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jvdv001 commented on Fortis 700C Urban Hybrid Road Bike $69.99 ($59.99 with Kogan First) + Delivery @ Kogan
Given a basic pair of tyres is around $80 / $100 I can't imagine how safe this bike would be. These things should have some sort of Aust…
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Drakesy on Fortis 26" Foldable Mountain Bike $129 ($99.99 with Kogan First) + Delivery @ Kogan
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A cheap bike from Kogan - I wouldn't rely on it even around the back yard. Go over a bump and a fork snaps ......not worth the risk.
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Wow - a bike for $189 from Kogan. I wouldn't risk riding it to the end of my drive.…
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jvdv001 commented on [VIC, QLD, SA, WA] Gym Membership - 30% off, No Joining Fees and 4 Weeks Free @ Goodlife Health Clubs
I thought about joining a while back but not a good experience - and it seems from the Product Reviews things haven't changed:…
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Sungrower on Garmin Edge 530 GPS $294.96 + Delivery ($0 with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU
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There are usually plenty of used Garmin Nuvi's (Garmin's car GPS's) on eBay. Best to get one which has "LTM" or "LM" in the title (Life…
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The US version of the Edge 530 is loaded with US maps so if you want to use Australian maps you'll have to load them from OSM or some other…
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jvdv001 commented on [Kogan First] Garmin Fenix 6 Pro $599, Fenix 6/6S $469, 6X Pro $699 (Official AU Stock) Delivered @ Kogan
I wouldn't touch anything form Kogan no matter what the price.
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jvdv001 commented on Which Brands Do You Boycott and Why?
Kogan - for obvious and well known reasons. Flight Centre - for their refund policy. Even before Covid they had very high cancellation…
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jvdv001 commented on $500 Gift Card with $1500 Spend/3 Mths on the ANZ Rewards Platinum ($0 Annual Fee 1st Year) @ Point Hacks
I applied last year to one of these ANZ promotions and got knocked back. Had more than adequate backing, an excellent credit rating but…
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Grey import and if you have a problem Kogan warranties are a nightmare.
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jvdv001 commented on [Kogan First] Apple iPhone 12 (128GB, Blue) $1399 Delivered + Free Kogan Sim 30 Days Expiry (Grey Import) @ Kogan
Grey import and if you have a problem Kogan warranties are a nightmare.
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jvdv001 commented on Get a Dog? Yes or No
A dog is a long long term commitment and high maintenance + of course the inevitable vet fees. Too many people get dogs as an impulse buy…
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You get what you pay for - and better hope you don't have an issue or need to make a warranty claim with Kogan.
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CoreJava on MAXXIS Re-Fuse 700c Tyres $19.99 (Was $49.95) + $8.95 Shipping (Free over $89.95) @ The Bicycle Store
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Their FB page is also full of complaints from unhappy customers - don't people look at reviews before parting with their money?
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jvdv001 commented on MAXXIS Re-Fuse 700c Tyres $19.99 (Was $49.95) + $8.95 Shipping (Free over $89.95) @ The Bicycle Store
Looking at some of the reviews they don't seem to have a very good track record. https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/the-bicycle-store
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After a friend had a bad experience in trying to get a refund on a faulty refurb phone bought from Kogan I read the following story in…
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jvdv001 commented on TCL 50P8M 50" UHD Android LED TV $380 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ The Good Guys eBay
Are the stands adjustable on these models - can they be moved inwards?
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Bought a pair around July 2017 from JB Hi Fi and now the battery is dead - I have always used a "standard" USB wall charger to charge them…
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virhlpool on ROCK 360° Universal Car Phone Holder (Updated Edition) $2.63 USD (~$3.36 AUD) Delivered @ Aliexpress
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The unit will expand to 3" and it just fits my Garmin 2455 which has a 4.5 inch screen so I doubt it would fit any Garmin with a 5" or…
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jvdv001 commented on Nitecore D4 Charger US $19.99, AIMOmeter M300 Digital Multimeter US $5.99, LED Watch Band US $0.89 @ Lightinthebox
Tempted but on checking the reviews of the supplier's reliability I think I'll pass:…
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jvdv001 commented on Free Domino's Pizza Pickup @ Optus Perks
Personally I wouldn't touch any deal from Domino's given it's history of underpaying employees and the scams this company employs.…
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Don't know how reliable the places on the AMEX list are - one "BP" service station on the list at 58 Patterson Rd Bentleigh, 3204 is…
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bargaino on Domino's Pizza 50% off Delivered or Pick Up (Excludes Value Range) - Expires 9pm
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Yes it seems the Domino's company is just ripping off the franchisees - much like 7-Eleven.
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Why use this link when you can get a free credit report direct from Dun & Bradstreet at: http://dnb.com.au/personal.html#.WJ5F9W996Ul
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jvdv001 commented on Additional 10% off at Macpac.com.au
I thought about getting one of these for my wife so as there is a Macpac store nearby (... which is next to a Kathmandu store and also…
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According to this story anyone waiting on items they've ordered is out of pocket:…
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jvdv001 commented on Dick Smith $20 off 99-299 $45 off 300- 499 $75 off 500 - 999 and $100 off on 1000 or More
Dick Smith - hopeless. Earlier this year I made two online orders which I eventually had to cancel as they were not able to fill the orders…
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lyl on Magellan Cyclo 505 and Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor $172 (after $25 Voucher) @ Harvey Norman
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Yes, made a new HN account and received confirmation with the $25 voucher. Tried again this morning but it doesn't accept the code. Tried…
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jvdv001 commented on Magellan Cyclo 505 and Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor $172 (after $25 Voucher) @ Harvey Norman
Just tried the HN deal - opened an account and got the $25 Voucher but the voucher didn't work. Had an online chat to the sales staff who…
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If it's anything like the charger I bought from Aldi a year or two back then forget it. The one they were flogging at the time was branded…
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