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Why Are Freestanding Mirrors So Expensive?

I'm in the market for a freestanding mirror and the prices are more than double or triple of the door-hung mirrors, even though they're not that much bigger. Does anyone know why? Take …

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Women's H&H Recife Sandals (Unisex up to Men's UK10/US11) $12 + Shipping/C&C ($0 in-Store) @ The Warehouse

expired Women's H&H Recife Sandals (Unisex up to Men's UK10/US11) $12 + Shipping/C&C ($0 in-Store) @ The Warehouse

The Warehouse has cut the price of these Birkenstock clones from $20 to $12, and since they're actually unisex they fit men's sizes up to UK10/US11. There's a handy size chart …

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BOGOF Classic Carl Burger $9.49 @ Carl's Jr (Tuesday 28th May Only)

expired BOGOF Classic Carl Burger $9.49 @ Carl's Jr (Tuesday 28th May Only)

Carl's Jr is having an International Burger Day deal, Buy-one-get-one-free Classic Carl ($9.49 each). Tuesday 28th May only.

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Skinless Chicken Breast Chunks $7.99/kg (Limit 3 Per Customer) @ PAK'n SAVE Papakura (April 11 Only)

expired Skinless Chicken Breast Chunks $7.99/kg (Limit 3 Per Customer) @ PAK'n SAVE Papakura (April 11 Only)

Today only, still plenty of stock at 4pm. Limit 3 per customer. Rare to see skinless chicken breast below $11/kg now, let alone $8/kg.

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30% off Greenworks 40v/24v Tool Skins @ Trade Tested

expired 30% off Greenworks 40v/24v Tool Skins @ Trade Tested

NOTE: Add to cart to reveal the discounted price. Here's a rare sale from TradeTested, 30% off all Greenworks 40V & 24V tool skins (meaning no batteries or chargers included). So if …

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Corsair HS70 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset $69.97 @ Costco Westgate (Membership Required)

expired Corsair HS70 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset $69.97 @ Costco Westgate (Membership Required)

Costco has put the HS70 Pro Wireless gaming headset on clearance, there's still 7 left as of last night. According to Pricespy the lowest it has ever been is around $150. There's also the …

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Allbirds Shoes $50 (Mostly Women's US5/6, Men's US13/14) @ Why Knot Outlet Store (East Tamaki, Auckland)

expired Allbirds Shoes $50 (Mostly Women's US5/6, Men's US13/14) @ Why Knot Outlet Store (East Tamaki, Auckland)

Looks like the random Allbirds clearance drop has hit the Why Knot store in East Tamaki, Auckland. Sizes are mostly small for the women's shoes (US W5/6) and large (US M13/14) for the men's …

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Hot Cooked Chicken Drumsticks $0.99 each @ PAK'n SAVE, Royal Oak

expired Hot Cooked Chicken Drumsticks $0.99 each @ PAK'n SAVE, Royal Oak

If you're missing the $10 Gimme Five deal from KFC and happen to be in Auckland's central suburbs, here's a decent deal for a quick feed. Ends Sunday. No idea how they taste …

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20% off All LG TVs and Whiteware (Including OLED TVs) @ Noel Leeming, Smiths City & JB Hi-Fi

expired 20% off All LG TVs and Whiteware (Including OLED TVs) @ Noel Leeming, Smiths City & JB Hi-Fi

LG is doing a flash sale this weekend with 20% off all whiteware and TVs, including OLED TVs. This brings some TVs to their lowest prices ever, according to PriceSpy. Noel Leeming, Smiths City and …

Biggest Dollar Store in Auckland?

There's quite a lot of $2 shops around Auckland, but does anyone know which one has the biggest selection of everyday items? (i.e. non-party supplies) The biggest one I've been to is the …

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Harrison II 3 Seater Sofa $280.33 Shipped + More Clearance Items @ Kmart (North Island Only)

expired Harrison II 3 Seater Sofa $280.33 Shipped + More Clearance Items @ Kmart (North Island Only)

Kmart is having a clearance sale, probably to clear out old stock in time for Christmas. Some of the home furniture & fitness items are at half price or less. Bulky items can only be shipped to …

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Kogan 2.5L 2400W Instant Hot Water Dispenser $55 + Shipping ($0 with Primate) @ Mighty Ape

expired Kogan 2.5L 2400W Instant Hot Water Dispenser $55 + Shipping ($0 with Primate) @ Mighty Ape

