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$25 off a Spend of $150 or More at Staples (Free Shipping for Selected Metro Areas)

expired $25 off a Spend of $150 or More at Staples (Free Shipping for Selected Metro Areas)

OPENROAD25

This was in the latest NRMA members magazine Open Road. There's no indication that it's restricted to members. Remember the free shipping to selected metro areas for over $55 …

Survey shows Aussies are keen online shoppers

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-30/survey-shows-online-sh... But inept sites are losing out.

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30 Pack Pepsi for $10 at Some Coles, E.g. World Square, Sydney

expired 30 Pack Pepsi for $10 at Some Coles, E.g. World Square, Sydney

Apparently a store special so check your local. Was also emailed about this and the end date of Monday. Careful not to get charged the usual price of $20.

ING

Still getting 5% INGDirect rebate past promo period?

I discovered to my surprise that I'm still getting the rebate even though I've already enjoyed 6+ months of rebate. I didn't reapply or anything. Is this a fortunate accident for me?

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Half Price Sushi Rolls, $1, Ajisai, Sussex Centre Food Court, Haymarket, NSW

expired Half Price Sushi Rolls, $1, Ajisai, Sussex Centre Food Court, Haymarket, NSW

Another opening half price special. It's one of the stores in the Sussex Centre Food Court on the first floor. I didn't try it so can't comment on the quality. Please post your experience.

ALDI

ALDI 5.1 Surround Speaker with AV Receiver $199, one left at North Sydney Aldi

http://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/21340/17789/img142.jpg At about 4 pm 11/08. Original price $299. Only one unit so goes to forums. I don't know much about it, so see previous discussion here:

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Half Price Noodles, from $4.40, Tonkotsu Ya, Mandarin Centre, Chatswood, NSW

expired Half Price Noodles, from $4.40, Tonkotsu Ya, Mandarin Centre, Chatswood, NSW

I had the Chashu at $5.90 and it was quite tasty. Mandarin Centre food court is open everyday until about 8 pm.

Free Talk - Planning The Future: Wills and Power of Attorney (Stanton Library, North Sydney, 6PM Wed 15 May)

Part of National Law Week. Technically a freebie but since only people who can travel there will be able to attend, it's of limited interest so I've put this in the forums.

Flybuys

250 Flybuy points for downloading their browser app

Got spam from Flybuys offering 250 points if I download their browser app (desktop browser), after I login to their site I assume.

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50% off O'Reilly E-Books and Videos (60% over $100) (Technical Books, Mostly IT)

expired 50% off O'Reilly E-Books and Videos (60% over $100) (Technical Books, Mostly IT)

DRM2013

(I've put an expiry date of 4th May because it expires 2359 3rd May in Pacific timezone so it's still valid for most of the day in Australia.

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Pepsi Varieties 24 Cans $9.99 Ritchies IGA (NSW)

expired Pepsi Varieties 24 Cans $9.99 Ritchies IGA (NSW)

Ritchies NSW has 24 cans for $9.99 for one week starting 15th April. Good if you missed the frequent Coolies deals. Not in VIC, and $13.99 in QLD unfortunately.

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Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips 150g at IKEA Homebush NSW $0.50

expired Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips 150g at IKEA Homebush NSW $0.50

About a palette near the restaurant checkout. Expiry date 17/3. Sorry no picture. Trust me.

Westpac

Bushwhack Bank IT department doesn't understand sequencing

[Bushwhack Bank](http://www.westpac.com.au) very kindly emailed me a reminder that my statement was ready to view.

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CD/DVD Wallet, 96 Disc Capacity, $1.99 Ritchies IGA (Crows Nest, NSW, maybe other stores too?)

expired CD/DVD Wallet, 96 Disc Capacity, $1.99 Ritchies IGA (Crows Nest, NSW, maybe other stores too?)

This may be useful for people who have collections of CDs or DVDs. Found this at my local Ritchies IGA. Not sure if it's a store special or can be found in other IGAs. Apparently used to be $7.99.

Crazy John's

Well that's the end of the Crazy John's brand

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-16/vodafone-to-close-crazy-johns-brand-and-many-stores/4466868 I never quite understood what value they added.

