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Member Since | 28/12/2014 |
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ddhar commented on Do ALDI Staff Lack Training?
I keep my expectations low with any retail outlets. Otherwise I only ever get disappointed. In your case though, you got a refund for a…

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AlienC on What Is The Cheapest Round Trip Flight from SYD to Anywhere in The World outside of Australia?

Cool thanks. Cheap indeed, if you can fly with just the (pretty generous actually) 10KG cabin allowance. I've flown SYD-SIN on Scoot and it…

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MS Paint on What Is The Cheapest Round Trip Flight from SYD to Anywhere in The World outside of Australia?

Last I checked, Tasmania hasn't seceded from Australia.

ddhar commented on What Is The Cheapest Round Trip Flight from SYD to Anywhere in The World outside of Australia?
> Thailand and Vietnam and Philippines for about $500 AUD round trip (not one way) Where do you find return flights to Thailand for $500…

Can this grinder go fine enough to do light/filter roasts for espresso? My grinder's finest setting is borderline enough (any finer and the…

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Boa on 15%/20% Bonus Velocity Points with Minimum 2,000 AmEx Membership Rewards Points Transfer @ American Express

Bonus should have come at the same time as the 'base' points (as a separate transaction). In my case, the transfer was instant but I only…

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kungfuman on 15%/20% Bonus Velocity Points with Minimum 2,000 AmEx Membership Rewards Points Transfer @ American Express

You need an existing amex card to be able to transfer.

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Clear on Perth/Sydney to Hiroshima via Tokyo Return Airfare from $977/$990 @ All Nippon Airways

Agree. Stayed the night at Miyajima (can recommend Mizuhasou) and had a great time there. Hiroshima does have the atomic bomb memorial but…

ddhar commented on Perth/Sydney to Hiroshima via Tokyo Return Airfare from $977/$990 @ All Nippon Airways
For anyone going, do stop at Miyajima as well. Totally worth it!

[Sub-$600 return flight to Dubai on Emirates](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/447368). Easily my most memorable purchase.

Is Gumtree even still viable? I listed a number of items (typically in the $20-100 range) both on eBay and GT. I never got any bite on GT.…

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YesPleaseThankYou on 6 Weeks Free Eligible Hospital & Extras Health Insurance Policies after 4 Weeks, 4 Weeks Free after 13 Months @ see-u by hbf

> Correct, you may be required to serve a waiting period for the increased benefit, particularly for costly procedures. This is to prevent…

ddhar commented on 6 Weeks Free Eligible Hospital & Extras Health Insurance Policies after 4 Weeks, 4 Weeks Free after 13 Months @ see-u by hbf
I'm looking at a dental implant this year and wondering if there is anything to watch out for when churning? Most providers only list…

ddhar commented on Citi Premier Credit Card: 110,000 Bonus Velocity Frequent Flyer Points - $8,000 Spend in 3 Months, $300 Annual Fee @ Citi Bank
I just closed my Premier card last month (quite literally the same card, just different spend req. and bonus amount). Too soon to apply…

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agggaggagagaggag1221 on AirAsia: Tokyo Ex SYD $205 ($473 Rt), MEL $350,PER $292, Seoul Ex SYD $259 ($442 Rt),MEL $334, PER $337 (Feb-Jun, via KUL) @ BTF

I've been on the Asian routes on them. Very tight, much more so than Scoot. As soon as the person in front reclines back, you're literally…

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Azro on Skybus Melbourne CBD ↔ MEL Airport Express $18.13 One Way, $30.34 Return (Non Refundable QR Code) @ Agoda

I wasn't charged any fx fee when I purchased this on my amex. Otherwise, definitely use fx-free cards for accomodations on Agoda. These do…

The current amex velocity offer is pretty good (120k vff with free return domestic flight and virgin lounge access for $440 af). It also…

ddhar commented on Virgin Money Credit Card Rejected. Please Help
I had a similar rejection; no explanation provided either. Anyway, I successfully applied for a credit card from another bank within the…

Bonus will be as Citi Rewards points. You can either manually transfer or set up auto-sweep in the Rewards portal. I chose to manually…

ddhar commented on Citi Credit Card - When Are Bonus Points Credited?
I got my bonus points (Premier) 1-2 weeks after meeting the min. spend. Definitely credited by the next closing statement period. Add 1-2…

The Weiss should still sound pretty good in 10 years time, if you play the long game.

Surely adding USB connection and internal power supply won't kill their profit margin?

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gidxg03 on NAB Qantas Rewards Signature Card: 90,000 Points ($3000 Spend in 60 Days + $320 1st Year Fee), 30,000 Points 2nd Year ($420 Fee)

Worth noting the car hire excess cover is very usable too.

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Miyagi on NAB Qantas Rewards Signature Card: 90,000 Points ($3000 Spend in 60 Days + $320 1st Year Fee), 30,000 Points 2nd Year ($420 Fee)

Charged on first statement.

ddhar commented on NAB Qantas Rewards Signature Card: 90,000 Points ($3000 Spend in 60 Days + $320 1st Year Fee), 30,000 Points 2nd Year ($420 Fee)
Great card. Currently have this for the second time and also keeping it until its anniversary (I have spends and travel insurance…

Is your partner experienced with cameras or are they still learning? Are they loyal to a particular brand (this will help isolate the…

ddhar commented on Camera Buying Advice - Budget $2.5k
Does your partner have an existing system or lenses? Or are they starting new? It's odd to gift just a camera body and leave your partner…

I live close to their collection centre so I opted for that. I believe you are also provided a paid mailing label? My screen suffered from…

I went through this about 2 months ago. No issues at all and the lady at the collection centre is well-accustomed to people dropping off…

ddhar commented on Bankwest Qantas World MasterCard: 80,000 Qantas Points within 7 Months (after $35,000 Spend in 5 Months), $320 Annual Fee
I am desperately looking for a card to churn but I'm not that desperate.
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