offal spokesman » posts

So… I received this message from a well known store today… Hi, This email is to inform you that your order for "XXXXXXXX XXX" will, unfortunately, be cancelled and …

I keep seeing cheap access to Qantas, but never Virgin. We are flying tomorrow, and cheap lounge passes would be helpful. Any options? Thanks :)

Hi folks, We have over $4000 in Virgin travel bank. I am just trying to work out if it would be something we can sell here? Is there anything to prevent people using it? I was thinking about …

Hi all, Just dropped my Laptop and need a replacement. If anyone with knowledge is able to offer feedback or suggestions i would very much appreciate it… Couple of things I …

Ordered a phone from them. the website shows "in stock". The day later they email to say out of stock, wont be available till later in month. I cancel, then check the website next day, …

I currently have a Huawei P9 and it is starting to have some battery issues so im looking at replacing. Would you please suggest a replacement, i like the P9 it takes great pics and has NFC etc all …

Hi, apologies for what may be a simple question. I currently have a fetch box through optus, (i got it as part of a deal for phone and EPL) the box costs me $5 a month and once the EPL is done, i …

Finally out of contract with Telstra and able to save some money. Question is, do resellers (Telechoice etc) offer the exact same coverage as Telstra? We live and travel in a regional area and need …

Hi folks, we (Couple) are looking at a trip from Perth to NYC mid next year. Due to health issues we have decided that buying a third seat is the best way of surviving the flight. As i understand …

I was recently offered an opportunity to change to NBN and with Optus i was offered a reasonable price that included access to EPL which was a bonus for me. When discussing with the optus salesperson …

Hi Folks, My daughter has a phone number she has had since childhood and wants to keep it, however she now has a business mobile that is all she uses, she would like to keep her number for the future …

Hi, I'm off on a cruise in a month or so… going through Indonesia and ending in Singapore. Is there a SIM card i can arrange before i go that will give me calls and some data, just for …

So my S3 is dying, and for the first time i find myself needing a phone outside of contract upgrade time. (imagine that.. PAYING for a phone!) Im thinking the S4 is obviously an upgrade on the S3, …

I may be moving to an area that does not have a phone line, electricty etc. So i will need to use mobile to run my computers etc. Ive checked and the Telstra signal is pretty good, so i can get it …

I am trying to find where to buy… Gear2Go GEET720k ereader. They used to be available at BigW but they have stopped selling them. Due to legal requirements it MUST be this model only, so …

Hi Folks, So we are looking at going to the UK over xmas period (between 11th and 29th December) and ive been checking the usual suspects, SKyscanner, cheapoair, Expedia, Kayak etc, and ive not seen …

So, my laptop needs have arisen and im hoping the fine folk of OzB can help. I travel occasionally so lighter is better. I currently have a 21 inch (wayyyy to big n heavy) Toshiba. I use it for …

Hey, I have just bought a Sony xperia for someone who isnt completely comfortable with smartphones. They have had a Samsung for a couple of years (as have i) and were relatively comfortable with …

So, like most OZB's im pretty quick to fire off an email of complaint (or at least post a whine) when ive been hard done by in the murky world of online purchasing. Time for a change. I …

Just interested, i just read a question about buying a car and there were comments about the leather seats etc. I am intrigued as to why people prefer to pay extra for leather? In the olde days, …

Hi folks, i managed to get one of the elcheapo Jetstar flights to Bali ($113 return from Perth) YAY!!, then i discovered about the entry visa charge $35US BOO!..which annoyed me just because i …

OK, so a bit of a rant, but also im hoping someone can explain and maybe help for the future. The story - Booked with Tiger, Perth To Melb (and then a following flight <Jetstar> Melb to …

Ok i guess its pretty simple but i just wanted to check. If i buy a phone from say, Kmart, that is locked to the telstra network… will it work with a Boost (telstra network) simcard. Or …

Hi Folks, Just a quick note for those who are planning to use Airbnb. I have been using them for about 18 months and been pretty happy with how its all worked, usually get a very good place and a …

I have (for the second time in the last six months)just been informed that the item i bought and paid for from Deals Direct, is now not available and they will refund my money.

Hi Folks,

Hi, I have three trips coming up that will require car hire both in oz and the US. Just wondering if anyone knows of sites to get coupons discounts etc.