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YouTube Premium Plan Price Increase

Been enjoying YouTube premium courtesy of our Argentinian neighbours but just received notification of a price increase. Inflation? Or more like hyperinflation… We will be updating your YouTube …

Parking on driveway for extended periods

Edit: Case closed, thanks JV. Hello Oz-Road Rules, Just wondering what the rules are about parking on the "driveway" in the diagram below. Can someone point me to any rules that would be …

Melbourne Storms / Extreme Wind - Everyone Ok?

Crikey, how was that wind last night? Apart from the wind gusts and noise, my outdoor sensor lights were going nuts like a disco right outside my bedroom window, but I couldn't be bothered …

poll Apple AirPods Gen 3

Apple have announced new Gen3 AirPods, and these now sit between the old Gen2 AirPods and the AirPods Pro. The form factor has been redesigned so the buds and case are now closer in features and …

poll Hit a Roo Driving Back from Holidays

Just wanted to see what everyone would have done in my situation. Driving back from holidays on a Sunday night, around 5.30pm so it was getting dark plus slight drizzle and fog. There were about 3 …

poll What Printer Do You Use at Home?

I find that since working from home, and with kids home schooling etc., I've had to rely on my home printers a lot more. Keen to know what people think are the best/most cost effective printers …

poll How Much Do You Pay for T-Shirts?

I think a good measure of thriftiness is how much a person would pay for T-shirts. I acknowledge that shirts differ in quality in fabric and manufacture. However, on one end of the spectrum you can …

What Are Your Approval Clip Levels for Purchases?

Interested to know how Ozbargainers justify their purchases, and what sort of decision process you go through and whether you need to get the approval of your significant other. Also, at what point …

poll What's Your Guilty Purchase for 2020?

So, 2020 has been a crazy year. Mask wearing, social distancing, wallets tightening, lock downing. What has your guilty purchase been for this year? Any regrets? For me I bought myself and my …

Amazon AU

Amazon Price Drop Difference

Hi all, I purchased a lawn mower on Amazon AU and it has dropped 45% today due to being listed as Deal of the Day. I've engaged Amazon support to see if they can refund the difference, but the …

Australia Post

Auspost Not Delivering to Home, Have to Pick up from Post Office?

Hi all, just wondering what your experience has been like with Auspost deliveries as of late. My 2 most recent orders from Amazon AU were "delivered" through Auspost, and by …

Citibank Australia

Visa Vs Mastercard Credit Card

Looks like my Citibank credit card is switching from Visa to Mastercard, and upon expiry the replacement card will be a Mastercard. Is there much of a difference in practice? I've never had a …

frollo.us

Frollo (Personal Finance and Budgeting App) - Any Feedback?

Just came across this app/service called Frollo, which is: a free personal finance and budget management app that not only lets you track all your spending and savings, it also helps you set …

poll Will OzBargain Ever Go Away?

Random thought of the day - do you think Ozbargain will ever go away or become obsolete? It's become such a part of my life, but I remember way back when I used to check those deal a day …

poll Is It Socially Acceptable to "Steal" Photos on Facebook?

Hi all, not a life or death matter, but what do people think about people "stealing" other people's photos, and using them as their own on Facebook? An example is where I take photos …

Coles

Coles Fuel Vouchers - why are receipts still required?

I've been a Woolies shopper for years, and their fuel vouchers are linked to their Everyday rewards card. i.e. 1. Scan rewards card at grocery checkout 2. Discount voucher gets applied to your …

Tailor Made Suit in Malaysia

Hi all, heading to Malaysia in July for a wedding as a guest and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for places to get suits tailor made while I'm there? My goal would be to get a …

Ultimate Ozbargainer - Passenger wears 10 layers of clothing to avoid luggage fee

Nomination for Ozbargainer of the Year?? A man travelling from Iceland to London was turned away from a British Airways flight after he wore eight pairs of pants and 10 shirts to avoid paying for …

poll Do You Keep The Curtains Drawn (Closed) at Night?

I often see houses with their curtains wide open at night, facing the street. Especially when it's dark outside and the lights are on inside, everyone can basically see right into the …

5 inch HD screen vs 5.5 inch FHD?

Hi all, I've currently got a Redmi Note 3 with a 5.5inch, FHD 1080P screen. I'm finding the screen a little too big to use one handed. The phones I'm considering downsizing to have 5 …

Cheese Wheel Pasta - Anyone tried?

I've been seeing these videos on facebook about restaurants that serve pasta at the table out of giant cheese wheels. I think some of them light the cheese on fire first (flambe) to melt the …

Any Kdrama / Asian Drama Fans?

Any Kdrama / Asian drama fans out there? What are you currently watching? Any favourites / recommendations? Any tips you can share regarding the best way to watch? I'm a relative newbie myself …

Sydney Woman Arrested for Spending Money from Bank Error

I've seen a few posts on here where people have had amounts appear in their bank accounts and have wondered whether they should keep it or give it back. Looks like it's definitely looked …

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expired Jaybird Bluebuds X Black $101.99+$7.35 USD Shipping from Amazon ($151.49 AUD Shipped) -15% Amex

Lowest price ever on camelcamelcamel! But lousy AUD exchange rate at the moment kinda kills the deal a little :( This is the older model (X2 is out but also $50 more expensive). I have a set and the …

Vic Toilet Replacement

Despite the fact that the bargain below says expired, I can confirm that I got mine replaced today under the program and got the $100 rebate. Anyway just wanted to share my …

Consumer guarantee - repair/replace/refund timeframe?