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Ballpoint Pens 24pk or Lead Pencils 24pk $0.99 at Aldi

expired Ballpoint Pens 24pk or Lead Pencils 24pk $0.99 at Aldi

It back to school soon so Aldi's cheap ballpoint pen and pencil packs are available again. Works out to just over 4c each.

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Essentials PC Keyboard $4 at Woolworths

expired Essentials PC Keyboard $4 at Woolworths

I hear these keyboards are mediocre but maybe it's just what you need. Page 12 of catalogue. Not sure I have the most generic catalogue URL. Any better suggestion or a deeper link appreciated.

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Free Panettone with $25 Minimum Purchase at Harris Farm Markets (NSW, except Edgecliff)

expired Free Panettone with $25 Minimum Purchase at Harris Farm Markets (NSW, except Edgecliff)

Go to the specials page, view the magazine. The coupon is on page 11. You'll need the crop, print/save tool from the top palette. One per shopper.

lidl.be

A supermarket that got BeBargained

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/12/us-lidl-christmas-idUSBRE8BB0K920121212

live.com

Get live.com email address instead of live.com.au address

This might be useful for people who already have a hotmail.com or outlook.com address, as I do for receiving those mailings from merchants instead of distracting me in my work mailbox.

Citibank Australia

Citibank phasing out security questions in favour of One Time Passwords

This is sort of a follow up to: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/74594#comment-943324 but on a different tack so I thought I'd start a new post.

Australia Post

Auspost Parcel Lockers now only for Auspost or Startrack deliveries

Regarding the 24/7 parcel lockers mentioned [here](http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/68420), I just got this by email:

ALDI

Aldi has battery recycling bins

In case you didn't know already, [Aldi offers free battery recycling](http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/service/23834.htm). A couple of things to note:

IKEA

IKEA eat your discount this year?

Anybody have an idea if they are going to do this promo again this year, or will they just stick with the gift card promo, because of the chaos last year?

Bellarine VIC mid-week in mid-Feb still peak season?

This one's for VIC OzB'ers. I need to book one more night for our GOR trip in Feb and I'd like it to be in Queenscliff, or thereabouts.

Unusual SIM questions

If you come to the conclusion after reading that I'm bored, you're probably right. But here go two unusual questions.

MSY Technology

What's The Queue like at MSY Auburn on Sundays?

So after two days MSY Auburn replied by email saying they do have one item on their clearance list that I want. I have to reply to say if I want it within the day.

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Lindt Excellence Range 100g, 2 for $4 at Harris Farm Markets (NSW)

expired Lindt Excellence Range 100g, 2 for $4 at Harris Farm Markets (NSW)

For those who missed the Woolies sale. I checked the specials page for several HFM stores and they have this offer. Some stores may require buying more, e.g. Cammeray priced it at 5 for $10.

Optus

Optus shutting down Unwired

My friend got an email about this and a search found this: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/07/optus_shutters_unwired/

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Pepsi, etc Varieties 1.25l $0.99 at Ritches/IGA Supermarkets (NSW, QLD, VIC*)

expired Pepsi, etc Varieties 1.25l $0.99 at Ritches/IGA Supermarkets (NSW, QLD, VIC*)

Ritchies/IGA supermarkets have Pepsi and related varieties 1.25l size for $0.99. \* VIC has only Pepsi and Solo multibuy 3 for $3, page 3. Don't forget the 5% off with Ingdirect PayWave.

Coles

Recall for some Tasmanian mussels

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-02/tasmanian-seafood-company-recalls-toxic-mussels/4350388

Vodafone

Vodafone - No more V2V rollover on 365 day plan after 13/02/13

This change was texted to a friend of mine still on Vodafone and I've checked the T&Cs and it's true. So if you have a lot of V2V minutes accumulated, better start using them up.

Darrell Lea

Darrell Lea shops to close

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-03/part-of-darrell-lea-sold/4240428

Microsoft

Got my cashback for Microsoft 3000 Wireless Mouse

The [original thread](http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/73175) is closed so I can't post to it, so posting here. I received the $11.99 cashback in my account a couple of days ago.

