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    Credit card extended warranty: do ppl still use/value them?

    A few years ago, there used to be quite a bit of chat/ads and significance on extended warranty via credit cards, ive only claimed it once many years ago for a tv Has extended warranty changed recently? My pds on my credit card doesnt look all that different I havent bought anything recently...
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    Are the days of Points collecting over?

    its 2025, and I over the past 10 years have collected a lot of points, Unless you have a business or have a unique situation where you get frequent flyer miles/points for free or your work pays for it, i am now finding it not worth chasing any more eg Amex points went from 2-3 points per $1...
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    Bacardi 151 alternative?

    Anyone know if there is a bacardi 151 alternative. Been a long time since ive had it, the buzz from the stupidly high alcohol was fun, and i thought it tasted very smooth and fragrant to me too. I hears rumours it waa discontinued a while ago but surprised to see them selling for like ,$600 a...
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    Amex Application: Is 1xCC better than NO CCs

    Question: does amex/CC companies see having no credit cards as a negative? Going to reapply for amex shortly, ive cancelled my last single CC to avoid the fee, and to wait a month until it drops off credit and then apply for amex a bit late for my situation, but, was thinking, should i have...
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    The Private room/1st class lounge: Whats your perfect design?

    Ever since my first and only visit to the old TPR. My first reaction when i walked in was "geez this place is small" I found the 2x small rooms with the lazy boy chairs to be practical but cheap looking. Ive also recently been to the Emirates first class A lounge and was blown away by the size...
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    Which country has cheapest scotch in the world?

    Without trying to get into a japanese/irish/indian whiskey battle Which country has the cheapest off the shelf or local scotch whiskey? Im currently in scotland, and i have another 700ml duty free allowance , and was quite shocked to see your standard brands eg johnnie, glenm, glenf, All...
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    Whats the best bang for $ whiskey?

    Whats the best bang for $ whiskey thar you've tried or have heard of? I am of the belief that, there is no way a $2000 whiskey is 20 times better than a $100 whiskey, especially since taste is subjective. And many of the $1k, $5k, $10k, $100k are pricey due to rarity, brand, history, demand...
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    Fly in style, stay in ghetto. Anyone else do that?

    Anyone else willing to spend/redeem for premium flights but ghetto it for accomodation? Thats me! Flew first class long haul recently to europe, stayed in a 50euro hotel for a few nights, rated 2 star, internet reviews pretty bad. The room didnt havr a toilet! I dont like backpackers...
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    Biggest difference in between seat classes? Poll

    Ive now officially tried all classes but all on different airlines so the comparison is going to be harder,. Ignoring how much each class costs Which class difference is the biggest to you? For me its Economy to Premi economy, biggest appreciation points are, you go from an upright horrible...
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    Anyone actually done Residence/Apartments?

    Anyone actually done one of these? Have seen heaps of youtube videos on them but last i looked it was something like 2,000,000 miles to redeem Would love to try but not at 2m miles/points
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    A380s reduced syd/sin, sin/syd

    https://mainlymiles.com/2024/02/25/singapore-airlines-reducing-a380-sydney-flights/ Not permanent though. Looks like my plans to fly from melb to syd to catch the new suites just got even harder
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    Have you actually lost your passport before while travelling?

    Excluding having your passport stolen, luggage stolen , damaged I was recently on a trip and I have my passport in a cover, and I dont like having to remove my passport from cover each time, i put the naked passport in the side pocket, and there was a hole in in it and it slid into the main...
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    Disembarking Time/Terminal location, do the better airlines do it faster?

    I in the past week, I caught 2 x long haul flights with a China Eastern airline, which generally doenst have the best reputation both flights, on different legs, once the plane landed we had to wait 20-45mins each time to be able to disembark, people getting pretty restless Not a complaint...
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    Credit Card Offers NAB Rewards Platinum with Velocity: Up to 80,000 bonus Velocity Points (expires 30/4/25)

    Ive just signed up and approved/half approved for this, not an amazing offer but the one of the better ones for cheap AF anyone signed up for this? the application process has been kinda weird eg. theyve asked for payslips but approved my card they also asked me for ID (I Think) to go into a...
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    Are credit Card Programs Still worth it?

    with recent devaluation of airline program $ per point spend, and increased annual fees, is it still worth the annual fees and benefits on each of your spends? I for the first time since turning 18 are considering going straight to debit/cash, or a fee free credit card with an interest free...
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    HSBC Platinum Qantas Credit Card Changes: Ouchy

    Just recieved this notice was quite happy with the table, = $1 per $1 for a higher spend until I saw the annual fee below!!! in small ,print , holy smokes $79 to $299 Definitely a cancel from me
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    Paris Hotel Recommendation $100-$200 AUD

    Can anyone give me a few recommendations for Paris Hotel, i have $600 worth of Amex Travel Credit Expiring very shortly, Im travelling Feb 2024 have been to paris once before, loved it. havent decided how long im staying there but definitely at least a week, however Paris hotels i believe arent...
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    Can you pay Citibank CC at Aust Post with Eftpos?

    can anyone confirm please, am I able to pay a citibank credit card with eftpos like Amex cards? ive been asked to pay a relatives card, theyve given me a printed statement, it says you can pay at Aust post, but there is no barcode? with amex the barcode is ONLY on the original printed...
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    Whats the most expensive Redemption using points possible?

    Whats the most expensive single item/category on any airline program redemption available? Im not privvy to the programs the bill gates of the world have access to but Obviously excluding cashbacks/credits, and has to be a single item, not 10,000 movie tickets The most expensive i've seen is...
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    EK reward - cancel booking but Points Past use by

    does anyone know what happens if I cancel a flight when the points used have passed the expiry date? ive got points expiring next month but have no idea where to go or when? I had a look but couldnt find, I assume you cant use them to buy electronics etc. all i found was emirates branded...
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