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ol mate replied to BestTechAdvisor on Virgin Queensland Sale: One Way SYD↔GC $38,SYD↔MCY $41,MEL↔GC $52,MEL↔MCY $76,BNE↔SYD $92 +More @IWTF
50c train from Brisbane to Gold Coast, or a $20 Airtrain and $143 flight via Sydney
17/09/2025 - 08:27
ol mate commented on Virgin Queensland Sale: One Way SYD↔GC $38,SYD↔MCY $41,MEL↔GC $52,MEL↔MCY $76,BNE↔SYD $92 +More @IWTF
> BNE to Gold Coast Flights(iwantthatflight.com.au) one way for $143. Return for $286(iwantthatflight.com.au). ….Travel Dates:…
17/09/2025 - 07:36
ol mate replied to kiitos on Regularly Switching Private Health Insurance Providers Every 3-6 Months - Pros and Cons
The price of the covers themselves don't seem to differ (i.e. there isn't a discount for having both with the same provider), but the…
14/09/2025 - 09:21
ol mate replied to Pelicannn on Buying iPhone 17 Pro by Converting Qantas Points to Amazon Gift Cards
Please do, I want more fun [content](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/923782)
14/09/2025 - 08:53
ol mate replied to Iwantthebestprice on Regularly Switching Private Health Insurance Providers Every 3-6 Months - Pros and Cons
In this case, couldn't you leave Extras with one provider, and churn only Hospital cover? This is what I do - I find it quite difficult to…
14/09/2025 - 08:50
ol mate replied to MikeMelbourneAUS on OptiComm FTTP 500/50 $75/Month, 1000/100 $85/Month for 6 Months for New Customers (Ongoing $95/Month, $115/Month) @ Superloop
Looks like TCB Au has $70 on "Broadband" services for Econnex, and the Opticomm plans pop up on that search.
14/09/2025 - 08:37
ol mate replied to haliloo on 20,000 Bonus Points or Double Earn Rate for 6 Month (60,000 Capped) with Signup of Select Credit Cards @ Velocity Frequent Flyer
Been approved even though I didn't think I would... $6k, in the new job 3 weeks in a contract role (they ask for years in the industry, but…
13/09/2025 - 09:26
ol mate replied to changyang1230 on Bought Tampered Apple GiftCard from Woolies Outcome
Is there something stopping you from opening it up and making sure it's fine and no already scratched (i.e. at the counter) before buying…
13/09/2025 - 07:47
ol mate replied to ultimate_behemoth on Velocity Account Suspended after Points Purchase – Advice Needed
Interesting. Did the buyer try to get their money back from you? I assume they were flagged at the same time and lost the points unless…
12/09/2025 - 14:47
ol mate replied to spackbace on Velocity Account Suspended after Points Purchase – Advice Needed
lol that’s explains it. A few sales and a purchase. Basically a broker.
12/09/2025 - 14:45
ol mate replied to tturtles on Velocity Account Suspended after Points Purchase – Advice Needed
Nope. Not game enough to lose my status or points balance, nor do I have the need to buy/sell points. But here’s a recent post for your…
12/09/2025 - 11:04
ol mate commented on Velocity Account Suspended after Points Purchase – Advice Needed
Yeah, don’t expect to get those points or that account back. Either got flagged as either you or the seller has history of sending points…
12/09/2025 - 10:47
ol mate replied to wwwboy on Compare The Market: $250 Cashback for Hospital & Extras Combined Insurance @ TopCashback AU
My last one was approved and paid already. Signed up in June to start 1/7. Allegedly 90 days to get cashback but got it before the end of…
03/09/2025 - 10:05
ol mate replied to Geely Josh on [VIC] $500 off Geely EX5 from $40,990.00 + On-Road Cost @ Geely, Peninsula Frankston
Well you’re advertising this as Frankston Geely, with your dealer specific $500 discount. So the price and post is for Frankston Geely……
01/09/2025 - 19:26
ol mate replied to Poor Ass on Tips for 150k QFF Points Towards Family Holiday
Because the 7,000 points would be Classic Rewards (fixed rate per the award table based on distance), whereas the 35,000 points would be…
29/08/2025 - 12:00
ol mate replied to JIMB0 on 20% Reduction off Outstanding HELP Loan Debt
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/entertainment/man-that-saved-20pc-deposit-before-paying-off-his-hecs-reckons-albos-(profanity)-with-him/
29/08/2025 - 06:25
ol mate replied to BadGiraffe on Coca Cola Soft Drink Multipack Cans 20x 375ml $19 ($17.10 Subscribe & Save) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
$5 for a 600mL bottle from the vending at Brisbane Airport surprisingly
27/08/2025 - 10:40
ol mate commented on Compare The Market Cashback: $250 on Hospital & Extras Combined Insurance, $200 on Hospital Cover Only @ TopCashback AU
Signed up on 30/6, with a policy start date of 1/7. Cashback was approved and payable today - only 52 days instead of the 90 in thte T&Cs.
22/08/2025 - 12:31
ol mate replied to brendanm on Melbourne Rideshare Club Insurance Giving Me The Runaround
Then follow up with taking them to VCAT/NCAT/etc. when they don't respond or pay up.
22/08/2025 - 07:48
ol mate replied to Alinnia on 10% off TCN Dad (Redeemable at Uber) Digital / Physical Gift Cards (+ $2.95 Physical Card Delivery) @ Card.Gift
Have you gotten this yet? I got the invoice 2pm yesterday, and am still waiting… Already emailed at 4:40pm yesterday too, but no response…
21/08/2025 - 09:57
ol mate replied to Thrifty Dan on Buy Select Gift Card with Visa Card, Get 5% Back (Max $10) on Everyday WISH eGift Card @ Everyday Mobile (Customers Only)
$200 - you get 5% back of the face value of the gift card.
21/08/2025 - 09:47
ol mate commented on 10% Cashback on $50-$500 Uber Eats Gift Cards @ Cashrewards
Thanks, bought some. Seems to happen every 2-3 weeks (either as cashback from CR or Shopback, or as a straight discount). As a reminder -…
21/08/2025 - 08:48
ol mate commented on Buy Select Gift Card with Visa Card, Get 5% Back (Max $10) on Everyday WISH eGift Card @ Everyday Mobile (Customers Only)
So, buy a $200 Woolworths Supermarket card for $192 (4% off normally), and also get an extra $10 Wish card. So essentially, $210 for $192…
21/08/2025 - 05:15
ol mate replied to 4tran on 10% off TCN Dad (Redeemable at Uber) Digital / Physical Gift Cards (+ $2.95 Physical Card Delivery) @ Card.Gift
Yep, made the same mistake as you did. Thanks
20/08/2025 - 14:18
ol mate replied to Euphemistic on Selling/Buying Cars – Why Do Some People Advertise Only on Marketplace?
You're right it isn't dynamic. I believe dealers generally pay per enquiry, rather than for the ad listing (though, I'd expect there are…
17/08/2025 - 11:06
ol mate commented on Selling/Buying Cars – Why Do Some People Advertise Only on Marketplace?
I've sold cars in FB Marketplace, and Gumtree before that without paying for ads. Plan has always been to list on Carsales if the cars…
17/08/2025 - 10:37
ol mate replied to Euphemistic on Selling/Buying Cars – Why Do Some People Advertise Only on Marketplace?
They do dynamic pricing (like REA). The more expensive the car, the more expensive the ad. It's a hussle.
17/08/2025 - 10:32
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