MIGHTYFRESH

If you're looking for some instant hot water on demand for a cuppa, here's a deal on the Kogan 2.4l 2400W instant hot water dispenser for $55. I have one and there's only one switch to …

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Beehive Beef and Pork Burger Patties 4pk $0.99 (Limit 4) @ Pak'n SAVE, Mangere

expired Beehive Beef and Pork Burger Patties 4pk $0.99 (Limit 4) @ Pak'n SAVE, Mangere

Still plenty as of 3pm. Best before date is 3 July, however you can throw them in the freezer. Limit 4. Source

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[North Island] 2L Canola Oil (Simply Pure, Pams, Punjas) $4.79 @ PAK'n SAVE; Pams 2L $4.89 @ New World

expired [North Island] 2L Canola Oil (Simply Pure, Pams, Punjas) $4.79 @ PAK'n SAVE; Pams 2L $4.89 @ New World

Pak'nSave and New World are also doing their own price rollback sales, and they've dropped the price of 2L Canola oil down to $4.79 (or $4.89 for New World - Pam's brand only). They …

Buying Stuff from Euroland - Buy Now or Wait for EUR/NZD to Fall?

Not looking for investment advice I'm looking to buy around €2,000 worth of gear from Europe, but I can wait up to 2 months. Both the Kiwi and the Euro are getting clobbered against the USD …

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BOGOF Deluxe Pizzas (Pickup Only), $1 Garlic Bread (Delivery Only) @ Pizza Hut Ellerslie, Meadowbank & Royal Oak

expired BOGOF Deluxe Pizzas (Pickup Only), $1 Garlic Bread (Delivery Only) @ Pizza Hut Ellerslie, Meadowbank & Royal Oak

BOGOFDOLLARBREAD

Saw this ad on Facebook, If you happen to be around Central Auckland (or commute via the Southern Motorway), Pizza Hut Ellerslie, Meadowbank & Royal Oak are doing a buy one get one free deal on …

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Scanpan Impact Cookware Range ~70% off ($39.99 to $99.99) @ Briscoes

expired Scanpan Impact Cookware Range ~70% off ($39.99 to $99.99) @ Briscoes

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After a little discussion with @Huntakillaz in the $14 Zip frypan deal I decided to monitor the prices of Scanpan cookware at Briscoes, and I was somewhat surprised to see ~70% off the Scanpan Impact …

PAK'n SAVE

Pak'nSave Christmas Club Discount Days

Just a heads up, various Pak'nSave stores are having their Christmas Club discount days this week (and probably the next), and there will be some one-day only deals. I recommend you monitor your …

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Big Mac Small Combo + Cheeseburger $6 @ McDonald's App

expired Big Mac Small Combo + Cheeseburger $6 @ McDonald's App

I guess it's the start of this year's equivalent of the McDonald's November deals, the first weekly deal is a Big Mac small combo plus a Cheeseburger for $6. Redeemable via app only, …

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Free $10 Grocery Voucher with Every Vaccination (10am to 4pm Saturday) @ Pakn'Save Mt Albert, Ormiston, Royal Oak

expired Free $10 Grocery Voucher with Every Vaccination (10am to 4pm Saturday) @ Pakn'Save Mt Albert, Ormiston, Royal Oak

Well Aucklanders, if you missed out on the Air NZ 'JabaSeat' promo (like me :-( ) here's another great deal to get you vaccinated on Super Saturday. Both 1st and 2nd jabs welcome. $10 …

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LG 48" A1 OLED TV $1798 + Shipping @ Noel Leeming

expired LG 48" A1 OLED TV $1798 + Shipping @ Noel Leeming

Here's a decent deal on the 48 inch LG A1, at $1798 it's probably the cheapest OLED television in NZ. Just beware it's not very bright compared to the C1, no HDMI 2.1, and 60Hz only …

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Persil Sensitive Laundry Powder 500g $0.99 @ Pak'nSave Lincoln Road (Auckland)

out of stock Persil Sensitive Laundry Powder 500g $0.99 @ Pak'nSave Lincoln Road (Auckland)

Well here's a great deal on some Persil laundry powder (The only brand I use), none of that cheap crappy stuff from the bargain brands. 500g Sensitive only. FYI They typically sell for $5.50 to …

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Whole Beef Eye Fillet $20/kg @ Pakn'Save Sylvia Park

expired Whole Beef Eye Fillet $20/kg @ Pakn'Save Sylvia Park

Here's a great deal on some premium quality beef eye fillet, at $20/kg it's the cheapest I've seen on Cheapies. Pakn'Save Sylvia Park only. Link to the Facebook …

Anything good on Amazon Prime day?

