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Discussion Thread 🐬 Thursday 24 September 2026 (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 month ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I’m finding it difficult to find vintage or retro Christmas lights in Australia at a C9/E17 size.

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

they have them on Amazon but they ship from the US, about AUD $50

maybe aliexpress?

same thing on aliexpress is much cheaper about $20

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[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Yeah the voltage requirements are different and I don’t really want to buy a step down converter. But thank you

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[–] Pilk@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

Retro as in Technology Connections retro?

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[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

Like this

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