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Member Since | 17/07/2017 |
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Last Seen | 18/07/2024 |
Location | Sydney |
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One of mine didn't update but was actually delivered about an hour after I posted this. Still have one more that's stuck on failed to clear…
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ma55 commented on AliExpress Order Held at Customs
Got this also on 29/11. Never happened before
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puffinfresh on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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I was charged for 20 days, despite cancelling on the day I signed up (day 0). I guess thats the period between sign up till my billing…
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puffinfresh on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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Sounds like Officeworks are a lot better to deal with. Hoping I won't need to claim on the P8P and get many good years out of it. Doubt…
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ma55 commented on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
Miracles do happen, got my 256GB Porcelain today also. Very happy with the colour, considering it wasn't on display anywhere 😍
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id on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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I know how that feels! Had to deal with them when I got my Pixel 5 and it had the screen gap issue. Took ages to get it sorted via support…
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scottb721 on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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I'm hoping the same!! I don't know who to believe, HN keep telling me also they have no ETA, can't get hold of Google rep to check (WTF)! I…
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[Deactivated] on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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Thanks for that, more helpful than the info from the store. Monday, one guy said should be 1-2 days. Thursday, nope no stock, no idea when…
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ma55 replied to
[Deactivated] on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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Any ETA on stock? I'm still waiting for my Porcelain, store says they're checking with their Google rep and waiting to hear back. Seems…
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mandelbrot on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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I've found Amaysim and all other Optus MVNOs default to 4G band 40 whenever it's available. This often results in horrible upload speeds…
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ClintonL on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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It seems to vary, I saw one person posted theirs went down by around 70 points, which seems a lot. Equifax doesn't disclose how they…
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Benjkmv on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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Cancelling a contract won't affect your credit. There's a credit check to get approved which will likely drop your credit score but this…
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ma55 commented on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
No phone for me today (ordered Monday), seems Porcelain ended up being a lot more popular than expected. I was told there's no ETA showing…
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Mr Joker on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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Just credit card through the app. Not sure if PayPal is an option on the website
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Mr Joker on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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No reason why not. It would just be added to your next (final) bill. They have a CC fee but it's minor That's what the rep said when I…
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dts88 on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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Brilliant idea, I should've done that. Took me 50 mins of being on hold with Optus!!
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zb c on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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Hope we get them on launch day and no stock issues. I always keep my phones without a case but these matte backs seem to be surprisingly…
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ac1410 on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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I pulled the trigger anyway and grabbed the Optus offer with 256GB Porcelain. I hope it looks nice. Bay looks a lot nicer in real life than…
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ma55 commented on [Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
Has anyone seen a Porcelain phone anywhere in Sydney? Seems any store that has displays only has Bay Pro and Obsidien standard. I would…
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pwnd on [Pre Order] $250 GC + $300 Trade in Coupon with Google Pixel 8, $350 GC + $300 Trade in Coupon with Pixel 8 Pro @ JB Hi-Fi
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Can that actually be done? Seems a bit dodgy and too good to be true, wouldn't they cancel the gift card if you returned the phone and…
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LarryJohnson on 15% off Ultimate eGift Cards (Variable Load, 1 Order Per Customer, Max Value $2,500) @ Giftcards.com.au
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Just did this today but with Google wallet. Added $2050 worth over 5 cards, bought iPhone at JB and it worked well. Also sign up for JB…
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allstars09 on Google Pixel 5 $749, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G $849, OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G $1199 & More + Plan Cost @ Telstra
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Just did the same, great price $711.55 and was told delivery should be Monday. I haven't got my confirmation email yet but my card has been…
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I bought the 20V circular saw last time, along with a battery and charger. Main reason I went for it over the Ozito is because it uses a…
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