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Member Since 29/09/2022
Last Seen 13/08/2024
Location Sydney

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marlin replied to harshbdmmaster718 on Anker Soundcore Motion X600 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black/Blue/Green) $129.99 Delivered @ AnkerDirect via Amazon AU
Cool it’s good to have discipline. I will say though that I’ve never bought a bluetooth speaker before this (Boom 3 was a gift) because…
02/08/2024 - 17:10
marlin commented on Ultimate Ears Boom 4 $159, Everboom $242, Wonderboom 4 $119 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys Commercial (Membership Required)
I have the previous Boom 3 but it is far inferior in sound quality to my Soundcore Motion X600 which has the presence of a hifi system and…
02/08/2024 - 16:50
marlin commented on Anker Soundcore Motion X600 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black/Blue/Green) $129.99 Delivered @ AnkerDirect via Amazon AU
Genuine bargain. At low-moderate volume this has the presence of a hifi system. Of course it does not match my $2000 system but people…
02/08/2024 - 16:40
marlin commented on [Prime] Bahco SL25 Socket Set 25 Piece 1/4 Inch Drive $29.74 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
This may be made in China in case you assume otherwise: “ [a reviewer writes:] “I specifically want the original German production I…
21/07/2024 - 13:27
marlin commented on Electric Urban Bike $1199, Foot Pump $14.99, Premium Helmet $39.99 @ ALDI
The “Foot Pump” has a handle. Wish it had a footle instead.
28/03/2024 - 10:08
marlin replied to ZuluOz on Bosch Prof. 18V Brushless 3-Pcs Combo Kit w/ 2x 5.0Ah Batteries (+1 item via Redemption) $499 + More @ Bunnings
Be aware that Bosch Professional range has levels. This Bunnings deal has 55Nm torque drill vs the 85Nm of the Sydney Tools deal posted…
26/08/2023 - 11:30
marlin replied to KentT on Bosch Prof. 18V Brushless 3-Pcs Combo Kit w/ 2x 5.0Ah Batteries (+1 item via Redemption) $499 + More @ Bunnings
This Sydney Tools deal has better drills than the bunnings deal. The hammer drill is almost double torque and the impact driver can also…
26/08/2023 - 11:22
marlin commented on Further 10% off Storewide + $7 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C/ $50 Order) @ Belfield Music
Does the 5% off for newsletter signup still apply in addition to the 10% ?
05/06/2023 - 07:26
marlin commented on 3 Items from US$5.99 (A$9.22) + Free Shipping @ AliExpress (App Required)
Bought alot of stuff on this deal. About 60% was useful and cheap and all of it arrives quickly, eg rechargeable headlamps with inbuilt…
31/05/2023 - 15:43
marlin replied to blasfarmer on Artist TC59 Natural Electric Guitar $199 Delivered @ Artist Guitars
I second this request. Very disappointing. Also disappointing there are vastly reduced lefty options in guitars and no good lefty bass…
23/05/2023 - 20:26
marlin commented on Ozito PXC 18V Fast Charger $14 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass with $80 Online Order) @ Bunnings
Thinking of gutting this, installing a voltage converter so I can power stuff like a 12v electric blanket or portable guitar amp with ozito…
23/05/2023 - 20:06
marlin replied to marlin on AEG Quickstack Organiser $39 (Was $99), Kango 5 Piece Reciprocating Blade Set $18.89 (Exp, Was $28.99) + Del ($0 C&C) @ Bunnings
5 vs 11 piece for abt same price. I dunno which is better product.
29/04/2023 - 10:38
marlin replied to marlin on AEG Quickstack Organiser $39 (Was $99), Kango 5 Piece Reciprocating Blade Set $18.89 (Exp, Was $28.99) + Del ($0 C&C) @ Bunnings
https://www.bunnings.com.au/irwin-11-piece-bi-metal-reciprocating-saw-blade-kit_p0209785
29/04/2023 - 10:08
marlin commented on AEG Quickstack Organiser $39 (Was $99), Kango 5 Piece Reciprocating Blade Set $18.89 (Exp, Was $28.99) + Del ($0 C&C) @ Bunnings
Got the 11 piece US made irwin blade set for $17.49 instead.
29/04/2023 - 10:08
marlin replied to marlin on Seagate Ironwolf NAS Hard Drive: 8TB $129.63, 12TB $189.47, Pro 16TB $249.30, Pro 18TB $279.22 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Yeah don’t worry, I now see they are way overpriced so looks like I will diy.
19/04/2023 - 08:01
marlin commented on Seagate Ironwolf NAS Hard Drive: 8TB $129.63, 12TB $189.47, Pro 16TB $249.30, Pro 18TB $279.22 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Thx ordered 3x12tb for my first raid5…gulp. Now need to work out what’s a suitable 4bay nas for 4K video editing.
19/04/2023 - 07:31
marlin commented on Yoga Stretch Fundamentals Video Course €139.50 (~ $230.92, 50% off) @ WIM HOF Method
Some breathing methods have long been recognised in many cultures to have health benefits, sometimes. Insults also affect health. Your…
16/04/2023 - 16:01
marlin commented on Logitech K835 Wired Mechanical Keyboard (Red Switch Only) A$39.71 Delivered @ Factory Direct Collected Store AliExpress
I have the red and blue switch versions bought from Aliexpress. Not sure if they are fake or not. The blue one is good to use, soft click…
15/04/2023 - 12:45
marlin commented on Seiko Prospex SPB077J 6R15 + Free Seiko Writing Instrument - $699 Delivered (RRP $1600) @ Linda & Co
I got the ‘blue hole’ version when $900. It’s pretty but not worth $900 and certainly not worth the outlandish rrp $2000. The cheap…
25/03/2023 - 00:15
marlin commented on Corsair K68 Red Backlit (Cherry MX Red) Mechanical Gaming Keyboard $74 + Del ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys (OOS @ Amazon)
Ha I got this for general typing thinking it would feel like a great old Compaq keyboard I had 20 years ago. So now I know red switches…
11/02/2023 - 18:15
marlin replied to grumblerain on Seiko 11" Brushed Metal Wall Clock (Silver colour) QXA520WLH $68.02 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Link gets rejected as spam. Try searching “Quartz Clock repair Movement +Hands For DIY Silent”
11/02/2023 - 18:04
marlin commented on Seiko 11" Brushed Metal Wall Clock (Silver colour) QXA520WLH $68.02 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Aliexpress have silent quartz mechanisms for a few dollars. Got one a year ago and no issues. Accurate and silent.
11/02/2023 - 17:46
marlin replied to marlin on Manfrotto Universal Smartphone Clamp with ¼ Thread Connections Grip, Black $14.69 + Delivery @ Portable Door via Amazon AU
The Manfrotto posted here is similar to the Ulanzi I have and countless other Chinese made ones on Aliexpress. Not rubbish but not worth…
14/01/2023 - 19:53
marlin replied to spaceflight on Manfrotto Universal Smartphone Clamp with ¼ Thread Connections Grip, Black $14.69 + Delivery @ Portable Door via Amazon AU
Got it from Aliexpress, try searching “ Aluminum Phone Tripod Mount Cold Shoe Mount“ .
14/01/2023 - 19:43
marlin commented on Manfrotto Universal Smartphone Clamp with ¼ Thread Connections Grip, Black $14.69 + Delivery @ Portable Door via Amazon AU
I got this all metal one from aliexpress before xmas: “ Aluminum Phone Tripod Mount Cold Shoe Mount“ (link removed by moderator) for…
14/01/2023 - 19:06
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