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Extra Key Needed for 2010 Toyota RAV4

My daughter has just bought a 2010 RAV4 that came with only one key. I've tried Googling to find somewhere that can create a new key and program it, but the search results are pretty …

Where Are People Buying Quality 18650 Batteries from Nowadays?

I can't seem to find any on eBay. I only need a couple, and I'm in the outer East of Melbourne.

Where is the safest place to buy prepaid credit cards today?

A couple of family members would like prepaid credit cards (instead of specific store gift cards), and I need to get them today. Do I need to be concerned about buying "dud" cards? Where …

Dodo

Where Can I Get a Dodo $5 SIM Card Today?

Does anyone know where I can pick up a Dodo $5 SIM card today (in locked-down Melbourne)? I remember that the supermarkets have a rack of lots of brands of SIM cards and gift cards and similar …

Looking for a Cheap Silent Keyboard

I'm looking for a cheap silent keyboard (with proper keys, not "chiclet" keys). It seems that I'm either a very loud typer, or the cheap keyboards that I use at work and at home …

VentraIP

VentraIP Shutting Down Zuver - Where to Take My Non-Commercial Sites to Now?

I just received the following email from Zuver. Zuver's prices have risen over the years, and there's little doubt that they'll rise to VentraIP's level now, so I need a place to …

Looking for a Secure Wall or Desktop Mount for an Android Tablet

I'm looking for a secure wall mount, or maybe a desktop mount with an arm, for a 7-8" touch-screen Android tablet. It doesn't need to be absolutely vandal-proof, but it will be used …

Interested in an Oppo Phone, but They Apparently Are Not Real Android - Does That Matter?

I need a new phone in the $300-ish price range. Oppo phones seem to be good value, but they appear to run a modified version of Android. Does this cause any issues with apps? Do the Oppo phones …

What to Do with a Lithium Power Bank That Has Started to Swell?

I have a RAVPOWER powerbank that I have just noticed has started to swell, enough to crack the plastic enclosure. It doesn't appear to be heating up, but I'm not sure how quickly that …

Looking for a Cheap Pay-as-You-Go Data Sim for an Android Tablet

I've just acquired a second hand 4G/Wi-Fi Samsung Galaxy tablet. Most of the time, there will be Wi-Fi where I will be using it, but sometimes I'd like/need to use the 4G connection. In …

Looking for a low cost IP camera

Hi. I'm looking for a low cost "non-fancy" IP camera, basically to check on a washing machine and dryer that are kind of in an external room. Ideally, the camera would be PoE - my …

Carry Handle for VESA Mount Monitor?

I have an old Lenovo M72e Tiny PC attached to the back of a monitor using the VESA mounting points. I've been using this combination as a kind of transportable computer over the last couple of …

I'm Looking for a Deal on Asus DSL-AC68U FTTN Modem/Router

I'm looking for an Asus DSL-AC68U for a new FTTN connection. MSY and CPL (and virtually everyone else) are selling them for $239. Has anyone seen a better price? I'm in the outer east of …

Looking for Golden Gaytime Crumbs in Melbourne's outer east?

Does anyone know where I can find cans of Golden Gaytime crumbs in outer eastern Melbourne? Based on my efforts to find them so far, I seem to have missed the last "limited release", but I …

Looking for a Perplexus Original Maze Game before Christmas

Has anyone seen a Perplexus Original maze puzzle thingy in a retail store anywhere in Melbourne? I've found plenty of places (via Google) that list it, but they either don't actually have …

Looking for a Good Quality (but Not Expensive!) Auto-Loading Driver/Screwdriver

I'm looking for a reaonably priced auto-loading bit driver/screwdriver (not battery powered). I'm sure I saw an advert or a web page recently where something like that was recommended, but …

Looking for a Deal on a Synology DiskStation DS918+

Has anyone seen any current deals on a Synology DiskStation DS918+? It looks like I'm buying at the wrong time of year or something - prices seem to start at around $730 at the moment.

Who Makes Custom RF Patch Cables

I need a short (150mm-300mm) patch cable for a 3G modem. The cable needs to be flexible (ie not rigid), with a female FME plug at one end and an SMA plug at the other end. Does anyone know where I …

Need to Scan about 150 Old Photos

I've been given some photos and one photo album containing pictures of my now dead brother, his children and his then wife. There's about 150 photos all up, and they're probably 20-30 …

Looking for Prescription Wrap-around Style Sunglasses

Hopefully, this is the right forum! I'm looking for some prescription wrap-around style polarised sunglasses, but the stores in my local shopping centre don't seem to have what I'm …

Apparently My Shoes Weigh Too Much

My physiotherapist told me at my last appointment that my shoes are too heavy. Seems that's a thing, who knew? They're just normal Colorado shoes. She's suggested that I get some …

Looking for a low cost A4 Scanner with Sheet Feeder

My daughter wants an A4 scanner for her school work. It will be mostly for scanning multiple single-sided printed A4 sheets, so a sheet feeder would make things easier. No need for photos. Canon …

Looking for Smallest Capacity and Lowest Cost 2.5" SATA SSD (or Maybe HDD)

I have a test computer that has a clean OS installation - nothing installed except Windows updates. I want to take a system image of the OS and be able to reinstall the image whenever I need a clean …

Has Anyone Had Any Experience with Hypnosis for Pain Relief?

