Have you found a good bargain lately, made a repair, or figured out something that works for you?

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  • Ilandar
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    6 months ago

    I don’t know how useful this is for you guys since it’s mostly an SA thing, but I have been taking advantage of the discounts I get as an RAA member (insurance company in SA) and it has saved me a non-negligible amount of money. In particular, I buy Woolworths gift cards at a 4% discount each fortnight and use those to buy my groceries (not including fresh produce, which I buy cheaper at independent grocers and markets). I’ve saved about $100 in the last 5 months, in addition to any Rewards points I cash in (you can still collect those when paying with gift cards). There’s no expiry on the gift cards so I can use them as needed and still price match with the local Drakes when necessary.

    Anyway, not necessarily applicable to anyone else here but if you have an insurance provider or something it’s maybe worth looking through their partners to see if they have any offers you can take advantage of.

    • sil
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      6 months ago

      REST Super offers this as well. Check your super funds!

    • melbaboutownOP
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      6 months ago

      Ah, I don’t actually have any insurance myself but I’m sure someone else might be able to do that

      • Ilandar
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        6 months ago

        You could try your energy/electricity provider. Mine also offers some discounts, though on nothing as useful as groceries.