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Shon on $0 EV Cable + Choice of $2000 GC or Free 5-Yr Schedule Services with Geely EX5 (fr $40990 + ORC) + $2,000 Bonus Trade-in @ Geely

Apologies, I was thinking of the Leapmotor C10 https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-leapmotor-c10-reev-review-international-first-drive/

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Jikx on $0 EV Cable + Choice of $2000 GC or Free 5-Yr Schedule Services with Geely EX5 (fr $40990 + ORC) + $2,000 Bonus Trade-in @ Geely

I guess in fairness the Tesla doesn't either, but it's definitely something to make you hesitate. Especially when it's not even something…

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Calvin27 on VTOMAN JUMP 2200 Portable Power Station 2200W LiFePO4 Battery 1548Wh $839 ($789.60 with eBay Plus) Delivered @ VTOMAN SHOP eBay

Sure, but an extra 1200W would be enough to boil a kettle, use an airfryer, pressure wash a car...

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MasterScythe on [Back Order] SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive $10 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Well I stand corrected! Going through 4 is quite persistent. Maybe the time of year/climate has an impact!

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cryptowiz on [Back Order] SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive $10 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Yes they'll get hot while you're transferring a heap of data to them, and they aren't crazy fast, but then they cool down! Just don't use…

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MKBHD on Samsung Galaxy Watch7 BT 40mm, Cream or Green, $297 Delivered @ Amazon AU

It does, but it looks like you need to calibrate the BP monitor regularly for it to work...not sure if this is true, or just required if…

PhilToinby commented on amaysim 28-Day 50GB $30 Prepaid SIM Starter Pack for $10 Delivered (eSIM Available, Ongoing $30 32GB Per 28-Day) @ amaysim
Signed up for this while figuring out my next 12 month plan after Boost. I then was sent an offer for 25% off the next three recharges, so…

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2stroksmokr on [eBay Plus] Flashforge Adventurer 5M 3D Printer $327.20 (Was $549) Delivered @ Flashforge 3D PRO eBay

I don't want to put you off, but I guess it depends on what you want him to get out of it. Keep in mind it will be you who has to learn how…

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pichxlonco on Boost Mobile 12-Month 290GB Prepaid SIM $255 (Ongoing 240GB for $300) ($65 TopCashback) @ Boost

As an existing Boost customer, you either sign up for a year at $300, which is $25/month, or pay by the month at $26/month...doesnt make…

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Starlight8 on [VIC] Free Access to Digital Newspapers Online (The Age, Herald Sun, AFR, The Australian etc.) @ State Library Victoria

I access The Age Digital edition free via my local library, via the papers own digital edition website, which is probably better and easier…

A quick Google also suggests using a flammable liquid inside an ultrasonic cleaner is a bit of a fire risk. I guess putting the methanol…

What fluid do you guys use for jewelry/watches/etc? I have a smaller one of these, and find that it doesn't do much if just using water,…

PhilToinby commented on amaysim Prepaid Mobile - $30 Per 90 Days, 4GB Data with Rollover, Unlimited Talk + Text - Existing Customers Only
The $60 annual plan is great for kids (I use it for my son at high school), but given the lack of data it's pretty niche! I'd set it up…

PhilToinby commented on Free Olight i3E EOS Mini EDC Keychain Torch (Account Required) + $7.95 Shipping ($0 with $75 Order) @ Olight
These are selling for $11 on Amazon, so I guess this is a deal if you're looking for this specific torch.

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BrokeQueenslander on Nirvana - Nevermind - Vinyl $32.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Own the music I guess, despite the fact that a a CD/MP3 will sound better

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BrokeQueenslander on Apple Pencil Pro $167, Apple Pencil (USB-C) $117 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

There seem to be a heap of options on Amazon from about $14 and up! I'd personally be buying one of these as it's unlikely the pen will be…

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vash12 on Apple Pencil Pro $167, Apple Pencil (USB-C) $117 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

Depending on your needs, there are generic options on Amazon/eBay etc which work fine for most things and they are $14-$20

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Kai4039 on [Perks] $30 off $300 Spend (Exclusions Apply), Samsung Galaxy S24 8GB/256GB $707 (EXP) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

Back in 2009 I claimed the TRS on an engagement ring. We were slightly anxious arriving back in Melbourne from NZ! At least my future wife…

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Erwark on [Perks] $30 off $300 Spend (Exclusions Apply), Samsung Galaxy S24 8GB/256GB $707 (EXP) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

Which is why the launch sales on the S25 were great value, as they were essentially the same price as this but with buds etc thrown in. I…

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hopper on [Perks] $30 off $300 Spend (Exclusions Apply), Samsung Galaxy S24 8GB/256GB $707 (EXP) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

You've missed them, at least until EOFY, black friday or one of the prime days! The launch deals on S25 were good this year, especially if…

PhilToinby commented on BINGE Basic $4.99/Month for 12 Months (New and Returning Subscribers) @ Binge
Not sure if it still works, but the kids profiles used to be completely free of ads on Binge Basic, so there is some kind of value there if…

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0jay on Excelair 3.4kW Portable Air Conditioner Wi-Fi, White/Black EPA58034WB $499 (Was $849) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bing Lee

And the horrors of only having a 'program timer', and another 'timer', but not a weekly timer!

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rickb on [Prime] Soundcore by Anker A20i TWS $27.99 Delivered @ AnkerDirect AU via Amazon AU

I've tried the different tips that come with them. To be honest, very thin silicone isn't designed to support the weight of the buds, only…

PhilToinby commented on [Prime] Soundcore by Anker A20i TWS $27.99 Delivered @ AnkerDirect AU via Amazon AU
Keep in mind these things do look like bolts sticking out of your ears, and given the unusual weight distribution they do have a habit of…

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NigelTufnel on Bambu Lab P1S Combo, P1S 3D Printer and AMS $1309 Delivered @ Bambu Lab via Amazon AU

And if you have kids, there's tonnes of stuff. Extra bits for train sets, duplo, gravitrax...just google Flexi Factory, they have some…

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Ezuku on Bambu Lab P1S Combo, P1S 3D Printer and AMS $1309 Delivered @ Bambu Lab via Amazon AU

If you can get by with single colour, then something like the Elegoo Neptune 4 at the $300 mark would be a good investment. However, you…

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mysterytal on [VIC] ALDI Solar System: 6kW Panels, 5.1kW Solar Battery, 5kW Inverter Installed $7,999 (MEL Only) @ ALDI Solar

The recalls say otherwise!

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WatchNerd on Teclast P50 AI (11" 90Hz, Android 15, 6GB/128GB, Widevine L1, Video Out) US$90.99 (~A$145.19) Shipped @ Teclast AliExpress

I admit I didn't notice that this was a $150 tablet when I commented!

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anamul on Haier 2.5kW Pinnacle Wall Split System R/C Air Con DRED Enabled $563 Delivered First Customer Order Only @ Appliances Online

Based on several jobs I've tried to outsource using hipages, I would be happy to never use the service again. Hipages seems to attract…

Without too much mucking around and trading an old S8, came to $589 for me, without the Amex voucher. That's a good price
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