wisey26 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hello everyone. I have recently moved into a new unfurnished property in Melbourne, and I was wondering if I could get some help on a few things. I am looking for a TV as I did not ship mine in from the UK. I would like to upgrade to one with a 70 inch screen...does anyone know anywhere online or in OZ based shops where I can buy one for 2500 aussie dollars or less? I don't mind if it is refurbished/second hand. I am excluding gumtree as a source because buying expensive electronics on there is well dodgy. I saw a real cracker 70 inch telly for 1500 american dollars on Amazon USA, I thought all my Christmas's had come at once, but as I went through the process of buying it I was blocked from completing the purchase once Amazon realised I wanted it posted to an Aussie address. Question 2 = I am also looking for a washing machine, but i have no idea what to look for in one. I am a single man with no dependants who only does the wash once a week at most, usually once a fortnight. Does the spin speed matter? I have noticed that higher spin speed ones are more expensive...does that mean the clothes come out cleaner if the spin speed is higher? Is there any difference between a top loader and a front loader? Question 3 = I also happen to be looking for a fridge/freezer. How important is the star rating fridges get? Does a higher energy star award mean I will save more money on my electric bills? Is there any difference between having the freezer bit at the top or the bottom? Any help with any of these questions would be much appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowPerth Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Sorry, I can't help you with the TV bit. Washing machine. The higher the spin speed, the more water it wrings out of your washing. Not all clothes can be spun on a high speed (eg 1200rpm) as it leaves them really creased or can damage them. Your towels and bedding will dry more quickly if they are spun at 1200rpm. If you don't do many loads per week then drying time probably won't be that important to you. The clothes won't be any cleaner on a higher spin speed. Personally, I prefer a front loader (I find them easier to unload). Also they 'churn' your clothes better during the wash. Which ever you pick, make sure you buy the correct washing powder!. Yes, it does matter. It's clearly labelled on the box. Fridge/freezer. Star rating relates to efficiency so yes, higher rating= lower electric use. Freezer top or bottom? Think of it as a practical matter. Do you mind bending down to look in the bottom tray? How often do you use your freezer? It may not matter to some people but to others (especially the elderly or disabled) it can make a massive difference, but it's purely practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisey26 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks, thats very helpful. I'm not fussed about how dry they are when they come out, there's lots of sun about I'll just hang them on the clothes line outside until they dry. I guess I will go cheap and cheerful on that front then. Good to hear there isn't much in terms of performance with respect to locating the freezer at the top or bottom, I was a bit concerned over a rumour I heard about vegetables in the bottom shelf of the fridge freezing if the freezer compartment is located at the bottom due to the lower fridge temperature in that location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Costco is your friend for TV at least. Washing machine and dryer buy Miele and forget about 'em for years. Fridge/freezer by Liebherr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowPerth Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks, thats very helpful. I'm not fussed about how dry they are when they come out, there's lots of sun about I'll just hang them on the clothes line outside until they dry. I guess I will go cheap and cheerful on that front then. Good to hear there isn't much in terms of performance with respect to locating the freezer at the top or bottom, I was a bit concerned over a rumour I heard about vegetables in the bottom shelf of the fridge freezing if the freezer compartment is located at the bottom due to the lower fridge temperature in that location. That depends on the quality to an extent. The insulation between the two may not be so good on a cheaper one so it can happen, but shouldn't on mid-range. If you set the temperature too cold it will happen in any though. Just put your veg higher up. Tomatoes and cucumber that have been frosty are horrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus1 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 http://www.jbhifi.com.au/tv-lcd-led-plasma/sharp/70-inch-full-hd-quattron-led-lcd-tv-sku-78716/ should be able to pick it up for 2500 in store, you can usually get them to come down in price of you haggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevel18 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hello everyone. I have recently moved into a new unfurnished property in Melbourne, and I was wondering if I could get some help on a few things. I am looking for a TV as I did not ship mine in from the UK. I would like to upgrade to one with a 70 inch screen...does anyone know anywhere online or in OZ based shops where I can buy one for 2500 aussie dollars or less? I don't mind if it is refurbished/second hand. I am excluding gumtree as a source because buying expensive electronics on there is well dodgy. I saw a real cracker 70 inch telly for 1500 american dollars on Amazon USA, I thought all my Christmas's had come at once, but as I went through the process of buying it I was blocked from completing the purchase once Amazon realised I wanted it posted to an Aussie address. Question 