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Member Since | 17/12/2012 |
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Location | QLD |
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Full time IT role on a contract basis, company calling for each and every employee to work 3 days in office. Planning to do IP tracking,…
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benstella replied to
Nutrino on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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Yep, that's why I got my ozb friends advice. Cutting down the trip and including main ones like Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji…
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eltito on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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As per Klook website: all JR Passes are only valid for 90 days from the booking date. The exchange order will expire at 2359hrs on the last…
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Jack Daniel’s 700 ml $64 https://bws.com.au/product/73587/jack-daniel-s-old-no-7-tennessee-whiskey-700ml With cashback $51 Dan Murphy…
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benstella replied to
valuer on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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Thanks for the advice. I’m planning to do an easy going value for money trip and cover as much as I can without compromising my sanity.…
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donga100 on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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Thanks @donga100 Hiroshima is on the list. It's just struggle between JR central pass and JR pass. Watching Mt. Fuji from train will save…
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Thanks @debb need to check if Biosecurity loves Tokyo Banana as a souvenir.
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jv on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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I would prefer eating it in Japan and not bringing to Australia. $2,664 will buy me worth of two years Sushi supply rather than paying it…
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benstella replied to
valuer on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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Option 1 is JR central pass which don't cover the Hiroshima. Hiroshima is covered by JR pass (7 or 14 days) under Option 2. Tough decisions…
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azhazal on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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Thanks for the TOICA trick! Do you think I should get JR central pass and TOICA together instead of JR Japan wide pass? Only issue is Tokyo…
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benstella replied to
sumyungguy on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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That's interesting Itinerary. I like the idea of staying in Kyoto and doing day trips. I am more interested in night life as well. Day…
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Mechz on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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JR pass for the whole trip means 14 days one costing around $495 may be 5% Klook BetteronApp code for the first time mobile app booking…
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Slinky0111 on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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Thanks @Slinky0111 Your comment reminds me of someone who told me about Cairns beaches. They're half and hour apart and same beach one…
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SmashedMango on Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
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Thanks for heads up. I have mentioned it under Option 2 that JR 7-day pass costs $318 until 30th Sept :)
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benstella posted a forum topic Japan Itinerary - 11 Days - Japan Rail Pass, Accommodation Recommendation
Visiting Japan with friends 13 Dec Tokyo Narita evening - 24 Dec evening flight back to Australia, not interested in renting car and…
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Yep, tried it as well. Primary and business lines. Using primary call fail screen. Business line says your number is not active. Still…
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Yep, did it. Support team told me to reset it up after my 15th call to them. Still same issue: no outgoing calls, sms and data 😔
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Is it real jv? Thanks for your comment. I’m lucky not to be on their premium plan otherwise it may add to more frustration.
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benstella commented on Kogan Mobile eSIM Issues
How about [Aldi sim](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/735711) for porting out?
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Yep, that's a good idea. Kogan support just updated me that they're sending physical sim by snail mail. It may take 3-5 business days. I do…
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Thanks @Hybroid. I'm thinking of buying Boost Cashrewards deal today and getting a physical boost SIM to port out from Kogan. I am…
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benstella posted a forum topic Kogan Mobile eSIM Issues
Ported out from boost physical sim to Kogan eSim on iPhone 13 Pro Max. It’s been 5 days. Incoming calls and text are fine. However,…
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benstella replied to
[Deactivated] on Free 12 Months Subscription (New and Existing Subscribers) @ Kayo
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Waste of time: Yes. For existing users, personal details already with them. About new accounts: Marketing team will be happy to get their…
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Two good options covering 8501 condition depending upon circumstances: 1. Allianz basic cover hospital and ambulance only. Buy seperate for…
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Thanks mate. I’ll avoid it and try to go on old plan if possible.
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Daylight robbery by energy providers. Waiting for solar batteries to go cheaper. Will go off the grid. Ciao.
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I’m checking up with AGL about this dodgy practice.
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I am with AGL 10 years in a row. Solar for 4 years and counting. Best way is to negotiate solar FIT with your current provider’s…
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