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I'm throwing a 21st party! I seem to be all good with it, but as usual - coming here for advice in case there's anything I missed. Here are the deets: about 180 people function centre …

Hi all, What is the general consensus on Ozb RE: mouth fresheners? Gum? Mints? Chewy Mints? Dissolving Strips? There's so many out there! I'm just after a mint that's cheap, …

Hi all, The world needs to see the invention of comfortable, good quality over-head BLUETOOTH headphones with a proper mic. I hate not being able to use my headphones on a bus, when speaking on the …

Hi all, I have a problem and I want to know if a robotic vacuum cleaner can fix it. I have a large window in my room which I like to keep open. As a result, I find my room gets a lot of dust in …

Hi all, I purchased a 55" Seiki TV from Dick Smith during their closing down sales for approx $400. I've noticed that something isn't right with the USB - 95% of the time, I plug in …

Hi all, I'm relatively healthy young bloke - exercise regularly etc. Across the last 2 weeks, I've noticed taht my teeth have started getting very sensitive. In particualr, across the …

I've never owned a hammock - never even used one. I randomly just thought to myself that It would be something really cool to have in my backyard. How much can I expect to pay? What should I …

Hi all, Long story short… I have 350 award tokens from my place of employment. Each reward token = approx $1. Catch is, you must buy from a acatalogue of items, but the catalogue is like 200 …

Hi all, I want to make a 15 minute travel video, narrated by me, highlighting my experiences in Vietnam. I have all the footage shot on GoPro hero 4 silver and also my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. I …

Hi fam, I need food asap. I'm starving. I was going to use cheap cheap lah, and get food delviered but you need a sim card for that - I don't have a sim card. Where can I go that's …

Hi all, Travelling to Vietnam in 2 days. First ever international flight. Flying solo. Super nervous! I plan to take 2 power banks with me and keep them in my laptop bag. 1 Xiami 10,400 MaH and the …

Hi all, I just hosted a party for a friend. I used just a point and shoot for some cinematic/noob videos. I'd like someone to put them together in a timeline, add a bit of background music and …

Hi all, Despite being warned by fellow Ozbargainers (I can't remmeber who it was), I still went ahead adn booked a holiday from 26th Jan-6th Feb to Vietnam. It's right in the middle of …

Hi all, I just purchased a new Lifx bulb - Bayonet screw. No experience with Smart Bulbs in the past so I was excited when I received my package yesterday. I tested it in a spare lamp I had and a …

Hi All, I'm off to Vietnam from Late January to Mid February. Can someone please recommend me a Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise? I'm 21, young, male, and travelling solo. I would like to …

Hi all, I plan to purchase tours for my upcoming Vietnam Trip from Expedia.com. If I pay with my CBA Issued Amex, will I be subject to international transaction fees? If so, what should I use to …

Hi all, Not sure what to use as a benchmark, and never travelled before. Going to Vietnam in a few weeks. I need to look into exchanging cash for the local Vietnamese Currency, i.e. Vietnamese …

Hi all, I'm going overseas to Vietnam and Singapore from late Jan - Mid Feb. I've never travelled overseas. What's the best way to manage/spend my money? I understand that the best …

What are your hacks in life? Things you do, that you think you just "hit the spot" with. I'll start and walk you through a bit of my daily routine and life "set up" per …

Hi all, I need to sign up to a gym. I'm shopping around. I need a 24/7 membership. Main competitors for me are either Plus Fitness 24/7 or Anytime Fitness. It appears that Plus is usually …

Hi all, I was after a setup guide on a morning automation on my bedroom setup. I'd like my light/s to turn on every morning as my alarm goes off, plus I'd like my tv to turn on, and play …

Hi all, Please assist in finding phone gimbal for my upcoming trip to Vietnam and Singapore. I will also be taking a GoPro with me along with Samsung Galaxy S7 edge I'm after the most cost …

Hi All, I like the concept of Smart Bulbs (e.g. Philips Hue and Lyf FX or whatever they're called). My only problem is that I don't know much about them. I need a bedside table lamp in my …

