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Beware of Facebook Scammers and Clone Accounts

I listed my used crappola $5k car for sale on FB marketplace. In less than 30 mins, I received half a dozen low ballers and scammers messaging me which is not a surprise TBH. One of these scum bag …

Electrical Safety of an Old Electric Frypan

I'm using a almost 40 year old electric Sunbeam Fry Pan that was given to my parents. This thing is the Toyota Corolla of kitchen appliances. It never dies and is built to last. After I finish …

Need an External Garage Door Lock

I had my automatic roller door serviced 4 years ago but it stopped working, again. I am very careful with it and only open it once or twice a week. I'm planning to forgo the regular costs of …

Replacing a Watch Band - Ideas?

I don't know much about watches but am starting to learn about them. My brother in law gave me a second hand watch that has been stored in the cupboard for several years as I don't really …

JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi Perks $10 Credit - Crack down on Multiple Accounts?

Has JB cracked down on multiple accounts? My last few online orders were blocked due to "security reasons" and I have not received any birthday vouchers for August to use in-store. Good …

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IsoPropyl Alcohol - IPA Isopropanol 100% 5 Litre - $26 + Delivery ($0 C&C from Penrith, NSW) @ Sydney Solvents

expired IsoPropyl Alcohol - IPA Isopropanol 100% 5 Litre - $26 + Delivery ($0 C&C from Penrith, NSW) @ Sydney Solvents

Great price for bulk 100% IPA. Cheapest I could find online. If you are a new customer you can get 10% discount with newsletter signup. This brings the price down to $23.40, which equates to $4.68 …

Deals on SLR Cameras

I used to see deals on entry level SLR cameras regularly. Where you could pickup the body and lens kit for under $500. I don't think such deals are very common in 2024. I'm still kicking …

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Anko Bluetooth Oval Over-Ear Headphones - Black $10 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass/ $65 Order) @ Kmart

expired Anko Bluetooth Oval Over-Ear Headphones - Black $10 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass/ $65 Order) @ Kmart

These are a clearance line but there is plenty of stock at my nearest store. I was so happy with the set I purchased that I am going to buy another one as spare or for gifts. Mini review: The sound …

Need a Cheap 4G Wi-Fi Router

I have been using an old Android phone to hotspot my burner sim for data sharing but the battery has become swollen due to heat from being plugged in 24/7. I don't want to risk a bulging …

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[XB1] Doom Eternal $9 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

expired [XB1] Doom Eternal $9 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

Cracker of a price. Free click and collect or delivery. If you have a Perks voucher it is a free game :)

7 Week European Tour Itinerary - Advice Needed

Chat GPT put together an amazingly accurate itinerary starting and ending at the correct destinations and ticking off most of the countries/cities on my wishlist. I am still reading travel guides and …

Short Layover in Singapore Is Making Me Worried

I'm going on my first long haul flight to Europe at the end of the year and am trying to plan everything out. I booked directly through Singapore Airlines from a recent deal. I will have to …

ALDI

poll Food Inflation - Which Supermarket Is The Quickest and Most Aggressive With Price Hikes?

IMO, Aldi is leading the charge with the price hikes, followed by Colesworth, and lastly, IGA. For example, the price of Aldi powdered milk went from $5 last year to $7, now $10! Baked beans went …

Can Someone Recommend Me a Smart Globe?

I'm a smart globe newbie. Not interested in a full suite of smart devices or anything complicated. Basically, I would like to buy a single smart globe to replace the LED light in the lounge …

Your Thoughts on Cheap Solar Systems?

Solarmaxx is offering me a 6.6kw fully installed system (14 x Astro energy panels, 5kwh Growatt inverter) for only $3500. What could go wrong? They actually have excellent reviews and the sales rep …

Is The Capacitive Touchscreen on My Phone Wearing out?

My phone is approx 5 year old Redmi 5 plus. The phone is undamaged and still in good condition. Running Android 8 with necessary vendor updates regularly applied. During the last week, it seems to …

Lenovo Computer Troubleshooting

Please help me with some troubleshooting as I am at a loss with what to do further. I was gaming on my desktop when suddenly there was a BSOD crash. Restarted my computer and there was no video …

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expired TOZO A1 Mini Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3 $23.99 + Delivery ($0 Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Tozo Amazon AU

These are amazing for the price. Bought a pair for myself based on the positive reviews and low price. I should buy another as spare because once this deal is posted they will sell out! About this …

eBay Australia

When Did eBay Bring Back Listing Fees?

