undisclosed Kogan Mobile SIM Receiving Spam SMS

Recently purchased and activated a new Kogan Mobile SIM on their EXTRA LARGE plan. I never disclosed the number and only made phone calls between family members. Now I keep receiving spam text msgs …

Google

How Well Does Google Know You

If you are curious go to https://myactivity.google.com/myactivity, especially https://www.google.com/maps/timeline. But we still need to give Google some credit because they at least give you the …

Home Loan Rate up but Repayment Drops

Just received rate change notice from my bank that it increases the rate by 0.09% for my PPOR. But the repayment in the letter actually drops a few dollars. Why is that?

How Many Times Do You Use The 15c Resusable Bag?

But overall, reusable bags need to be used at least 50 times in order for their environmental benefits to be realised. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-24/war-on-waste-what-bags... But from the …

Worth investing more on an HP DC7800 box?

Current specs are: E8500/4GB/160GB HDD/On board audio video cards I mainly use this DC7800 for web browsing, watching youtube, MS Office and documents, occasionally photo and video processing. I am …

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Sony Clinic: Alpha Edition A6000, Α7/Α9 Free Seminar (Perth, Auckland, Melbourne)

expired Sony Clinic: Alpha Edition A6000, Α7/Α9 Free Seminar (Perth, Auckland, Melbourne)

Sony Clinic: Alpha Edition Do you have a Sony Alpha and want to learn how to get the most out of your camera from an expert? Then the Sony Clinic: Alpha Edition is for you. Two sessions will be …

Is It Worth Buying Aurion over Camry (Used)

I read driving Aurion is not inspiring either, even with the V6 and 200KW power. Is it worth forking another couple of thousands for a used Aurion? There are two cars in the market I am interested …

eBay Australia

Ebay free listing T&C, don't understand

There is this "Good ‘Til Cancelled listings" clause in the "List & Sell 5 Unwanted Xmas Gifts for Free" T&C. Good ‘Til Cancelled listings created during the …

TRS Paper Form

Uploaded is the paper form at the airport TRS counter. I didn't find any on official http://www.border.gov.au/. https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/83594/53371/trs_paperf... To contact them …

Flybuys

What Coles Flybuys Spending for Points Offers Have You Received?

I am trying to find out what min spending/max points and max spending/min points offers Flybuys ever sends out. Mine is $40/2000 pts and $220/500 pts Early this year I had to spend big at Coles and …

poll Your Opinion on Used Prius

I am after a used car for my parents. Most of the time there are only them two in the car to shopping centre and visiting me (10 min motorway). Initially we are looking at Camry and Accord around …

Am I Better off Paying The Minimum Credit Card Balance

My Credit Card company is currently offering 3% pa rate for six months. My home loan is on 4% pa rate and all my funds are in the offset account. Am I 1% better off if I take this offer and pay the …

poll Dishwasher Uses Less Electricity and Water than Handwashing

I often saw dishwasher and washing tablet commercials claiming dishwasher uses less electricity and water than handwashing. I find it hard to comprehend so I did a bit search. First I was redirected …

Why Airlines Are Allowed to Over-Sell Seats?

Have any one of you encountered these situations: The restaurant say: Sorry we oversold your table and do you mind coming back tomorrow for your anniversary dinner? The theater says: Sorry we …

Shopping Centre Car Parks with Numberplate Recognition System

I noticed more and more shopping centres now have car parks with number plate recognition system, where you can enter the car park freely but with boomgates at the exit. The boomgates don't open …

Optus Prepaid SIM (Start Kit) Must Be Activated within 30 Days of Purchase

I recently noticed that Optus Start Kit SIM card sold in Coles and Woolworhts all have this label stuck on the package. And there is also a expiry date at the back of the package, e.g. 01 Nov …

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expired 15% off Plus Free Shipping at Jurlique (Online Only)

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Enjoy 15% off plus free shipping (From HSBC Credit card offer) Pamper yourself with 15% off Jurlique items when you purchase online at jurlique.com.au using your HSBC credit card. Offer ends 1 April …

Dilemma: 1994 Accord Faulty Engine

I bought a 1994 Honda Accord for $2000 last year and put $1000 on it since. It drove perfectly until a few weeks ago there was smoke and burning smell from the engine while on road. I managed to …

What's The Difference between Brand and Generic Everyday Products?

There are Coles / Woolies own generic products and other premium brand products in the super markets, such as sugar, salt, milk, flour, etc. I simply cannot tell the difference. Why are people buying …

How to Reduce Income?

My income had a sudden boost that will exceed the $90K medicare levy surcharge threshold. How do I reduce this year's income to make it below $90K? Thanks.

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expired 10% off Virgin Australia Domestic and International Flights

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Special Virgin Australia leisure travel offer Exclusive offer for Corporate clients of Virgin Australia and their travel companions. Enjoy 10% off Virgin Australia Domestic, Trans- Tasman, …

poll Expiry Date and Due Date

There are millions of expiry dates in our lives: gift cards, rego, insurnace, groceries, phone credits, etc. But I am confused when it actually expires. Does consumer laws have any definition? My …

Buying Investment Property without Finance

What's your opinion on purchasing investment property using full cash instead of finance? Any pros and cons? My two cents: Pros: No fees and interest. Every dollar after the maintenance and …

poll What Would You Do with a Windfall?

Say you receive a windfall, let it be an inheritance, a lotto win, a tax return, etc. The amount is not big enough to change your life but can make a short difference. What would you do with it?

