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BigBirdy replied to lilkid28 on US$2 off US$19, US$5 off US$39, US$7 off US$59, US$10 off US$79, US$20 off US$169, US$30 off US$259, US$40 off $369 @ AliExpress
Was it an affiliate item, as per the affiliate link checker? I don't usually check, but I would for an expensive item.…
03/07/2025 - 13:05
BigBirdy replied to lilkid28 on US$2 off US$19, US$5 off US$39, US$7 off US$59, US$10 off US$79, US$20 off US$169, US$30 off US$259, US$40 off $369 @ AliExpress
Assuming it was an affiliated product, that is what I’d expect. I used TCB USA this morning for a purchase, using a coupon, and it…
02/07/2025 - 16:30
BigBirdy commented on What to Do with Savings
Bank >Secure capital, known return Shares >Long term likely earn (capital gain) more than bank >Much higher risk than bank Property >Long…
02/07/2025 - 09:52
BigBirdy replied to WookieMonster on [Toyota Owner] Save $0.08/L on Eligible Fuel @ Ampol Foodary (myToyota Connect App Required)
Looks to be very few Ampol Foodary outside metropolitan areas 😔
02/07/2025 - 09:17
BigBirdy replied to PerthAU on US$2 off US$19, US$5 off US$39, US$7 off US$59, US$10 off US$79, US$20 off US$169, US$30 off US$259, US$40 off $369 @ AliExpress
I’ve seen this in the past, then it magically reappears. Bit annoying given they had the highest Ali cashback 😔
01/07/2025 - 20:43
BigBirdy replied to hughes on Super Contributions to Reduce Tax Bracket?
On a taxable income of $45,000 you'd pay PAYG $4288, Medicare $900 and get back LITO (Low Income Tax Offset) $325, giving a total tax…
30/06/2025 - 14:58
BigBirdy commented on New York Times Subscription A$20 for First Year (Then a $180/Year), New Subscribers Only
At the end of the 12 months, if you tell them on the live chat that you are leaving, they will offer another heavily discounted…
30/06/2025 - 08:10
BigBirdy commented on Budget Digital Watch with Health Monitoring Features
I bought a Huawei Band 8 about a year ago on AliExpress. With Ali coins it cost ~US$16, is a reputable brand, works well with Android,…
29/06/2025 - 09:37
BigBirdy commented on Cheapest Airline for Sydney to London 2026?
You also should consider the route (travel time) and layover times. Japanese and Taiwanese airlines might offer a good service, but flying…
29/06/2025 - 08:35
BigBirdy commented on Set and Forget ETF Similar to Super
The >$3M super tax is not indexed, but PAYG tax brackets are also not indexed, yet every few years the govt legislates new PAYG brackets to…
29/06/2025 - 08:22
BigBirdy commented on $5 Bonus Cashback on $50+ Gift Card Spend (Activation Required) @ Cashrewards
Are there any gift cards for EBay?
25/06/2025 - 08:49
BigBirdy replied to cannot help myself on [Perks] Extra 15% off TVs (Exclusions Apply) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
I applied the code twice, purchasing on the second time.
22/06/2025 - 10:49
BigBirdy commented on [Perks] Extra 15% off TVs (Exclusions Apply) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
TCL 55" C7K on special this week, comes to $1,100 with this deal. It was $1,495 last week.
21/06/2025 - 12:51
BigBirdy replied to hughes on Super Contributions to Reduce Tax Bracket?
Also save 2% Medicare levy and possibly some LITO rebate
19/06/2025 - 12:34
BigBirdy commented on How Do I Avoid Mobile Phone Scams When Buying on Gumtree/Facebook Marketplace
If your aim is to buy a flagship phone at a cheaper price, instead buy a new good mid-range phone. These come up regularly on ozb.
19/06/2025 - 09:21
BigBirdy commented on Super Contributions to Reduce Tax Bracket?
If you’re going to contribute in this fin year to super, you need to do it soon, however you still have plenty of time to decide what…
19/06/2025 - 09:11
BigBirdy replied to asc on $2 off $15, $4 off $29, $10 off $69, $20 off $139, $40 off $279, $50 off $349, $60 off $439 (Amounts in USD) @ AliExpress
Multi-item shipping price depends on seller. Best if you can buy from a Choice seller for more reliable and if the total value of your…
16/06/2025 - 22:31
BigBirdy commented on Nissin Ramen Hokkaido Miso 5 Pack (530g) $4.25 + Delivery ($0 Prime/ $59+) @ Amazon AU
I haven’t tried this, what’s the recommended flavour?
11/06/2025 - 10:42
BigBirdy replied to King Tightarse on eBay Australia: 10% Cashback ($20 Cap) + [Westpac, StG, BoM, BSA] 10% Bonus Cashback ($20 Cap/Order) @ ShopBack
I see no mention of whether the Banking cashback is valid with use of any coupon, noting I only have visibility of StG. If this is the…
09/06/2025 - 17:08
BigBirdy commented on What's with The Love for The Intel N100/N150 over Refurbed i5-6500T or Similar?
I see everyone plugging these MG and Haval deals, but you can get a pre-loved Commodore …
06/06/2025 - 09:01
BigBirdy replied to pegaxs on I Won a Motorcycle!
So op made the right choice, take the bike and (hopefully) enjoy it
02/06/2025 - 10:50
BigBirdy replied to Frankensnore on AliExpress: 11% Cashback on Affiliated Products ($30 Cap Per Transaction) @ TopCashback AU
The Shopback browser extension (on Windows) identifies affiliate items for you, including those in your shopping cart
02/06/2025 - 10:26
BigBirdy replied to Clear on AliExpress: 11% Cashback on Affiliated Products ($30 Cap Per Transaction) @ TopCashback AU
I find sometimes I get mixed cashback providers from the one checkout transaction. As in, eg checkout a cart of 10 items, 8 get tracked by…
01/06/2025 - 17:06
BigBirdy replied to asc on AliExpress: 11% Cashback on Affiliated Products ($30 Cap Per Transaction) @ TopCashback AU
Getting the ProductId from the app is a pain in the arse, but possible. From the item's page in the app, click the (Android/IOS) share…
01/06/2025 - 16:57
BigBirdy commented on I Need Help to Select a Jump Starter Kit for a Road Trip Please?
Since you’re going remote, with a compressor, probably worth taking a tyre repair kit as well
26/05/2025 - 09:20
BigBirdy commented on Android vs iPhone Have You Switched in The Last 2-3 Years - Share Your Experience
They’re both fine. Obviously Apple products average at a much higher price point, so are more comparable to flagship Android devices, but…
24/05/2025 - 10:13
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