I went to sell a low value item (dvd set) on ebay and to my dismay realised that ebay wanted to charge me a $1 listing fee (plus fvf and pp fee, as per normal ). Ebay has had free listings for as …

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[Steam, PC] Fallout 76 $13.73 @ Steam

expired [Steam, PC] Fallout 76 $13.73 @ Steam

I received a notification as this game is in my watch list. This is a historical low price for the PC version. Many game fixes, improvements and new DLC has been added since inception.

I Need to Outsource a Simple Python Project

Are there any good websites like hipages where I can advertise this? I would prefer Indian/overseas to keep the costs down. It's a simple login menu with password creation. Would also need …

Alternatives to PayPal for Online Sellers?

I am a private seller wanting to sell an item to a buyer in Canada for $200 AUD. The buyer paid via PayPal but much to my dismay PayPal put the funds on hold. They said this can be up to 21 days or …

Bunnings Warehouse

Bunnings Warranty Process

I have a faulty Ozito electric lawnmower still under warranty that I will need to take back to Bunnings. Is anybody familiar with their warranty returns process? Do you think they will require that …

Why Is So Much International Freight Suspended at The Moment?

I tried to post something to Korea today but was turned away by the post office due to freight suspension by the other country. It just seems strange that this was the case. I guess I have no choice …

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SCA Welder Arc Transformer 100 Amp - $49 (C&C Only) @ Supercheap Auto

expired SCA Welder Arc Transformer 100 Amp - $49 (C&C Only) @ Supercheap Auto

Currently on clearance for $49, was $79. If you have SCA loyalty credit (sent to me via email on the 11/10) then you can apply the $10 credit which brings the price down to $39. Don't forget CR …

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50% off 2 Year Single Membership $35 (Was $70) @ WWOOF Australia

expired 50% off 2 Year Single Membership $35 (Was $70) @ WWOOF Australia

essentialvolunteers

This might be a good deal for some who wish to volunteer on a farm and learn new skills. I am unsure when the deal ends but will contact the company to find out. What is WWOOFing? Travelling …

What Can I Buy for $0.01 online?

To get my monthly ING SM bonus interest I need to make 5 transactions per month but I am avoiding the supermarkets as much as possible (due to covid) and not spending much money lately so I would …

eBay Australia

eBay New Managed Payment Platform & Gumtree Free Listing & FVF Promo Problem

Has anybody else had issues getting their Gumtree listings that sell on Ebay to be credited back into their account? I have been happily taking advantage of the 2 x Free Gumtree Listing to Ebay …

What's an Item That You Have Multiples in Case One Breaks?

For me, it's the Xbox 360 console. My favourite console of any generation. I also have over 100 original 360 and original games (backwards compatible) + kinect + guitar hero. I still play it all …

What is the best free stuff you have found from kerbside collections?

For me personally, it is perfectly working junked electronics - flat screen TVs, amplifiers, speakers. It's amazing people throw away this stuff. It's almost like they decide to upgrade to …

Supermarket Price Hikes

Has anybody else noticed that the price of many supermarket goods has increased lately? I was in Aldi today and was astonished when I noticed the 1kg bag of Milk Powder has gone up from $5.69 to $7, …

Any Good Deals on Class D Amps Lately?

I recently bought a 2nd hand gaming PC and want to upgrade the audio by hooking up my passive 100w 6 ohm Jensen bookshelf speakers. As the computer is on a small table, shelf space is limited so I …

[NSW] How Does The Government Verify My White Card Hasn't Expired?

I believe that the card becomes void if you haven't worked on a construction site in 2 years. How can they prove this? Is there any electronic recording or capturing of this information? Anybody …

poll If You Have a Bad Meal at a Cafe or Restaurant Would You Do a Charge Back through Your Bank/Credit Card?

