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photonbuddy replied to OzzyBoy1 on Saxon 250kg Capacity P Handle Trolley with Pneumatic Tyres $28.79 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings
> I would spend few $$ more and get proper one with inflatable tyres LOL ... no idea ... When you spend a few $$ more, you get a trolley…
20/08/2024 - 13:45
photonbuddy replied to Mad-cow on Saxon 250kg Capacity P Handle Trolley with Pneumatic Tyres $28.79 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings
> Good for a use once / single weekend only. Rubbish. My cheapie trolleys are 15 years old, and apart from a wheel upgrade, are going…
20/08/2024 - 09:30
photonbuddy replied to jgeddy on Saxon 250kg Capacity P Handle Trolley with Pneumatic Tyres $28.79 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings
> Spend an extra $26, and replace the wheels immediately.(bunnings.com.au) Your life will be easier. This! I used to go through the normal…
20/08/2024 - 09:28
photonbuddy replied to Lucille Bluth on 1Shot 24 Exposure 400 ISO 35mm Colour Film 10 Pack $99.95 + $9.95 Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store/ $100 Member Spend) @ Ted's Cameras
> You telling me you couldn't just increase by 5 cents and make it $100 total so people could avoid the $9.95 shipping fee? Absolutely hate…
18/08/2024 - 13:57
photonbuddy replied to freefall101 on Bonus 7kW EV Charger (RRP $999) with any New BYD Vehicle Order @ BYD
> til the day he died he claimed Japanese cars were all junk Yep. It's always the case when a new brand arrives. Everyone calls them…
17/08/2024 - 22:36
photonbuddy replied to klatscho on Bonus 7kW EV Charger (RRP $999) with any New BYD Vehicle Order @ BYD
> Are you an owner? Don't be silly 🤣 I remember back in the day when Hyundai was a new company here, and every un-informed idiot bagged…
17/08/2024 - 11:10
photonbuddy replied to Synticulous on BOGOF Burger (Sat Only) from Oporto, Chargrill Charlie’s, Red Rooster, Chicken Treat @ DoorDash
I found this. Selecting triple, with the price add underneath, added extra. Pretty disappointing. Also found it's not 2-for-1 if you want…
10/08/2024 - 12:37
photonbuddy replied to Nom on [Refurbished] Seagate Exos 16TB ST16000NM001G $248, 18TB ST18000NM001G $302 Delivered @ East Digital
> They're grey market drives of unknown origin Sorry, that's a cop-out. The origin is absolutely known to the seller. They don't buy this…
04/08/2024 - 09:55
photonbuddy replied to holdenmg on Dodgy Private Car Purchase, What Are My Options?
We're neither in the UK, or the US 😂
03/08/2024 - 15:34
photonbuddy replied to pegaxs on Dodgy Private Car Purchase, What Are My Options?
> Red flag number one That was red flag number two. Red flag number one was not having a completed RWC. This is always a dead giveaway…
03/08/2024 - 10:21
photonbuddy replied to DigitalAnalog on [Refurbished] Seagate Exos 16TB ST16000NM001G $248, 18TB ST18000NM001G $302 Delivered @ East Digital
Given the volume they must be selling, it begs the question why not? People seem to have good results with their warranty service, but it…
03/08/2024 - 10:13
photonbuddy replied to vrsac on [Refurbished] Seagate Exos 16TB ST16000NM001G $248, 18TB ST18000NM001G $302 Delivered @ East Digital
> So, the new drives cost only $17 more. I'm not sure they are new. Why would it list warranty as store warranty?
02/08/2024 - 21:11
photonbuddy commented on [Refurbished] Seagate Exos 16TB ST16000NM001G $248, 18TB ST18000NM001G $302 Delivered @ East Digital
Really needs to be stated in the title that these drives are not new! No mention of it in the body either. It's really not that hard!
02/08/2024 - 10:45
photonbuddy replied to AustriaBargain on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
> If renters could buy split systems themselves and take them with them to all the rentals they'll have over their lives, they would. But…
26/07/2024 - 23:21
photonbuddy replied to ChipsChicky on Dymo LetraTAG LT-100H Label Maker $28 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store/ $120 Spend) @ Spotlight (Officeworks Price Beat $26.60)
Just another lazy angry poster! If you're going to make a post like this, have the decency to back it up with a link ... or 2!