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Pepsi (Regular and Max) 2L $0.99 limit 6 [Ritchies IGA, Crows Nest, NSW]

expired Pepsi (Regular and Max) 2L $0.99 limit 6 [Ritchies IGA, Crows Nest, NSW]

I think this is only a store special for opening week as they changed name from Franklins to IGA, but it could be in other IGA stores, dunno. Good luck. Ends Sunday.

IKEA

Free Wi-Fi at IKEA Rhodes

This evening while I was having a free cuppa tea in the Ikea cafeteria I saw that there was an open hotspot. I connected and opening the browser took me to the T&C page, where I clicked Accept.

Dick Smith / Kogan

Dick Smith 9" Portable DVD/Media Player Recall

I don't know if this was ever a deal here, but in case anybody bought one at a sale, there's a recall for it on account of a potential overheating battery hazard:

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Wrap, Pita or Burger and Quencher for $8.50 at Nando's (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, NT)

expired Wrap, Pita or Burger and Quencher for $8.50 at Nando's (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, NT)

Enjoy any wrap, pita or classic burger and a Quencher drink for only $8.50 between 11am - 3pm daily. Valid in NSW,VIC,QLD,SA and NT. You can get the voucher image direct from here:

tarazz.com.au

Auspost teams up with e-tailer tarazz.com.au

http://www.smh.com.au/business/aussie-post-to-deliver-fresh-blow-to-traditional-retailers-20120730-238um.html Not a good time to hold shares in bricks and mortar retailers.

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Pepsi etc Varieties 24 Cans for $10 Woolworths [VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, TAS]

expired Pepsi etc Varieties 24 Cans for $10 Woolworths [VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, TAS]

Might only be a local promotion since I didn't see it in the catalogue. See picture. Hope your local has it too. *Mod: Edited title to add more locations* *OP: Uploaded picture from mobile*

Hungry Jack's

Ghost Hungry Jack Store

Seen on their store locator: http://upload.ozbargain.com/2012/03/28/8103_ghost-hj-store.png Alas, I think it's just a programmer testing on the production website.

pizzahut.com

Leaning Tower of Pizza

Surely, a Chinese OzBargainer. :) Or should that be CnBargainer? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-S8RrFXiVI If you prefer not to spend 10 minutes watching a video and read about it quickly:

summerrewind.com.au

Get your Summer Rewind bids in soon

Just a heads up that the T-shirt bidding ends 2359 27/02/2012 so if you still have sufficient creds, better use them up to grab a T-shirt.

ALDI

Aldi's specials this week

I had to LOL when I read Aldi's newsletter about the coming week's specials for Chinese New Year. The slogan was: >spicy Asian savings and clean up for less

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Franklins (NSW) - Pepsi etc 24 Can Cubes for $9.99

expired Franklins (NSW) - Pepsi etc 24 Can Cubes for $9.99

Good for those who missed buying when they were $10 at Woolies a couple of weeks back. Other specials which may have been only the Crows Nest store as I don't see them in the catalogue:

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Meritline: Luxury Travel Comfort Pack: Air Pillow with Eye Shade & Earplugs $0.99 Free Shipping

expired Meritline: Luxury Travel Comfort Pack: Air Pillow with Eye Shade & Earplugs $0.99 Free Shipping

MLCK129ENL1

Luxury Travel Comfort Pack: Traveling Air Pillow with Eye Shade and Earplugs, Assorted Random Colors Features: Self-inflating Good air tightness Soft, Comfortable and Clean

[Resolved] Live page: clicking on votes box doesn't hide votes anymore

Something broke? Edit: But seems to hide the votes at the next refresh.

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Pepsi etc Varieties $0.89 for 1.25l Bottles at Franklins (NSW)

expired Pepsi etc Varieties $0.89 for 1.25l Bottles at Franklins (NSW)

Somehow this got missed and today's the last day, but maybe someone can still benefit. Other varieties at same price are Solo, Mountain Dew, 7-up, and Sunkist Orange.

Online shopping clicks for Aussie men (ABC News)

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-21/online-shopping-clicks-for-men/2910062 No doubt OzBargain is part of this vanguard. :) Retailers should pay attention to this research:

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expired 2 Cinema Saver Tickets for $18 (NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, ACT)

$18 for 2 Cinema Savers adult movie tickets Purchase as many vouchers as you like