CatchOfTheDay Birthday Bash, $150,000 Worth of Freebies with 1 Cent Shipping!

siawkia on 29/10/2012 - 16:33
Edited by foundit 30/10/2012 - 23:00

Moved to Forum: Original Link

Love it or Hate it!
This time, at least they are letting us know the quantity of the items!

Quote from their website:

We couldn't have done it without you, so on our sixth birthday we didn't want to celebrate with anyone except YOU. How are we going to celebrate together? Free stuff! Why not? Everyone loves something free, and when its time to celebrate nothing beats a giveaway. Here’s the rundown:

  • We'll be giving away $150,000 worth of goods for 12 hours, with one item featured every 10 minutes, one freebie every 10 minutes means a total of 72 giveaway opportunities
  • Every item will have different quantities in stock, you can see the stock availability for each item below (scroll down!)
  • Just pay 1 cent shipping (this is a system restriction - relax scrooge!)
  • The party starts at a mystery time on Wednesday 31st October, the starting time will be announced on email, Facebook and twitter so make sure you subscribe / like / follow us below, or you'll miss the beginning.

PS: I probably shouldn't have to post this deal as it would mean more competition from fellow ozbargainers!

mod - Note: they will be requiring you to agree to receive emails from them, daily, before they will let you onto the site, today

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  • +7 votes
    dy4me on 29/10/2012 - 16:36

    Let the neg fest begin. COTD is hated around here with these specials that last 10 seconds. possibly better to have this in the forum.

  • +6 votes
    Bratam on 29/10/2012 - 16:37

    They do not deserve any further chances IMO. I will never forgive them for their shonky business practices.

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    mrhorseham on 29/10/2012 - 16:37

    Tis nice they finally show the QTY, even though it is very low.

  • +5 votes
    redpump on 29/10/2012 - 16:38

    I can predict my outcome = nothing gained

    • +3 votes
      counterbargainglobal on 31/10/2012 - 12:09

      Knowing COTD they probably had -1 iPad in stock.

      That means YOU must give them one iPad if you click 'add to cart'.

  • +9 votes
    slowmo on 29/10/2012 - 16:39

    PS: I probably shouldn't have to post this deal as it would mean more competition from fellow ozbargainers!

    not really. their server will ensure you'd have NO competition at all.

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    batiudrami on 29/10/2012 - 16:44

    833 Dora the Explorer headphones. heh.

    • +2 votes
      100 on 30/10/2012 - 22:32

      back off man, i will do whatever it takes to get a pair

  • +5 votes
    fchis on 29/10/2012 - 16:44

    To be honest, they only have good deals when QQQ post coupon codes for selected products from time to time. Their marketing stunt is not worth considering because you would only find it completely waste of time.

  • +3 votes
    egtrademe on 29/10/2012 - 16:46

    server will crash. I never managed to get any deals like this from COD

  • +1 vote
    Denizen on 29/10/2012 - 16:47

    Seriously screw these guys. This isn't a bargain, there aren't enough items for even 10 people to get something, and then guaranted the website won't work.
    Also their so called bargains can usually be found for the same price or cheaper on ebay or any other online retailer.

  • +3 votes
    misa on 29/10/2012 - 16:49

    With quanitities like that I predict…….

    Massive failure and even more hate towards to COTD

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    nosdan on 29/10/2012 - 16:57

    COTD, DIAF comes to mind…

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    boozler on 30/10/2012 - 13:14

    Say you hate COTD all you want but you all will be there tomorrow morning for their birthday bash.

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      nosdan on 30/10/2012 - 14:13

      arseumptions are a funny thing.
      i can 100% guarantee not everyone that hates them will be there….

  • +3 votes
    100 on 30/10/2012 - 14:06

    I will be there, just to see how bad it is.

  • +3 votes
    100 on 30/10/2012 - 14:11

    Also, you gotta love the way they treat their customers:

    "relax scrooge" (originally said "relax, you miser")
    "don't be surprised if you walk away with nothing or experience website crashes/congestion"
    "if that type of thing bothers you, its best to avoid the party altogether"

    • +1 vote
      dd22qq on 31/10/2012 - 10:06

      "We're not sure we care for your attitude."
      "If you're gonna get snippy buddy, probably best not to even bother."
      "Who's doing who a favour here?"

  • +7 votes
    SirFlibbled on 30/10/2012 - 14:37

    I'm a little curious why they suddenly have quantities. I think a little regulator may have tapped them on the shoulder.

  • +3 votes
    mattgal on 30/10/2012 - 19:29

    monumental waste of time

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    Elijha on 30/10/2012 - 21:50

    does this event come up on the iOS App?

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      NiteMice on 31/10/2012 - 09:55

      When I opened the App today, it made me agree to the same terms as on the website, so I assume it will be there, eventually…
      I really hope it will. I think you've got a better chance of snagging something that way.

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    dd22qq on 31/10/2012 - 09:48

    Gonna be tough for people on dial-up.

