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FW190 replied to soan papdi on OzBargainers - Are You Stingy, Cheap, Frugal or Thrifty?
>I think of them like this: and what would you call a person who wears a singlet in the middle of winter in order to show off his biceps?…
06/07/2024 - 03:57
FW190 replied to tm8ate on Garmin Instinct 2 Sports Watch (Electric Lime) $199 ($179 with Perks) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
looks like you can get solid color soft protective case for these watch on ebay for >$10, might be worth looking into if you seriously…
05/07/2024 - 20:44
FW190 commented on Front Panel USB Advice - with Future Proofing
probably the quickest/cheapest/easiest way is to just buy a USB hub with the ports you want/need.
24/06/2024 - 09:41
FW190 replied to MohTheory on [Zip] 15% off Eligible Items When You Checkout with Zip - Minimum $50 Spend, Maximum $300 Discount @ eBay
ok I did it! it worked! thank you! :) but OMG, maybe I am just too old, but Bupa's app seem so clunky, I had to exit the app several times…
12/06/2024 - 17:56
FW190 replied to MohTheory on [Zip] 15% off Eligible Items When You Checkout with Zip - Minimum $50 Spend, Maximum $300 Discount @ eBay
ok thx for that, will give it a go and report back :)
11/06/2024 - 22:06
FW190 replied to Mitsunami on Bandai Hobby Kit MG 1/100 Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka $59 + Delivery ($9.95 to Most Areas/ $0 with $150 Order) @ Frontline Hobbies
you never know, I have noticed that the price of this kit has gone from on sale -> full price -> on sale -> full price several times over…
11/06/2024 - 20:04
FW190 replied to KiraYamoto on Bandai Hobby Kit MG 1/100 Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka $59 + Delivery ($9.95 to Most Areas/ $0 with $150 Order) @ Frontline Hobbies
I guess Hobbyco at QVB or Burwood would be the closest hobby shops for you. Not sure if there are other hobby stores in/near the inner west…
11/06/2024 - 19:56
FW190 replied to wonderboy4 on Bandai Hobby Kit MG 1/100 Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka $59 + Delivery ($9.95 to Most Areas/ $0 with $150 Order) @ Frontline Hobbies
this might help: http://dalong.net/reviews/mg/m221/p/m221_01.jpg the height looks to be around 2.5 packets of cigarettes :)
11/06/2024 - 19:54
FW190 replied to MohTheory on [Zip] 15% off Eligible Items When You Checkout with Zip - Minimum $50 Spend, Maximum $300 Discount @ eBay
sorry for sounding silly, as I have never used Zip or gift cards on ebay before, so how do you go about this? in ebay checkout, the only…
11/06/2024 - 19:52
FW190 commented on Bandai Hobby Kit MG 1/100 Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka $59 + Delivery ($9.95 to Most Areas/ $0 with $150 Order) @ Frontline Hobbies
damn that is really tempting, but my MG Z Gundam 2.0 is still sitting in the "someday" pile........ must resist stopping by Frontline…
09/06/2024 - 22:27
FW190 replied to impoze on Bandai Hobby Kit MG 1/100 Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka $59 + Delivery ($9.95 to Most Areas/ $0 with $150 Order) @ Frontline Hobbies
nipper/wire cutter to cut the parts from the "frame" a small box cutter knife to clean off any excess plastic a few sheets of sandpaper…
09/06/2024 - 22:21
FW190 replied to skeaono on $10 off Pickup Orders (Products Sold by Amazon AU, Min Spend $25) @ Amazon AU
damn it, doesn't seem to work with MG Narrative Gundam :(
04/05/2024 - 03:18
FW190 replied to GnarlyKnuckles on American Express Essential Rewards Card: 20,000 Points with $1,000 Spend Each 30 Days for 120 Days, $9 Monthly Fee
Looks like 10,000 points= $50 as this moment I don't think you can transfer points from this card to Qantas. Amex has separate cards for…
02/05/2024 - 22:14
FW190 replied to mstlx on American Express Essential Rewards Card: 20,000 Points with $1,000 Spend Each 30 Days for 120 Days, $9 Monthly Fee
You can redeem points for gift cards for most of the major retailers, otherwise, you can transfer the points to various frequent flyer…
02/05/2024 - 19:32
FW190 commented on American Express Essential Rewards Card: 20,000 Points with $1,000 Spend Each 30 Days for 120 Days, $9 Monthly Fee
Ok I guess The Essentials card is no longer fees free.... Let's see when will Amex force people who are on the no-fees version over to this…
02/05/2024 - 19:29
FW190 commented on Linux Is Free. Why Does Nobody Use It?
