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Member Since 24/09/2009
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Location Melbourne

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crikey replied to the-fuzz on Sky Team Board Game $39 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass/ $65 Order) @ Kmart
Wait a few months for the new 2025 version. Reprinted cover has white male pilots who got their jobs on merit alone. Gameplay has greatly…
05/02/2025 - 14:43
crikey replied to ngengerous on AOOSTAR WTR PRO 4 Bay NAS (Ryzen 7 5825U, 3x NVMe, 2x 2.5G LAN, HDMI/DP/USB-C) US$376.29 (~A$599.57) Del @ Aoostar AliExpress
Happy you didn't lose your data. I've been running ZFS for years and faced similar stressful situations, but just like you found, managed…
28/01/2025 - 10:48
crikey commented on Haier 9.5kg Front Loader Washing Machine $658 Delivered @ Appliances Online
We've had this for about 2yrs or so and it's been great. Gets lots of use. Would definitely recommend at this price, which is $200 cheaper…
23/01/2025 - 08:45
crikey replied to ctrlchris on [Perks] 15% off TVs & Soundbars with Coupon Code (Some Exclusions Apply) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Yeah, confirmed. Perks code doesn't stack with price matching (via online chat giving you the unique cart link). Used to. I last did it in…
16/01/2025 - 17:27
crikey replied to jay889344 on [eBay Plus] Motorola Edge 50 Neo 12GB RAM/256GB Storage $200 Delivered @ Sydney Mobiles eBay
That's completely untrue. You can bring the item back, you just [have to declare it and its…
30/11/2024 - 11:37
crikey replied to Saiya on [eBay Plus] Motorola Edge 50 Neo 12GB RAM/256GB Storage $200 Delivered @ Sydney Mobiles eBay
I call BS on that. After I purchased the listing showed 200-something had sold. My payment failed some time later, and the number of sold…
29/11/2024 - 10:51
crikey replied to neonlight on AliExpress: 20% Cashback ($30 Cap Per Transaction) on Affiliated Products @ TopCashback AU
Yeah, competition is bad. SB, TCB and CR should collude and decide on fixed rates that take effect at the same time. Then none of us would…
29/11/2024 - 08:28
crikey replied to BargainHunter744 on Dell S2721QS 27" 4K UHD IPS 60Hz AMD FreeSync Monitor $250.46 Delivered @ Dell
I have this monitor and use [this USB-C to HDMI cable](https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B077PHJLHG) with a Macbook Pro and it's fine.…
26/11/2024 - 11:29
crikey replied to HolyCr4p on [VIC, NSW, TAS] $30 Gold Class eVoucher for Vrewards Members @ Village Cinemas
10 months validity is annoying. Last year's Black Fri vouchers lasted 12.
25/11/2024 - 10:02
crikey replied to SaberXLancer on PureVPN: 130% Cashback (New Customers Only) @ TopCashback AU
Same. Email with my own .com domain got the error, but gmail works. Seems like a stupid decision to for them to trust gmail addresses more…
24/11/2024 - 10:47
crikey commented on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU US$137.68 (~A$212.21) Delivered @ cp u Store AliExpress
Video: [Is a 5700X3D Upgrade Really Worth It?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIjD1mZUGz0). May be interesting to some considering this…
23/11/2024 - 11:51
crikey replied to abadacus on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU US$137.68 (~A$212.21) Delivered @ cp u Store AliExpress
This CPU requires an older motherboard that's not made these days. If you need a whole new system, you'll want an AM5 motherboard and a…
23/11/2024 - 10:44
crikey replied to jpyee on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU US$137.68 (~A$212.21) Delivered @ cp u Store AliExpress
The techfast pre-builds use components from the cheap end of the spectrum. I'd get the 5700X3D now in the hope it gives you a nice boost in…
23/11/2024 - 10:42
crikey commented on [eBay Plus] Featured Deals - 30% off Eligible Items (Max $100 Discount) @ eBay AU
Missed it. Can't believe ebay are still screwing up their codes. Happened multiple times over the years.