2 = I am also looking for a washing machine, but i have no idea what to look for in one. I am a single man with no dependants who only does the wash once a week at most, usually once a fortnight. Does the spin speed matter? I have noticed that higher spin speed ones are more expensive...does that mean the clothes come out cleaner if the spin speed is higher? Is there any difference between a top loader and a front loader? Question 3 = I also happen to be looking for a fridge/freezer. How important is the star rating fridges get? Does a higher energy star award mean I will save more money on my electric bills? Is there any difference between having the freezer bit at the top or the bottom? Any help with any of these questions would be much appreciated. Cheers Hi Wisey this may be a stupid question and sorry if it is but did you not ship your tv from uK because they do not work in Australia? Like you I am a single man coming over in July and and looking at Wyndham vale, Point Cook or Werribee any advice you could give me would be great. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 it sounds like you need someone to go shopping with you!!! When we moved to Oz we only brought 2 suitcases and had to buy everything brand new. For electricals we found JB hi fi very good for TVs, playstation (as it has a blu ray in it) etc, the Good Guys. We went in and said we've just emigrated, need everything new so we could be buying a lot so give us a good deal and we did this in the ordinary shops too. We managed to get nearly everything half price. It was also great spending so much money in 2 weeks and like winning the lotttery. If you can get some furniture off gumtree do so, we have got some good bargains and there is always IKEA for bits n bobs. Washing machines - it is better to get one with a higher spin as *** does make the clothes dry quicker so get the highest spin you can afford. I had a 1600 spin Bosch in the Uk that I had to leave behind and it was the best washer I ever had. We bought a cheap ish Simpson front loader and the max spin was only 1000 but the clothes come out almost dry. Its been a very good washer actually. You may also need a tumble dryer in Melbourne. The winters can be just as bad as the Uk but not as cold. Dont buy a top loader as they can rip your clothes to shreds. I had to laugh when I first saw one as I'd never seen one in the UK. fridge freezers - I wouldn't recommend Westinghouse as all of the plastic shelves and compartments have split broke in ours but the freezer is excellent and does ice cubes in 30 mins energy - yes it is best to look at energy ratings particularly for fridges/freezers as they chew through the electricity, especially in summer You are lucky as you have a lot of out of town shops near you in Werribee and a massive shopping centre so look for bargains and quality. Target and Kmart are pretty good for household items like crockery, kettles etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Also, have a look at http://www.appliancesonline.com.au. They have good prices and do free delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 http://www.jbhifi.com.au/tv-lcd-led-plasma/sharp/70-inch-full-hd-quattron-led-lcd-tv-sku-78716/ should be able to pick it up for 2500 in store, you can usually get them to come down in price of you haggle Do you have one of these Rob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisey26 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Thanks for the speedy response and all the tips, I will check them all out. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisey26 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hi Wisey this may be a stupid question and sorry if it is but did you not ship your tv from uK because they do not work in Australia? Like you I am a single man coming over in July and and looking at Wyndham vale, Point Cook or Werribee any advice you could give me would be great. Thanks. Depends on what you like and whether you will have a car or not. I just moved to Werribee after spending 5 months in furnished accomodation in Campbellfield north Melbourne. Point Cook is very beautiful, all the houses are new builds and very modern. I was originally going to move there, but the area is too new and has all the problems associated with that. For example internet access and quality is an issue in some of the houses as the area is not yet fully up to speed, though this is improving over time. The traffic coming out of Point Cook in rush hours can be horrendous. Public transport is also a nightmare as bus routes are not firmly established yet and so there are not enough bus routes, and you may have to walk for up to half an hour just to get to one. And it is not a great place for a single guy like me, there is little to do, nowhere really to go unless you go into the CBD etc. Great for families though. Werribee ticks all the boxes in my opinion. It is older and more established as a suburb so everything works and all the infrastructure is in place. Numerous well serviced bus routes, and I live 10 minutes walk from Werribee Plaza which is massive. It has a cinema, loads of restaurants and tons of shops, medical centre and even a nightclub and much much more. I also live a 5 minute walk from a large gym. There are two gyms in the Werribee area I have seen so far. Not as pretty overall as Point Cook, but there are nice areas in Werribee and you do get brand new houses if you look around, I have just moved into one. Prices for homes (rentals) in Werribee are also cheaper than in Point Cook...I am paying 250 dollars a week for mine which has 2 bedrooms, 2 lounge areas, a kitchen, a nice yard area, very good heating and cooling facilities, modern fixtures and fittings throughout the house, and is new. Werribee train station with express services