    • +2 votes
      100 on 31/10/2012 - 09:52

      or maybe by some strange twist of fate, dial-uppers will be the only ones who get through

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    100 on 31/10/2012 - 09:59

    1 min to go. site seems fairly stable

  • +1 vote
    mp3police on 31/10/2012 - 10:00

    site is down LOL

  •  
    superfunhappy on 31/10/2012 - 10:00

    Samsung D530 HDMI DVD Player.. do not want

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    100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:01

    hmm no thanks

  • +1 vote
    mp3police on 31/10/2012 - 10:01

    sold out

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    Ryno61 on 31/10/2012 - 10:02

    Gonneee

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    abacus on 31/10/2012 - 10:03

    I am so excited - I even got to see the frozen screen showing the DVD player.

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    100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:05

    anyone got the link to the items and quantities.
    the blog page no longer shows all items.

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    youknow on 31/10/2012 - 10:05

    I had the option to add to cart, but wouldnt' respond beyond that :(
    That's ok, because I didn't really want a DVD player anyway, what is this, the 90s? ;)

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    bargin424 on 31/10/2012 - 10:06

    anyone get one?

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    100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:06

    10min is too long
    should be 5min tops

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    dd22qq on 31/10/2012 - 10:09

    I'm going for a shower, back in a bit.

  • +1 vote
    cma on 31/10/2012 - 10:11

    Havaianas… no thanks

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      youknow on 31/10/2012 - 10:11

      ditto..

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    NiteMice on 31/10/2012 - 10:11

    Looks like these thongs aren't so popular

  • +2 votes
    mp3police on 31/10/2012 - 10:12

    i dont understand how do people go thru the check out so fast with these bugged slow servers ? you can barely get the front page to load and then its sold out ? either this is fake or there is a one click program

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    youknow on 31/10/2012 - 10:12

    Does anyone know if you're allowed to buy more than one item. I'm not talking about more than 1 of the same item, but can you get 1 item now, and say 1 in an hour (if you're lucky enough to manage that!)

  • +2 votes
    superfunhappy on 31/10/2012 - 10:13

    Havianas in size 37-38.. what is this, thongs for ants?!

    • +1 vote
      100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:15

      thongs for european ants apparently

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    100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:14

    seems you have roughly 60 seconds from clicking refresh to confirming order.
    take any longer and you'll miss out.

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    nulled on 31/10/2012 - 10:16

    Has anyone got anything ?

    • +1 vote
      mp3police on 31/10/2012 - 10:16

      everything is sold out before refresh

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    bargin424 on 31/10/2012 - 10:16

    I cant add them in the cart! Bug perhaps

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      mustkill on 31/10/2012 - 10:17

      cant add either :(

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      100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:18

      i got to cc payment details before it sold out
      186 pairs sold in 60 secs btw

  • +1 vote
    100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:21

    pos site keeps logging me out every time i refresh

  • +4 votes
    mustkill on 31/10/2012 - 10:21

    Crash of the day~

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    100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:22

    32 watches sold in about 30 secs

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    mp3police on 31/10/2012 - 10:23

    going to play bf3 not gunna fall for their tricks

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    100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:24

    cant help but think people with the best internet connections are getting 1 of everything.
    would have though a lottery system would be better, and fairer

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      mp3police on 31/10/2012 - 10:25

      nope has nothing to do with peoples internet
      its their servers

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    allan0102 on 31/10/2012 - 10:24

    not worth it

  • +3 votes
    nulled on 31/10/2012 - 10:25

    Is it really worth the frustration since from the stock level it seems there is no chance other than their own employees sitting on the same local area network.

    Perhaps the better solution, if they really want participation, is to do a lottery to choose the winner from the submitted email addresses, but that wouldn't earn COTD its reputation, would it ?

  • +2 votes
    vipulrm on 31/10/2012 - 10:27

    Stupid "Add To Cart" button doesn't work!!!

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      100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:29

      i think it does. it just takes as long as a refresh does though

  • +1 vote
    superfunhappy on 31/10/2012 - 10:31

    iPad… aaaand it's gone

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      100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:32

      lol, im yet to even see it. 2 servers down pages, and then a half loaded main page.

  • +1 vote
    angelkulit025 on 31/10/2012 - 10:32

    Looks like our servers are taking way too much traffic, but if it makes you feel any better, you're not the only one who can't log on to the site. Ok, so it probably doesn't make you feel any better at all, but rest assured that we're doing whatever we can to get you on the site. Try again in a minute or so, but in the meantime, how about subscribing to our free newsletter - it notifies you of every Catch we feature, plus special deals only available to our subscribers! You'll never miss a bargain again!

    WTF????

  •  
    abacus on 31/10/2012 - 10:32

    They only had a couple of ipads so don't feel bad.

  • +8 votes
    lachlan1 on 31/10/2012 - 10:34

    anyone else experience this. signed in and add to cart then it automatically signs me out so I can't get it without signing in again and even though its in cart its gone. I give up

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      100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:36

      yep, its constantly kicking people off the servers

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    100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:34

    while you wait for the next item, go to their fb page and laugh at all the complaints they're getting, despite their lame-ass disclaimer

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    letmecry on 31/10/2012 - 10:34

    I gave up. Just waste of time after trying to get 3 times.
    Even that thongs, couldn't put them in the basket.
    While other items always sold out.

