expired Samsung Galaxy S II for $394 @ HN on 26/05/12 Only

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Samsung Galaxy S II for $394 @ HN on 26/05/12 Only

mastablasta on 24/05/2012 - 20:57 www.harveynorman.com.au (4202 clicks)

I just heard an ad on TV in Brisbane advertising one of their usual sales at Harvey Norman this Saturday only. My ears only pricked when I heard them say that they will be selling the Samsung Galaxy S2 for $394.

From what I gathered from the ad, this is in-store only, and an outright (unlocked) phone. No mention of phone colours available.

The only other thing I heard them advertise in the ad was a 4GB USB drive for $4.

EDIT: Multiple people have reported seeing this ad on TV and print in NSW and Victoria.

EDIT: Copied from the BOGOF iTunes deal (http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/70884), this is the ad in the Herald Sun: http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=28468X864468&site=ietab.net&...

EDIT: Reportedly you can buy it online. You can also get it delivered for a small fee.

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alwayseric on 24/05/2012 - 21:03 ¶

my sgs2 is soon to be 1 year old, but still reckon it is a good deal for those who, for whatever reason, have not had this awesome phone.
+1 vote

PissLUR on 24/05/2012 - 21:03 ¶

Todays is the 24 may..
- +1 vote
  
  mastablasta on 24/05/2012 - 21:07 ¶
  
  Yes, my apologies - typo in the title.
  - PissLUR on 24/05/2012 - 21:12 ¶
    
    thanks for the info.. might stop by HN this saturday
deals007 on 24/05/2012 - 21:07 ¶

Anybody else have seen this advt? I was waiting for it to go under $400
-1 vote

Toshi on 24/05/2012 - 21:11 ¶

Still on their website for $694
- wxyz234 on 24/05/2012 - 21:42 ¶
  
  Sat only
  - Toshi on 25/05/2012 - 15:38 ¶
    
    Thankq….Adv subject was updated just aft I posted this comm :)
+1 vote

Toshi on 24/05/2012 - 21:12 ¶

remember SIII is not far away…But if its for under $400 I would buy another one - Good phone
+2 votes

effgee on 24/05/2012 - 21:23 ¶

good price, esp for Hardly Normal.
Can't wait to see what the more competitive retailers offer now with SIII looming.

I voted +…maybe I should have waited to see some details, i.e. check its not locked to Telstra! Can anyone confirm its unlocked ?
-3 votes

doggykit on 24/05/2012 - 21:24 ¶

Online or In-Store?
White and/or black?
Delivered included or excluded?
- mastablasta on 24/05/2012 - 21:33 ¶
  
  From what I saw in the ad it seems to be in-store only - it's just one deal in one of their usual sales they have - although this deal is somewhat reasonable.
  
  It also didn't mention pre-paid, so one can only assume it's an outright (ie. unlocked) phone.
scrypton on 24/05/2012 - 21:38 ¶

I wouldn't get my hopes up. My friend tried to buy the 25% off iTunes promotion she found out from OzBargain but Harvey Norman refused to honour it because they said it wasn't on their catalogue. Seeing that they are individual franchises, they can pretty much make their own decision on any promotions.
thefish on 24/05/2012 - 21:43 ¶

NOOOOOoooooooooo just bought it online yesterday for $465 :'(
- doggykit on 24/05/2012 - 21:44 ¶
  
  Where'd you get that?
  - thefish on 24/05/2012 - 21:52 ¶
    
    http://www.uniquemobiles.com.au/Items/sam-i9100-blk-16gb-rm%...
- dmc900 on 24/05/2012 - 23:20 ¶
  
  ask them to cancel your order. tell them you made a mistake. Harvey Norman should be Aussie stock where as Uniquemobiles probably isn't.
  
  But do you even live in Brisbane. They might not do this anywhere else.
deals007 on 24/05/2012 - 22:16 ¶

No offence to mastablasta, we have over 25+ votes for this deal so far. Nobody other than mastablasta has seen this ad? I want to confirm that this is a deal or not a hoax.
- barefoot on 24/05/2012 - 22:30 ¶
  
  I saw it on a shouty TV ad this evening in Ballarat.
  Couldn't find anything on the website to confirm - OzB is the second reference I've seen to it.
  My Dad's thinking about getting a SGS2, so I want to know more. He uses Telstra for the coverage, so I want to find out whether it's locked to any network and whether it's NextG compatible.
+1 vote

