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Birthdays around Christmas - Good for 10% Discount on Alcohol

With Shopback/Cashrewards etc not offering much in the way of cashback for alcohol these days, it is worth mentioning that if you have your birthday 'defined' in this Christmas block (20-24 …

Superloop

Superloop - 3 Planned Outages in 10 Days - Is It The nbn or Superloop?

Just switched from Telstra across to Superloop to save a few $ (first world problems compared to the absolute horror going on in the rest of the world - ) but questioning my choice having received …

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expired Russell Hobbs Montana Stainless Steel 1.7L Electric Kettle with Quiet Boil Technology $50.15 Delivered @ Amazon AU

A good kettle - nice and quiet. Check the camels https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B084PTSDD9

poll Yoga 7/7i 14" Gen 8 - AMD 7735U or Intel i5-1340P - which CPU for a day's work disconnected from AC?

Hi Gurus - I'm trying to decide between the new Gen 8 Lenovo Yoga 7 AMD versus the largely equivalent Intel Yoga 7i model. Primary use is in the classroom - so ideally am trying to get a …

Compost Tumbler - Home Made

Hi - Just wondering if anyone here has attempted to build their own compost tumbler? I've been looking at the Maze range - but question their heavy duty cycle - and they want over $200 You …

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expired BlueFire "1100 Lumen" CREE XM-L2 Flashlight $12.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ BlueFire AU via Amazon AU

I was looking for a cheap flashlight with a nice CREE LED that would ship quickly from Amazon and came across this Bluefire 1100 'Diving Flashlight' on Amazon. It is fluro yello in colour, …

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expired [PS5, XSX] Madden NFL 23 $29.50 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Be quick on the PS5 as limited stock - Xbox Series X - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0B2VM4WNF PS5 - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0B2VR96ZM (limited stock)

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Chevron CR2025 Lithium Coin Cell 4 Pack $2.50 (Was $10) @ Woolworths

out of stock Chevron CR2025 Lithium Coin Cell 4 Pack $2.50 (Was $10) @ Woolworths

Coin cell batteries. You get what you pay for - so don't expect these to last as long as Duracell/Energizer. A heap in stock at Woolworths Ashgrove (Brisbane). CR2016 were also on sale …

The Good Guys

The Good Guys - Store Cash - Did You Receive It? 2nd/4th Thursday Payment

Hi All I purchased the Breville coffee machine a week back from Good Guys (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/745132) and immediately prior to purchase did the storecash signup and downloaded the …

Breville Dual Boiler BES920 - Shot Count and Any Problems Encountered?

Hi All I'm thinking about moving away from my reliable Lelit Glenda single boiler to a Breville dual boiler BES920 (to see what all the fuss is about!). The only thing I've had to change …

Any Cellular Watches That Can Be Used on Prepaid?

iWatch and many Android smart watches require a post-paid plan in order to use their cellular capability (at least in full capacity) here in Australia. You typically share the same number between …

Multiple Advertisements on Main OzBargain Page Expected?

I'm suddenly seeing lots of advertisements on OzBargain I've never seen before. Is this expected? Or has my machine been hacked :) ? From a Mac running Safari with no ad blockers - see …

JB Hi-Fi

Did I Get a Used Apple Watch Series 6 from JB Hi-Fi - Limited Warranty Expiry Date less than 1 year

Hi - I purchased the Apple Watch series 6 44mm with stainless steel and cellular from the deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/704946 The watch came shrink wrapped but box was a little banged up …

Has Anyone Recently Imported a Newish Car from Japan - or Used The 12 Month Ownership Rule?

I have been looking at toyota and suzuki's japanese websites https://toyota.jp/index.html https://www.suzuki.co.jp/car/ and some of the domestic cars sold in Japan that are not available in the …

Suggestions Sought - macOS Optimizer Tool Able to Remove or Disable Features to Improve Performance

My work supplied 2019 Macbook Pro i7 is used for software development - Slack / Intellij / Docker / Zoom / Sourcetree / Safari / Chrome / git and the shell is what I use - and youtube in …

Trouver Power 11 Vacuum - battery dead within minutes - anybody else?

I purchased the Xiaomi Dreame Trouver Power 11 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner 120AW 20000Pa deal for $99 back on 26 May from supposedly Xiaomi Australia on ebay https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/625781 At …

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expired Panasonic Eneloop Pro AA Battery 8 Pack $34.10 ($30.69 S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime / $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

2550 mAh Batteries Works out cheaper than previous posted deals - particularly with Subscribe and Save $3.83 per AA battery if purchasing using S&S

Seeking Recommendation for Reliable Non-Expensive CAT6-Based HDMI Extender Balun Pair for 1080p Media Device

Hi Can anyone recommend (ideally you have used one) a cheap reliable HDMI extender balun pair (sub $100) that supports 1080P@50/60HZ with HDCP 1.4 over a CAT6 cable. I've got an existing …