25/07/2024 - 10:32
photonbuddy commented on Increments of 500 Free Pizza Vouchers + 1000 Free Pizzas on Olympic Ceremonies @ Pizza Hut (4pm-6pm, First Come First Serve)
I remember years ago Dominoes ran a special of $1 off for every try NSW scored in a state of origin match. That did not go well, as NSW…
24/07/2024 - 10:01
photonbuddy replied to cnut on Bluetooth Projector with 100''Screen $127.38 Delivered @ DGSHC Amazon AU
I bought a cheapie android media player and use a set of 2.1 computer speakers. Does a marvellous job!
23/07/2024 - 15:02
photonbuddy commented on Bluetooth Projector with 100''Screen $127.38 Delivered @ DGSHC Amazon AU
I bought this last year, and was reasonably impressed. We watched a movie on a wall at ~80" screen size in a dim room, and it performed…
23/07/2024 - 09:59
photonbuddy commented on [Prime] Colemam Big Game C-6 Sleeping Bag $79.89 (RRP $199.99) Delivered @ Amazon AU
Seriously, what a rubbish ad by Amazon! No actual dimensions (that I could find), and no temp rating. I don't know how Amazon can be so…
16/07/2024 - 20:22
photonbuddy replied to superuser on Long Term File Storage for Photographic Files
> I think op means for home data storage, nothing too expensive to do some hardcore like that. OP is talking about ~1tb of data. There's no…
16/07/2024 - 10:25
photonbuddy replied to LFO on Long Term File Storage for Photographic Files
RAID is **NOT** a backup! There's so many things that can take out all the disks in an array, regardless of how many disks you are using as…
15/07/2024 - 20:17
photonbuddy replied to FoxJump on Second Hand EVs Seem Cheap! Anything to Look out for?
I noticed this yesterday. In my case, I could see the price when searching and showing pages of results, but clicking on a listing saw the…
06/07/2024 - 11:19
photonbuddy commented on Catch Connect 90 Days 20GB Prepaid Mobile Plan $20 Delivered (Ongoing $40) @ Catch Connect & Catch
> Note published deal expiry date: Offer ends 11/06/2024 I'll just jump in the TARDIS then 😉
03/07/2024 - 16:26
photonbuddy commented on NBN 50/20 $89/M, 100/20 $97/M, 100/40 $102/M, 250/20 $115/M, 1000/50 $130/M, Wireless 75/10 $89/M + Fees @ UpTime ISP
OzAdvertising strikes again! Not sure how this is a bargain. There are other providers with all Aussie support charging less, and they have…
03/07/2024 - 09:47
photonbuddy replied to HeWhoKnows on Is This a Scam - Purchasing a Used Car
> The seller is NOT THE OWNER. Not necessarily. I had a neighbour who bought and sold cheap cars (<$500) to make a bit of coin on the side.…
23/06/2024 - 14:55
photonbuddy commented on Knipex 97 33 02 MultiCrimp Lever Action Crimping Pliers with Changer Magazine $280.90 Delivered @ Amazon DE via AU
For a $1000 RRP, you'd be pretty steaming mad if they ever broke ... or ... you know ... failed to do the job! And ... yes ... I get why…
22/06/2024 - 22:14
photonbuddy replied to pegaxs on Minor Accident - Other Vehicle at Fault Wanting to Bypass Insurance, Any Red Flags?
> Involving your insurance company does not automatically invoke theirs. This is true, but if you involve your insurance, then the accident…
19/06/2024 - 10:22
photonbuddy replied to HeWhoKnows on Catch Order Stolen and Third Party Seller Refuse to Refund
> The delivery person is not obliged nor has time to be ringing bells waiting for someone to answer. While I agree they don't have time to…
15/06/2024 - 11:56
photonbuddy replied to BuyNow Think Later on Exetel nbn Price Increases Incoming
> Isn't PAYG plan free of monthly fees? If you don't want a DID, it is. If you want people to call you, then you'll need a DID. MyNetFone…
13/06/2024 - 14:44
photonbuddy replied to sn00ze on Exetel nbn Price Increases Incoming
> where you getting 35c/m DID? what whirlpool plan? From here: https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/9n1j1mkq Don't know if it's still…
13/06/2024 - 14:42
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