Super8Tab on 24/05/2012 - 22:24 ¶

Isn't S3 already out? this should be much cheaper
- issh on 24/05/2012 - 22:34 ¶
  
  Comes out next week(31 May)
- +8 votes
  
  highdealer on 24/05/2012 - 22:39 ¶
  
  out on the 30th may in Europe, mid June in America and god knows when in Australia
  - +2 votes
    
    andrew81 on 25/05/2012 - 09:40 ¶
    
    any comment that points out how lame we are when it comes to IT and electronic stuffs attracts at least 6 thumb up in my experience.
  - -1 vote
    
    mskram on 25/05/2012 - 11:17 ¶
    
    It is released on the 31st. http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-australia-...
    - highdealer on 25/05/2012 - 15:43 ¶
      
      what part of UNVEILING didnt you get?
      Its not the release date.
      If you are going to post an article at least read it.
      It clearly said
      
      As for what you should expect to happen at the event, we will most likely be treated with details on the Aussie carriers to launch the S3, pricing details, and hopefully some release dates.
ilbe3354 on 24/05/2012 - 22:30 ¶

is razr better than s2?
- fuzor on 24/05/2012 - 22:43 ¶
  
  Really dont like motorola software,. Then again I hate samsung too…
  For this price why not go for an xperia S? JB has it for around $450 or less if you can be bothered to haggle
  - billy_bob on 24/05/2012 - 23:43 ¶
    
    Xperia s, good specs but looks and feels cheap, would rather get s2 or HTC
    - pao2x on 25/05/2012 - 04:46 ¶
      
      S2 looks cheaper than Xperia S. It's all a matter of opinion
+1 vote

Aceboy884 on 24/05/2012 - 22:49 ¶

Nexus also for $399 -

I will prefer Nexus over S2
- scud70 on 25/05/2012 - 08:20 ¶
  
  hmmm good point on that one… :)
- abc on 25/05/2012 - 12:56 ¶
  
  Nexus is good if you want pure Android but is more an iPhone copycat :P (no expandable memory, etc).
- newington07 on 25/05/2012 - 23:06 ¶
  
  Hi, can you please let me know where is Nexus available for $399?
  Thanks.
  - WaywardOne on 26/05/2012 - 15:30 ¶
    
    http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/samsung-galaxy-nexus/ + delivery
    It was posted on ozbargain : http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/69084
    Of course that is an import…
+3 votes

imaximax1 on 24/05/2012 - 23:04 ¶

Awesome price for a 4GB USB. + FROM ME!!!
amir aljaberi on 24/05/2012 - 23:26 ¶

Its tough to decide which one to buy Nexus, SII or Xperia S :(
- +2 votes
  
  bob19 on 25/05/2012 - 01:36 ¶
  
  http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_s_vs_samsung_galaxy_s_ii...
  - amir aljaberi on 25/05/2012 - 02:01 ¶
    
    Cheers, it looks like xperia is the winner.
    - rorymeister on 25/05/2012 - 12:00 ¶
      
      I have the Xperia S - I find the user experience to better on the SGS2 - it's more fluid, has ICS and seems a lot more stable.
      
      The camera is better on the Xperia as is the camera functions - also has a dedicated camera key.
      
      The day to day use though, from phone calls, text, browsing, FB and twitter - I find the SGSII is much nicer to use.
    - amir aljaberi on 25/05/2012 - 12:06 ¶
      
      Thanks mate.
      I was doing research yesterday and it seems that battery is not replaceable/upgradable which is a bit annoying.
      I think I will go for SII.
    - +1 vote
      
      rorymeister on 25/05/2012 - 12:19 ¶
      
      You won't regret it either way. Both decent phones. The battery on the Xperia S is replaceable, ya just have to take out screws…so, it isn't that easy, but it's not impossibru!
    - amir aljaberi on 25/05/2012 - 12:23 ¶
      
      Thanks again rorymeister :P
    - ant-ant on 25/05/2012 - 13:07 ¶
      
      s2 is not bad in sunlight, really depends on what brightness you have it on. Minimum brightness in sunlight is absolutely useless though. I progressively gets better as you turn the brightness up.
check on 24/05/2012 - 23:35 ¶

Is sale in Sydney too?
+1 vote

BartholemewH on 25/05/2012 - 00:11 ¶

I've seen this ad at least twice tonight in northern nsw. I was happily laughing at hn's specials the first time, til i saw the sgs II, which i conceded was a good deal. I nearly had an aneurysm, as good deal and hn commercial do not exist together in my world.
+1 vote

wtfnodeal on 25/05/2012 - 00:22 ¶

For those thinking to buy it might also be interested in checking out the Samsung GS2 extended battery for $25 @Telstra Shop. I bought mine yesterday and hope there are still some left for the lucky ozbargainers.
+1 vote

kangaberries on 25/05/2012 - 01:27 ¶

Definitely gonna get one!! Even though I have a 4S damn ozb youre making me poor.
+2 votes

edBARGAIN on 25/05/2012 - 01:34 ¶

I can vouche this is a great phone!!

