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Member Since | 25/07/2011 |
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tako commented on Baccarat Damashiro Kire 9 Piece Knife Block - $189.99 (RRP $1,349.99) Delivered @ House via Catch
These are made from 420J2 stainless steel, one of the lowest-tier materials for knives.

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Phesto on Cuckoo Electric 6-Cup Rice Cooker Grey CR-0632F $134.99 (Was $169.99) Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required)

Do you dismantle everything in your household to ensure no components are made in China?

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TCM on Anker 737 Power Bank, 24,000mAh 3-Port Laptop Portable Charger with 140W Output $149.99 Delivered @ AnkerDirect Amazon AU

Except that's a 92.5 Wh powerbank, still below the 100 Wh limit.

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Mr Bob Dobalina on Anker 737 Power Bank, 24,000mAh 3-Port Laptop Portable Charger with 140W Output $149.99 Delivered @ AnkerDirect Amazon AU

Why not just write 88.80 Wh, you know, the actual unit that measures energy? Obviously not, monkey brains want big numbers.

tako commented on LEGO City Interstellar Spaceship 60430 $17.99 (Was $30) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59+ Spend/ New Customers) @ Amazon AU
For a second I thought Lego had finally released the Interstellar Ranger.

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dealsforlife on Fjällräven 16L Kånken Backpack $109 + Delivery ($95.20 Delivered with OnePass) @ Catch

These are incredibly uncomfortable if you actually put stuff in them. But hey, how else am I supposed to carry my AirPods and existential…

tako commented on La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultralight Sunscreen Lotion 50ml $22.77 + Delivery to Selected Areas ($0 Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
A lot of money for a day's worth of sunscreen.

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meong on [Backorder] Kopiko Cappuccino Candy 120g $2.29 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Are you sure? Wiki says it's named after kōpiko coffee, which is Hawaiian.

Recommends avoiding the rest of the list, which mostly consists of market-tested and best-selling brands, only to suggest the Volvo XC40…

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FilmNeverDie on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie

Seriously? How delusional are you people?

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Jaduqimon on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie

METAL BODY! ASPHERICAL PLASTIC LENS!

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FilmNeverDie on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie

Metal body or "Build: Sturdy metal front casing" directly from your website - what is the discrepancy here? A metal front casing suggests…

tako commented on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie
$299 for a camera with a fixed-focus, single-element lens, likely made of plastic. No adjustable aperture, single-speed shutter, and a…

tako commented on Risks of Power Banks Exploding Midflight
Make sure you fly Boeing, where their rapid unscheduled disassemblable door plug will come in handy.

tako commented on Glorious GMMK1 60% Prebuilt Wired Mechanical Keyboard $62.50 Delivered @ Glorious via Amazon AU
60% keyboards without QMK/VIA support are a pain.

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jv on 3sixT Apple Watch Power Bank Keyring 1000mAh $9.99, 3sixT Apple Watch Band Leather (38/40mm) Black $9.99 + Postage @ Pop Phones

I assume all your power banks are disposable?

tako commented on [VIC] 20% Off Tickets (+ 10% Service Fees) to The Melbourne Motor Show (April 5th & 6th 2025) via Event Brite
I'm excited to see the 100th blob-shaped EV with slim headlights and a minimalist interior with a bolted-on screen.

I've been using Revolut for years without any issues. They probably offer the best exchange rates, and the ability to withdraw cash for…

I felt brave just by clicking the link.

tako commented on Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Lark II Australasian Limited Edition Watch SRPL20J $712.50 Delivered / C&C @ MYER
People pay this much for a Seiko with 4R and hardlex?

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Lucille Bluth on Citizen Ana-Digi Temp Green Dial Black Watch JG2147-85X $279 Delivered @ Starbuy

By using an actual built in thermometer. Usually, these types of watches require you to take off your watch and wait about 20 minutes for…

Bandai patched up that loophole, probably.

My recent AU pre-orders pretty much all got cancelled. Well, it was nice while it lasted.

tako posted a forum topic Did Amazon Japan Stop Shipping Gunplas to Australia via Amazon AU?
I remember when Amazon Japan first started shipping via Amazon AU, there were some incredible gundam deals back then. I've been itching to…

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spock on [Prime] SUIZAN Japanese Double-Edged Pull Saw Hand Saw 240mm Ryoba $47.84 Delivered @ SUIZAN JAPAN via Amazon AU

Have you tried turning the circular saw on?

tako commented on [Prime] Hugo Boss Men's Energy 1513974 Qtz Chrono Watch, Grey Dial, 44mm $249 Delivered @ Amazon AU
One of those rare occasions where I'd rather have a Pagani Design than a branded watch.

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DGrayson82 on Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX AXS T-Type E-MTB (Excludes Pedals) $12,999.99 C&C (Was $22,999.99, Save $10,000) @ Trek Bikes

Considering that an HCMT train costs roughly $35 million a pop, the advantage of this bike is that it's only 0.0371% of the price.

tako commented on Mobile Suit Gundam - RX-78-2 Version 3.0 Gundam 1/100 MG Model Kit $36 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ EB Games
Do I need another Grandpappy?

tako commented on 50% off BYD Car Key Cases Range + $9.90 Delivery ($0 with $100 Order) @ Elegance EV Accessories
Only 400% markup? Absolute bargain!

tako commented on [VIC] Register for Biketober (Free) & Get First Year of RACV Bike Assist for Free @ Love To Ride
This should come in handy when all the bike lanes are…
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