"why no one use Linux?" IMHO, for the majority of end users, where their school/workplace would most likely be using either Windows or…
02/05/2024 - 07:25
FW190 commented on [AMA] I'm a Tech Government Worker with 10 Years Experience
is it true that (some) government departments still have tea ladies?
15/03/2024 - 14:34
FW190 replied to nushiwii67 on Galax GeForce RTX 4070 1-Click OC 2X 12GB GDDR6X Graphics Card $829 Delivered + Surcharge @ Centre Com
FWIW I have recently purchased a 7800XT, currently playing Jedi Survivor on 1440p high details, according MSI Afterburner, I am regularly…
28/01/2024 - 08:31
FW190 commented on Diecast Model Planes Where to Buy
no idea about Melbourne, but for online stores, besides the ones which has been mentioned already: https://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/…
05/01/2024 - 13:37
FW190 commented on Why Do You Pirate?
convenience. maybe I just a luddite, but I found it easier to download what I want, copy it to my phone, and watch/listen them while…
14/12/2023 - 12:29
FW190 commented on Maxell UR-90 5-Pack Normal Bias Audio Cassettes 90-Minute $18.53 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU
they still make/sell these things? I might buy one just for LOLz/nostalgia
28/11/2023 - 17:30
FW190 commented on Bulova Hack 96A259/96A282/98A255 Field Watches $299 Delivered @ Starbuy
damn it the 96A282 is really tempting, if only it has a black dial like the original I would've bought it in a heartbeat.
03/11/2023 - 11:01
FW190 commented on Compare The Two: Laptop 6800M Vs RX 6800 PC
just on GPU alone, usually, same model number, the mobile/laptop version will be slower than the desktop version. found this link which has…
30/10/2023 - 17:06
FW190 replied to EightImmortals on Whats a Good Bargain Electrolyte Drink, Powder, Tablet?
It's got electrolytes!
11/10/2023 - 10:23
FW190 replied to Aerith-Waifu on Dad Just Bought a New Car and Wants to Put Thousands of Star Wars Stickers on It
No worries BTW I post the above link in a positive way, let your dad enjoy his new toy 😁
26/09/2023 - 07:26
FW190 commented on Dad Just Bought a New Car and Wants to Put Thousands of Star Wars Stickers on It
plenty on Red Bubble, but they ain't cheap though maybe your dad can get some inspiration from the Japanese?…
25/09/2023 - 16:36
FW190 commented on [Pre Order] Bandai Hobby 1/60 Scale PG Strike Freedom Gundam $248.17 Delivered @ Amazon JP via AU
Damn it, Banshee Norn is really tempting..... Must resist.......
13/09/2023 - 21:07
FW190 replied to MustardKetchup on [PS5, XSX] Star Wars Jedi Survivor $59 Delivered @ Amazon AU / EB Games & EB Games eBay (C&C)
>its not even smooth on a 4090 with ultra settings on my pc.. damn, I only have a Vega 56, so I guess this game is a hard pass for me
23/08/2023 - 19:10
FW190 commented on Wing Wah Double Yolk Lotus Mooncake (2pcs White Lotus + 2pcs Regular Lotus) 740g $48.88 @ Costco (Membership Req'd)
maybe I am just getting old, but I haven't had any moon cakes for the last couple of years........... I used to be able to eat a whole cake…
07/08/2023 - 14:24
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