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Gumtree

Gumtree Free eBay Listings (2 Per Month)

While I haven't tried to use this offer yet, Gumtree offer to list 2 items per month for free on ebay, without listing or selling fees. I thought I would have a look at the terms and conditions …

GoDaddy

Godaddy Not Honoring Domain Transfer Quote

I couldn't find pricing on the Godaddy site, so decided to ask via chat. A bit of a wait to get through, but when I did get through, the rep was quite helpful, and pricing was better than …

Bunnings Warehouse

Bunnings Comparative Product To Match Aldi

I know Bunnings often come out with an equivalent hardware product to match Aldi's offers. When do they release details of the offer (how many days before), and for how long do they make the …

Amazon US

Customer Service Is King.... except when you are as big as Amazon

So, I watched a key note address by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who spoke about Amazon customer service and how they are always striving to do better etc etc. I have had a few issues where I have …

ING

ING Savings Maximiser Interest Rates To Reduce From 30th July 2020

Has there been another reserve bank interest rate reduction? In any case, ING will be reducing their interest rates on the Savings Maximiser from 1.80% pa to 1.65% pa.

One Big Switch

One Big Switch 17% LESS than the Govt Electricity Reference Price!

I just received an offer from One Big Switch offering "17% LESS than the Govt Electricity Reference Price!" It would appear that 17% less than the Govt Electricity Reference Price is …

ALDI

ALDI Have Stopped Taking Phone Calls (Customer Service)

Find it interesting that Aldi have stopped taking phone calls on their customer service line. I am used to getting "higher call volume levels than normal" messages, which seem to be the …

Facebook

Using Facebook to Sell Instead of eBay - Seeking Advice

I saw someone comment here, that they moved away from Ebay, are now using Facebook to sell and are selling more items than before. I hate dealing with Ebay, and would like any feedback or …

Amazon AU

Amazon - What Is The Benefit of Purchasing through Their Marketplace for Buyers?

I am being genuine when I ask what is the benefit for purchasers when buying through the Amazon marketplace? I have had 2 attempts at purchasing through Amazon.com.au, purchasing hard drives that …

Superloop

Superloop Phone Call Wait Time

OK, so I was warned that Superloop customer service was not the best, and wait times were long when phoning. I recently signed up, and wanted to find out when my new NBN would be ready. 59 minutes …

ALDI

ALDI Ambiano 1000W Blender (Similar to Magic Bullet)

Here is an interesting one. Mentioning it here, happy to read comments. So I purchased a blender from Aldi about 2 weeks ago. When blending it leaks a little, and I found it is leaking through the …

Amazon AU

Amazon Market Place Unable to Honour Price

I placed an order for 2 items on Amazon, and I received a message from the seller stating they accidentally under priced the items, and to 'raise a cancellation request'. I haven't …

Everyday Rewards

Woolworths Mobile Problems

I find everytime I need to phone Woolworths mobile there is a very long wait to get through, as though they are only running on skeleton staff…. all the time. I have just been on hold for …

ALDI

ALDI Catalog Delivery

Havent had a rolled up Aldi catalog thrown on the front lawn for a while. Before I accuse the paper run boy of doing a creek dump, are others still getting their catalogue each Wednesday?

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Sony STR-DN1080 7.2 Channel AV Receiver AU $857 + $138.18 Delivery (US Stock, Stepdown Transformer Required) @ Ubuy

expired Sony STR-DN1080 7.2 Channel AV Receiver AU $857 + $138.18 Delivery (US Stock, Stepdown Transformer Required) @ Ubuy

Been looking for one of these to go with my recent Dali Zensor 3 speaker purchase. None of these popped up during the recent Ebay 20% off deal (apparently they were out of stock across Australia at …

Everyday Rewards

Woolworths Mobile Video MMS

I have just gotten a new phone and moved to Woolworths mobile. I haven't really tried to send a video MMS previously, as old phone probably was not up to task, but have found I can not send …

Everyday Rewards

Woolworth Mobile or Others - Anyone Else Experiencing Issues with Outgoing or Incoming Calls?

