How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Sep 19th 2005, 12:36 pm
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How Much Spent Since Arriving?
I`m renowned as being a bit of a tightarse and it appears my reputation has grown since my arrival on the 1st of this month 
obviously there are things you need to buy before your stuff arrives but how many bought on a budget?
here is a brief rundown on what we`ve spent so far and maybe this thread might act as a guide for others arriving soon
ambo cover 100 bucks(near enough)
temp accomodation(caravan park)7 days 700 bucks :scared:
bond for rental 880.00
2 weeks in advance 440.00
car(cheapy car)1000 bucks
2nd hand fridge(freaking huge)140 bucks
hoover(kmart)80.00
cotbed 345.00
mattres for cot bed 99.00
2nd hand futon for me and mrs 65.00
clothes rails(no wir`s)60 bucks
car seat for baba 119.00(bargain)
booster for boy 45.00
no frills car rental 420.00 for 2 weeks(i recommend these guys)
this is without washing machine,tv,video and bed for jack that was kindly lent to us by kelly and kev t which would have rattled up another 400 bucks at least!
we may have saved a bit by buying a cheap car sooner and finding a cheaper caravan park but on the whole i think we`ve done o.k.
hope this helps :
obviously there are things you need to buy before your stuff arrives but how many bought on a budget?
here is a brief rundown on what we`ve spent so far and maybe this thread might act as a guide for others arriving soon
ambo cover 100 bucks(near enough)
temp accomodation(caravan park)7 days 700 bucks :scared:
bond for rental 880.00
2 weeks in advance 440.00
car(cheapy car)1000 bucks
2nd hand fridge(freaking huge)140 bucks
hoover(kmart)80.00
cotbed 345.00
mattres for cot bed 99.00
2nd hand futon for me and mrs 65.00
clothes rails(no wir`s)60 bucks
car seat for baba 119.00(bargain)
booster for boy 45.00
no frills car rental 420.00 for 2 weeks(i recommend these guys)
this is without washing machine,tv,video and bed for jack that was kindly lent to us by kelly and kev t which would have rattled up another 400 bucks at least!
we may have saved a bit by buying a cheap car sooner and finding a cheaper caravan park but on the whole i think we`ve done o.k.
hope this helps :
Sep 19th 2005, 12:37 pm
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Excellent to know it can be done on a budget, we dont want to eat into our savings too much!
Say hi to Kelly for me
Say hi to Kelly for me
Sep 19th 2005, 2:19 pm
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Chuffed about your post too, as I am not planning on going doolally with the lolly when I get there.
If anyone has any recommendations of best places to look for bargains in the household, electrical and car buying markets in Perth, I would be hugely grateful.
Ta
xx
(ps, have some fellow tight-arse Karma )
If anyone has any recommendations of best places to look for bargains in the household, electrical and car buying markets in Perth, I would be hugely grateful.
Ta
xx
(ps, have some fellow tight-arse Karma
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Sep 19th 2005, 5:32 pm
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
eyup tightarse.
wondered how you were doing.........how are the kids getting on?
sue x
wondered how you were doing.........how are the kids getting on?
sue x
Sep 19th 2005, 7:23 pm
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Great post...cheers for the info!! now if I can just persuade the missus about how much we could save on shipping if she only packed SOME of her shoes then would be well on your way :-)
Sep 20th 2005, 8:55 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
eyup tightarse.
wondered how you were doing.........how are the kids getting on?
sue x
wondered how you were doing.........how are the kids getting on?
sue x
got jack into school almost immediately(it was either that or strangle him)
but little elizabeth has gone into strop mode
add this to the stinking cold she`s got there`s not much peace at the mo 
Sep 20th 2005, 9:06 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
HTF ya gonna watch the GUNNERS now WENGYBABY !! lol
Goodonya your finally here ya num nutted divvy
And you aint tight lol, fark the BUBBA is doin well outta all this !!
Steve
Goodonya your finally here ya num nutted divvy
And you aint tight lol, fark the BUBBA is doin well outta all this !!
Steve
Sep 20th 2005, 10:08 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Originally Posted by Timber Floor Au
HTF ya gonna watch the GUNNERS now WENGYBABY !! lol
Goodonya your finally here ya num nutted divvy
And you aint tight lol, fark the BUBBA is doin well outta all this !!
Steve
Goodonya your finally here ya num nutted divvy
And you aint tight lol, fark the BUBBA is doin well outta all this !!
Steve
it`s the 1st four poster cotbed i`ve bloody seen
Sep 20th 2005, 10:18 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
$700 for a caravan park!!!!!!! 
We are only paying $565 for 1 week in an executive style 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment for 3 weeks in total!!!!!
You could of saved money in that area surely!?
Good to read your initial costs,
Lynn
We are only paying $565 for 1 week in an executive style 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment for 3 weeks in total!!!!!You could of saved money in that area surely!?
Good to read your initial costs,
Lynn
Sep 20th 2005, 10:36 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Originally Posted by lynnlovessun
$700 for a caravan park!!!!!!! We are only paying $565 for 1 week in an executive style 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment for 3 weeks in total!!!!!
You could of saved money in that area surely!?
Good to read your initial costs,
Lynn
We are only paying $565 for 1 week in an executive style 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment for 3 weeks in total!!!!!You could of saved money in that area surely!?