Worth it for under $400
+1 vote

Dan101 on 25/05/2012 - 06:45 ¶

Just read it in herald sun, they have advertisement for it samsung galaxy s2 $394 1 per customer , satturday 1 day only
+1 vote

FabMan on 25/05/2012 - 07:35 ¶

This is definately the Brisbane store, not Oxley or at the Gold Coast? I'd cry man tears if I made the trip and it was wrong.
- mastablasta on 25/05/2012 - 08:09 ¶
  
  It didn't specifically say in the ad that it was for Brisbane stores only. Seeing as people in other states are seeing the ad, there's a good chance it would be available on the Gold Coast too.
+1 vote

tcjm on 25/05/2012 - 09:11 ¶

i'm in syd & heard it on the radio while on the way to work, so its for syd stores as well
atlinus on 25/05/2012 - 10:02 ¶

Do you think jbhifi will price match HN?
jso on 25/05/2012 - 11:05 ¶

Hmm. Is it time to upgrade from my well battered Huawei X5. Tempting with the $39.40 gst refund…
- +1 vote
  
  cave on 25/05/2012 - 11:33 ¶
  
  It is $35.82
rorymeister on 25/05/2012 - 11:58 ¶

Just got one of these last night from my father. Amazing phone for its age. It's actually a better user experience than my Xperia S. The screen isn't as sharp, but vibrance and brightness is and it's a lot more fluid now that it has ICS and MY XPERIA S DOES NOT! Blergh, Sony!
- amir aljaberi on 25/05/2012 - 12:09 ¶
  
  How is the screen viewing under direct sunlight or outdoor? which one is better?
  - +2 votes
    
    rorymeister on 25/05/2012 - 12:20 ¶
    
    The Xperia is great in the sun - it's quite bright.
    
    I can't comment on the SGSII as I only got it last night and today in Melbourne, i've not seen the sun once :(
    - amir aljaberi on 25/05/2012 - 12:22 ¶
      
      Thanks rorymeister :)
abc on 25/05/2012 - 12:55 ¶

Hold your horses with the +ve's guys. We don't know if they have enough stock or not? Checking this morning there was no stock in Hunter/CC Area. Checking now they are starting to report "in stock" - however how much stock we don't know until 2moro…
- irate on 25/05/2012 - 13:58 ¶
  
  Agree entirely abc. Harvey Norman CBD Adelaide has burned me twice now with claims of 'no stock left' despite turning up as the door opened on one of their mobile sales. Won't trust them ever again. Other stores may be more obliging.
abc on 25/05/2012 - 12:57 ¶

BTW is this already upgraded to ICS?
- rorymeister on 25/05/2012 - 13:56 ¶
  
  Yep! Did mine last night. ICS is gooood.
+1 vote

skyl on 25/05/2012 - 13:38 ¶

WA too?
- justhooked on 25/05/2012 - 16:51 ¶
  
  yes was on the radio today
cave on 25/05/2012 - 13:58 ¶

Do Samsung phones come with international warranty?

Edit: from the Samsung's web seems they don't "Except where an International Product Warranty has been provided with your Samsung consumer product" (http://www.samsung.com/au/support/warranty/warrantyInformati...)
stig on 25/05/2012 - 14:51 ¶

Heard this a few minutes ago - only thing I heard apart from that it was a Harvey Norman ad.

Great price!

ETA: I heard it on the radio. I'm in the Latrobe Valley.
kangaberries on 25/05/2012 - 14:55 ¶

Deal active at bondi junction NSW!!
- kangaberries on 25/05/2012 - 14:57 ¶
  
  Will post receipt when I get home.
  - webbiegareth on 25/05/2012 - 16:08 ¶
    
    It's not supposed to start till tomorrow? Or are all stores releasing them now too? I'm very tempted :(
    - koozilla on 25/05/2012 - 16:09 ¶
      
      it is ridiculous if they start selling them now, can't get out of work right now :S
    - +1 vote
      
      kangaberries on 25/05/2012 - 16:15 ¶
      
      They displayed all the sales for tmr.
      
