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CHEAPEST AU Stock LG G2 32GB Black/White Outright JBHi-Fi $516 or Other Retailers from just $465

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CHEAPEST AU Stock LG G2 32GB Black/White Outright JBHi-Fi $516 or Other Retailers from just $465
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webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 14:39 jbhifi.com.au (1851 clicks)
Last edited 03/04/2014 - 17:35 by 1 other user

From 1 Apr to 31 May, $50 cashback from LG Australia info at here http://www.lg.com/au/promotions/G2promotion/index
Have fun! ;)
$465 if you get it from The Good Guys http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/LG_G2_Black_32GB_-_U… with Amex credit https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/138773
Please let us know if you can find cheaper places, cheers
Harvey Norman is the second good one if cant get it from TGG http://m.harveynorman.com.au/lg-g2-32gb-smartphone.html

Only available with purchase at: Optus, Harvey Norman, JBHi-Fi, DickSmith, Allphones and Others* (genuine AU stock coz LG will validate with your IMEI for cashback)

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  • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 14:41

    got my 16 GB though from Harvey Norman for $518 plus $50 gift card and purchased 4 x $20 iTunes gift cards with it (Buy one get one free), still have $10 left for Harvey Norman shopping, no complain but would have waited for this deal, better value (bigger capacity)

    • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 14:56
      +6

      what performance? I so far cannot see any lag with apps, smooth like slippery ;). also, the battery is one of the best ever, I stop using my iPhone 5S since I got this one, only charge 1 for 2 days instead of 2 for 1 day with my iPhone. Here is the deal: powerful performance + price + battery life + local AU warranty.

      • bhm133 on 03/04/2014 - 16:00
        +3

        Fastest phone I've ever owned. No lag. 2day battery. Great phone from so so company.

      • Peace Maker on 03/04/2014 - 16:08

        What is the camera like? Much lag?

        • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 16:26
          +1

          not really, all you have to do is wait till the focus squares on screen turn to GREEN (green border), that means it locks the foci and you can take photo without blur ;), Full HD video with 60fps is great, except focus not so great with filming mode

    • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 15:14
      +1

      performance (of price) just improved, $465 from The Good Guys lol

      • alohame on 08/04/2014 - 15:29

        Is that $50 cumulative? So when you purchase $500, you get 2*$50?

  • stargalaxy on 03/04/2014 - 14:54

    Anyone know if I buy now, can I claim TRS when I go overseas middle May?

    • geek001 on 03/04/2014 - 14:56
      +3

      I think so, they changed the rules to be 60 days and they allow multiple receipts from the same retailer for a while now, if I have not mistaken.

      • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 14:56
        +1

        you're right ;), and you can make it become $418.5 after all (get it from The Good Guys with Amex credit card + TRS)

      • stargalaxy on 03/04/2014 - 17:04

        Thanks guys.

    • pyramid on 03/04/2014 - 14:56

      From custom website : Travellers can claim through the tourist refund scheme on purchases made up to 60 days before leaving Australia (under old regulations they had 30 days). This will apply to sales made on or after 17 April 2013.

    • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 14:59
      +1

      I'm not sure but since cashback offered for AU stock hence Mobicity might be eligible (you can ring LG to confirm first then let us know so we can change the tile ^_^), I can see Optus, Harvey Norman, JBHi-Fi, DickSmith, Allphones and Others* (please confirm with LG first before you purchase out of the listed retailers)

    • speed8504 on 03/04/2014 - 15:34
      +1

      $439 is excluding shipping. Shipping to AU is $74.95 which brings the total to $513.95.
      Not sure you will get the cashback as mentioned by webtherapist, so you are saving not much then.

      • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 15:43

        got confirmed, as long as you are getting an AU stock, cashback is not available for grey import

  • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 15:12
    +1

    just found out you can get a Black 32GB from The Good Guys with Amex credit card for as low as $465

    • speed8504 on 03/04/2014 - 15:36

      Does goodguys qualify for cashback?

      • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 15:37

        think so since they are selling genuine AU stock

  • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 15:49
    -1

    gotta be hurry guys, especially The Good Guys + Amex cashback, because it is limited to the first 2,000 people who spend more then $250 at The Good Guys with Amex only

    • unity1 on 03/04/2014 - 16:01
      +3

      It's limited to the first 2000 people that saved the offer:

      The Good Guys
      SHOPPING / Spend $250 or more, get $50 credit
      Spend $250 or more on the saved Card in one or more transactions at The Good Guys in-store before 31 May 2014 to receive one $50 statement credit. Limited to first 2,000 Cards to save the Offer.

  • bhm133 on 03/04/2014 - 16:03
    +3

    Excellent price. Owned this phone since it came out and can't recommend it enough especially for the price. Knock on and off is great but takes a bit of getting used to. Reviews have said it is finicky but you just have to tap at the right speed. Volume button on the back also no biggie. Side buttons are better for me as I'm missing the digit on my index finger but I can still get to it fine with the stump or middle finger.

    Don't think. Buy it!

    • yaziyo on 03/04/2014 - 16:19

      I've heard its battery life is excellent. Can you comment?

      • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 16:29
        +4

        2 days per charge with normal usage, more than 12hrs with very heavy usage, tested on mine ;)

        • hippo2s on 03/04/2014 - 18:21
          +1

          I am a pretty heavy user, 3GB data a month on LTE (and my torrents dont count) and it usually has 10% at end of the day.

          Best battery i have come across of all brands…. Short of carrying backup batteries for a Galaxy phone.

        • Agret on 03/04/2014 - 23:20

          Your torrents don't count? On an old plan that doesn't count non-http as data? :P

        • hippo2s on 03/04/2014 - 23:38

          I would do torrents while at home on wifi, yes, torrents… on my G2. Occasionally it has bled over when i forgot to turn it off and it then download on LTE. Doing that stuff drains power pretty quickly.

      • bhm133 on 03/04/2014 - 18:59
        +1

        2 days of udage on a charge. My phone has been going since 6am. Niw 7pm and I'm on 59 percent. Ice used my phone for websurfing a few calls, podcasts, music, reading pdfs and also tethering to my laptop over this period. With minimal usage i come home at 90 percent.

    • hippo2s on 03/04/2014 - 18:22

      I have found its the speed, and also placement of a sensor next to the camera. If you cup the phone and a stray finger lands near it, the taps wont register.

  • wiltonson on 03/04/2014 - 16:24

    Damn! I bought it on Saturday for my dad. Two days before April fools! Should I try emailing LG and see if they can let me have the cashback?

    • yaziyo on 03/04/2014 - 16:27

      Go to the shop and ask if they'll let you return it and immediately buy it again so that you can claim the cashback. They should say yes. Otherwise try another branch of the same shop.

      • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 16:28

        could work, as my grandpa usually does it at JBHiFi (possibly they respect him as a senior though lol)

        • yaziyo on 03/04/2014 - 16:31
          +2

          I previously worked retail and had you asked me I would've happily done it - staff just want to keep customers happy. For greater chance of success go midweek when the store is less busy.

        • pyramid on 03/04/2014 - 17:05

          Sorry for out of topic question…I bought LG Optimus Gfrom JB few months back and i need them to fix screen, so do i need to visit JB from where i bought my phone or I can go to any JB?

        • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 17:29
          +1

          if caused by you, contact LG Australia directly but if not, bring it back to either JB or LG but JB is better coz you can let them deal for your problem without posting problems

        • pyramid on 03/04/2014 - 17:37

          Thanks. Should i go to any JB or the one from where i bought it?

        • hippo2s on 03/04/2014 - 18:11
          +1

          You can goto any JB and do returns. I had purchased a Sony phone from a jb store in Melb, died within 7 days but i live in Sydney, so took it in and they swapped it without a problem.

      • wiltonson on 03/04/2014 - 16:31

        But dad already had the phone opened and been using it since Sunday. Or you mean it's just paper work of return and rescan to buy again immediately?

