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Member Since | 03/05/2013 |
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Location | Sydney |
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This may help some on the fence https://www.techradar.com/news/the-mysterious-lg-cs-oled-tv-explained-and-why-its-a-black-friday-bargain

Awesome! Just picked up the 55" CS including delivery for 929 euros, around 1450 AUD (moving to Amsterdam, Dutch website). Loving these…

nickyd84 commented on LG C2 42” $1388, Amazon Fire TV Cube $159, [PS5] Horizon Forbidden West, R&C: Rift Apart $49ea + Del (C&C/in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
The viewing distance in my new apartment will be just over 2m, set on LG OLED but unsure 48" C2 vs 55" C1, any input welcomed!! I actually…

Moving to Europe and the 48inch C2 over there is now down below 1000 euros/1500 aud. The 55 Inch C1 is similarly priced, but my viewing…

I have a Galaxy watch and Google home devices. You have my attention! Very curious what you're talking about here.. Sounds like I need…

nickyd84 commented on Westpac Altitude Velocity Platinum MasterCard: 75,000 Velocity Points ($4,000 Spend 90 Days), 1st Year Fee $49, $50 Velocity Fee
I think this was covered a few weeks ago? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/696770

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Save Medicare on Seiko Prospex SPB079J Automatic 200m Divers Watch $599 delivered (+ $2.95 Express) @ Watch Depot

I picked up a hesalite 1861 at the end of my honeymoon in 2019, a lovely watch. Wish I could get my hands on a couple of MoonSwatch!

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capslock on Transfer Reward Points to Velocity for 5%-30% Bonus (e.g Citi Rewards 30%) @ Velocity Frequently Flyer

They extended point expiries through covid

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bozbargain on 40k Bonus Points, $300 Virgin Travel Credit or 6 Months Gold Status When Taking out a New Velocity Points Earning Card

Oh that's cool with bankwest. The worst for me is Virgin Money, which is sad because that's probably what I'll end up doing with this one…

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spiff on 40k Bonus Points, $300 Virgin Travel Credit or 6 Months Gold Status When Taking out a New Velocity Points Earning Card

Yeah it states 'new customers only', I've had one a few years back. I will try and call them

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zan5hin on 40k Bonus Points, $300 Virgin Travel Credit or 6 Months Gold Status When Taking out a New Velocity Points Earning Card

I read recently that they have every intention of opening it back up. Flight redemptions first (done), and then the transfers. I'll link…

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bozbargain on 40k Bonus Points, $300 Virgin Travel Credit or 6 Months Gold Status When Taking out a New Velocity Points Earning Card

Jesus that's a rarity in this world. As someone who churns through a few cards a year, generally speaking it's a shitshow!

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Autonomic on 40k Bonus Points, $300 Virgin Travel Credit or 6 Months Gold Status When Taking out a New Velocity Points Earning Card

https://www.banksa.com.au/personal/credit-cards/rewards/amplify-platinum

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happychild100 on 40k Bonus Points, $300 Virgin Travel Credit or 6 Months Gold Status When Taking out a New Velocity Points Earning Card

I tend to keep 2 and rotate the 3rd, but if you've got a good credit rating worth a short before the deadline?

nickyd84 commented on 40k Bonus Points, $300 Virgin Travel Credit or 6 Months Gold Status When Taking out a New Velocity Points Earning Card
Westpac altitude Platinum is the one for me. That equates to around 70k Kris Flyer for $100. Good value. Just need to clear and close my…

nickyd84 commented on ANZ Rewards Black Credit Card: Earn 180,000 Reward Points ($2,000 Min Spend in 3 Months, $0 Annual Fee 1st Year)
I really need to put in my calendars when my black out periods are up haha. I think it's Jan for ANZ Rewards, otherwise I'd grab this.

nickyd84 commented on ANZ Rewards Black Credit Card: Earn 180,000 Reward Points ($2,000 Min Spend in 3 Months, $0 Annual Fee 1st Year)
Don't forget, there's possibly rewards points for referrals so if you and your partner are wanting the card, never do it at the same time.…

nickyd84 commented on HSBC Platinum Credit Card: Bonus 120,000 Pts ($3K Spend in 90d), 0% Int BT for 26 MOs, $0 Year 1 Annual Fee (Exist. Customer)
Hey does anyone know the Kris Flyer conversion? It's a little unclear on the website as there's two options. Cheers

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NuttyGoodness on 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal $49.50 or Family $64.50 for 1st Year, 30% off Subsequent Years @ Microsoft (Valid Work Email Rqd)

will this also come with the one drive storage?

Came here as I was going to ask the exact same question. Was going to do the same thing, except I was going to use equity from this…

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Meho2026 on Buying 2nd Apartment (to Live in) - Keep Mortgages Seperate or Bundle Together?

Out of interest, what's to stop me getting a variable rate now with CBA for my existing apartment (at say 2.85%), and then taking out a new…

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TheMindsetTraveller on Buying 2nd Apartment (to Live in) - Keep Mortgages Seperate or Bundle Together?

Thanks for the detailed response! 1 - will do! 2 - Not a factor, do not plan to sell our current apartment 3 - Good tip, we will soon go…

nickyd84 replied to
jellykingdom on Buying 2nd Apartment (to Live in) - Keep Mortgages Seperate or Bundle Together?

yeah they really lead with that, and told us 70% of people roll them in to one for ease!

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[Deactivated] on Buying 2nd Apartment (to Live in) - Keep Mortgages Seperate or Bundle Together?

we haven't made extra installments, just 4yrs of Principle and Interest. Never had an offset due to fixing.

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Smulder on Buying 2nd Apartment (to Live in) - Keep Mortgages Seperate or Bundle Together?

I thought so, thanks mate.

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CheapskateQueen on Buying 2nd Apartment (to Live in) - Keep Mortgages Seperate or Bundle Together?

it seems that way, thank you. It's strange, the call with CBA this morning started off with them recommending bundling together, but after…

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Meho2026 on Buying 2nd Apartment (to Live in) - Keep Mortgages Seperate or Bundle Together?

We're just finishing a fixed rate, so in March we can go variable and then have an offset account (which we've never had). I like the look…

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oscargamer on Buying 2nd Apartment (to Live in) - Keep Mortgages Seperate or Bundle Together?

thanks mate, we have an accountant but so far out EOFY has always been very simple. I guess it will soon get a bit more complicated! I'm…

nickyd84 posted a forum topic Buying 2nd Apartment (to Live in) - Keep Mortgages Seperate or Bundle Together?
Hi Everyone, Hoping you guys can help. We are living in our apartment (which we have a mortgage on), but with a growing family look to…

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bozbargain on American Express Explorer Credit Card ($395 p.a), Bonus 120k Pts (After $3k Spent), 30k Pts (After 2nd Yr) + $400 Travel Credit

but through the referral link, you're getting 110k not 120k?
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