22/11/2024 - 18:21
crikey replied to crunchynuts on 10% off Amazon Gift Cards @ GiftCards.com.au
Mine was fine with a "+" alias. Not using Gmail though.
20/11/2024 - 16:03
crikey commented on Cooler Master MASTERLIQUID ML240L V2 ARGB CPU Cooler $60 (Limit 50) + Delivery ($0 with $250 Metro Order) + Surcharge @ Scorptec
Cheap as for a half decent cooler. Bought one. Thanks op.
20/11/2024 - 15:54
crikey replied to fortunecookie on Dell S3422DWG - 34" Curved Gaming Monitor 144Hz WQHD $421.73 Delivered @ Dell
Sorry, I have to apologise. I applied $150 of Dell rewards to that purchase, so $313 *after* the rewards were applied. Price of $463 pretty…
20/11/2024 - 15:46
crikey replied to jasswolf on MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G Gaming X SLIM GPU $1579 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ MEL/BNE/SYD C&C/in-Store) + Surcharge @ Scorptec
I appreciate your knowledge and reasoned argument, but I'm afraid I just don't agree that we'll see the 5080 under $AUD 2k, let alone under…
18/11/2024 - 15:28
crikey replied to jasswolf on MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G Gaming X SLIM GPU $1579 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ MEL/BNE/SYD C&C/in-Store) + Surcharge @ Scorptec
$1700 RRP on the 5080 is a pipe dream. And if even if it were to happen, if the 5080 performs considerably better than the 4080 there'd be…
18/11/2024 - 12:34
crikey commented on R36S Game Console 64GB US$17.92 (~A$27.91) Delivered (New Users Only) @ Factory Game Direct via AliExpress
Got another, thanks Op. My password safe is full of single use Aliexpress accounts!
17/11/2024 - 14:12
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15/11/2024 - 12:31
crikey replied to lzaonne on LG NeoChef 23L Smart Inverter Microwave Oven $130 Delivered @ Amazon AU
The magnatron in my LG Neochef (bigger model) has burnt out twice. It's covered by a 10 yr warranty but only the part, so you have to take…
13/11/2024 - 22:11
Chuckit! 17001 2.5-Inch (Medium) Dog Ball 2 Pack $6.59 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
crikey posted a deal Chuckit! 17001 2.5-Inch (Medium) Dog Ball 2 Pack $6.59 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
**Back in stock**. [This Fetch ball 2 pack](https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00280MUXA/) for the same price is a good alternative but…
12/11/2024 - 09:39
crikey replied to morphiine on PureVPN: 130% Cashback (New Customers Only) @ TopCashback AU
Mine tracked correctly. $AUD 162 purchase, $210 cashback. Max plan for 2 yrs. If you made a purchase equivalent to $300, what service did…
09/11/2024 - 15:55
crikey replied to Buttocks on [Pre Order] AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8 Core 16 Thread up to 5.20GHz AM5 CPU - No HSF, Retail Box $799 Delivered @ PLE
9800x3d for $80 extra sounds like a bargain to me. Go for it.
08/11/2024 - 16:26
crikey commented on R36S Retro Handheld Console 64GB White US$17.37 (~A$26.14) Delivered - New Users Only @ Factory Game Direct Store AliExpress
Just got mine too. Looks good. Not a clone. [Panel 4 (V5)](https://handhelds.miraheze.org/wiki/R36S_V1_Original_Screen_vs_V5_Panel_4) if…
01/11/2024 - 12:05
crikey replied to fortunecookie on Dell S3422DWG - 34" Curved Gaming Monitor 144Hz WQHD $421.73 Delivered @ Dell
Sure. I paid $313 after using a Dell Student discount code (I think 7% off the ticket price). There was also an Amex 10% cashback on Dell…
31/10/2024 - 18:18
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