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Blanket/ Doona Recommendations?

Any recommendations for a good blanket/ Doona or types e.g wool/duck down etc? Any current specials? Are the Aldi ones ok or is it worth paying more?

How Much Does It Cost to Service a Gas Heater?

(Natural gas) and how often does it need servicing? Is it something you could/ should do yourself?

Best Car under $7,500?

What would be some good make/ models to look for under $7.5k?

Best Current Credit Card Deals/Bonuses?

What is the best current credit card deal/ bonus around?

'we Are Currently Experiencing Higher than Expected Wait Times'

Why does every company have this as their automated voice recording? If they are always experiencing higher than expected wait times then shouldn't they anticipate that by now and hire more …

Mobile Hotspot Keeps Dropping out?

Android Mobile hotspot keeps dropping out when connected to PC/ laptop, having to reconnect when it happens. What could be causing this? Is there anyway to prevent it from happening?

Secret Santa Gift Ideas under $100?

What are some good secret santa gifts ideas under $100?

Google Pay

Is Google Pay and Google Wallet The Same Thing?

I signed up for a credit card cashback offer however they are saying that only transactions from google wallet count, not google pay, I thought they were the same thing?

ubank

ubank Website Is Now Unusable

ubank has "upgraded" there website and app and is now terrible/ barely usable. I got stuck in a loop trying to log in and the whole UI is terrible. Anyone else having problems? For an …

Samsung Galaxy S21 or iPhone 11 Pro?

These seem to be the only phones around 6 inches or under these days with a decent battery life, which would be the better option?

How Long Does Real Estate Agent Have to Complete Repairs?

Just wondering how long they have to complete non urgent repairs, if there is a timeframe at all? If it has been 6 months to complete repairs that were noted on an entry report, that's …

Anyone Renting Their Car out on Rideshare Apps?

Is it worthwhile? How much do you make after factoring in the depreciation etc

Buyer Wants to Buy on Behalf of Someone Else?

I have someone wanting to buy my car on behalf of an elderly relative, who will not be present for the purchase. Are there any problems with this/ anything I should do? I asked NSW transport and they …

Phones under 6 Inches with Decent Battery?

Just looking for phones under 6 inches that also have a decent battery life, most batteries don't know seem to last very long anymore

Why Do All Properties in Australia Have Terrible Insulation?

Nearly every place I have stayed in (houses and apartments) have terrible insulation and energy efficiency e.g windows leaking air, draughts, no heat retention etc and you need heaters even in mild …

Android Phones 5.5" and under? ($300 Budget)

Just looking for a phone 5.5 inches and under with NFC. Currently have a Pixel 3 which is perfect but the battery life is terrible even with a new battery unfortunately. Any recommendations? …

Projector under $200?

Just looking for projectors under $200, any recommendations? I bought this one but the quality was very poor - blurry and couldn't read text: Mini Projector, PVO Portable Projector for Cartoon, …

Where to Get Curtains 2.5 or Longer?

I am just looking for curtains that are longer than 2.5m, any idea where I could find these? I can only find 2.0-2.3m max so far.

Where to Get Replacement IKEA Allen Keys and Screws?

I need to replace some Allen key screws and they are the hard to reach ones that you need the long Allen keys that comes with the furniture, is there anywhere to get these?

XBOX One to AUX speaker?

Anyone know the best way to connect XBOX one to a UE/ JBL boom box with AUX inputs/ bluetooth?W ould a Toslink to AUX speaker work?

JB Hi-Fi

Best Way to Use JB Hi-Fi $800 Gift Card?

I'm looking to sign up for a Telstra plan that comes with the $800 JB HI-FI gift card, however don't have anything I want/ need to buy, not sure if you are able to sell the cards, would …

Best/Most Consistent Options for Mobile broadband/4G as Home Internet?

Is there any way to know which provider will have the best/ most consistent data without actually buying them all? Some I have found to be quite patchy, pages timing out, lowest quality streaming …

Using Phone Hotspot as Home Internet?

Is anyone doing this? what is the best way to do it without shortening the phones battery life? Do you need 2 sim cards and a wifi modem?

Best Sim/plan to use as mobile wifi/replace broadband?

Looking for the best option to replace broadband, I have noticed some networks have stopped allowing you to use mobile Sims for this, or have capped hotspots etc. What would be the best option I am …

Laptop under $200?