Anyone see anything good on Amazon for the Prime day sale? Anyway if you're interested in FIDO U2F security keys, here's one at half price. September delivery …

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Coca Cola No Sugar 1.5l $0.99 (Limit 8) @ Pak'nSave Manukau

expired Coca Cola No Sugar 1.5l $0.99 (Limit 8) @ Pak'nSave Manukau

One day deal from Pak'nSave Manukau, still plenty of stock at 4pm. Today (2nd June) only, limit 8.

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BOGOF Ranch Big Chicken Burger $9.20 @ Carl's Jr. (Sunday Only)

expired BOGOF Ranch Big Chicken Burger $9.20 @ Carl's Jr. (Sunday Only)

BOGORANCH

Code BOGORANCH One Day Mother's Day deal from Carl's Jr. - Buy one get one free Ranch Big Chicken burger. On Mother's day (Sunday 9th) only.

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Leanne's Kitchen Dumplings 250g $0.99, Beehive Shaved Meats/Salami $0.99 @ Pak N' Save (Royal Oak Only)

expired Leanne's Kitchen Dumplings 250g $0.99, Beehive Shaved Meats/Salami $0.99 @ Pak N' Save (Royal Oak Only)

Here's an unusually good deal on frozen dumplings, at 99c each. They usually go for $2.50 to $3. Also on sale at 99c are the Beehive Shaved Meats 100g & Sliced Salami 80g. PaknSave Royal …

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90 Day Prepaid Voucher Code With 32GB Per Month And Unlimited Calls + Texts $1 @ Kogan Mobile

expired 90 Day Prepaid Voucher Code With 32GB Per Month And Unlimited Calls + Texts $1 @ Kogan Mobile

Kogan Mobile is doing their anniversary deal with a 90-day Extra Large prepaid voucher for $1, which includes 32GB of mobile data per month (so 96GB in total for all 3 months) and unlimited calls …

Cheap 3D Printing Service?

Anyone know of a place that does 3D printing (PLA, ABS etc) for cheap? I used 3D Hubs a few years ago but the prices have gone up substantially since then.

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L&P 1.5L $1 @ Countdown

expired L&P 1.5L $1 @ Countdown

Every few months L&P gets discounted to $1 a bottle. Both regular and sugar-free versions are on discount. Ends Sunday.

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Ryobi 1500W Circular Saw $35 @ Bunnings

expired Ryobi 1500W Circular Saw $35 @ Bunnings

Here comes Bunnings' response to the Mitre 10 Saturday deals. Ryobi 1500W 184mm Circular Saw now $35, old price is $79.97 Other deals: SuperTool 31pc Socket Set $12 (old price $39 according to …

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Branded Ex-Display Suitcases (Small $20, Large $40) @ Crackerjack (Westgate Store ONLY)

expired Branded Ex-Display Suitcases (Small $20, Large $40) @ Crackerjack (Westgate Store ONLY)

The Crackerjack store at Westgate is having a clearance sale of various branded suitcases (Samsonite, American Traveller, Ricardo and Skyway etc) that are in ex-demo condition. A few have dents or …

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Dremel 3000 Rotary Tool + 5 Piece Accessory Set $50 @ Bunnings (Limited Stock)

expired Dremel 3000 Rotary Tool + 5 Piece Accessory Set $50 @ Bunnings (Limited Stock)

If you don't mind getting attachments from elsewhere, here's a pretty good deal on a Dremel 3000 corded rotary tool. Stock is limited however so I would recommend calling up the store first …

Any Decent Deals from Plumbing Stores?

Does anyone know of any plumbing stores that do decent deals? I'm looking for a rimless toilet (Kohler/American Standard etc.) and only Elite Bathroomware does any substantial discounts with …

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4ft (1.2m) Folding Trestle Table $15 @ Bunnings

expired 4ft (1.2m) Folding Trestle Table $15 @ Bunnings

Here's a decent deal on a folding trestle table, according to Google cache the original price is $38.90. If you don't have a Bunnings nearby, Mitre 10 is also doing a deal on a very …

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32GB Data, Unlimited Calls/Text 30 Day Plan Voucher $2 @ Kogan Mobile/Dick Smith (New SIM Cards Only)

expired 32GB Data, Unlimited Calls/Text 30 Day Plan Voucher $2 @ Kogan Mobile/Dick Smith (New SIM Cards Only)

If you're interested in Kogan Mobile's introductory 32GB data deal and want to extend it to November (or you want to pay even less than the $4.90 introductory price), here's a $2 …

GST incoming for all online orders on 1 December 2019.

