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Member Since 20/10/2008
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Location Brisbane
Website www.pingudownunder.com

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pingudownunder commented on [Prime] JASHEN D18 Vacuum Cleaner - $38 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Yep, i’ve received it. Also got the sob story email as well. No sympathy for vendors, particularly as they wouldn’t refund you if they…
20/12/2022 - 09:15
pingudownunder replied to Japius on Milano Anti Theft Backpack with USB Port Multiple Color $9.99 + Delivery ($0 with Kogan First) @ Kogan
It’s also the slash/knife proof material used throughout the product (this one doesn’t appear to have that). The Bobby one originally…
03/04/2022 - 17:32
pingudownunder replied to Japius on Milano Anti Theft Backpack with USB Port Multiple Color $9.99 + Delivery ($0 with Kogan First) @ Kogan
I’ve seen them in the wild by people who have purchased them. Smaller, cheaper and more flimsy materials. Definitely not anti-theft.
03/04/2022 - 17:04
pingudownunder replied to dmbminaret on Milano Anti Theft Backpack with USB Port Multiple Color $9.99 + Delivery ($0 with Kogan First) @ Kogan
Am sure their lawyers will confirm the patent and intellectual property that they have.
03/04/2022 - 17:01
pingudownunder replied to pingudownunder on Milano Anti Theft Backpack with USB Port Multiple Color $9.99 + Delivery ($0 with Kogan First) @ Kogan
Of course I’ll be downvoted for stating the bad news to the people involved that this is a poor quality illegal ripoff.
03/04/2022 - 17:00
pingudownunder commented on Milano Anti Theft Backpack with USB Port Multiple Color $9.99 + Delivery ($0 with Kogan First) @ Kogan
This is an unlawful and poor quality clone of https://www.xd-design.com/au-au/bobby-hero-small-anti-theft-backpack-grey. The manufacturer…
03/04/2022 - 16:55
pingudownunder commented on Vax Compact Power Shampooer $167.30 (Was $239) Delivered, C&C, in-Store @ BIG W
Expired. Price has gone back up.
12/06/2021 - 11:01
pingudownunder commented on [iOS] Octal - Hacker News - Premium IAP Free (Was $7.99) @ Apple App Store
AU App Store - IAP just worked for me, free.
01/04/2021 - 17:34
pingudownunder commented on Anti-Theft Backpack with USB Charging Port $9.98 + Delivery @ Catch
This is a knock-off of the XD Design Bobby (https://www.xd-design.com/au-au/bobby-original-anti-theft-backpack-black) which itself was a…
05/10/2020 - 18:08
pingudownunder commented on Sony MEXN5150BT MP3/CD Tuner w/ Bluetooth & NFC $67.60 @ JB-HIFI
My order was cancelled ... "Unfortunately, due to the popularity of this clearance item, our website was unable to keep up with the number…
22/05/2017 - 16:04
pingudownunder commented on [Insufficient Quantity] Seagate 8TB Backup Plus Desktop Hard Drive Black $279 @ Officeworks
Order accepted for 2 units, then cancelled by Officeworks saying they are unable to locate any stock.
17/05/2017 - 17:11
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26/11/2012 - 21:38
pingudownunder commented on BONUS Postage, Gift Box + Clinique Face Scrub ($47.90) with Book for Men Purchase
Misleading title. Only free if a) you are in the first batch of pre-orders and b) when you buy a $20 book.
25/11/2012 - 13:55
pingudownunder replied to monarocv8 on 2x $20 iTunes Cards for $30 at HN In-Store Only
Not valid (dishonoured) at HN Queen St Mall, Brissie
02/11/2012 - 14:32
pingudownunder commented on FREE Glide Cloud Online File Storage 30GB + up to 6 Users
to be fair, thats the same for the vast majority of online file storage services. Examples: * Dropbox ". We reserve the right to suspend or…
31/10/2012 - 19:28
pingudownunder replied to Brick50 on Scrabble Deluxe - $26 Delivered
yeah didn't for me - had to do the usual (disable noscript, ghostery, etc).
28/10/2012 - 22:29
pingudownunder commented on Free Dried Fruit or Coconut Recipe Booklet
No, you can request ebook versions as well. Direct URLs:…
17/10/2012 - 18:47
pingudownunder replied to luckylittle on Get CrashPlan Free for a Year (US IP Required for Signup)
Actually, that's not really true. I've been with crashplan for 12 months, and was happy with them ... But around the time of their recent…
26/09/2012 - 21:38
pingudownunder replied to asa79 on Free Energy Saving Standby Powerboard - Greater Brisbane Residents
I got that with Origin when i signed up with them (20% greenpower at no extra cost)
12/07/2010 - 21:07
pingudownunder replied to SydStrand on Free Energy Saving Standby Powerboard - Greater Brisbane Residents
Agreed - think its best to say "Brisbane City Council" area given that this is a BCC initiative. (I'm renting in Bris, got a powerboard. I…
12/07/2010 - 21:06
pingudownunder commented on $29.99 Wrapsol-Scratch Proof Film for iPad
Website is showing $39.99 and I get to "Save $0"! What a bargain!
12/07/2010 - 19:57
pingudownunder replied to Ubsy on Kingston Data Traveler USB Flash 256GB - $970 Incl. Postage
agreed ... this isn't a marketing channel for non-bargains
31/05/2010 - 21:30
pingudownunder commented on $65 Tickets to Spandau Ballet/Tears for Fears SA & QLD for 65 Hours Only
Tickets bought for Brissie. Gold.
17/04/2010 - 20:01
pingudownunder commented on Jalna Yoghourt - 1/2 Price at Coles (1kg for $2.86)
Confirmed also in QLD too (Coles Morningside, Cannon Hill)
11/04/2010 - 20:21
pingudownunder replied to fijiwater on Free Facial Hair Trimmer (RRP $102.95) When You Subscribe to GQ ($50)
Just subscribed online and it seemed to go through, will let you know if they advise otherwise :) UPDATE 09/09: Received the iTrim today,…
31/08/2009 - 10:28
pingudownunder replied to [Deactivated] on Lenovo MiniPC Dual Core 1.6Ghz +4-YEARS Wrty +Vista +MS OFFICE 2007 SBE $478 from OnLineComputer
I gave it a negative vote for the misleading description making you think you got more than you actually did. Feel free to negatively vote…
10/03/2009 - 20:52
pingudownunder replied to [Deactivated] on Lenovo MiniPC Dual Core 1.6Ghz +4-YEARS Wrty +Vista +MS OFFICE 2007 SBE $478 from OnLineComputer
You can't. The poster is the vendor. In the above calculation he's assuming that you would have otherwise bought the retail editions of the…
06/03/2009 - 23:00
pingudownunder commented on Windows Live OneCare V2.0 @ $59.99 for upto 3 pc's
Don'ty buy it. The product is being scrapped: http://www.itpro.co.uk/608421/microsoft-scraps-onecare I recommend searching this website for…
28/11/2008 - 18:07
pingudownunder joined OzBargain.
Welcome aboard!
20/10/2008 - 23:23