Hi all, I've been planning for a while to go overseas for the first time; that too, alone. Below are links to my previous Ozb forum posts which all received incredible responses from this …

Hi all, Never cracked a screen before, but managed to do it on my most expensive phone. I blame a poorly designed cover that didn't protect the edges. For those that are curious, I missed the …

Hi all, You've been incredible across the last week as I frantically try to book a solo holiday (First ever holiday) to Vietnam. I'm almost there as far as planning goes, just need to …

Hi all, My previous post was this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/280354 I've since narrowed my trip down solely to Vietnam and after speaking to someone at Flight Centre, it appears very …

Hi all, Over the last 3 weeks, I've seriously been considering going on my first ever international holiday. I was so close to booking a NZ trip, but a buddy pulled out on the plan last minute …

Hi all, I have a mate who claims he purchased something from the Apple Store (I think a Macbook…), used it for video ediitng for a uni assignment, then returned it 3 weeks later claiming that …

Hi all, Last minute plan to NZ 10 Day Trip approx $2500 all inclusive food, flights accom and acitivities included. The package departs Syd and goes to NZ, Auckland. Spend 3 nights there then …

Hi all, Would love some input. My partner has just achieved a large milestone, and I would like to do something nice for her and her friends. I've decided to plan a "scavenger hunt" …

So NBN is now available in my area: 2768 (NSW). I don't mind who my provider is but I've done some research and this is the price I've been offered after some negotiating. Would you …

Hi family, I have Annual Leave booked for Fri 27th Jan – Sun 12th Feb = 17 days. I've never travelled overseas. I don't want to travel alone. I most likely will take 1-3 mates with me - …

Hi all, Just bought the 13" XPS from the recent eBay 20% off sale. Looking to purchase a sleeve for the laptop. Preferably Plain Black, but not too fussed. There are heaps online and on eBay …

Hi all, I've never seen the point in D-Brand skins. But I just saw my mate's Nexus 6P with a D-Brand skin and I loved the look. I'm considering getting one for my DELL XPS 15 I just …

With the likes of tools such as the Osmo Mobile, and the super good quality cameras on phones, it has become scarily easy to get into video editing/vlogging. I love the concept - I love watching …

I purchased a bicycle just before the last long weekend, can't recall what it was (About 1 month ago). Bought a decent bicycle for $149 from Kmart Mt Druitt. The brakes didn't work. I …

Hi all, I'm not overly knowledgable when it comes to Mac/Windows HDD, but I need to purchase one for someone else. Can someone please recommend a HDD with the following: - Must be branded …

Someone reassure me please. I just bought iPhone 6s Rose Gold 64gb - $989 from TGG after missing out on the mobilciti deal (Was $854 from that deal). Did I make the wrong decision? IT HAD to be …

Hi all, So I'm not really into photography/videography. Never really tried my hand at it, but I like viewing good media. Recently, DJI, a company who I believe invented the drone (as far as …

Hi all, Requesting your assistance, fam! I'm looking to purchase an iPhone 6S (Not Plus), Rose Gold - 64gb/128gb. Has to be Australian Stock, and has to be this particular phone. Not …

Hi all, So in my room I have a bedside table (BRAVO!). Anywho, I have a few devices that I charge overnight: 1) LG G Watch 2) Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 3) Sony Bluetooth Headphones 4) Xiaomi 10400mAh …

Hi all, I know I should be seeking advice from an accountant/lawyer etc, but for what it's worth, may I please get some guidance from you lot? My mate and I are looking to start a new business …

Hi Guys, I need some advice/help. I'm not overly tech savvy. I'm not into games. And to be quite frank I don't watch a LOT of movies. Though, thanks to Ozb Deals, I purchased a …

Hi Guys, Very long time lurker and first time poster. I’m a Full Time Uni Student studying Accounting and Finance. I work Part Time in Retail Banking for one of the big 4 banks. I want to know …