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Grade (Primary) School Sport Shoes Sale + 12% Cashrewards Cashback + Delivery ($0 with $150 Spend) @ Foot Locker

expired Grade (Primary) School Sport Shoes Sale + 12% Cashrewards Cashback + Delivery ($0 with $150 Spend) @ Foot Locker

This deal won't be for everyone - but if you have primary-school age kids for example playing indoor basketball, you can pick up some current model shoes for a pretty decent price. When the …

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out of stock Kellogg's Sultana Bran Cereal 1.7 kg Box $8.73 ($7.86 S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Kellogg's Sultana Bran, 1.7 kg One-time Purchase: $8.73 ($0.51 / 100 g) Subscribe & Save: $7.86 ($0.46 / 100 g) Free delivery with Amazon …

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expired Wilson NBL Solution Official Game Basketball - $49 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Size 7 (Adult male) basketball from Wilson. An excellent ball for indoor use. $49 from Amazon Australia.

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out of stock [Back Order] CamelBak HydroBak Backpack 1.5 litre - $39.97 Delivered @ Amazon AU

This is a good price for a CamelBak - and a good size at 1.5 litres for small outings like a mountain bike ride. Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months.

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expired Kellogg's Sultana Bran Cereal 1.7 kg Box $8.73 ($7.86 S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Kellogg's Sultana Bran, 1.7 kg One-time Purchase: $8.73 ($0.51 / 100 g) Subscribe & Save: $7.86 ($0.46 / 100 g) Free delivery with Amazon Prime. Cheapest ever according to the camels: …

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expired Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ 400g $10.50 ($9.45 with S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Not the cheapest ever, but pretty close and handy for summer. My preference the banana …

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Chandon NV / NV Rose 6 bottles $102.60 ($17 each) C&C @ First Choice Liquor

expired Chandon NV / NV Rose 6 bottles $102.60 ($17 each) C&C @ First Choice Liquor

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Chandon NV https://www.firstchoiceliquor.com.au/sparkling/chandon-nv-sp... Chandon Rose NV https://www.firstchoiceliquor.com.au/sparkling/chandon-nv-ro... 12% …

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expired Wilson NBL Solution Official Game Basketball, Size #7 - Composite Leather (Indoor Use) $49.98 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Whilst not the cheapest ever, still a great price for a really good indoor-use only leather basketball…delivered to your door from amazon You can see the 3camels below for some history …

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Nutri Ninja BL580 FreshVac Technology - $135.20 + $9 Shipping ($0 with Plus) / Collect @ Bing Lee via eBay

expired Nutri Ninja BL580 FreshVac Technology - $135.20 + $9 Shipping ($0 with Plus) / Collect @ Bing Lee via eBay

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Original Coupon Deal Sticking with the blender theme … BingLee ebay store has the Nutri Ninja BL580 with FreshVac Technology for $169; Adding 20% coupon brings it down to $135. Delivery is …

Returning from USA trip in possesion of a second hand foreign-sourced bike

Hi Just wondering if anyone has returned from US before in possession of a second hand bike (e.g. mountain bike) - and if so, whether they got any grief from customs as far as duty, and also what …

Seeking a 'Power Outage' Alarm - with Audible Alert Indicator

Hi Can anyone recommend a cheap 'power outage' plug adapter with audible alert buzzer/tone indicator for sale in Australia with Aus (Electrical) Approval Certificates? Something like a …

Apple

Reminder - iPhone battery replacement $39 replacement ends 31 Dec 2018

Last chance to get $39 battery replacement for iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X - before the price reverts to …

2-Factor Microphone Mute/Unmute for Siri / Alexa - to Enable/Disable Active Listening

This is probably the wrong forum - but I thought I would throw it out there. I assume there are many people like myself whom are yet to buy in to the Alexa, Siri - amazon echo / google home style …

Has anyone a practical semi-stylish chalk wall, glass style dry-erase board, or LED writing board in their house?

Just wondering if anyone has at their home a large chalk wall, wall-mounted glass dry-erase board, or even those new LED writing boards, that both looks smart and is practical? I've got a space …

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expired Oral-B Pro 2 2000 Electric Toothbrush Li-Ion - $84.99 Delivered (or $64.99 with New Users Coupon) @ Amazon AU

AMAZON20

If you haven't already used your AMAZON20 coupon, you should be able to get the new Oral-B Pro 2 2000 for $64.99 delivered. Otherwise it is $84.99 which is neither here nor there. Review: …

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expired 18 x Oral-B Precision Clean Replacement Power Toothbrush Heads $48.82 ($2.71 per head) (New Users Coupon) @ Amazon

AMAZON20

Using coupon code AMAZON20 at Amazon.com.au combined with "Spend $50, get 15% off, select everyday essentials" Purchase 3 x Oral-B Precision Clean Replacement Power Toothbrush Heads, Pack …

Amazon US

Good Price on Amazon for Eneloop Charger + Battery Pack Combos if Willing to Buy Multiple Units

If willing to purchase multiple units, the shipping/handling fee is not so bad. Sample purchase 4 x Panasonic K-KJ17MCA4BA Advanced Individual Cell Battery Charger Pack with 4 AA eneloop 2100 Cycle …

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expired Logitech Harmony Smart Control Remote with Smartphone App Support - US$74.47 (~AU$97) Delivered @ Amazon US

$65 USD plus delivery $97 AUD delivered See older deals for specs Potentially could be combined with the $5 off $25 deal .. https://slickdeals.net/f/10441264-amazon-assistant-install-b...