        • yaziyo on 03/04/2014 - 17:06

          It's just paperwork so that the receipt is on the new day, you never give the phone back (although I would definitely bring it with you).

          Tell the employee "I bought it on Saturday and now LG has done a cashback for if I bought it Monday onwards. Can I refund and rebuy it so that I can claim the cashback from LG?"

    • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 16:27

      an email that could possibly bring you $50 in pocket, why not ;)

    • Glittergirl on 03/04/2014 - 18:40
      +1

      In the same boat. Bought at DJs in Chatswood, Sydney…. now Dick Smith…doh! Might emai both…

  • tryonthis on 03/04/2014 - 16:38

    How does this compare to the Nexus 5?

    I dropped and cracked my Nexus 5 which will cost ~$220 to replace. I'm wondering if this is the better option?

    • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 16:41
      +2

      f yeah, I owned a Nexus 5 when it first came out, battery and camera so bad, LG G2 doesnt come with stock Android but can be updated to KitKat now, instead of spending 220 for a replacement or repair, spend a bit extra and you wont regret (if spending is ok with you)

    • hippo2s on 03/04/2014 - 18:13

      I have had both, G2 is better in a number of ways.
      Battery, screen size, camera OIS and knock on/off. IMHO.

      Oh and the LG android mods are very light/liveable. And i speak as someone that usually prefer AOSP and custom clean roms.

  • fujay on 03/04/2014 - 16:48

    How long is the warranty with The Good Guys?

  • speed8504 on 03/04/2014 - 16:59

    Good guys website says 2 years Manufacture's warranty.
    But I don't think when you buy from goodguys you will get the bonus quick window cover as mentioned JB hifi.

    • fujay on 03/04/2014 - 17:10

      And possible goodguys only have black?

      • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 17:31

        yes, if you like White one, JBHiFi is the next good one to go with

        • fujay on 03/04/2014 - 22:43

          JB didn't have warranty details on website, so following LG 1 yr?
          Harvey Norman might be better, white plus 2 yrs

        • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 23:06

          under Australian Consumer Law, 24 months, no exception. Even Apple, now if you buy an iPhone from DSE, Apple and DSE in charge with your first year warranty, then the 2nd year is by default from DSE. You can read more about this on Apple warranty support Q n A

    • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 17:30

      all the Au stock comes with FREE flip cover by default

  • hys on 03/04/2014 - 17:00

    IMHO, wait for DSE to have another of their 11% off online sale as they seem to keep coming back

    • Stock up on their (5% off) Wish Gift Card
    • Get the $50 gift card

    if my maths are right that'll be: ~$455

    and if going overseas, Claim TRS should take it down to: ~$406

    • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 17:31
      +2

      good luck with that coz if you have noticed, LG G2 automatically becomes Temporarily Out Of Stock with sales on ;)

      • hys on 03/04/2014 - 17:43

        I managed to get one about 2 sales ago at around $510 or something :)

        But I had noticed that there were two similar sales before that, that had it listed as Out of Stock

        • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 23:07
          +1

          because Dick dicked everyone ;)

        • hys on 04/04/2014 - 10:50

          they have 10% off i checked at 10:50 am and they've dicked it again.

        • webtherapist on 04/04/2014 - 12:33

          surely they do, Dick dicks us again :)

    • Glittergirl on 03/04/2014 - 19:11

      I stalked this phone for weeks to get it at the Dick Smith price. Managed to finally get it at DJs powered by Dick Smith, but had to go out to the suburbs and they only had 2 left last Saturday. I tried all the Sydney and Hobart stores online — all out of stock. Personally I would not be waiting for it to return to Dick Smith.

  • angers on 03/04/2014 - 17:14

    So if I can not see the Good Guys offer on my AMEX profile (under Offers & Places), I guess there is no way to register my card for this deal. Is that right?

