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Bargainitis commented on NSW - Seeking The Least Troublesome Comprehensive Car Insurance. BudgetDirect?
Found Allianz to be good to me. Was in a hit and run (car swiped ours with no dashcam). They just needed a police report - they sorted…
26/01/2025 - 13:29
Bargainitis replied to alcadive on AmEx Platinum Charge Card: 275,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points, $450 Travel Credit, $5,000 Spend, $1,450 Annual Fee
typo - I meant YMWV (your miles will vary), AKA everyone will have different experiences..
17/01/2025 - 09:43
Bargainitis replied to stylsh on AmEx Platinum Charge Card: 275,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points, $450 Travel Credit, $5,000 Spend, $1,450 Annual Fee
thanks for confirming. Good thing that hasn't changed.
17/01/2025 - 09:42
Bargainitis replied to juph0rry on AmEx Platinum Charge Card: 275,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points, $450 Travel Credit, $5,000 Spend, $1,450 Annual Fee
This is correct. For some reason, you can't seem to get it cheaper elsewhere - its only a Amex deal. There was this other loophole last…
16/01/2025 - 16:27
Bargainitis replied to sudodik on AmEx Platinum Charge Card: 275,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points, $450 Travel Credit, $5,000 Spend, $1,450 Annual Fee
Only 1 supplementary PP from memory but Amex or Virgin lounge are happy to let you in as long as you have your Platinum on hand so all 4…
16/01/2025 - 16:19
Bargainitis replied to Ifndefx on AmEx Platinum Charge Card: 275,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points, $450 Travel Credit, $5,000 Spend, $1,450 Annual Fee
Its $450 travel credit Just to be clear, the $400 back per year is for dining and its $200 Australia and $200 overseas. The two night stay…
16/01/2025 - 14:51
Bargainitis replied to boomramada on Car Insurance - Massive Increase
From my experience, you can always "trick" it by using your partner's details or parents.
16/01/2025 - 13:37
Bargainitis commented on Car Insurance - Massive Increase
shop around... thats outrageous
16/01/2025 - 12:38
Bargainitis commented on TRS from Sydney - How Does It Work?
as a true Ozbargainer, 1) bring laptop in its original package (unopened) and tax invoice to the TRS office in the airport and claim the…
08/01/2025 - 10:42
Bargainitis commented on HSBC Star Alliance Card - Keep or Cancel?
Just looked in the T&C. The Aeroplan (Air Canada) promo of up to 23 months status is gone now. Beware.
08/01/2025 - 10:13
Bargainitis commented on HSBC Star Alliance Card - Keep or Cancel?
Does anyone know what happens if you are under the Air Canada plan? It appears you could get more than 12 months - up to 23 months of…
06/01/2025 - 10:11
Bargainitis replied to nightelves on HSBC Star Alliance Card - Keep or Cancel?
yooo HNY. Still got the status?
06/01/2025 - 09:55
Bargainitis replied to WoodYouLikeSomeCash on Sydney - United Cup Tickets
Pls be more specific?
02/01/2025 - 08:27
Bargainitis replied to kyle on Why Do People Feel Some Services Shouldn't Be Paid Upfront?
Hasn’t all the other replies dealt with your question already?
25/12/2024 - 14:32
Bargainitis replied to parsimonious one on Why Do People Feel Some Services Shouldn't Be Paid Upfront?
Yeah and watch, OP will then just delete this thread for the icing on the cake lmao FWIW, my accountant invoices me after the work. Has…
25/12/2024 - 10:05
Bargainitis replied to askbargain on $200 American Express Platinum Abroad Dining Credit - Buying Gift Card Online
^ this. I just booked through it for a friend thats visiting Japan next year. You may in advance on the card and get reimbursed by Amex
23/12/2024 - 11:32
Bargainitis commented on HSBC Star Alliance Card - Keep or Cancel?
ok got it. thanks
11/12/2024 - 10:17
Bargainitis replied to nightelves on HSBC Star Alliance Card - Keep or Cancel?
thanks for quick reply. Let me get this right, You are in our second year of gold right because of their policy but have cancelled the card…
11/12/2024 - 09:50
Bargainitis replied to nightelves on HSBC Star Alliance Card - Keep or Cancel?
whats the update guys on this? Still got the status?
11/12/2024 - 09:47
Bargainitis replied to nightelves on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: Star Alliance Gold Status (with $4,000 Minimum Spend in 90 Days), $0 Annual Fee First Year
not really given how much Citi Prestige has chopped up the benefits. It WAS back in the day.
19/11/2024 - 17:50
Bargainitis replied to nigel deborah on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: Star Alliance Gold Status (with $4,000 Minimum Spend in 90 Days), $0 Annual Fee First Year
this is an interest thought but the term is if you cancel the HSBC card, you lose the status regardless of the duration to expiration. I…
19/11/2024 - 17:49
Bargainitis replied to morse on Not Level Shower Drain, What to Do?
^ the expert has spoken I guess
13/11/2024 - 14:52
Bargainitis commented on Not Level Shower Drain, What to Do?
or use white colour silicone
13/11/2024 - 14:30
Bargainitis replied to SnowDragon on AmEx Platinum Used Properly (Converting to VFF or QFF) - How You Can Benefit over $10k+ in The First Year
the average spend on a platinum card is much much higher so $55K isn't out of whack at all - $4.5K a month....
07/11/2024 - 17:35
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