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pietillidie
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^If they've got enough capital to wear initial losses, it's potentially a clever strategy. I don't know much about the industry, but presumably viability is all about purchasing volume. So, the free delivery will entice people to try them, quickly building their user base and enabling them to negotiate progressively better deals with suppliers. Plus, there are all the wineries, craft beer startups and new overseas liquor brands that are too small to get distribution deals. Not to mention late hour purchases and the fact you can't drive once you've started drinking.
I ordered a bottle from some late night shop here (called an off-licence shop, which is basically a convenience store with a licence to sell alcohol), and had it delivered by Just Eat (food delivery app, not sure if it's in Oz). But the range was terrible, so I'd have used a proper online bottle shop if one existed.
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Ah OK, Stu, my orders are never under $50  
Whilst it's competitive and I save money on fuel I will use them. As always check your prices. |
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Joined: 30 Jun 2005
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If anyone in the family needs teeth straightened go to the joint Nick Daicos just started at, we got 1,350 off of juniors iinvisilinex for mentioning his name! Which is ridiculous when you think about it!
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pietillidie
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Yeah, he said to mention him on an Instagram post, so we did! Joints 8n the city, very impressive
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pietillidie
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Just a quick one. Wirecutter is the NYT product review section, and they do seem to genuinely review and recommend accurately. They've just dropped a handy article if you want to use a free view or two on it:
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Ask Wirecutter: Are There Cheap Products That Are Better Than Their Pricey Counterparts?
Dear Wirecutter,
My husband is an “order the most expensive thing on the menu” kind of guy, but because of how I was raised, I have trouble splashing out even when we can afford it. Settle a debate for us: What are some products where the cheaper version is just as good as, or maybe even better than, the pricey one?
V.M.
Unlike, say, more complex spirits such as whiskey or tequila, there’s never a reason to pay a premium for so-called premium vodka. The picks in our guide to best vodka include Kirkland Signature and Pinnacle, which you’re less likely to find on the top shelf of a bar.
Our smart-home team is thrilled to see prices come down and quality go up as that category matures. “It used to be that the best smart-home gear was the most expensive, and that’s not always the case anymore,” says senior staff writer Rachel Cericola, who wrote about great, inexpensive smart-home gear. The less-expensive picks our team recommends include everything from light bulbs to speakers to security cameras.
And our cyclists on staff caution that almost everybody is likely to do just as well with a midrange bike as with something lightweight and top-of-the-line that boasts expensive components such as carbon-fiber wheels since higher-end bikes are designed for speed rather than durability. “Modern components like gear shifters, brakes, derailleurs, and hubs are all solid, and the high-end stuff is not functionally much better than midrange,” says senior staff writer and cyclist Tim Heffernan. You’ll still have to keep buying the parts that degrade over time, and high-end bikes are magnets for thieves.
“And as a general word on buying bikes right now, the pandemic boom is over, and many suppliers overshot on inventory, so deals can be found, both new old stock in bike stores and on the used market,” Tim adds. “Stores need to dump stock, and lots of people who bought a new bike during the pandemic have given up the hobby.”
Likewise, here are some specific more-affordable products to consider over their fancier brethren. |
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/ask-wirecutter-cheap-but-good-products/
Here are a few 'cheaper but better' products they recommend:
Air purifiers
Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty
Top-pick air purifier
$156 from Amazon
(white)
$229 from Amazon
(black)
Tim is also our air purifier guru, and he says that you definitely don’t need a fancy air purifier to clean your air. “Boutique, high-end air purifiers generally aren’t worth the money. A HEPA filter is a HEPA filter is a HEPA filter,” he says. “If you’re really worried about air quality, buy several less expensive purifiers and spread them around your home, instead of one fancy one that keeps only a limited area clean.”
Cast-iron pans and nonstick cookware
Lodge Chef Collection 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Top-pick cast-iron skillet
This affordable pan is lighter than a traditional cast-iron skillet and a little shallower. It’s an ideal shape for searing, roasting, and sautéing.
$40 from Amazon
You don’t need to spend a ton of money on super-durable cast-iron cookware. The Lodge skillet will last you a lifetime (or longer), has better seasoning out of the box, and performs just as well as any of the high-end skillets we’ve tested, according to senior editor Marguerite Preston.
Tramontina Professional 10-Inch Restaurant Fry Pan
This pan heats evenly, has a slick nonstick coating and a comfortable handle, and is oven safe up to 400 °F.
$28 from Amazon
On the other hand, nonstick pans need replacing every five years or so, as the coating begins to wear. This is inevitable no matter how much you spend, which is why the low-priced Tramontina Professional 10-Inch Restaurant Fry Pan is our top pick. And in case you’re wondering, we checked out the spendy Insta-famous Always Pan and its ilk, and we do not recommend them. If you're concerned about using nonstick pans for whatever reason and need something relatively nonstick, well-seasoned cast iron can be a good option.
Toasters
Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster
Top-pick two-slot toaster
This inexpensive, ordinary-looking toaster browned bread more evenly than almost any other model we tested. Toasters aren’t known for their longevity, so we like that Cuisinart covers this model with a three-year warranty.
$30 from Amazon
“It seems that modern toasters are the kitchen equivalent of printers—everything in the category is pretty crappy,” writes Michael Sullivan in “Why Your Toaster Will Eventually Fail You.” So, as with nonstick pans, you shouldn’t pay more for something that isn’t built to last.
Coffee brewers (and beans)
Chemex Six Cup Classic Series
A coffee lover’s brew method
As gorgeous as it is usable, the Chemex makes several cups at once, and it produced a delicious, bright brew that our testers loved.
$47 from Amazon
When you plunk down $100 or more for a plug-in drip coffee maker, you’re paying for the convenience that the machine offers—while sacrificing superior taste. If you can handle just a few extra minutes of hands-on coffee prep, you can spend less on a brewer and also get away with purchasing second-tier beans while still producing a more nuanced cup of joe.
“Certain methods of coffee making (Chemex, cold brew, French press) elevate the taste of cheaper coffee beans,” says senior staff writer Rose Maura Lorre, who wrote “The Best Single-Serve Coffee Maker (Isn’t a Keurig).” She adds: “You can forgo expensive beans but still get an expensive-bean experience using one of those. Plus, they cost less than a lot of drip machines.” (Even our three cheap coffee maker picks cost more than the Chemex and the French presses we recommend.) If you’re protesting that you need hot coffee, we have tips for keeping your Chemex brew hot.
Novaform mattress
Novaform 14″ ComfortGrande Advanced Gel Memory Foam Mattress
Best foam mattress under $1,000
This Costco favorite is a great value, with foam as dense as that of many mattresses costing twice as much. Testers loved its cuddly yet supportive feel, but some found it too firm.
$580 $480 from Costco
Costco membership required (queen)
This Costco-exclusive bed-in-a-box “is better in terms of materials and appeal than many of the $800 to $1200 mattresses we’ve tested,” says senior editor Courtney Schley. Testers praised it for its comfort and lack of “sink” and it consistently ranks as a favorite in our guide to the best foam mattresses you can buy online.
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stui magpie 
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005
Location: In flagrante delicto
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The Aldi mattress in a box at around $200 is fkn brilliant value. I got one a couple of years ago for Toc and it's as good as anything i've had that were much more expensive.
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