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TwentyTwoCarats commented on Ricoh GR IV Insane Pricing - What Are Your Thoughts?
I have been wanting to get a camera for ages and settled on waiting for the GR IV but god damn it is so expensive. I’m just looking for…
22/08/2025 - 16:02
TwentyTwoCarats commented on American Express Velocity Platinum Card - 100,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $5,000 Spend in 3 Months, $440 Annual Fee
Would it fly on an 87k income? If it helps, applicant’s partner earns 170k.
13/08/2025 - 16:49
TwentyTwoCarats replied to mskeggs on Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
Unique - like name_number
06/08/2025 - 16:37
TwentyTwoCarats replied to lint on Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
Correct. And these emails point to Fast Courier with shady links. Fast Courier was never used. It was Couriers Please. This is the thing…
06/08/2025 - 16:20
TwentyTwoCarats replied to mskeggs on Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
How about emails appearing to be from the eBay seller ID in the subject, sending links regarding tracking shipping from a supposedly fake…
06/08/2025 - 15:52
TwentyTwoCarats replied to lint on Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
How about emails appearing to be from the eBay seller ID in the subject, sending links regarding tracking shipping from a supposedly fake…
06/08/2025 - 15:51
TwentyTwoCarats commented on Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
ChatGPT's take: >1. You bought from a non-scammy but not squeaky-clean eBay seller dealing in overstock or refurb stock. 2. They shipped…
06/08/2025 - 13:23
TwentyTwoCarats replied to onceupon8 on Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
The texts could be coincidence. But what about the emails with the eBay seller's ID in the subject of the email, telling me to click on…
06/08/2025 - 13:19
TwentyTwoCarats replied to Axelstrife on Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
This is what I was thinking too. So how is it possible that as soon as I bought the item, I started receiving spam emails about "Fast…
06/08/2025 - 13:10
TwentyTwoCarats replied to mskeggs on Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
Exactly the right TL:DR. Just wanted to give full context. Spam texts can be seen as "coincidental" but today's texts are suuuper…
06/08/2025 - 13:02
TwentyTwoCarats commented on Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
Looked more into the eBay seller's feedback. Looks like they frequently sell Dell USB-C monitors that are a couple of years old...…
06/08/2025 - 12:40
TwentyTwoCarats posted a forum topic Bought a Monitor from eBay - Keep Getting Scam Texts and Emails
Bought a Dell P3421W listed as "brand new" on eBay for about 400 bucks. The seller has 100% feedback from 1k+ reviews so I thought sure,…
06/08/2025 - 12:34
TwentyTwoCarats commented on Kensington SD5750T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock - $139.99 Delivered @ Horizon Store
Is this entering caldigit tier?
16/07/2025 - 15:25
TwentyTwoCarats replied to TravelKon on 30% off All Travel eSIMs and SIM Cards - Europe, USA, NZ, Japan, Asia & Unlimited Plans from $2.10 + Free Shipping @ TravelKon
Thank you for the quick response - my travels are in Sept-Oct so I have time. I would only be interested if the 45 days plan is cheaper…
03/06/2025 - 10:58
TwentyTwoCarats replied to TravelKon on 30% off All Travel eSIMs and SIM Cards - Europe, USA, NZ, Japan, Asia & Unlimited Plans from $2.10 + Free Shipping @ TravelKon
What is your communication channel for the "instant" customer support. Is it Whatsapp / Messenger? Assuming one doesn't have a mobile…
03/06/2025 - 10:56
TwentyTwoCarats commented on 30% off All Travel eSIMs and SIM Cards - Europe, USA, NZ, Japan, Asia & Unlimited Plans from $2.10 + Free Shipping @ TravelKon
What do I do if my Europe trip is 37 days? I don't want to spend the money for the 60 days. Can I get a 30 day eSIM and then "recharge" it…
03/06/2025 - 10:55
TwentyTwoCarats commented on Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core Docking Station for Mac & Windows $59 C&C/ In-Store Only @ Officeworks
Questions - Which are good but reasonably priced laptops that can do dual 4K 60Hz with a dock like this? Can be MacBook or Windows. And not…
05/02/2025 - 09:04
TwentyTwoCarats replied to Autonomic on How Many Credit Cards (or Total Card Limit) Would I Be Able to Sustain Given My Scenario
Nah they’re right, I’m just going to shoot for the stars I reckon.
17/01/2025 - 10:57
TwentyTwoCarats replied to bk1973 on How Many Credit Cards (or Total Card Limit) Would I Be Able to Sustain Given My Scenario
Hmm I see, thanks for providing your own experiences, I guess we will never know the true math as every bank’s process varies. If asked,…
16/01/2025 - 19:24
TwentyTwoCarats replied to onceupon8 on How Many Credit Cards (or Total Card Limit) Would I Be Able to Sustain Given My Scenario
Bro she has an apostrophe in her name and my god that creates so many difficulties in ID checks and stuff, she almost always has to go to a…
16/01/2025 - 18:55
TwentyTwoCarats replied to simplystu on How Many Credit Cards (or Total Card Limit) Would I Be Able to Sustain Given My Scenario
I clarified that I have a PPOR mortgage owing between 500-600k
16/01/2025 - 16:25
TwentyTwoCarats posted a forum topic How Many Credit Cards (or Total Card Limit) Would I Be Able to Sustain Given My Scenario
So I'm talking about churning credit cards. My salary is about $174k with some small bonuses and if it matters my partner is on about $90k…
16/01/2025 - 16:11
TwentyTwoCarats replied to whyisave on Westpac Altitude Velocity Black Credit Card: 90,000 VFF ($6000 Spend in 120 Days), $295 + $75 Annual Fee ($225 1st Yr Existing)
Which partner gave you the best sign up bonus? But at what cost (annual fee)?
11/01/2025 - 02:38
TwentyTwoCarats replied to ATTS on [Perks] PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller $260.10 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Depends on employment and the pressure from that employer
10/12/2024 - 20:25
TwentyTwoCarats commented on [Perks] PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller $260.10 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Why should one pay $180 extra for this
10/12/2024 - 19:59
TwentyTwoCarats replied to haliloo on Amplify Rewards Platinum: 100,000 Points with $3000 Spend in 90 Days, $49 1st Year Fee ($0 for Existing Customers) @ St George
When does the 90 days spend criteria period begin? From when you get approved or when you activate your card?
03/12/2024 - 10:45
TwentyTwoCarats replied to Turbonetics on CITI Prestige Credit Card: 150,000 Bonus Velocity Points - $12,000 Spend in 3 Months, $700 Annual Fee @ Citibank
well business to europe one way is about 139k VFF + $500-800 in fees. economy to europe is about 70-75k VFF + $300 fees.
02/12/2024 - 17:32
TwentyTwoCarats replied to alexisagun8 on Amplify Rewards Platinum: 100,000 Points with $3000 Spend in 90 Days, $49 1st Year Fee ($0 for Existing Customers) @ St George
2:1. 100,000 amplify = 50,000 velocity. It probably takes a few business days to transfer.
02/12/2024 - 10:49
TwentyTwoCarats replied to ginger-gin on Amplify Rewards Platinum: 100,000 Points with $3000 Spend in 90 Days, $49 1st Year Fee ($0 for Existing Customers) @ St George
Absolutely horrendous process indeed. And they still use pigeons to send you letters. Not even kidding, I used to be advised of rate rises…
02/12/2024 - 10:48
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