to the city is 1 mile away, and there are numerous options to get there by bus or even to walk. Transport is generally less congested than Point Cook in rush hour too. Living where I am now I don't need a car which is great because i am saving for an expensive one. Personally if I were you and if you do not have a car I would try to locate close to Weribbee Plaza...within 1-2km of it. There are loads of homes advertised online near it and you can either use google or apple maps to measure the distance from the Plaza. If you have a car and want to live in an area that looks so pretty it would not be out of place on a postcard, go to Point Cook. I don't know much about Wyndham Vale so I can't advise you on that. Decent well located properties in Werribee are fiercely contested so make sure that you get your portfolio sorted out before coming over...bank statements, references from your current landlord, ed to) personal reference contact details (at least 2 that know you well whom you are not related to) payslips or work contract etc etc. There were 5-15 people applying for properties I was interested in Werribee. On the other hand you may have an easier time in Point Cook, I believe there is greater availability of homes there and there were not as many people at the viewings there as i experienced in Werribee. And when you see something you like, apply fast. Same day application. You can submit applications online so it should not be too much of an inconvenience. Furthermore Estate Agents here don't muck about, you normally have one or two days to accept their offer and pay a bond (deposit) once they have made or they move on to the next interested person. And if you see something you really love which is fiercely contested and can afford it, offer them up to 6 months rent in advance. I didn't do this personally but I know people who had 100% success rate in multiple homes they applied for using this method. Expect to wait at least a week before finding something as Estate Agents can only recommend people they like to Landlords, then wait for the landlord to review the applications then agree or disagree. Prepare a list of important questions to ask the agents (e.g. internet, heating, cable television, air conditioning etc ) when you view because here they are not like agents in the UK who actually try and sell you the place by by giving you lots of information about the property...here estate agents just stand around while all the people at the viewing walk around inspecting the home, then you pick an application form up on your way out. Just a few of many things you need to consider but I'll stop rambling as you may already know a lot of this stuff. I was completely useless as my ex girlfriend used to take care of this type of thing, so I was clueless about it all after we broke up. But get in touch if you have any other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisey26 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hi Wisey this may be a stupid question and sorry if it is but did you not ship your tv from uK because they do not work in Australia? Like you I am a single man coming over in July and and looking at Wyndham vale, Point Cook or Werribee any advice you could give me would be great. Thanks. I almost forgot, no I didn't ship my TV from the UK. I sold it as I was offered quite a bit of money for it and i didn't have a job when I came over so I sold all non essentials to help get funds to sustain myself while looking for work. Sorry I don't know anything about the compatibility between UK and Aussie TV systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevel18 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Thank you so much for the advice and taking the time to do this for me. I had no idea about half of the things you mentioned and will be able to look more in depth into it. If I do end up in the area I will owe you a beer or a coffee. Once again. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus1 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Do you have one of these Rob? No, we have a 55" Panasonic. Jbhifi have an 80" sharp tv (3d), awesome tv, but at an eye watering price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 IMO FFs we have good eyes , mine are shite but a50 inch I can see , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYRONEANDCATHERINE Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hi, I'm shipping our fridge freezer and smaller freezer. I've been told to ensure that they don't have fcc. What that? How do I find this out? Cheers Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hi, I'm shipping our fridge freezer and smaller freezer. I've been told to ensure that they don't have fcc. What that? How do I find this out?Cheers Ty I suspect whoever gave you the info meant to say CFC (chloro fluoro carbon). If so, it shouldn't be a worry unless you get a very old second hand one...CFCs have been illegal (and not sold) in fridges and freezers for a good many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 No, we have a 55" Panasonic. Jbhifi have an 80" sharp tv (3d), awesome tv, but at an eye watering price. I think Costco had them the other day, but then what doesn't Costco have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer72 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 If you want to save some $$$ you can try www.SunnyElectronics.com.au they have couple of outlets in Melbourne. They do a mix of secondhand, brand new and factory 2nds appliances and have very low delivery charges ....... How do I know???? I just got my basic household stuff from them - a fridge, a washer, a hoover and a microwave all for under $900 ..... same day delivery too ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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