    • hys on 03/04/2014 - 17:44

      I would assume so, as it was only for the first 2000 members to save it first

  • kt007 on 03/04/2014 - 17:16
    +2

    Harvey Norman also offering $50 harvey Norman gift card with 32gb model

  • lknight on 03/04/2014 - 17:24

    Mobiciti confirms their stock is imported.
    Promotion is valid till end of May, wonder there will be any further discounts during easter holidays…

  • stargalaxy on 03/04/2014 - 17:30

    Anyone think you can haggle with JB Hifi to get the price down further?

    • ironpaw on 03/04/2014 - 18:14

      I bought a G2 for $510 from JB last month. Several NSW users also had luck…

  • netizen on 03/04/2014 - 17:38

    Very tempting post, I have iPhones, gallexies, not LG, may be I'll try this. Thanks.

    • hippo2s on 03/04/2014 - 18:17
      +1

      Most liveable phone for me. Totally have no desire to upgrade after buying G2.

      Having also used Samsung, N5, Apple and Sony…. This is my preferred phone now.

  • speed8504 on 03/04/2014 - 18:13

    Allphones selling it for $529 but doesn't mention whether its a 16GB or 32GB model

    http://www.allphones.com.au/lg/g2.asp#

    But in it's description it clearly mentions "Quick window smart case (not included, optional accessory)"

    • hippo2s on 03/04/2014 - 18:27

      The smart case was a promotion LG had for G2, i would think as a result all Aus stock has it. Some listings by sites may vary and not guaranteed.

    • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 22:18

      its 16 from Allphones for 529 ;)

    • picket23 on 08/04/2014 - 18:34

      I got one from allphones this arvo. It was $499 in store instead of $529. They come with the free flip case too. They didnt have the 32gb model at all at the Darwin store.

  • Ronnnie on 03/04/2014 - 20:50
    +1

    Looks good in comparison to nexus 5 now.

  • Wally Simmonds on 03/04/2014 - 22:16

    If I can find a place around Melbourne for a decent price I think I'll pick one up - looking for a replacement for my S3 (which actually has been a pretty good phone apart from the battery life)

  • youngchul76 on 03/04/2014 - 22:38

    how come on TGG site it says $565?

    • youngchul76 on 03/04/2014 - 22:39

      never mind, i get it now

  • 1Dollar on 03/04/2014 - 22:44
    -2

    Note that G3 is coming out this week. Hence the price drop and promotion

    • webtherapist on 03/04/2014 - 23:10

      and you can expect to wait and wait till G4, G5, etc. phone always comes with high price tag when first launched, looked at Samsung S5, around 900 now, would be around 700 half year later and lower after. Just opinion, no neg about your comment at all

    • [Deactivated] on 03/04/2014 - 23:26
      +3

      Note that G3 is certainly not coming out this week or this month.

  • HoracePinker on 03/04/2014 - 23:02

    I just got the Nexus 5 32gb last night after looking for phone deals for over a week here.:( but having looked at
    http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Google-Nexus-5,LG-G…
    I'm still happy with my purchase. the only real difference being the front camera and 60 fps HD video recording. dont have amex so $468 inc postage for N5 from google play store wins for me.

    • Tycn on 03/04/2014 - 23:11
      +2

      the only real difference being the front camera and 60 fps HD video recording

      Screen size, rear camera, battery life?

      • HoracePinker on 04/04/2014 - 00:01

        valid points
        for me however screen size is already big enough. this thing has to live in my pocket.
        rear camera …well since 2 megapixels cameras came out i havent seen any improvements to the selfies i post to facebook and many of my friends wish i owned a camera with less pixels :P
        extended Battery life would be nice but i do have a solar panel when i go bush.
        Screen replacement seems to be $40 more
        Im still trying to work out the saving if non amex but my budget was $400 i stretched it to 468 i wouldnt have gone over the $500 mark.

  • sm0 on 04/04/2014 - 01:23
    +5

    This phone was 2013 gadget of the year and up until this week the best android phone on the market.
    Don't even compare it to the Nexus 5 as its in a totally different class.

    Nexus 5 is a a budget phone with the purpose of showcasing android.
    G2 is LG's 2013 flagship.