      Here is the poster:
      http://i45.tinypic.com/spcdpe.jpg
      
      Here is the receipt:
      http://i46.tinypic.com/34o5vtv.jpg
      
      Happy hunting! There was plenty when I left!
    - webbiegareth on 25/05/2012 - 16:22 ¶
      
      But the sales are for tomorrow… but they sold it to you for the $394 price today? That's odd for HN… I wonder if any of the other ones will do the same (not holding my breath though).
    - sparky13 on 25/05/2012 - 16:24 ¶
      
      Often signs get put up late afternoon the day before as they won't have enough time the next morning.
    - kangaberries on 25/05/2012 - 16:25 ¶
      
      Yeah man, called my friends over and they bought it as well. Yeah sparky is spot on. The staff were surprised about the price as well but must not have been told it was for tomorrow… or forgot.
    - jso on 25/05/2012 - 16:29 ¶
      
      Groan. "Maynia".
    - superforever on 25/05/2012 - 16:42 ¶
      
      I remember did happen sometime.
justhooked on 25/05/2012 - 16:51 ¶

it was on the radio in WA also
Demarco on 25/05/2012 - 19:04 ¶

HTC One X is going for $568 delivered Kogan.
Still a tossup
Suzuki on 25/05/2012 - 20:16 ¶

Nice ad. Samsung Galaxy SIII hitting Aus market soon?
carlJack on 25/05/2012 - 21:13 ¶

Can I claim GST in the airport?? I am going overseas next week?
- illumination on 25/05/2012 - 22:41 ¶
  
  This might answer your question: http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4646.asp
- kangaberries on 26/05/2012 - 00:26 ¶
  
  Yes.
leiiv on 25/05/2012 - 21:47 ¶

Anyone can help me in deciding whether to get this one or the vodafone plane here? http://shop.vodafone.com.au/mobile-details/samsung-galaxy-s-...
I am using optus connect4less prepaid, spending around $10 a month, and happy with the cost/usage.
- 3252900sl on 25/05/2012 - 22:00 ¶
  
  Depends on your financial situation;
  
  1) can you pay $394 upfront for an unlocked phone that you can use on your connect4less prepaid
  $394 + 24 months x $10 = $634 total
  
  OR
  
  2) pay $29 per month for 24 months = $696 total
+1 vote

doggykit on 25/05/2012 - 23:03 ¶

http://i48.tinypic.com/21osqvt.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/da939.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/25jyxdk.jpg
- 3252900sl on 25/05/2012 - 23:06 ¶
  
  nice way to confirm for Sydney
doggykit on 25/05/2012 - 23:09 ¶

sorry about the quality, took it from my 3GS :(
- bennib0i on 26/05/2012 - 08:48 ¶
  
  Great idea! Lennnnnnnnnnnnnngennnnndddarrrryyy
  - lokesh7 on 26/05/2012 - 09:14 ¶
    
    Yep i bought it too and will pick it up in store, Hopefully will be able to pick it up today itself…….Great deal OP
    - lokesh7 on 26/05/2012 - 09:24 ¶
      
      Also just ended up buying Samsung 32" Series 4 LED TV for $298…….seemed like a good deal although i havent done any research on it
      http://www.harveynorman.com.au/promos/super-saturday-maynia/...
    - billy_bob on 26/05/2012 - 11:53 ¶
      
      OK price but note this is 720p resolution (not full hd).
  - lokesh7 on 26/05/2012 - 11:16 ¶
    
    I just picked my TV & phone from Auburn store as well………They got lot of TVs left but S2 is sold out
terahammer on 26/05/2012 - 08:59 ¶

delivery is just $6. u can easily buy it online as well if u can't be bothered to go in and buy.
phworf on 26/05/2012 - 09:12 ¶

oos nunawadding, they only had about 10
- mini_wombat on 26/05/2012 - 09:23 ¶
  
  I ordered one online for pick up in Nunawading … so let's see … it still shows "in stock" for Nunawading.
  - mini_wombat on 26/05/2012 - 21:35 ¶
    
    Update: Got an email that it will take 7 days …
ilikeit on 26/05/2012 - 09:13 ¶

Bundall, Gold Coast approx 16 in stock. Probably about 6 left. Good luck.
lepdawg on 26/05/2012 - 09:36 ¶

Richmond (Victoria) store sold out already. Apparently around 10 people lining up for doors to open this morning.
- WeiKaiLe on 26/05/2012 - 09:57 ¶
  
  According to the website you can buy online with pick up from sold out stores on back order. But for $6 postage may as well just buy online with delivery.