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Rule #1: never rent from Europcar. I knew this about AU, but now know this applies to NZ too - thanks for the lesson! Rule #2: keep the…
theStinge commented on [Prime] Maxell UR-90 90 Minute Normal Bias Audio Cassettes 5-Pack $13.75 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Great write up!
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Cluster on Free 2-Hour Delivery for Addresses within 10km of a Store (Was $14.95, No Minimum Spend Required) @ Officeworks
Cluster on Free 2-Hour Delivery for Addresses within 10km of a Store (Was $14.95, No Minimum Spend Required) @ OfficeworksOr stress-test their systems before they ramp up availability 🤷♂️
theStinge commented on [Backorder] Crayola 24 Pack Colours of The World Crayons $1.00 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Thanks @Lizard Spock - just bought a pack. Now I have a solution, going to go look for a problem to solve with it 🤔
theStinge commented on $15 Reward for Members @ David Jones Rewards
Got a 3-pack men’s dress socks; only regret is that I had to forfeit 4c from the gift card - total purchase was $14.96 :(
theStinge commented on [iOS, watchOS, iPadOS] MiniGames - Watch Games Arcade (22 Retro Games) $0 (Was $1.99) @ Apple App Store
Awesome - what a blast from the past! Thanks for sharing!
theStinge commented on Favourite Current TV Shows 2023
After Life
theStinge commented on Is Costco Overrated?
You probably missed the best years of Costco by waiting so long though, IMHO. Their prices have effectively doubled over the last 11+ years…
theStinge replied to GrueHunter on [AMA] I Was a Salesperson at Harvey Norman. Ask Me Anything. I’ll Do My Best to Answer
GrueHunter on [AMA] I Was a Salesperson at Harvey Norman. Ask Me Anything. I’ll Do My Best to AnswerThere was no GST in the ‘90s. It was implemented in July 2000.
theStinge replied to Clarky77 on Free 7 Days of AppleCare+ (Inc. 2 Accident Claims, Service Fee Applies) for All New Apple Hardware Purchases @ Apple
Clarky77 on Free 7 Days of AppleCare+ (Inc. 2 Accident Claims, Service Fee Applies) for All New Apple Hardware Purchases @ AppleThis compares very unfavourably with their previous offering - 90 days complimentary AppleCare.
Cheers! Would not have thought of that!
Fair point! I hadn't checked that though, and immediately blamed it on the fact that it's a Windows machine. It's only in hindsight that…
Touché! Apples with Apples, though. Perhaps I can better rephrase it: the Surface Laptop models configured with i7 are much too pricey,…
True; but I think it's the video meetings that would be the real RAM sinks. My two year old SL2 has been working just fine, but has only…
Yep, I agree. Double the RAM seemed like just the ticket. Wouldn't dream of an upgrade with either MS or Apple - it's much too pricey, and…
SL4 with an i7 processor would be ideal, but I don't think it represents good value.
The MS store online.
The naming scheme is supremely confusing! Thanks for the links though - I'll look at those when I've recovered sufficiently from my regret.
theStinge commented on Surface Laptop 4 or Surface Laptop 3?
Thanks for the replies everyone. Unfortunately, I've committed the cardinal OzB sin of being tardy, so I've missed out on the great…
theStinge posted a forum topic Surface Laptop 4 or Surface Laptop 3?
I'm trying to decide between buying a MS Surface Laptop 4 and a Surface Laptop 3. The SL4 has the following specs: Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM,…
theStinge replied to Jjj888 on Toshiba 1TB Canvio Basics Portable Hard Drive Black $44 + $5.95 Metro Delivery (Free C&C/over $55 Spend) @ Officeworks
Jjj888 on Toshiba 1TB Canvio Basics Portable Hard Drive Black $44 + $5.95 Metro Delivery (Free C&C/over $55 Spend) @ OfficeworksSame price at Amazon, and free delivery for Prime members.…
theStinge replied to bronya on Apple 8% Cashback (Expired), 5% Uncapped from June 25-28 (Includes Apple Education Store) @ Cashrewards
bronya on Apple 8% Cashback (Expired), 5% Uncapped from June 25-28 (Includes Apple Education Store) @ CashrewardsYou can return within 14 days, even if you use the product; ie not just opened the box.
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Big Deal on Electrolux EDV605HQWA 6kg Vented Dryer $350 (Was $649) + Delivery @ David Jones
Big Deal on Electrolux EDV605HQWA 6kg Vented Dryer $350 (Was $649) + Delivery @ David JonesThe other option is to set it up in the garage - has been quite effective for me.
theStinge commented on Work Shoes for Hungry Jacks/McDonald’s
Get them fitted at The Athlete’s Foot - they’ve got black school/work shoes as well. The beauty of this is that they do a…
IKEA eastern states is a separate franchise; hence the pricing difference. In fact the staff uniform was also different at the Adelaide…
theStinge replied to aaruu on Toy Story 4 (4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray) $9.79 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
aaruu on Toy Story 4 (4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray) $9.79 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AUOops - my bad!
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congo on Toy Story 4 (4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray) $9.79 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
congo on Toy Story 4 (4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray) $9.79 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AUOh you mean: Frozen 2 (Blu-Ray) https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B081SQG8Y4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_BEGWFbCZXP2E9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
theStinge commented on Keji Flexi Tub 26L $1.99 @ Officeworks
Plenty of stock left at Doncaster [VIC - 3108] as at 9pm Friday; I estimate at least 40 remaining.
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