My doctor has suggested that I consider hypnosis for pain relief (I have osteo arthritis). Has anyone had any experience with this? I've booked a session to find out about whether they think …

Trying to Find a 5 Litre Water Container with Tap to Put in My Fridge

I'm looking for something like this to put in my fridge: https://www.truwater.com.au/water-coolers-bubblers/bottles-c... I don't really want to pay $30 if I can avoid it, but I definitely …

Looking for a Belkin Wemo Insight

I know they're not being made any more, but I need one for a project I'm working on. Does anyone have one that they're willing to sell, or know of anywhere that has any still in stock …

Backup Internet Connection Needed

I have Optus HFC NBN, and about every week or two (twice this week already), it goes down for at least a couple of hours (2.5 days once!) I want to implement some kind of backup internet, and 4G is …

Wanting to Get Cheap Microsoft Office 2016 for University Student

My university student son has just purchased a new laptop, and wants to put Microsoft Office 2016 on it. I was under the impression that Microsoft offered cheap or free versions of Office to …

What's The Best Charger for Ni-MH/Eneloops

What's the "OzBargainer-approved" charger for AA Ni-MH/eneloop batteries? And where do I get it?

Phone Only NBN Service - No Internet Required

My 87 year old mother doesn't have (or want) the internet, but the NBN has now come to her area, and she needs to find a provider who offers "phone only NBN", without the internet. As …

Looking for Wired Portable Speaker for iPod and Mobile Phone

It's my daughter's birthday soon, and she says that she wants a portable speaker for her mobile phone and iPod. It has to be wired, with a 3.5mm stereo plug. I was in Officeworks today …

Ryobi One+ 5.0Ah Lithium Battery

I want to buy a new 5.0ah battery for my Ryobi One+ tools, but I think they are hugely overpriced at $145 each. I'm not really interested in an off-brand eBay equivalent for as low as $65; it …

Looking for a Cheap DAB+ Digital Radio, Preferably Portable

There have been a few DAB+ digital radio bargains listed here over the last year or so, but I can't seem to find anything now. Has anyone seen any low cost DAB+ units anywhere? Mains powered …

Looking for Melway Street Directory

Has anyone noticed the Melway street directory on sale anywhere?

Looking for an Amethyst Cave (also called a Geode or Cathedral)

My daughter has asked for an Amethyst Cave for Christmas. I am shocked at how expensive they are in retail outlets! Can anyone suggest anywhere I can get one for, say, under $150? I'm not …

Looking for a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5" WiFi Tablet

Has anyone noticed any good deals on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5" WiFi Tablet?

Low Cost Motel Accomodation Needed in Inner West Sydney Next Week

I have to attend a funeral in Sydney next week, and need low cost motel accommodation for three people (two rooms) for four days (arrive Wed 12th, depart Sun 16th) preferably in or close to the inner …

Gas Ducted Heating Suppliers in Melbourne Outer East

My gas ducted heating system has died, and I need to get a new furnace as soon as I can. Can anyone recommend, from personal experience, a good and fair-priced company to deal with?

Optus

Optus $90 Cable Plans - Billing Issues

I've been with Optus cable on one of their $90 "includes everything" plan since February. As far as I'm concerned, I should be getting a bill for $90 from them every …

Kindle Paperwhite Wanted

Does anyone know where I might be able to find a new Kindle Paperwhite this week for less that the $179 at DSE and $178 at Officeworks?

Looking for a bargain-priced full HD screen laptop/notebook

I want a Windows laptop/notebook computer with a full HD screen and a normal keyboard. However, I don't want to spend much for it. I quite like the prices on the 1366x768 display units that …

Looking for CD/DVD Polishing Service in Outer East of Melb

Does anyone know where I can get some scratches polished out of a game DVD? A couple of years ago, a local DVD library had a machine, but there don't seem to be many DVD libraries around any …

Looking for a Telstra 320U 4G USB modem

Does anyone know where I can buy outright one of these Telstra 4G USB 320U modems? Preferably in Melbourne, but anywhere I can buy it from would be good.

Extra key for 2000 Toyota Corolla

My daughter has a 2000 model Toyota Corolla, but only one key. It's an immobiliser type, and the local locksmith wants $139 for a new key! I can see immobiliser blanks starting at $30 on eBay, …

Looking for an awesome 3D blu-ray movie

I've had a Sony 3D capable TV for quite some time, but I've only just obtained a pair of 3D glasses for it. So, now I'm looking for an awesome 3D movie to see whether it's all …

Cyclist road rule question

I believe there's a road rule that basically obligates a motorist to pass a cyclist with a clearance of at least one metre. However, I can't see a matching rule that obliges a cyclist to …

Dodocase Classic for iPad 4

Does anyone know where I can buy a Dodocase Classic case for an iPad 4? I'm in Melbourne, but anywhere in Australia will do. Thanks in advance.

Pricing - it just doesn't make sense to me

I've been looking for some cheap metal bookends. As far as I can see, they are just a piece of metal, bent into an L shape. So why are they $13 a pair in Officeworks? I can buy a printed …

Smallish Full HD TV

I'm looking for a full HD TV, about 23-26" in size, with at least two but preferably three HDMI inputs. Has anyone seen anything worthwhile around at a good price? Before Christmas, you …