American Express

poll How Many AmEx 2015 Shop Small Puchases Did You Make?

I have three AmEx cards and made 19 purchases in total. I found only three stores in Brisbane to top up Go card, three in the city and the other 20KM away, which really limited the choices. And how …

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Free Snapfish Photobook Softcover 13x18cm (P/H Apply)

expired Free Snapfish Photobook Softcover 13x18cm (P/H Apply)

It's been ages since last free Snapfish deal. Free Snapfish Photobook Softcover 13x18cm (P/H Apply, $4.95) Normally $9.95 Valid for new or existing accounts. P/H charge of $4.95 applies… see …

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[QLD] Switch Your CTP to QBE & Receive a Gift Card of up to $50 (over 30yo & 12 Month Renewal)

expired [QLD] Switch Your CTP to QBE & Receive a Gift Card of up to $50 (over 30yo & 12 Month Renewal)

I am in the market to renew my QLD Rego and found this on QBE website. The title is straightfrward but there are some hurdles: Queensland Only; Owner must be over 30 years old; The offer is valid …

How Do You Tell The Battery Is Actually Dead?

I am no mechanic and know little about cars. And I always follow the manual or what the mechanics ask me to do. Last year the battery went flat and I called out an RACQ roadside assistant. He told …

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NAB Qantas Rewards Card + 20K QFF Pts - $95 Annual Fee

expired NAB Qantas Rewards Card + 20K QFF Pts - $95 Annual Fee

Not as attractive as current offers from other banks. But assuming 1 QFF : 1 Cent conversion rate, you are still $200-$95 = $105 ahead. You could be flying sooner with 20,000 bonus Qantas Points* …

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NAB Qantas Rewards Prem  Card + 40K QFF Pts + 15 mo 0%p.a Bal Transfer - $250 Annual Fee

expired NAB Qantas Rewards Prem Card + 40K QFF Pts + 15 mo 0%p.a Bal Transfer - $250 Annual Fee

Earn up to 40,000 bonus Qantas Points* with NAB Qantas Rewards Premium Card when you apply by 11 October 2015, are approved and make an everyday purchase within 90 days^. Annual fee is $250. Two …

People Buying Carton of Bottle Water

Maybe I am too stingy but I don't understand why people buying carton of bottle water. I don't have problem buying bottle water on the go but why do we need to pile the carton at home. …

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Suncorp Platinum Credit Card 0% p.a. on BT for 18 Months (Annual Fee $169)

expired Suncorp Platinum Credit Card 0% p.a. on BT for 18 Months (Annual Fee $169)

0% p.a. for 18 months on balances transferred (reverts to cash advance rate)^. The convenience of Visa payWave allowing you to make purchases under $100 in seconds by holding your card against the …

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5% Cashback on PayPass Purchases @ ME Bank (New Customers Only)

expired 5% Cashback on PayPass Purchases @ ME Bank (New Customers Only)

extended to June 30 Yes, the ME Bank 5% Cash Back offer is back, again. Same as https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/159659 Apply between 03/03/2014 ~ 01/05/2015, enjoy 6 months of 5% cashback. Terms …

Current Credit Card 0% Balance Transfer offers

I am after some 0% balance transfer credit card and compiled a list so far. This is just a snapshot that I can find and some has transfer fee (citi) some have discount first year annual fee, some …

How much shall I charge for occational property management?

A friend's friend has a few rental properties in Bris and want someone to looking after them because he is inter-state. My responsibility involves open home, inspection, regular inspection, …

AirAsia

How Early Shall I Be at The Airport for AirAsia Flight to KUL?

I bought the ticket OOL->KUL (Gold Coast to KL) from AirAsia. Taking-off is 09:05 hours and this is the only flight to KUL. I checked the train and bus timetable, the first service arrives at …

Continental Types

poll Conned by Continental Tyres

This is related to post Purchase 2 Continental Tyres Min $190 and Get Access to ContiRewards App Free Pizzas + More Original offer * Purchase 2 conti tyres and get access to conti rewards app …

Continental Types

Is It Legit to Change Terms and Conditions during Promotion?

I am referring to this Purchase 2 Continental Tyres Get Access to ContiRewards including Free Pizzas offer. The free pizza seemed to be the best option and many participated the promotion including …

eBay US

eBay/PayPal pick up proof of delivery?

eBay/PayPal wants Proof Of Delivery when a dispute is raised. How can I have this when the buyer does a pick-up? The ideal way is to ask the buyer to sign a Bill of Sale and leave a copy of ID. …

Using App or browser on phone?

When accessing certain websites or service sites, do you prefer use their Apps or simply open the sites on browser? Such as Internet Banking, Social Network, etc. What are the advantages and …

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Logitech MK270 Wireless Combo $19 in Store (Possible QLD Only) @ TGG

expired Logitech MK270 Wireless Combo $19 in Store (Possible QLD Only) @ TGG

It is on TGG's catalog, however their online store still shows $34. Added: I don't have the catalog with me right now. It is in the Queensland catalog, page 5, bottom left corner. Lutwyche …

Can I use a Credit Card still in 0% BT period

I applied for a new credit card and transfer the balance on the existing card to the new card. The BT rate is 0% for 12 months. Can I use the new card for purchase and still enjoy the 0% rate? I …

What's the cheapest Mobile Internet Prepaid/Plan for lighter user?

I am after a prepaid or postpaid plan for my tablet, which will be used for mobile internet only. I only use it for email, IM and web browsing, 100MB per month should be enough. Is there any …