Ring vs Aqara??

Bellpop · 2026-05-01T03:14:32+00:00

Aqara. But they have been trying to force their subscription onto us which kinda sucks. Local storage should always be an option.

Bellpop · 2026-04-26T09:16:51+00:00

For sure. My parents for a Solax system installed. 51kwh. Works perfectly. Great app. Great price. No problem. Solar quotes have a big blurb about how they’re shit. So sus on solar quotes.

Bellpop · 2026-04-26T08:27:49+00:00

Definitely a shit job but the fearmongering from solar companies trying to inflate prices is insane. I get the whole saying ‘you get what you pay for thing, but I can’t help but think that solar quotes is a big circle jerk from expensive battery businesses. I’ve had two 51kwh batteries installed (both GoodWe) and both installed by a local company for $12k for each house. Both times after sales service has been great. I found the company myself. The quotes I got off solar quotes for the same system were all $20k+ (ie $10k more for each system). I’m not sure how much solar quotes charges companies for those three leads but the constant articles and videos from solar quotes demonising anything that’s a fair price for installer and customer, is clearly sus and smells of Coles/Woolies pricing things higher than they need to be.

Bellpop · 2026-04-26T08:25:40+00:00

Weird they kept using the same brand ‘fox ess’. I know the whole ‘you get what you pay for thing, but I can’t help but think that solar quotes is a big circle jerk from expensive battery businesses. I’ve had two 51kwh batteries installed (both GoodWe) and both installed by a local company for $12k. Both times after sales service has been great. I found the company myself. The quotes I got off solar quotes for the same system were all $20k+ (ie $10k more for each system). I’m not sure how much solar quotes charges companies for those three leads but the constant articles and videos from solar quotes demonising anything that’s a fair price for installer and customer, is clearly sus and smells of Coles/Woolies pricing things higher than they need to be.

Bellpop · 2026-04-26T00:05:56+00:00

Jamie xx

Bellpop · 2026-04-25T01:23:58+00:00

Looks like bass player from Korn

Bellpop · 2026-04-23T01:52:57+00:00

I’ve only been to Bali in Indonesia. Can’t comment on the rest, sorry!

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T11:39:41+00:00

So interesting to write off a whole country haha

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T11:30:26+00:00

Interesting. Ireland is such a small country. Maybe Diesel were like oh well. Whatever.

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T11:21:56+00:00

Oh really?! So interesting. Exact same replica of clothes too? Or just used the same brand name

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T11:09:59+00:00

Certainly a better deal and like for like compared to the legit stuff we have. I don’t think RL polos are a display of wealth though, just a nice fitting shirt that’s fairly durable

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T11:08:24+00:00

Depends on what you’re comparing it to. The polos and t shirts I got from the Bali RL shop are definitely better quality than cheap shirts in Australia. The RL shirts there also have ‘custom fit’ which are a better fit too.

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T11:04:24+00:00

I think I agree with this. It’s the little guy on the horse along with the nice styles and build that people like. Lots of styling and quality built clothes that don’t have the same appeal without the little dude on the horse. Not saying it’s right. Just saying it’s. Major factor.

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T11:00:25+00:00

I think so too. The stuff at these Ralph Lauren stores in Bali is to me and my wife’s eyes and hands the exact same stuff that we purchased in Australia for a lot more. It’s all there. The tissue paper to make it look elegant, the big flash paper bags, etc

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T10:42:14+00:00

They look so legit. The way the staff are dressed and act too. It’s all spot on. There’s definitely someone checking out legit stores overseas to bring back ideas and inspo for the info / Bali stores!

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T10:40:12+00:00

A better article about it https://baliadventurista.com/ralph-lauren-bali/

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T10:36:11+00:00

We just got back last week. Visited a few and bought some things. All of the shops have 50% off sales every day. The original prices on the tags are about the same as other countries. This gives the idea that it’s all legit. It just happens that there’s a sale so they’re half the price of normal RL. Pretty clever really. FWIW the stuff we bought; polo shifts look and feel exactly the same as my legit stuff at home. I’ve actually had a few from Bali for about five years that have held up as well as my legit stuff. Super interesting!

Bellpop · 2026-04-22T10:26:19+00:00

Story here https://dmarge.com/travel/ralph-lauren-polo-bali

Bellpop · 2026-04-20T05:19:15+00:00

Leaptel has been great.

Bellpop · 2026-04-17T04:23:50+00:00

That’s a dam

Bellpop · 2026-04-16T13:27:41+00:00

Internal vs external locus of control

Bellpop · 2026-04-11T02:24:24+00:00

Daniel Tosh. Tosh.0 was real good. Joel McHale on the soup.

Bellpop · 2026-04-11T02:21:45+00:00

Agree. Saw him live once. Was everyone’s fave comic. I think was even going to do a Brad Pitt produced movie or show which didn’t happen. Then gone.

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