Good to read your initial costs,
Lynn
i can`t knock it really it had heating, fridge freezer,microwave and onsite internet access which was also handy,plus it was 10 mins from cbd so i grabbed my hire car and activated accounts whilst we were there.
Nov 20th 2005, 1:17 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Originally Posted by lynnlovessun
$700 for a caravan park!!!!!!! We are only paying $565 for 1 week in an executive style 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment for 3 weeks in total!!!!!
You could of saved money in that area surely!?
Good to read your initial costs,
Lynn
We are only paying $565 for 1 week in an executive style 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment for 3 weeks in total!!!!!You could of saved money in that area surely!?
Good to read your initial costs,
Lynn
We need to know?
xRachx
Nov 20th 2005, 1:27 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Originally Posted by wengerboy
I`m renowned as being a bit of a tightarse and it appears my reputation has grown since my arrival on the 1st of this month
obviously there are things you need to buy before your stuff arrives but how many bought on a budget?
here is a brief rundown on what we`ve spent so far and maybe this thread might act as a guide for others arriving soon
ambo cover 100 bucks(near enough)
temp accomodation(caravan park)7 days 700 bucks :scared:
bond for rental 880.00
2 weeks in advance 440.00
car(cheapy car)1000 bucks
2nd hand fridge(freaking huge)140 bucks
hoover(kmart)80.00
cotbed 345.00
mattres for cot bed 99.00
2nd hand futon for me and mrs 65.00
clothes rails(no wir`s)60 bucks
car seat for baba 119.00(bargain)
booster for boy 45.00
no frills car rental 420.00 for 2 weeks(i recommend these guys)
this is without washing machine,tv,video and bed for jack that was kindly lent to us by kelly and kev t which would have rattled up another 400 bucks at least!
we may have saved a bit by buying a cheap car sooner and finding a cheaper caravan park but on the whole i think we`ve done o.k.
hope this helps :
obviously there are things you need to buy before your stuff arrives but how many bought on a budget?
here is a brief rundown on what we`ve spent so far and maybe this thread might act as a guide for others arriving soon
ambo cover 100 bucks(near enough)
temp accomodation(caravan park)7 days 700 bucks :scared:
bond for rental 880.00
2 weeks in advance 440.00
car(cheapy car)1000 bucks
2nd hand fridge(freaking huge)140 bucks
hoover(kmart)80.00
cotbed 345.00
mattres for cot bed 99.00
2nd hand futon for me and mrs 65.00
clothes rails(no wir`s)60 bucks
car seat for baba 119.00(bargain)
booster for boy 45.00
no frills car rental 420.00 for 2 weeks(i recommend these guys)
this is without washing machine,tv,video and bed for jack that was kindly lent to us by kelly and kev t which would have rattled up another 400 bucks at least!
we may have saved a bit by buying a cheap car sooner and finding a cheaper caravan park but on the whole i think we`ve done o.k.
hope this helps :
We've been here 3 months nearly.
Car rental $400
Car $11000
Bond $1080
Rent $250 a week
Hoover $100
Baby seat $60
Lawn mower $300
Kettle $10
Fridge $1100
Overalls $50
work boots $90
Bedding and towells to replace what the shippers lost $120
Dinner service $20
Nov 20th 2005, 2:42 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
We've been here nearly 3 months too,
We've not got to buy anything as all our stuff is here at the bro in laws.
Also, no rent to payas we're living with the MIL.
What we have bought is:
1 car.....$1550, absolute fantastic bargain
2 car.....$1000, sold back out at $2495 so profit of $1495. Then bought a ute at $1500. So if you work it out we managed to get a car and a ute for $1555, not a bad deal at all
Marie
We've not got to buy anything as all our stuff is here at the bro in laws.
Also, no rent to payas we're living with the MIL.
What we have bought is:
1 car.....$1550, absolute fantastic bargain
2 car.....$1000, sold back out at $2495 so profit of $1495. Then bought a ute at $1500. So if you work it out we managed to get a car and a ute for $1555, not a bad deal at all
Marie
Nov 20th 2005, 7:38 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Originally Posted by ladywithatorch
Where on earth are you getting that sort of deal Lynn?
We need to know?
xRachx
We need to know?
xRachx
We are staying at The Manhattan on Newstead apartments in the Newstead area of the city (5/10 mins by taxi into the city) - we have a lovely top floor apartment with a partial river view - its lovely watching all the boats sail past - i'll attatch a pic of the view for you to see!
We booked 3 weeks here and it was a great move - the apartments fully airconditioned, fully furnished and there is a great balinese style pool for you to use as well. Have a look at the website - all the apartments are different prices depending on the view etc - i'm pretty sure the maximum per week is about $595. The manager John is also great and very friendly - would highly recommend a stay here until you find a rental.
http://www.seqrents.com.au/manhattannew/
PM me if you want any more info!
Lynn
Last edited by lynnlovessun; Nov 20th 2005 at 7:47 am.
Nov 20th 2005, 9:32 am
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Re: How Much Spent Since Arriving?
Cant believe you paid that amount for a caravan park for a week.
Our prices start at $350 per week AND we meet you at the airport, and supply a wlcome hamper!!
Our prices start at $350 per week AND we meet you at the airport, and supply a wlcome hamper!!