Eating out is expensive and highly variable in terms of food quality, service, taste, freshness, etc. If you had a terrible meal would you consider doing a charge back through your bank/credit card …

poll Is It Worth It for Me to Get Solar Panels?

I've had many sales people and door knockers recently offering to sell my solar power. I've done extensive research and believe it may not be cost effective considering the upfront cost is …

Are Vintage Laptops Going up in Price?

I was looking to buy a retro laptop to play some old DOS games from the 90's. I just had a look on ebay and noticed a Pentium 1 Dell XPI laptop sold for $200 within hours of being listed. …

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Stanley Socket Set 1/4" 3/8" & 1/2" Metric 80 Piece - $100 @ Supercheap Auto

expired Stanley Socket Set 1/4" 3/8" & 1/2" Metric 80 Piece - $100 @ Supercheap Auto

Set Includes: Ratchets: 1/4”, 3/8” & 1/2” drive 1/2” drive sockets: 14, 15, 16, 17, 20 & 22mm 3/8” drive sockets: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 19mm 1/4” drive sockets: …

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out of stock TrexloCare Stainless Steel Dental Plaque Remover Kit 5 Pcs - $12.99 + Post ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ TrexloCare via Amazon AU

Why pay hundreds of dollars at the dentist when you can look after your oral care in the comfort of your own home at the fraction of the price? I just need to learn how to use these safely and …

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Euromaid 7kg Front Load Washing Machine WM7PRO $424.15 Delivered @ Appliances Online

expired Euromaid 7kg Front Load Washing Machine WM7PRO $424.15 Delivered @ Appliances Online

I am in need of a new washing machine. This is the cheapest 7KG front loader washing machine I could find on the AO website. Reviews are mixed. Not the cheapest price ever but probably as good as you …

eBay Australia

Suspicious eBay buyer

I sold an ipad on ebay to a zero feedback new ebay customer. The customer has paid for the item with paypal and it is ready to ship. I noticed that the buyer has three completely different names - …

Kogan

Kogan Online - Free Shipping?

I wish Kogan would hurry up and do free shipping site wide. It has been several months since it has last been offered and I'm hanging out to buy some big ticket items, including bulky white …

Recently unemployed and JobSeeker Changes from September 25

Please refer to this article for further info about govt changes taking effect from next month: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-31/jobseeker-liquids-ass... Essentially, the govt is starting to …

Should I Update from iOS 4 on an iPad 2?

I received an old iPad2 running iOS 4 which is becoming out of date as it can no longer run Netflix or 9now app, to name a few. I mostly just use it for watching Youtube videos and concerts and would …

Dog needs medication prescription from the vet every 6 weeks

My dog is a senior citizen and is on heart medication to manage a heart murmur. I do order the medication online from an online vet pharmacy to save money, but I am paying too much in vet consulting …

7-Eleven

poll How Are You Going to Manage without The 7/11 Fuel Lock App?

I'm very annoyed that 7/11 have overhauled the whole app and changed the system requirements to Android V9. I am quite content using my 2 year old China phone running Android v8.0 and have no …

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out of stock LifeStyles Regular Condom 40 Pack - $11.24 + Shipping (Free with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Good bang for your buck ;) Our easy fit shape Pre-lubricated for enhanced pleasure (not spermicidal) Smooth textured latex 54mm nominal width with reservoir teat

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expired Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub - $12.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

The Anker Advantage: Join the 30 million+ powered by our leading technology. Big Expansion: Transform one of your computer's USB ports into four. SuperSpeed Data: Sync data at blazing speeds up …

Changing Superannuation Investment Strategy due to Coronavirus?

I currently have a balanced index fund with HostPlus but am thinking of switching to either "capital stable" or "conservative" investment strategy to limit my exposure to …

Recommend a Durable Automotive Windscreen Sunshade?

I have purchased a few of those cheap ones from SCA or Reject Shop but they seem to literally fall apart after less than a year of daily usage (especially in summer). My car is parked outside in …

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Pocket AM/FM Radio with Built-in Speakers $5 @ Target (In-Store Only)

expired Pocket AM/FM Radio with Built-in Speakers $5 @ Target (In-Store Only)

Good for taking to the beach or for light background music at work. Plenty of stock at my local store.