Just a PSA that GST is incoming for all online purchases below $400 on December 1. GST will be paid by the retailer, which will pass onto you at checkout. If you got some important shopping done, do …

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Gulf Western 10W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $24.49 @ Super Cheap Auto

expired Gulf Western 10W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $24.49 @ Super Cheap Auto

Another great deal on engine oil, this time 5 Litres of full synthetic Gulf Western 10W-40 for $24.49. Sale ends Sunday.

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expired Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (Xbox Game Pass + Xbox Live Gold + PC Game Pass) $1 First Month @ Microsoft

ONE DAY only! At E3 Microsoft announced that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (Which contains Xbox Game Pass with 100+ games, plus Xbox Live Gold and the open beta version of PC Game Pass) is available for …

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Ingham Chicken Nuggets (Cheese) 800g / Value Pack Fish Bites 1kg $5 @ Pak'nSave Sylvia Park

expired Ingham Chicken Nuggets (Cheese) 800g / Value Pack Fish Bites 1kg $5 @ Pak'nSave Sylvia Park

If you hate eating cheap chicken nuggets that tastes like cardboard, here are 800g bags Inghams Chicken nuggets for $5, cheese flavour only. They usually sell for around $12 a bag. Value Pack Fish …

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Discount Day (10 Cents off Petrol) @ Gull

expired Discount Day (10 Cents off Petrol) @ Gull

Another Gull discount day, Starts 7am Thursday 24th January to noon Friday 25th January. 10 cents off (Thanks Nil). Be sure to grab the discount vouchers if you're going to a manned station.

Trade Me

Trademe and Private Equity Takeover (LBO) Rumors

It looks like we'll see much higher fees with Trademe in the future, if a private equity firm's leveraged buyout succeeds, and load the company with 10x more debt. More …

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Exterior Weatherproof Wall Box $5 + Shipping @ AC-WB Technologies Trademe

expired Exterior Weatherproof Wall Box $5 + Shipping @ AC-WB Technologies Trademe

Well here's a bit of an unusual deal, I saw this while looking for exterior power points. I had a talk with them and apparently they have heaps of stock available from a cancelled order, and …

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Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 4l Engine Oil $24.95 @ Super Cheap Auto

expired Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 4l Engine Oil $24.95 @ Super Cheap Auto

That's the cheapest I've seen in a while for the 4 litre Castrol Magnatec 10W-40. Store stock only (free Click and Collect available) and at this price they'll sell out fast, so get …

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Steam Link $5.50 @ EB Games

expired Steam Link $5.50 @ EB Games

The Steam Link deal is back, now the price is down to $5.50 so you really can't lose. Use it to play your Steam games on your TV. Full credits to RouzRedditz @ Reddit for the find.

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Traditional Pizzas $5 Pickup (Before 5PM) @ Domino's

expired Traditional Pizzas $5 Pickup (Before 5PM) @ Domino's

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Here's another decent deal from Domino's, $5 Traditional pizzas if you can pick one up before 5pm. Valid until 10/4/18.

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Call of Carl (Classic Carl Combo) $6 @ Carl's Jr.

expired Call of Carl (Classic Carl Combo) $6 @ Carl's Jr.

CALL

Here's another great deal from Carl's Jr., The "Call of Carl" combo with a Classic Carl burger, small fries and drink for $6. Use the code CALL when ordering. For comparison …

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expired Free 3 Month Tidal Premium Music Membership @ Groupon

If you're looking for a Spotify alternative with high fidelity music streaming, or just some free music streaming then here's a 3 month trial of Tidal, for new subscribers only. The …

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expired Samsung 960 EVO 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD US $205.65 (~NZ $282) @ Amazon

The Samsung 960 EVO 500GB (M.2 NVMe) SSD is now down to its lowest price at Amazon, at US$205.65 (~NZ $282) shipped. 500GB is the sweet spot in terms of NVMe performance and value, so if you need …

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L&P 1.5l $1 @ Countdown

expired L&P 1.5l $1 @ Countdown

Here comes another $1 L&P deal from Countdown. 1.5L of L&P (all variants) @ $1 each. Ends Sunday.