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tako commented on Baccarat Damashiro Kire 9 Piece Knife Block - $199.99 (RRP $1,349.99) Delivered @ House via Catch
These are made from 420J2 stainless steel, one of the lowest-tier materials for knives.
21/02/2025 - 23:34
tako replied to 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?
18/02/2025 - 20:00
tako replied to 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.
17/02/2025 - 21:33
tako replied to 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.
17/02/2025 - 21:30
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.
02/02/2025 - 00:34
tako replied to 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…
25/01/2025 - 20:54
tako replied to 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.
11/01/2025 - 22:03
tako replied to charlierg on Which New Medium SUV to Buy - Budget $50,000
Recommends avoiding the rest of the list, which mostly consists of market-tested and best-selling brands, only to suggest the Volvo XC40…
04/01/2025 - 14:58
tako replied to FilmNeverDie on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie
Seriously? How delusional are you people?
03/01/2025 - 15:55
tako replied to Jaduqimon on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie
METAL BODY! ASPHERICAL PLASTIC LENS!
02/01/2025 - 17:08
tako replied to 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…
02/01/2025 - 16:56
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…
02/01/2025 - 16:45
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.
20/12/2024 - 23:11
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.
18/12/2024 - 23:55
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.
16/12/2024 - 23:39
tako replied to b0nd on Metal Plan $125 for 1 Year ($100 off) @ Revolut App
I've been using Revolut for years without any issues. They probably offer the best exchange rates, and the ability to withdraw cash for…
25/11/2024 - 21:48
tako commented on Naim Audio Products 50% Off + Delivery ($0 with $99 Order) @ Addicted To Audio
I felt brave just by clicking the link.
23/10/2024 - 13:47
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?
21/10/2024 - 16:05
tako replied to 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…
12/10/2024 - 17:01
tako replied to Benoffie on Did Amazon Japan Stop Shipping Gunplas to Australia via Amazon AU?
Bandai patched up that loophole, probably.
11/10/2024 - 17:00
tako replied to Nalar on Did Amazon Japan Stop Shipping Gunplas to Australia via Amazon AU?
My recent AU pre-orders pretty much all got cancelled. Well, it was nice while it lasted.
11/10/2024 - 16:59
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…
10/10/2024 - 23:40
tako replied to 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?
10/10/2024 - 17:22
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.
10/10/2024 - 14:50
tako replied to 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.
03/10/2024 - 22:49
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!
04/09/2024 - 14:08
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…
29/08/2024 - 02:38
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