Alibaba.com

Alibaba - Requesting 'Free Sample' When No Intention to Buy Bulk

Hi Guys Just wondering if anyone here can give me some advice as far as using the Alibaba website. I've always avoided it, having found it too confusing as far as 'who it is' that is …

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expired Logitech Harmony Smart Control $79.47 USD (~$108 AUD) Delivered from Amazon.com

Logitech Harmony Smart Control with simple all in one remote and smartphone app support for $69.99 USD + $9.48 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Australia. It worked out to be $108 AUD. Same …

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out of stock Amazon.com - Logitech Harmony Smart Control ~ $110 AUD Shipped ($69.99 USD + Shipping)

$69.99 USD + shipping. With Shipping to Brisbane, it came out to $109.xx AUD. Nowhere near as good as the run-out price JB HiFi had at $79 back in March - but I guess it is delivered. I use mine …

Uber

Uber surge pricing - lack of transparency - individual targeting

I'm starting to have real trust issues with this company in terms of its surge pricing. Case in point, three of us on a quiet weeknight in Brisbane CBD around 10 PM standing next to each other, …

State-specific distributors of foreign product - preventing price competition

Hi All I'm trying to help a not-for-profit kids swim club attempt to purchase some swimming timing systems. It seems each of the main states in Australia has a monopoly/sole distributor, and …

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expired Inateck FE2003 2.5" USB 3.0 HDD Aluminum External Enclosure w/ASM1053E Chipset $16.48 USD (~$22 AUD) Delivered from Amazon.com

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I've been searching for a half-decent USB-powered external 2.5" aluminium USB enclosure with ASMEDIA chipset, and stumbled across this Inateck FE2003 model. Whilst you can get cheap 2.5 …

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expired Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch Keyboard US $27.66 (~$37 AUD) Delivered from Amazon

As per title, you can get the K400 Plus keyboard delivered to Australia for $37.89 using standard shipping. Or alternatively by from Officeworks for another $10 locally. I have the K400r and have …

HDMI Matrix switch over CAT6 recommendation for Foxtel - rather than splitter / extenders

Hi All I'm in the process of attempting to to centralise all my media devices in a rack cabinet. I'm looking for a budget sub $500 foxtel IQ2 compatible HDMI matrix 4x4 (or 4x2) switch …

Kids' budget Xmas present - would you buy used 360 / PS3 console and games etc from Gumtree or splurge on new console?

Hi All I'm thinking about getting a second hand xbox 360 plus games from gumtree for the 6 y/o. He has never played video games except some garbage ones on the ipad. It seems crazy spending …

HSBC

HSBC Platinum Visa - Opinion Requested

Hi All Just looking at the HSBC Platinum Visa https://www.hsbc.com.au/1/2/personal/credit-cards/platinum It currently has a $0 annual fee-for-life and free rewards program. I plan to pay balance …

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Brisbane City Council Free Green Waste Dumping Today at Transfer Stations

expired Brisbane City Council Free Green Waste Dumping Today at Transfer Stations

Free green waste dumping today at transfer stations. Ferny grove confirmed.

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Pizza Capers Deals - 2 Pizzas, Calzone Bread, 1.25L Drink $39.95, 3rd Pizza Free, Kids Eat Free & More

expired Pizza Capers Deals - 2 Pizzas, Calzone Bread, 1.25L Drink $39.95, 3rd Pizza Free, Kids Eat Free & More

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Hi Guys These are the pizzacapers coupons I could find working tonight saturday (just in time for footy) 24335 - 39.95 capers frenzy 2 capers collection pizza calzone bread 1.25l drink 32037 3rd …

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ACDSee Mobile - Apple iOS App - (Photo Capture and Editing) Free 29 Jan ; IAP Apply

expired ACDSee Mobile - Apple iOS App - (Photo Capture and Editing) Free 29 Jan ; IAP Apply

Another photo taking and editing app for the iphone/ipad - looks like it has a ton of features and manual controls. I have never used it (or any other non-Apple photo mobile app), so cannot testify …

Encryption of data in the cloud

For those using onedrive/google drive/dropbox etc, are any of you storing or using truecrypt containers or equivalent? I'm looking for a vendor that could support big files - e.g. 8gb …