Basically looking for a laptop Under $200 with a 15.6inch screen or larger, a used Lenovo x220 with SSD would be perfect but the screen is too small, any other similar options?

Alternator Repair Cost for 1999 Corolla?

Just wondering what the cost would be to get a new alternator fitted, I was quoted around $500 for a Toyota Corolla 1999. Does this seem reasonable? Also is this something a mobile mechanic could …

Phones under 5 Inches?

Seems most phones are 6 inches+ these days, what are the best options in the smaller sizes under 5 inches for android?

eBay Australia

Can You Give eBay Buyers That Don't Pay Bad Feedback Ratings?

I have been selling a couple of items recently on ebay and there seems to be an issue these days with buyers winning and then never paying/ responding. I even had one buyer submit an offer, I …

NBN vs Wireless 4g?

Just wondering if others have done this? The price and speeds seem comparable or better with 4g, what has your experience been like?

Would a King Size mattress fit in a GoGet van?

Just trying to figure out whether a GoGet back would be big enough or if we'd need to find something bigger? Has anyone done this before?

Are There 'safer' 5 Star ANCAP Rated Cars?

For example a Mazda 3 and Volvo XC90 are both ANCAP 5 star rated, however would one be safer than the other? Volvo is known for its safety aspect, would it be the safer choice? What are the safest …

What Cars Do You Think Will Hold or Increase Their Value?

For example Nissan Skyline/ Silvia have increased in value over time, what other cars do you think will end up doing the same or holding value?

Air Conditioner No Cold Air?

My car's air conditioner is blowing air out but not cold at all, would this mean it may need to be re gassed or could it be another issue?

Best Phone Less than 6 Inches under $300?

Most of the decent priced phones seem to be 6 inches + these days for some reason, is there anything under that preferably around 5.5 worth buying?

Phones That Won't Become Redundant Due to Battery?

Just looking for a phone that won't become redundant due to battery degrading. Currently I have a pixel 3 which I am happy with however the battery life is becoming very low and it is not worth …

Comfortable Bed/ Mattress Recommendations?

I don't really know what to look for, any recommendations for comfortable bed/ mattresses?

Road Bike under $1500?

Just looking for some suggestions for a roadbike under $1500

Pre Pandemic Commute/ Transit Times?

Does anyone know how I can find out pre pandemic transit times? I tried changing the date in google maps/ waze but the time didn't seem to change (pretty much consistent). I'm trying to …

Mechnical Keyboard Recommendations?

I haven't used a mechanical keyboard before so not really sure what to look for or what price range, any recommendations?

Amazon AU

Anyone Selling on Amazon FBA?

What has your experience been like, is it worthwhile, what are the fees like?

Is it worth replacing a Pixel 3 Battery?

I have a Pixel 3 that is having a pretty short battery life, just wondering if its worthwhile replacing the battery as it will cost around $150 or just upgrade to a new phone?

Are Mechanical Keyboards Worthwhile?

A lot of people rave about them but I can't see how they can be that much different/ better? And they seem pretty noisy which I think would get annoying?

What Do Real Estate Agents Actually Do to Justify Such High Salaries?

I haven't really ever heard of anyone having a good experience with a real estate agent even pre pandemic, and I have noticed they don't seem to do anything to try to sell a property, …

Best Phone under $200?

Just looking for a phone with NFC and preferably amoled, what would be the best deal under $200, don't mind buying new or used.

Electric Foot Warmer?

I have chronically cold feet and am looking for an electric feet warmer as I've tried all types of socks etc but they still get cold. Something like this would be great, but can't seem to …

Is CCTV Useless?

I just had some items stolen from my car in a locked apartment compound with CCTV, however was told that even if the person is on CCTV and their fingerprints were found it would be difficult to get a …

Pre Built or Self Build Ebike?

I'm looking for an ebike for a 10km (quite hilly) commute, which would be better? I have heard that pre built, such as Bosch are harder and much more expensive to maintain/ replace parts? But I …

Best Noise Insulation for Glass Window/ Doors?

What would be the best way to insulate glass windows/ doors from sound apart from glazing?

Revos Electric Bike Assist Kit?

Has anyone tried the Revos Electric Bicycle assist kit? Wondering how it compares to a normal electric bike

Why Do People Stand on Escalators and Hold up Others Instead of keeping to the side?

Instead of standing to the side so others can pass