Hi guys, My Dyson vacuum died last week - the motor made some horrible grinding noises with thick black smoke pouring out the back. It was purchased from Myer in 2008 so six years old now. Dyson …

Airline credit card fees

Anyone shocked by the credit card fees charged by airlines? They don't appear in the pricing right until you select payment type. Case in point - booking MEL - SYD return: - Bravofly flying …

myprosperity.com.au

MyProsperity - anyone used them?

Just saw these guys today – has anyone used them before and are they any good? They sound a bit likeANZ Money Manager or PocketBook which I've used in the …

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expired Crucial M500 240GB mSATA SSD US$129.99 (+$7.07 Shp) / SATA $129.99 (+$8.03 Shp) + More! @ Amazon

Amazing prices! Lowest ever on Amazon.com, according to Camelx3, both mSATA and SATA versions. Note: 240 GB SATA was $124.99 now $129.99. Crucial M500 mSATA 240 GB CT240M500SSD3 US$129.99 + $7.07 …

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expired Logitech K810 Easy-Switch Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard $68.91 Delivered @Amazon

New lowest price ever!

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expired SOUL by Ludacris SL99 High-Def Sound Isolation In-Ear Headphones $56.78 Delivered @Amazon

Quite tempted to get this - the reviews say sound quality is top notch, especially for a "branded" pair of in-ears.

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expired Koss ProDJ100 Over Ear Headphones for $52.96 Delivered @Amazon +$2 MP3 Credit

Hey guys, this one looks like a bargain set of over-ear cans - might be a good alternative to the creaking Sony DJ ones from SmithyDick.

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expired V-MODA for True Blood V-80 On-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone $145.82 Delivered @Amazon

Superb on-ear headphones with detachable 3-button and 1-button mic cables. Metal construction, natural noise isolation, award-winning sound and comes with an exoskeleton hard carry case.

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NetGear MBRN3000 3G + Mobile Broadband Wireless Router Hotspot $79 @Officeworks

expired NetGear MBRN3000 3G + Mobile Broadband Wireless Router Hotspot $79 @Officeworks

Saw this on clearance at Officeworks - 3 left on the shelf at Melbourne Bourke St store.

Aussie Dollar drops almost 2c

Looks like the Aussie dollar is on its way down to parity with the US - it dropped almost 2c overnight.

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[Free Kindle E-Book] The Good Daughter: A Mafia Story

expired [Free Kindle E-Book] The Good Daughter: A Mafia Story

Just a quickie before I head off to bed: **The Good Daughter: A Mafia Story** by Diana Layne [Action Thriller] Was $3.99 now FREE http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006U1DTHO

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expired V-MODA Crossfade M-80 On-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone (White) $144.53 Delivered @Amazon

Superb on-ear headphones with detachable 3-button and 1-button mic cables. Metal construction, natural noise isolation, award-winning sound and comes with an exoskeleton hard carry case.

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expired Plantronics BackBeat Go Bluetooth Headphones $64.56 Delivered @Amazon

Plantronics Backbeat Go Bluetooth headphones - ultralight, listen and talk tangle free, and compatible with most smartphones that have Bluetooth.

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[FREE Kindle E-Books] on Ice, Tuesday's Child + More

expired [FREE Kindle E-Books] on Ice, Tuesday's Child + More

A hand-picked selection of currently free E-books, based on popularity. **On Ice** by J.D. Faver [Romantic Thriller] Was $5.99 now FREE http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00758KQ22

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[FREE Kindle E-Book] Murder of Crows, Sliding on the Snow Stone + More

expired [FREE Kindle E-Book] Murder of Crows, Sliding on the Snow Stone + More

Hi all, following on from yesterday's popular post, here four more top picks of free Kindle books based on popularity/rating.

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[FREE Kindle E-Book] Rebellion: The Complete Series, A Clean Kill in Tokyo + More

expired [FREE Kindle E-Book] Rebellion: The Complete Series, A Clean Kill in Tokyo + More

A selection of currently free E-books, based on popularity. **Rebellion: The Complete Series** by Gordon Ryan [Political Thriller] Was $8.99 now FREE http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YKYGUC

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expired Logitech K810 Easy-Switch Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard $80.68 Delivered @Amazon

Logitech K810 Bluetooth keyboard for PCs, Tablets and Smartphones. Ultrathin, compact form factor with backlit keys and auto-sensing illumination.

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expired Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones $46.06 Delivered @Amazon

Little brother of the ATH-M50 that is very popular with many of us here. Supposedly a decent set of cans on a budget.

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Pick a Bundle - 10 Mac Apps for $49.99 (USD)

expired Pick a Bundle - 10 Mac Apps for $49.99 (USD)

Pick a Bundle gives you 30 Mac apps to choose from. Add any 10 to your cart and buy them all for $US49.99 (a miserly $5 each).

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BlackRapid Camera Straps Giveaway!

closed BlackRapid Camera Straps Giveaway!

  • Prize pool $69.95
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Price Matching is Killing the Retail Industry!

Hey guys, I browse the site for great bargains everyday and I just wanted to share an article I wrote which has been mulling over in my mind for a while now. It's rather lengthy so I thought I'd …

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HugCards.com.au - Free Shipping & 10% off Handmade Personalised Cards

expired HugCards.com.au - Free Shipping & 10% off Handmade Personalised Cards

CHRISTMAS

For the month of December -- free shipping Australia-wide plus 10% off the total order on our handmade, personalised greeting cards. To celebrate the season of giving, HugCards is encouraging …

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ACS Free CD/DVD/Book

expired ACS Free CD/DVD/Book

Register for a mailing list to receive a FREE dvd! (Australian Residents Only. Must be 18 years of age or over). From what I can tell, you register to be on a mailing list for some financial …