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I used to do that too back in the day, but now I just a Wise virtual card. Still, it definitely works as you say :-)
18/12/2025 - 22:15
> Just pop to the supermarket with it? That's what I almost always do - it converts to cash (effectively), and I don't think there is any…
18/12/2025 - 15:51
> The microwaves are dispersed by an internal rotating reflector instead, so while the food is not rotating it still heats relatively…
18/12/2025 - 11:01
> Easier/less to clean, our microwave is on the shelf above an inbuilt oven, so means the kids don't drag the turntable out by accident.…
18/12/2025 - 10:58
> It's a fan that runs after a heating cycle to cool down the internal electronics. It’s annoying because you have to wait for the 'cool…
18/12/2025 - 09:48
> Personally, I would also consider Panasonic, but make sure it doesn't have the "cool‑down" feature. What's a 'cool-down feature' and…
18/12/2025 - 09:37
> No turntable which is great I can see the advantage of a turntable, given the way a microwave works, but what is the advantage of not…
18/12/2025 - 09:17
Not sure what you have had previously, but our recent microwaves have all been 1kW (1000W), and they seem to work fairly quickly. There…
17/12/2025 - 14:41
> When did they change that? Used to be ten containers! I know, I was careful to keep it to single digits, and still this ridiculous…
16/12/2025 - 17:22
> Cancelled - "Unfortunately, we advise that your order is being cancelled due to there being an inadvertent pricing error for a short…
16/12/2025 - 13:55
> Some people need signposts. I need more than just signposts - I need detailed written directions (that I can ignore), I will then fail to…
16/12/2025 - 13:54
I'm upvoting you Wakrak - doing the good work :-)
16/12/2025 - 10:12
> That's not as harsh as Wakrak being negged for the post! Agreed! Right now he is plus four, but I don't know if its possible to see the…
16/12/2025 - 10:12
> {Burp} > > Perhaps I shouldn't have ordered 5,823 units? I got negged three times at the time of posting :->
16/12/2025 - 09:51
> OOS {Burp} Perhaps I shouldn't have ordered 5,823 units?
15/12/2025 - 19:42
Thanks Wakrak - Perfect timing!
15/12/2025 - 16:17
Yep - I've got it now.
13/12/2025 - 12:53
> Okay everyone, now we know who it was that broke it for all the rest of us that were trying at the same time. Sorry James - Will try to…
13/12/2025 - 12:52
> too many people (me included) tried to claim it as soon as it went free Okay everyone, now we know who it was that broke it for all the…
12/12/2025 - 16:53
I'm getting: > An error occurred during checkout. Please try again later. Could be that their server(s) are overloaded with everyone trying…
12/12/2025 - 15:30
I agree with [BigCheese](https://www.cheapies.nz/comment/283435/redir) - I always use a virtual Wise card for these types of things - that…
12/12/2025 - 14:11
Even with today's boost (spend $100 to get bonus 1000 points), PetStock is still only just competitive for me (I appreciate not all…
12/12/2025 - 14:03
> It’s for anyone wanting to hand in their Cheapie badge. Darn! This was my record - I kept it for 73 days this time. Normal stand-down…
11/12/2025 - 18:45
I guess there is from **their** perspective ;-)
11/12/2025 - 17:18
> Dont blame me i didn't invite the concept of supply and demand. No, but you participate in it, so you are just as much to blame as the…
11/12/2025 - 17:13
> I challenge anyone to find 20 everyday grocery items from WW, that aren't on special, that are cheaper than they are at PnS. You're…
10/12/2025 - 14:09
@getmesomedeals: > It's possible but the difference may just be the "original price". Mine is a snapshot of the prices on 8 Dec where has…
10/12/2025 - 11:03
These discounts (percentage-wise) look correct to me, compared to the ones in the OP which appear to be using .... dubious maths :-)
10/12/2025 - 10:16
Looks like the Woolworths marketing department is here and reading my comments - WooHoo :-)
09/12/2025 - 23:44
> They will be splitting Foodstuffs into PNS and NW. Technically they are two different chains, with the same owner FoodStuffs stores are…
09/12/2025 - 23:40
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