    N5 punches way above its weight and offered exceptional value last year. But G2 is superior in every single way.

    G2 is by far the best value android handset money can buy in Australia right now.

    • Ronnnie on 04/04/2014 - 13:01
      -6

      The g2 is just your run of the mill average plastic phone. From glancing through awards last year HTC had what many considered the best phone last year.

    • HoracePinker on 04/04/2014 - 20:33

      how much difference between N5 G2 can there be? they have identical processor and gpu and the same number of pixels to refresh… In my mind either the N5 is too cheap or the G2 is overpriced (RRP only not bargain price)

      • hippo2s on 04/04/2014 - 21:36

        Battery: The larger battery is worth its weight in Li polymer to me! Definitely not over priced IMHO.

        Display: N5 is cheaper also bc LG obviously use left over screen panels thus N5s has random dead pixel issues. No such danger with G2 as its their flagship. From memory G2 has higher density, so not same as N5.

        Camera OIS: also makes G2 much more capable.

        Knock On/Off: Love it.

  • IgnitionS15 on 04/04/2014 - 01:58
    -3

    Smartphones…

  • aisknab on 04/04/2014 - 14:13
    +2

    JB Hi Fi in Enex building (100 St Georges Tce) Perth was happy to price match ($510) receipt from: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/137094

    • Era on 04/04/2014 - 23:37

      If you can post the invoice it would be great!

    • birucool on 08/04/2014 - 11:08

      Aisknab, would u be able to share and post your invoice from JB HiFi Enex? Thx!

  • motz on 04/04/2014 - 14:14

    It doesn't have to be a 32GB model does it? TGG has 16GB for $518 and I don't mind the lower capacity.

    • Ronnnie on 04/04/2014 - 15:44
      -6

      It depends on your personal needs, but remember G2 has no micro sd slot. I actually can't see how people could classify this as a bargain now.. Phones like the oneplus one will be out soon, offer a similar price tag but beat this phone hands down.

      negs
      -poor plastic build quality
      -lg version of android is terrible
      -ridiculous button placement
      -LG
      -Every other flagship phone is better except samsung
      -LG had to sell so cheap to compete with other flagship phones, people confuse being cheap as being good
      -No resale value, these things will continue to depreciate faster than their competition including probably the n5

      Pos
      - Bang for buck
      - Decent battery

      The n5 beats it in a few key areas too, basically the G2 is the n5 ugly big brother.

      • hippo2s on 04/04/2014 - 21:39
        +2

        Some of your reason for negatives are funny. I won't bother writing a long rebuttal, but its why ppl are neging your comment.

  • wiltonson on 05/04/2014 - 15:34

    How does LG verify the phone was bought after 1st April? The claim form didn't ask for a receipt as proof of purchase date and I wonder if they check the imei activation date on your sim?

    • webtherapist on 05/04/2014 - 16:02

      the IMEI would tell, because when you purchase the phone from listed retailers, the info sent back to LG, when you claim your cashback, it would check the IMEI you inout on LG website, I tried, not valid since I purchased mine few weeks before the promotion, but I got $80 worth of iTunes card and $10 credit from Harvey Norman when it was first dropped to $518

  • Jaytsukasa on 05/04/2014 - 23:42

    Need some help friends. Grabbed one from Jb hi if this afternoon. Got home and jumped to the promotion page to claim the cashback. When I entered my IMEI CODE it was said 'not valid or used one' but I am pretty sure I entered the right number and double checked. Is anyone else have the same problem? Is it possible that someone claimed it before me since I bought it in the avo and tried to claim it in the evening so maybe the stuff there? Don't know if I can ask jb hi fi to change me a new one because of this.

    • kidd on 06/04/2014 - 12:47

      same as me! I also got it from jb hifi. One reason I can think of is that the phone must be turned on and activated first before the IMEI can be registered. (I haven't done so yet)

      • Jaytsukasa on 06/04/2014 - 18:06

        Yeah, maybe that's the case , I haven't actives my phone either cause I am waiting for the screen protector to arrive

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