Been unable to make outgoing calls using my Woolworths Mobile in the last 1 - 2 hours. Woolworths mobile support advise there are no issues - anyone else having any similar issues with their mobile …

Everyday Rewards

Woolworths Mobile Always Long Wait to Get through

Anyone else find it is always a long wait getting through to Woolworths mobile tech support or account support? The few times I have phoned, I had wished had a packed lunch for the wait. I am …

Are There Any 24 Month Phone Payment Schemes That Dont Include a Usage Plan

Interested in getting a new mobile phone (S10+), but spreading the cost over 24 months. The plans I have seen so far, don't appear to be too appealing (as yet). Are there any 'plans' …

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[Pre-Order] Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128GB $54.68/Month (3GB Per Month, 36 Month Contract) + Galaxy Buds @ Woolworth's Mobile

expired [Pre-Order] Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128GB $54.68/Month (3GB Per Month, 36 Month Contract) + Galaxy Buds @ Woolworth's Mobile

Found this. Think it is interesting. I could not find the proper link at time of posting. I am assuming this is for the phone only. Good for those that don't want to fork out for it straight …

ING

ING Misuse Of Promotions

I guess everyone with an ING account should have received a lengthy notice of change to terms and conditions. I am wondering if the section titled "Misuse Of Promotions", is taking aim at …

ME Bank

ME Bank News Daily News Service Offer

So I received an email from ME Bank this morning, titled "Something from ME you might love". ME bank members will automatically receive 2 email news updates per day from an organization …

Cashrewards

Cashrewards Non Website Question

Hi All, I have already emailed Cashrewards to ask about this, but they usually take a few days to respond, and don't have a contact phone number for them. Does anyone know, if there is a issue …

eBay Australia

eBay Customer Service Staff Qualification

Just wondering if anyone else has found the knowledge of Ebay customer service staff to be a little hit and miss (to put it politely). When I do have a need to contact them - usually by Live Chat, …

Officeworks

Rate Officeworks Staff after Making Phone Contact

When making a phone call to the Officeworks order line, they get you to rate them from 1 - 7 on how good the staff member was, and again as to whether you would recommend Officeworks to a …

Is It Deceiving When Your Bank Reduces Reduces The Interest Rate on Savings Account without Notifying You?

I noticed that the interest rate for an ME Bank savings account that I had, reduced from 2.95% to 2.85%. No messages notifying this change. No mention of the interest rate change on the …

Genuine Windscreen Vs After Market Windscreen Hyundai

Hi All, Have a Hyundai SUV and need to replace the Windscreen. It will be covered by insurance, so should I get a genuine or aftermarket? There is a price difference of about $700. The Windscreen …

Door Bell Assistance

Hi Fellow penny pinchers, Hoping to get some door bell advice, and think I may get better information here, than if I asked a retailer. Looking to purchase 2 door bells, for two different doors at …

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Inverter Welder 140amp $149, 3.6v Cordless Screwdriver $19.99, Solar Welding Helmet $39.99, $2 Double Adapter @ ALDI (7 October)

expired Inverter Welder 140amp $149, 3.6v Cordless Screwdriver $19.99, Solar Welding Helmet $39.99, $2 Double Adapter @ ALDI (7 October)

Welder specs: 240V~50Hz 140amp Maximum no load 30V Welding current range 20-140amp High duty cycle: 15% at 140amp Usable electrode 1.6mm to 3.2mm 1.2m earth cable with clamp 1.8m welding cable with …

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expired Starmaid Storage Plastic Container 52L $12.75 @ Big W

Starmaid Storage Plastic 52L Containers. These are clear, but there is also a purple transparent version available for the same price. Definitely not as good a deal as offered previously, but …