  • +2 votes
    100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:36

    so who here refreshes at 00:00 and who refreshed a bit before?

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    abacus on 31/10/2012 - 10:43

    Can you imagine how many man-hours are being wasted by people pushing 'add to cart' button hundreds of times?

    • +4 votes
      machej on 31/10/2012 - 11:03

      More than $150000 worth, that's for sure.

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    rav_stk on 31/10/2012 - 10:49

    is there anyway you can acctually get something? any automated programm that can make you the first one to purchase?…refershing page doens't help..
    Also one question..
    Has anyone got anything so far?

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      unyilusro on 31/10/2012 - 11:17

      automated program from client side wont help much. it's their server which can't handle the load, (if it's true, anybody can fake overload only by displaying "Uh oh page")
      but there's a way, hijacking routers connecting to COTD, then re-route or drop all data packet except yours. hahaha…

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    abacus on 31/10/2012 - 10:52

    Sunglasses sold out in about 30 seconds, I am giving up.

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      100 on 31/10/2012 - 10:56

      there were only 13 of them anyway

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    kumak on 31/10/2012 - 10:54

    Every time I got the Uh oh page, the site logged me off automatically :(

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    monicaaar on 31/10/2012 - 11:02

    I'm using the ipad, and each time i get to confirm order the app crashes. wtf?

  • +1 vote
    powergirl on 31/10/2012 - 11:03

    The Add to Cart button not working.

  • +3 votes
    wholesaleturbos on 31/10/2012 - 11:11

    If you refresh at 22-17 seconds it should get you on the screen so you can add it to the cart.

    Then the problem is it wont add it to your cart as it times out when you do a quick check out.

    I managed to get a lego in my cart, went to check out then stupid site logs me out.

    Im out.

    COTD is back on my 5HIT list

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      100 on 31/10/2012 - 11:20

      refreshing that early just take me to the current item

  • +3 votes
    rav_stk on 31/10/2012 - 11:13

    Circus of the day!

  • +1 vote
    Yacht on 31/10/2012 - 11:16

    Other forums suggest the mobile app is the way to go?

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      monicaaar on 31/10/2012 - 11:18

      yeh but it keeps crashing. D:

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    yeahitsme on 31/10/2012 - 11:24

    i can't add to cart, nothign happens..

  • +3 votes
    100 on 31/10/2012 - 11:28

    Crash of the Day's 6th Birthday Crash

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      monicaaar on 31/10/2012 - 11:32

      even the ipad app doesn't work —" i give up, yesterday's giveaway was much better :)

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    SweetStella on 31/10/2012 - 11:29

    anyone here even able to get it?

  • +1 vote
    boomerpro on 31/10/2012 - 11:30

    nil!

  • +5 votes
    leen92 on 31/10/2012 - 11:33

    i promised myself i wouldn't be one of those annoying people that complains, even though i knew this was gonna happen…BUT THIS IS ABSOLUTE @#%$&*^!, %$@^ YOU CATCHOFTHEDAY!!! ahhh, i feel much better now…:P

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    tchi6 on 31/10/2012 - 11:34

    there has to be some trick to it. Even if you manage to get something to cart, by the time you go to pay, it's gone.

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    mily on 31/10/2012 - 11:35

    Add to cart, no problem.
    Check out? NO NO NO!

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    josephchi on 31/10/2012 - 11:36

    probably some Guy in Melbourne with the nbn collecting all our items.

    the server is in Melbourne right?

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    wog_ta on 31/10/2012 - 11:37

    i cant even add to cart, at all- pressing add to cart does nothing

  • +3 votes
    sk3iron on 31/10/2012 - 11:41

    ive had every item since 9am in my cart and havent managed to pay for any of them, ITS A TARP!

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    SweetStella on 31/10/2012 - 11:43

    any one able to "add to cart" ? its not working for me

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      mily on 31/10/2012 - 11:44

      I can sometimes add things to cart, but it makes no difference at the end.

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      Omega8 on 31/10/2012 - 11:45

      Same here. Then when I refresh, it logs me out :(

  • +3 votes
    grab_ur_freebies on 31/10/2012 - 11:46

    I think the only item that we'd have the slimmest chance of snagging 2day are the dora headphones…

    NBN users are getting all the good stuff…

    • +1 vote
      boomerpro on 31/10/2012 - 11:49

      i want dora earphones!!!

  • +4 votes
    mily on 31/10/2012 - 11:47

    I suggest next week's 100M OZ Lotto use CoTD's server, and it seems to be the same chance that some lucky guy will get it.

  1. slowmo on 29/10/2012 - 16:39
    +9 PS: I probably shouldn't
  2. lachlan1 on 31/10/2012 - 10:34
    +8 anyone else experience this.
  3. dy4me on 29/10/2012 - 16:36
    +7 Let the neg fest begin. COTD
  4. SirFlibbled on 30/10/2012 - 14:37
    +7 I'm a little curious why
  5. Bratam on 29/10/2012 - 16:37
    +6 They do not deserve any
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